Budgeting for Halloween Part 1 With so many of us on tight budgets, the very thought of Halloween can send shivers thru our wallets. The average family will spend over $100 on Halloween festivities. Before you begin planning your Halloween gala, you must begin by developing a budget plan. Recall what you spent last year and commit to reducing that amount by 15% or more. No need to fear my frugal friend, with the following list ... Read More

Halloween is not just kids stuff; many adults also enjoy dressing up and becoming someone or something else for a night. Depending on your budget this can be easily done, just open your local phone directory and look up costume shops. Depending on the particular costume shop you can expect to lay out anywhere between $ 40 and $100. The cost to purchase a costume from a specialty shop can range from $15 straight up to $1000 ... Read More

Search the web and you will find thousands of party ideas for the younger ghouls and goblins, however, it may be a challenge to indulge your teenagers, costume and party ideas on a shoestring budget. A great way to get your older children involved is to give them a purpose. Meaning let them design the all of the spookiness for the house and yard. To give the project more importance, assign them a budget and allow ... Read More