TIMES are tough so don’t pump up your spending this Halloween.
Follow our 13 top hacks so you can celebrate spooky season for a Hallo-weeny price.
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SQUASH YOUR SPEND: Pick the right pumpkin for your budget. A monster one will set you back around £3, a large one is about £1.65 but a standard size is roughly 80p. Three standard-size pumpkins might well look more spook-tacular than just one large one — and save you cash too.
CUT-OUTS WON’T KEEP: Once carved, pumpkins last just three to five days before they start to rot. So wait until a day or two before Halloween to carve yours, to ensure you won’t have to buy a replacement.
CHILLING CARVINGS: Carve your pumpkin right first time. Download free templates from Hobby-craft at bit.ly/3VVf0jV to help ensure no slip-ups.
DEVILISHY CHEAP DECORATIONS: Create spooky spider webs using old string or rope.
PAY LESS FOR FACE PAINTS: Cut costs by using your old eyeliners and eyeshadows, and dab on some talc when you need a ghostly white shade.
CUT-PRICE CANDY: Before you buy sweets to give out as treats, clear out your cupboards and see what you have. If you need more, shop bulk deals and compare the price per kilo before you buy.
CREEPY COCKTAILS: Hosting a Halloween party? Buy own-brand booze from discount stores such as Lidl to keep costs down. Lidl Korol vodka is just £9.99 for 50cl.
PETRIFYING POT LUCK: Ask your guests to each bring a delicious themed dish to your party to keep hosting costs down.
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SPINE-CHILLING TUNES: Turn to YouTube for a frighteningly good free playlist. There are dozens of channels with hour-long music mixes.
HOLD A SPOOKY SWISH: Swishing — or clothes-swapping with friends — is an easy way to get a new wardrobe. Hold a spooky swish before Halloween to trade costumes for kids and adults.
FRIGHTENING FREEBIES: Sign up for a free local Halloween event. Check your local Nextdoor or Facebook pages, or search eventbrite.co.uk for ideas at bit.ly/3sudKqg.
BLOODY GOOD DEAL: Don’t fork out for expensive fake blood. Make your own edible version instead. You can use it for cakes and to decorate costumes. See bit.ly/3TRHucE.
SHOP ON NOV 1: Be organised and bag the bargains for next year by hitting the shops the day after Halloween. Remember to buy your kids’ costumes a size larger to allow for growth.
TREATS UNDER A QUID
LOOKING for tasty deals on Halloween sweets? There are some great offers to get your teeth into, so you’ll be quids in with our top treats for £1 or less.
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