Happy Hallowe'en- Thrifty-Style

I just read a very interesting article on the amounts of money people are spending on Halloween.
 

 

'Some shoppers told CBC News they plan to spend as much as $200 on the occasion this year. Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada estimates Canadians spent more than $1.5 billion on Halloween last year.'

 

 

Now, I really enjoy dressing myself and my boys up as much as anyone else, but personally I think that is a bit much.

 

 

Maybe it's just me?

 

 

This year I spent nothing on our costumes. I borrowed mine from my sister, my youngest wore a hand-me down costume and my oldest actually wore his pyjamas as a costume.

 

 

 

 

Happy Halloween

 

 

 

 

He actually had a mask given to him by his Grandmother, but didn't want to wear it

 

Costume- borrowed from sister

 

Yes, his pyjama top actually has a cape

 

 



My boys with my friend's girls. She spent a grand total of $7 on each of their costumes

 



 

My little guy's hand-me-down pumpkin costume

 

 

 

 

 

 

By borrowing, thrifting and re-using we can have a very Happy Halloween- without breaking the bank. 

 

 

Happy November 1st everyone- hope you men out there are growin' those 'staches! :)

 

 

 

 

Oh....and if you simply must wear a new costume every year- now is the best time to run to Value Village and get your costume for next year:

 

 

 

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