Comments on: Frugal Halloween Costume Ideas http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/29/frugal-halloween-costume-ideas/ Learning about frugality Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:57:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: FBN Roundup- Living In Sin Edition : Tight Fisted Miser http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/29/frugal-halloween-costume-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-2061 FBN Roundup- Living In Sin Edition : Tight Fisted Miser Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:53:01 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1502#comment-2061 [...] Frugal brought us some “Frugal Halloween Costume Ideas.”  You don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy [...] [...] Frugal brought us some “Frugal Halloween Costume Ideas.”  You don’t have to spend a lot to enjoy [...]

]]> By: Shawna http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/29/frugal-halloween-costume-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1991 Shawna Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:22:09 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1502#comment-1991 Some frugal costume ideas from my kids (well, my girl mostly...the boy always wants to be some sort of superhero, so that's a little tougher): 1. This year, the girl will be a black cat. Take last years black gymnastic leotard, some black tights and black shoes, and then stuff a leg of an old pair of black tights, and pin it to her butt for a tail. A $4 set of cat ears and some eyeliner whiskers completes the look. 2. Last year, she was Rapunzel. She wore her fancy Christmas dress from the year before, and I bought a blonde wig for $7. 3. A scarecrow: I took Jeans and a plaid shirt, sewed some yellow, fringed felt to the sleeves, the bottom of the pants, and the pockets, added a few fabric patches here and there, and a straw hat from the dress up drawer. I usually get the superhero costumes on the cheap at thrift stores or garage sales, but I might have to spring for batman this year. I'll buy it big so it can be used in the dress up drawer or maybe even next year! Some frugal costume ideas from my kids (well, my girl mostly…the boy always wants to be some sort of superhero, so that’s a little tougher):

1. This year, the girl will be a black cat. Take last years black gymnastic leotard, some black tights and black shoes, and then stuff a leg of an old pair of black tights, and pin it to her butt for a tail. A $4 set of cat ears and some eyeliner whiskers completes the look.

2. Last year, she was Rapunzel. She wore her fancy Christmas dress from the year before, and I bought a blonde wig for $7.

3. A scarecrow: I took Jeans and a plaid shirt, sewed some yellow, fringed felt to the sleeves, the bottom of the pants, and the pockets, added a few fabric patches here and there, and a straw hat from the dress up drawer.

I usually get the superhero costumes on the cheap at thrift stores or garage sales, but I might have to spring for batman this year. I’ll buy it big so it can be used in the dress up drawer or maybe even next year!

]]> By: MamaBird/SurelyYouNest http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/29/frugal-halloween-costume-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1978 MamaBird/SurelyYouNest Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:45:02 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1502#comment-1978 My daughter wants to be a butterfly again this year - score! Meaning: leotard, wings from dress up chest. Possibly feelers if I can rig some pipe cleaners off of a headband. Don't get me wrong; I love Halloween and dress-up, but I am thrilled silly to have easy and zero cost. The little guy is wearing a frog or giraffe costume that has made the round of the cousins. He will be thrilled! I 2nd looking for dress up at thrift stores and rummage sales. That is how we filled our dress up boxes for $1 each. My daughter wants to be a butterfly again this year – score! Meaning: leotard, wings from dress up chest. Possibly feelers if I can rig some pipe cleaners off of a headband. Don’t get me wrong; I love Halloween and dress-up, but I am thrilled silly to have easy and zero cost. The little guy is wearing a frog or giraffe costume that has made the round of the cousins. He will be thrilled! I 2nd looking for dress up at thrift stores and rummage sales. That is how we filled our dress up boxes for $1 each.

]]> By: Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice) http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/29/frugal-halloween-costume-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1976 Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:31:37 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1502#comment-1976 Frugal Halloween is so easy to do, and it really helps (forces) you to bring out your creativity! The internet can be such a great resource for those of us who aren't as creative and could use some ideas to work from. Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice) Frugal Halloween is so easy to do, and it really helps (forces) you to bring out your creativity! The internet can be such a great resource for those of us who aren’t as creative and could use some ideas to work from.

Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice)

]]> By: Crystal http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/29/frugal-halloween-costume-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1969 Crystal Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:09:46 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1502#comment-1969 I'm a big fan of reusable costume parts. The week of Halloween seems to be when my weather realizes it's fall and I've finally wised up enough to plan for cold-night costumes even if we're wearing shorts and tank tops a week earlier. My favorite way to do this is by buying the kids new pajamas/long underwear to incorporate into their costumes. I find that it's something they need this time of year anyway since they've inevitably outgrown last year's warm sleepwear. This year Miss Divatude wants to be a pop star so I bought cute pink leopard print PJs which will dominate the costume and I'm filling out the look with part of a funky witch costume I bought on sale (and a few other cheap accessories). Mudpie has decided to be a scarecrow with a pumpkin head, so I got him classic red long underwear that he can wear with the overalls and flannel shirt he already owns. His father picked up a nice fake pumpkin at a craft store that he's carved with a jack-o-lantern face and a hole in the bottom so the boy can slide his big ol' noggin into it. The pajama plan also makes it easier to peel them down for sleep when they're too tired to properly change. I think I spend more on costumes than I have to, but when November 1st comes around all of the elements are bound for either the dress-up dresser or the kid's wardrobes. There's nothing disposable and that feels frugal enough for me. When I can manage the difference I choose value over price tag. I can't predict my kid's sizes well enough to buy costumes in advance but last year in November I bought a kit for making calaveras (sugar skulls) at like 60% off and I'm so excited to get to make them with the kids this month. Fall crafts and hot spiced cider, I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of October. I’m a big fan of reusable costume parts. The week of Halloween seems to be when my weather realizes it’s fall and I’ve finally wised up enough to plan for cold-night costumes even if we’re wearing shorts and tank tops a week earlier. My favorite way to do this is by buying the kids new pajamas/long underwear to incorporate into their costumes. I find that it’s something they need this time of year anyway since they’ve inevitably outgrown last year’s warm sleepwear.

This year Miss Divatude wants to be a pop star so I bought cute pink leopard print PJs which will dominate the costume and I’m filling out the look with part of a funky witch costume I bought on sale (and a few other cheap accessories). Mudpie has decided to be a scarecrow with a pumpkin head, so I got him classic red long underwear that he can wear with the overalls and flannel shirt he already owns. His father picked up a nice fake pumpkin at a craft store that he’s carved with a jack-o-lantern face and a hole in the bottom so the boy can slide his big ol’ noggin into it. The pajama plan also makes it easier to peel them down for sleep when they’re too tired to properly change. I think I spend more on costumes than I have to, but when November 1st comes around all of the elements are bound for either the dress-up dresser or the kid’s wardrobes. There’s nothing disposable and that feels frugal enough for me. When I can manage the difference I choose value over price tag.

I can’t predict my kid’s sizes well enough to buy costumes in advance but last year in November I bought a kit for making calaveras (sugar skulls) at like 60% off and I’m so excited to get to make them with the kids this month. Fall crafts and hot spiced cider, I’m definitely looking forward to the rest of October.

]]> By: Staci http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/29/frugal-halloween-costume-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1945 Staci Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:32:25 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1502#comment-1945 My daughter used to love playing dress up with her old Hallowwen costumes. Now with the twins I have been asking my friends if they have any Halloween costumes for sale. Most kids only wear them once then donate to thrift stores. My daughter used to love playing dress up with her old Hallowwen costumes. Now with the twins I have been asking my friends if they have any Halloween costumes for sale. Most kids only wear them once then donate to thrift stores.

]]> By: Kelly http://almostfrugal.com/2008/09/29/frugal-halloween-costume-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-1933 Kelly Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:07:38 +0000 http://almostfrugal.com/?p=1502#comment-1933 @ Dana, that's a great idea. We actually have some Superman and Spiderman costumes, and some cowboy outfits that they use for dressing up with. The costumes that they have each year are just incorporated into the dress-up box. @ Dana, that’s a great idea. We actually have some Superman and Spiderman costumes, and some cowboy outfits that they use for dressing up with. The costumes that they have each year are just incorporated into the dress-up box.

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