Halloween is around the corner and this is such a major holiday for so many children. Though it may be filled with talks of scary ghosts and goblins, most children are excited about the costumes and loads of candy they'll receive. Since the fun costumes are a major part of the holiday, it's important to find an awesome one. However, the prices for a typical costume in the costume stores can run pretty high. Thankfully, there are different tricks and tips to get around the high price tag. Bookmark these four sneaky ideas and get your Halloween costume on a budget.
1. DIY
The sky is the limit with a DIY option. You can literally build a fun costume from scratch. Check out sites like Pinterest to get ideas of great Halloween costumes to try. For example, a picnic table is a creative costume that's easy to build. After getting two pieces of cardboard, cut out two pieces of red plaid fabric for the table cloth. Using a hot glue gun, stick a small picnic basket and plastic versions of foods that are typically enjoyed at a picnic (hot dogs, chips, burgers, etc.). Use two straps to hang the …show more content…
Sites like eBay and Craig's List are amazing for pinpointing and personalizing what you're looking for. eBay is also great for gaining inspiration. Take a look at the trends online to see what other parents are buying for their children and see if there's a website that has it for a better deal. If you choose to use and do an exchange using Craig's List, make sure you meet the person in a public place with someone else. Your safety is more important than a Halloween costume. If you think your safety is secondary, someone might assume you're living with a mental health disorder and call a social worker to check on your children. Futhermore, don't hesitate to check sites like Freecycle.org. Someone might be desperate to get rid of extra things they have and a free Halloween costume could be in the
1. DIY
The sky is the limit with a DIY option. You can literally build a fun costume from scratch. Check out sites like Pinterest to get ideas of great Halloween costumes to try. For example, a picnic table is a creative costume that's easy to build. After getting two pieces of cardboard, cut out two pieces of red plaid fabric for the table cloth. Using a hot glue gun, stick a small picnic basket and plastic versions of foods that are typically enjoyed at a picnic (hot dogs, chips, burgers, etc.). Use two straps to hang the …show more content…
Sites like eBay and Craig's List are amazing for pinpointing and personalizing what you're looking for. eBay is also great for gaining inspiration. Take a look at the trends online to see what other parents are buying for their children and see if there's a website that has it for a better deal. If you choose to use and do an exchange using Craig's List, make sure you meet the person in a public place with someone else. Your safety is more important than a Halloween costume. If you think your safety is secondary, someone might assume you're living with a mental health disorder and call a social worker to check on your children. Futhermore, don't hesitate to check sites like Freecycle.org. Someone might be desperate to get rid of extra things they have and a free Halloween costume could be in the