DIY Halloween Lantern: Illuminate the Spooky Night

Spooky Halloween lantern is a must-have of houses this coming season. This DIY lantern is very easy to make and cost very little. Placing it in your walkway adds an eerie ambiance that will surely scare off your neighbors. If you are ready, then let’s begin. What you need: Tall drinking glass Chalk Colored transparent paper Glue, scissors, … Read more

35 DIY Halloween Costumes that Will Make you The Hero

Halloween is the perfect time for scary things – monsters, ghosts and villains. However, it is also the time to be your favorite superheroes and save the day. If you opt to have the coolest costume, it doesn’t mean it has to be expensive. Check out these 35 do-it-yourself costumes that will absolutely make you “Hero … Read more

How Much Did You Spend on Halloween?

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Take a moment, grab a calculator and total up your Halloween spending…the costumes, the candy and don’t forget the decorations. So…how much did you spend on Halloween? According to a new survey by Retail Me Not, the average family spends $83 on Halloween. The Budget Diet girl is hoping you’re not average. If you are … Read more

Affordable Halloween Party Ideas

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Halloween is one of those holidays that used to be simple and now comes with a cost. The candy isn’t a budget buster, but costumes can carry a hefty price tag. Spooky décor, once limited to a few jack-o-lanterns on the stoop and faux cobwebs on bushes, has evolved into an extravaganza on par with … Read more

Save Money – Organize a Halloween Costume Swap

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The Halloween costume routine. You buy a costume (which according to the National Retail Federation costs an average of $27.85). Your child wears it once. The costume goes in the closet. You repeat the process again next year, and the year after and the year after that. You could open a used Halloween costume shop … Read more

Glowstick Princess Crown Tutorial

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Light up your Halloween night with these cute glow princess crowns. They are a simple and inexpensive way to add a royal spark to any princess costume…just follow this Glowstick Princess Crown Tutorial. These glow crowns are incredibly fast and easy to create. Glowstick Princess Crown Supplies For each crown you’ll need: Five Regular Glow … Read more

Ideas for Having a Halloween Party on a Budget

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Several holidays are lurking just around the corner, and the economy is making it tough for people to figure out they are going to afford celebrating them all. This has many thinking that they must skip giving a Halloween party in order to save money for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. There’s no need to miss … Read more

Easy Homemade Halloween Treats and Decorations

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Host a Halloween party with these 4 easy homemade Halloween decorations and treats! Easy Homemade Halloween Treats   Ghost Cookie Recipe Dip Nutter Butter cookies in melted white candy coating. Let dry on was paper Use black decorating gel (found on the cake mix aisle) to make eyes and a mouth Note: the gel does … Read more