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By Lindsay, of Frugal & Fabulous

Lindsay is a blogging buddy of mine and she has agreed to do a Guest Post for us.  You girls should really spend some time looking at all her interesting information on her site.  In the meantime, check out her great post on many ways to save a bit of money this hyped-up Halloween season.   ~Kelli

Ways to save money on Halloween costumes:

• Don’t pay full price!
• Swap or borrow from friends & family
• Check out Craigslist, EBay or your local thrift store!
• Sew/make your own!
• Go through the closets: An old prom/special occasion dress can be transformed into many different things with makeup and accessories! (Beauty Queen, Movie star, etc) Also try old uniforms!
• Take a chance and wait until the last minute (usually a week, or a few days before Halloween) – My husband and I did this a few years ago and we scored two costumes for less than $8 each at Wal-Mart!
• Buy extra costume(s) at the end of each season and put them away for next year!

A few more easy costume ideas:

• · Cowgirl/guy (denim, cowboy hat, hobby horse)
• · Celebrities are pretty easy to impersonate!
• · Think decades: 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s! (Check thrift stores!)

Ways to save money on candy:

• Compare store flyers to see who has the best prices
• Pay attention to the unit price & the actual amount in the bag
• Check your local newspaper for coupons (last year I had 7 bags of Butterfingers because I was getting them for about $1.00 a bag after coupons!)
• Consider something other than chocolate: try lollipops, gum or even fruit snacks!
• Scope out bulk stores like BJ’s and Sam’s Club (just check the unit price)
• Don’t overbuy- buy what you’ll need and shut the lights off if you run out.

Ways to save on decorations:

• Check out your local dollar/discount store – you might be surprised at what they offer!
• Visit a local farm to buy pumpkins, corn stalks etc – not only will the prices be good/better than stores, you’re supporting local business!
• Pull out the crayons, scissors, construction paper & glitter and make your own!
• When items are marked down close to or after Halloween, buy a few pieces to put away for next year!

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1. 9 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Groceries
2. Can Living Green Save You Money?
3. How To Bargain Shop – Tried and True Tips!

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