Americans spend between 5 and 7 billion dollars on Halloween. Don't spend any more than you have to. Some of the best costumes we ever had were homemade. No plastic, no flimsy nylon. Dollar Tree has plenty of "props" at a dollar each. Goodwill or thrift stores are great places to shop for old clothes that can be cut and sewn to fit your child. The glittery sequined dress for $7.00 will look better and stand up to the wear and tear of Halloween. In our area, every Saturday is half off of everything. Makes it even cheaper and if you mess up, not much money wasted.Make up instead of a mask is also a cheap but attractive idea. Boxes, aluminum foil and tape can transform an ordinary kid into something fantastic. A pillowcase makes a shirt, or a background to draw or paint. Cut armholes and neck space and start creating. Tulle is very inexpensive and you can buy a lot of it for very little. Make your little one into an angel or a princess when you gather and pouf the tulle. If you have to buy anything, make sure you can use it again. For instance, tights that can be worn later or lounge pants that become pajama pants after the holiday. See if any of your elderly relatives or neighbors have any old hats in their attics. Borrow or offer to take them off their hands. Save them for later. High School plays might be in your children's future. And don't forget the accessories..........macraroni dipped in silver paint makes fantastic jewelry pieces.You and your children can collaborate and create to make Halloween fun and cheap!
Treat the family to a night out... where kids eat free. (Or for very little $$) Check out our Kids Eat Free listings to see who's offering a special today.
