Frugal Living Tip of the Month: Halloween Costumes

October 24, 2022

Looking forward to Halloween this month? It can be a bit pricey to buy costumes, especially when you’re purchasing for several people. Consider making your own instead of buying them. You can save a lot of money on costumes by putting in a little bit of your own time.

Try these frugal and fun and costume ideas for children:

Weatherman (or Weathergirl)

If your child already has the rainy day essentials, you can use them to create a fun outfit. Dress up an umbrella with lightning bolts and raindrops or snowflakes tied on fishing wire. This simple costume is super cute.

*A lot of “occupational” costumes are easy to make with material you already have lying around. You may need to buy a costume hardhat to finish off a carpenter or construction costume, for example, but the cost is much lower when you can use your own blue jeans and tool belt from home.

Crayon

This is another fun costume you can make with things you may already have. Take a solid color shirt and pant set and adhesive-backed felt. Create “CRAYON” or a color label with black felt.

*Make accents for the wrists and ankles that coordinate with a typical “Crayola.” Finally, top it off with a pointed party hat in a coordinated color for the perfect sharpened tip.

Animal costumes

Animal costumes are easy to make, beginning with a leotard or a single-colored outfit and a coordinating fabric or felt. Attach ears to a headband, and create a tail that you can safety-pin to the waistband. A little face paint goes a long way, but doesn’t cost much to acquire.

*Dogs and cats work well as quick animal costume ideas. Get more creative with lizards, birds and other animal costumes depending on what materials you have at hand.

With a bit of planning, you can make your own costumes quickly and easily, usually with stuff you have lying around at home. This way, your kids will be able to enjoy the holiday without forcing you to go beyond your budget!

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