The cost and hassle of Halloween can sometimes be frightening, so we've come up with a no sewing, no craft store, budget list for decorations, candy, costumes, and even a bonus halloween shopping secret!
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Costume Ideas and Sales
Amazon 3 packs- 3 costumes all for just $14.99
There are options for both boys and girls.
The boys set has Batman, Superman and Robin.
Toys R' Us on sale - All Halloween items are 40 percent off including costumes, decorations and candy.
Iron Man 2 costume - was $19.99, now $11.99
Princess costume - on sale for $24.99, now 40 percent off
Old Navy - Cupcake costume - $29.50
Thrift store - I went to my local Goodwill to see what costumes I could round up, in the last minute tween and teen category, these were cheap, easy and plentiful:
Doctor Scrubs- $4.99
Mother-in-law (fuzzy robe $6.99, curlers, some sort of white face paint to look like a mask)
Tourist (Aloha Shirt $3.99 and tacky hat $1.99)
Candy
Dollar store: $1 for 12 Lollipops = 8 cents a piece (Blow-Pops and Tootsie Pops)
Walmart: $8 for 95 pieces chocolate = 8.5 cents a piece
Costco: $13.99 for 150 pieces chocolate = 9 cents a piece
Local grocery store $8.99 for 50 pieces chocolate = 18 cents a piece
KMart costumes are 50 percent off this season.
Candy Alternatives
Silly Bandz - run around $5-7 for a pack of 24
Silly Bandz Zoo Animals - 24 Pack: $3
Forever Collectibles Harry Potter Creatures Logo Bandz - $7.30
Forever Collectibles Harry Potter Logo Bandz - $6.91
Forever Collectibles DC Comics Justice League Logo Bandz Bracelets - $5.89
Forever Collectibles Animal Planet Bug Logo Bandz Bracelets -$6.19
Tattoos
72 pack of tattoos starting below $4
72 Boo Bunch Halloween Tattoos - $4.99
72 Halloween Tattoos - $3.95
Staying Safe
It's important to be safe, so here are some ways to illuminate yourself cheaply from Toys R' Us:
Glow-in-the-dark Halloween Buckets (4) from Pumpkin Masters – $2.39
Reflective Safety Stickers from Innovative Brands – $1.20
Light-up Halloween Slap Bracelets from Innovative Brands – $1.20
Projector Halloween Flashlight from Innovative Brands – $1.20
Safety Light Medallion (witch) from Innovative Brands – $1.20
Glow Works Mask from Manley – $1.20
Decorations
Dollar Store- Jack-o-lantern Leaf bags 3 for $1
KMart Sale:
Décor - all 25 percent off prices listed
Musical Eyes Light Set - $12.99
Musical Masks - $12.99
3-foot Animated Witch - $59.99
Life-Size Animated Butler -$129.99
Random
Old Navy is having a Scream special! Customers will be invited to come into the store and scream for extra savings. Those who come in, head to the "Scream Station" and give their best Halloween scream (in a happy way) will receive a coupon for an additional 20 percent off a single item (excluding outerwear).
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