Make sure Halloween fun isn’t scarily expensive with our cash-saving tips

HALLOWEEN may be a ghost of its normal self this year.

Parties are destined to be indoors and limited to just family.

Make sure Halloween fun isn't scarily expensive with our cash-saving tips — Make sure Halloween fun isn’t scarily expensive with our cash-saving tipsCredit: Shutterstock

But that need not stop you having fun — and it need not be scarily expensive.

Here are some ideas . . .

ARTS ’N’ CRAFTS: Get kids making decorations with simple materials. For a paper plate bat, follow these steps:

1) Paint some paper black.

2) While waiting for it to dry, cut two wings from black paper — find a template online if you’re struggling.

3) Paint white fangs and eyes on to the plate.

4) Stick two wings to the edge. Pick up a pack of 50 white paper plates for £1.25 at Tesco, instead of £1.50 for eight at Hobbycraft.

SAVE: 25p

TREASURE HUNT: Trick-or-treat may be a no-no in many parts of the country this year — but kids can still have their candy. Make a treasure hunt around the home or in the garden, maybe spooked up a bit. A 600g tub of Haribo Share The Fun Sweets at Asda is £4 — or get two for £7.

SAVE: £1

DEAD GOOD FUN: The whole family will love mummy racing. All you need is toilet paper — and the fastest person to get wrapped up as a mummy wins. If you don’t have piles of loo roll in the cupboard, buy a 12-pack of Andrex Classic Clean at Asda for £5, down from £6.95. Or another great — but gross — game encourages kids to put their senses to the test with a feel-box. Take an old tissue or shoe box and cut a hole in it big enough to fit a hand. Inside, hide something gross to the touch — such as cooked noodles or jelly. It’s then up to the kids to feel and guess what it is.

SAVE: £1.95

HORROR MOVIE: If you have no Netflix account, why not sign up today? There are three plans to select from, ranging from £5.99 a month to £11.99. Plus, they’re currently offering your second month free — so depending on your chosen plan, you could save up to £11.99 by not having to pay for your second month.

SAVE: up to £11.99

Deal of the day

The Bee Immune health shot from beeimmune.co is now £75

KICK your brain into gear with the Bee Immune health shot from beeimmune.co – usually £100 per month, now £75.

SAVE: £25

Cheap treat

Festive Fruit Shoots are only £2 for an eight pack at Sainsbury's — Festive Fruit Shoots are only £2 for an eight pack at Sainsbury’s

FESTIVE Fruit Shoots are back! Pick up an eight pack of apple and berry drinks for £2 at Sainsbury’s.

All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

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Top swap

THIS 125ml bottle of Nivea Eye Makeup Remover is £3.89 at Boots, but I tried Boots’ own version for £1.50 and it worked just as well . . . plus you get 25ml more for your money.

SAVE: £2.39

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Great if you need a quick answer to a problem you’ve got in your home.