Halloween

102 cheap and easy Halloween costumes

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Halloween will be here before you know it and even if you're staying home for it, you'll still want to wear your costume! We've gathered up 102 cheap and easy Halloween costume ideas for you here. DIY your Halloween costume this year and save your money for … [Read more...] about 102 cheap and easy Halloween costumes

Host a Halloween movie night party

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Halloween is slowly creeping up on us, but the day isn’t all about trick-or-treating. It’s also about watching some great Halloween-themed movies that make us laugh with the kids or keep us up all night hiding under the covers. And this year a lot more of us are going to be watching at home … [Read more...] about Host a Halloween movie night party

Throw a Halloween party on a budget

Halloween is one of those times of year in which we can all revert to being kids. We dress up and enjoy a little extra candy and parties. Planning a Halloween party can be so much fun -- and it's even more fun when you throw a Halloween party on the cheap. Choose one of these Halloween party … [Read more...] about Throw a Halloween party on a budget

10 cheap and easy Halloween costumes for pets

Perhaps your pet is participating in a Halloween parade. Or maybe she’s strutting her fluff at a mutt masquerade. Whether it’s for an event or just a fun family photo in the living room, sometimes pets allow you to dress them up. Stores and online retailers are stocked with adorable … [Read more...] about 10 cheap and easy Halloween costumes for pets

Free pumpkin stencils for creative Halloween carving

Ask my kids and they’ll tell you I’m a pretty pathetic pumpkin carver. Or I was, until I discovered free stencils to guide me to the gory. And I watched this video to teach me the basics, like how to keep my pumpkin top from falling inside.Pick up a nifty Halloween tool set like the one … [Read more...] about Free pumpkin stencils for creative Halloween carving

7 ways to celebrate Halloween for less

With more than 41 million potential trick-or-treaters knocking on 120 million doors, Halloween can become one of our most expensive holidays. But even if you don't want to spend a lot, there is no need to turn off the lights and pretend you aren’t home or try to persuade your kids that sweets are … [Read more...] about 7 ways to celebrate Halloween for less

8 ways to save on Halloween candy

Ding-dong! It’s time to start building your stockpile of candy for the annual parade of trick-or-treaters on October 31. It’s estimated Americans spend approximately $2.7 billion on candy every year for Halloween. Of course, bargain boogeymen can be frightened by the high prices on candy this … [Read more...] about 8 ways to save on Halloween candy

4 easy and cheap Halloween decorations

The Halloween season is upon us, making it the perfect time to get started on ghoulishly good crafts and cheap Halloween decorations. Gather some items from around the house, stop at a craft store with a coupon for the rest, and you can make your house spooky on the cheap or dress up your … [Read more...] about 4 easy and cheap Halloween decorations

Make a scarecrow from items you have at home

For less than $20 you can purchase a ready-made scarecrow-on-a-stick from a craft store. Or, you can make your own one-of-a-kind scarecrow mostly using materials you have at home. Here’s what you’ll need to construct your own scarecrow: Safety pins and/or various lengths of rope. Burlap … [Read more...] about Make a scarecrow from items you have at home

How to make tasty, ghoulish Halloween ‘fingers’

These creepy witch finger cookies are the perfect centerpiece for a Halloween party, but they are also tasty. The crisp, almond-flavored shortbread tastes even better after being stored, so make these ahead of time. Kathy Mayers of Portland, Oregon, developed this Halloween finger cookie … [Read more...] about How to make tasty, ghoulish Halloween ‘fingers’

How to make an easy jack-o-lantern cake for Halloween

When my sons were teenagers, they wanted to have a Halloween party at home. I made this cake that looks like a jack-o’-lantern but is pretty delicious to cut up and eat. The best part: You don't have to contend with seeds or pumpkin pulp! Start with the cake--you can do a pumpkin cake from … [Read more...] about How to make an easy jack-o-lantern cake for Halloween

4 fun, cheap Halloween alternatives

Halloween can be a fun time for children and adults to dress up, stock up on candy and celebrate fall. Some families prefer to forgo trick-or-treating in favor of other activities. Some neighborhoods aren’t safe for trick or treating, and some families prefer to take the focus off the spooky and … [Read more...] about 4 fun, cheap Halloween alternatives