Halloween is fast approaching and the parties are fast and furious.... Here are a few tips to help things go more smoothly...
- ALWAYS....use a coupon! Whatever craft store you are in, there should always be a coupon to use for your purchase. NEVER pay full price!
- Shop for decorations and costumes at your local thrift shop..Keep your mind open because ANYTHING can be transformed into something else.(I have found different candle holders and spray painted them black to place on my Halloween mantle.)
- The hardware store is also a great place to shop for costume pieces and accessories! (Spray insulation foam in neon green works well for a "witches brew".)
- I get inspiration for many ideas through magazines, the Internet etc.. just put your own spin on them!
- When the Halloween season ends...make sure to hit the "day after" sales for the best bargains on costumes, paper products, decorations..etc... and save them for next year. Many stores slash prices to 75-90%OFF. I just can't pass up a good deal!
- Look around your house inside and out to "re-purpose" materials you already have. (for example, small rocks put in a glass jar can be labeled "Goblin Hearts". The children get a kick out of looking for them and imagining what they could be!)
- So many ideas! Most Importantly, have fun and enjoy this season with your family and friends!
