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Frugal Friday -- Halloween Style

Halloween is fast approaching, and it is stressing me out.

For one thing, the town where I live has decided to do trick or treating the day before Halloween, but we don't normally trick or treat in our community. Does this mean I have to buy candy (which I haven't budgeted for) since we may actually be home on Halloween?

Possibly MORE pressing is the fact that I haven't bought my daughters costume yet. Costumes are so expensive these days, for something a child only wears once (maybe, MAYBE, twice).

Last year I bought her costume from CostumeSuperCenter.com and I was very pleased. I managed to find the costume at a reduced price, and was very pleased with their customer service and return policy, even though I did not need it. They have a clearance link on their website, with TONS of costumes at really low prices, including the exact costume my daughter wore for only $10! If you actually spend over $60 on their site, you can get free shipping through Sunday with coupon code FRs60.

Another online site I've looked at is Buy Costumes. They have LOTS and LOTS of costumes that I love. They also have a large clearance section of costumes, including a devil costume I'm eyeing for my daughter at $15! Don't worry, they the TONS and TONS for the teen and adult crowd as well. I plan to save even more with these coupon codes:

VAMP10 - 10% off Any Order
Skull20 - $20 off Halloween Costumes
MAD10 - 10% off $40 or more
bogo20 - Buy One Get One 20% off

Hey, look at that, I am a little less stressed about Halloween now. I think I've got this costume thing handled with out breaking my tiny piggy bank.

As for the Saturday vs. Sunday night trick or treating, I think I may print my coupon for free chips and queso and take the family to Chili's. That sounds less expensive (and more relaxing) than buying a bunch of candy. ;)
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  1. Suburban TurmoilOctober 22, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Love these tips, Brooke! This definitely makes Halloween a lot less stressful!

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