{"id":46722,"date":"2023-10-10T08:18:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/?page_id=46722"},"modified":"2023-10-10T08:19:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:19:00","slug":"celebrate-halloween-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/personal-finance\/celebrate-halloween-on-a-budget","title":{"rendered":"Scare Up Some Savings: How to Celebrate Halloween on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s the time of year when ghosts and goblins run amok \u2014 as does the urge to go all out with decorations and costumes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Halloween costs can add up pretty quickly if you aren\u2019t careful, and while you may love being scared by horror movies and haunted houses, nobody wants to scream in fear when they see their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/banking\/what-is-a-no-fee-bank-account\">bank account<\/a> balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways to slash your spending while still celebrating Halloween to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get creative with your costumes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween costumes are the season\u2019s priciest item. Even children\u2019s costumes can cost well over $50 for high-end or popular outfits, which is a lot for something that will may only be worn once.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of buying off the rack, make your own costume. If you keep it simple, a DIY costume doesn\u2019t require you to be an artist or expert garment maker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some ideas for repurposing things you may already have around the house:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Become a classic ghost using a white bed sheet with eye holes cut out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull out your brightest pink clothing for a Barbie theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have red hair? Pair a purple top with a green skirt and you&#8217;ve got a Little Mermaid-inspired look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab black pants and a black long sleeved shirt, then add some strategically-placed duct tape to create a skeleton.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair your favourite blue jeans with a flannel button-up and a toque for a lumberjack outfit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get creative with decorated boxes to transform into a robot, perfume bottle, dice block, Rubik\u2019s cube, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nerdwallet-blocks-trust-card is-style-alt\"><div class=\"c-block-trust-card\"><h3 class=\"c-block-trust-card__title\">Nerdy Tip<\/h3><div class=\"c-block-trust-card__description\"><p>If a DIY Halloween costume sounds too complicated, consider costume swapping with friends rather than going to buy something new. Swapping costumes is a great way to dress up as something new-to-you while spending less.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"c-block-trust-card__bullet-points\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Score second-hand d\u00e9cor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for affordable Halloween-themed decorations, start at your local thrift stores, consignment stores or dollar stores. You can often find spooky vintage decorations for a fraction of the price you&#8217;d pay elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning frightful d\u00e9cor can also be an opportunity to get creative, if you are so inclined. Take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ghostpainting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the ghost painting trend<\/a> that\u2019s all the rage on social media right now. To join in, scour the thrift shops for cheap, old paintings which you can then take home and enhance by using some white paint to add little ghosts into the scenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is this a fun way to add some Halloween spirit to your house, but it\u2019s also a pretty cheap activity to do with your friends in preparation for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose your candy wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that some types of Halloween candy are significantly more expensive than others? As a rule of thumb, chocolate treats tend to be the priciest. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/personal-finance\/how-to-save-money-on-groceries\">grocery<\/a> and convenience stores tend to be the most expensive places to buy Halloween candy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you stock up, compare ad prices and even check places like the dollar store. If you have a friend or neighbour willing to split, it might also be worth buying in bulk from a store like Costco.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shop last minute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Waiting until the last minute to deck your horrifying halls could help you save a few bucks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumpkins, for example, often see clearance prices a day or two before Halloween. Now, you might be left with some lumpy, lopsided options but, hey, that\u2019s pretty on-theme for the holiday! Carving jack-o&#8217;-lanterns could become a fun Halloween eve tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do pick up a pumpkin earlier in October, don\u2019t carve it immediately. Pumpkins rot really quickly (and attract birds and squirrels). The last thing you want is to craft the perfect jack-o&#8217;-lantern and have it ruined before Halloween.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When shopping last minute, it also pays to think about next year. Prices often drop dramatically the day of and after Halloween. While you can\u2019t really stock up on pumpkins or candy, you can grab some decorations and even costumes at deeply discounted prices to stick away until next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nwb-authors nwb-authors__footer wp-block-nerdwallet-blocks-authors-card\">\n\t<div class=\"nwb-authors__wrapper\">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"nwb-authors__title\">\n\t\t\tAbout the Author\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nwb-authors__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/author\/hannah-logan\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"nwb-authors__image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Hannah-Logan-e1626212867388-100x100.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"120\" height=\"120\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Hannah Logan photo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/author\/hannah-logan\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Hannah Logan<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nwb-authors__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hannah Logan is a freelance writer and blogger who specializes in personal finance and travel. You can follow her personal travel blog EatSleepBreatheTravel.com or find her on Instagram @hannahlogan21.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/author\/hannah-logan\" title=\"Read more about Hannah Logan\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more about Hannah Logan and explore their articles<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"c-block-card-grid container\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"c-block-card-grid__title\">\n\t\t\t\tDIVE EVEN DEEPER\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card-grid-scroll column-four\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card-grid-scroll__column\">\n<div id=\"post-15893\" class=\"c-block-card post-15893 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry content-classification-mortgages topic-mortgage-syndication cluster-mortgage-syndication\">\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__inner c-block-card__inner--large\">\n\t\t\t<a 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cluster-personal-finance\">\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__inner c-block-card__inner--large\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c-block-card__image-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/personal-finance\/financial-gifts-to-give-yourself-this-holiday-season\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"435\" height=\"290\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/GettyImages-1350499109-435x290.jpg\" class=\"c-block-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"3 Financial Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season\" \/>\t<\/a><!-- .c-entry__thumbnail -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<h4 class=\"c-block-card__title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/personal-finance\/financial-gifts-to-give-yourself-this-holiday-season\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"c-block-card__title-link\">\n\t\t3 Financial Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t<div 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class=\"c-block-card__title-link\">\n\t\tSave Money and Your Sanity: 4 Tips for Eating Out With Kids\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content\">\n\t\t<p>Make a reservation, skip the kids menu and use loyalty programs to achieve an experience \u2014 and final tab \u2014 that leaves everyone satisfied.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__authors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline--wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/author\/hannah-logan\" class=\"author url fn\" rel=\"author\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/Hannah-Logan-e1626212867388-40x40.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-32 photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>Hannah Logan<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .c-card__content-wrapper -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- 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