Halloween is just around the corner and that means it’s time to prepare for the spooky season. From all the costumes, decorations and events, things can get hectic, so that’s why it’s so important to start getting ready now. However, you might feel like putting it off because preparing for everything means spending money. You might be worried that buying an expensive costume could put your budget out of whack, but there are ways to minimize this issue. Halloween doesn’t have to break the bank.
Did you know that, on average, Americans spend more than $12 million each year on Halloween expenses? This holiday alone costs a little over $108 per person. If you are single, this might not be a huge deal because you can always spend less on other things to make it work. This number can double, triple or quadruple in size for families, so it’s important to put your crafting hat on. Becoming a DIY master will help you keep the Halloween spirit alive while keeping your bank account in check.
Take a look around your house. Chances are you have most of everything you need to make the costume of your dreams and get ready for the season. Whether it’s old clothes, scraps of fabric, or even reusing pieces from an old costume, you might just have everything you need. Putting a costume together from scratch might take you a little extra time versus going to the store and buying one, but there are trade-offs to saving money.
“Halloween is the best time to play around with your creative skills. You get to be whoever you want to be, and that’s the spirit of the season. Whether it’s sewing together the spookiest costume on the block or trying your hand at creating fall decorations, there is no shortage of opportunities,” says Corey Pearson, Chief Quilt Artist and Brand Ambassador at Linda’s.
DIY-ing your costume and fall decorations is also a great way to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. It doesn’t hurt to try something; even if you make a few mistakes, you are still learning something. Upcycling means taking old clothes or things you have at home and turning them into something new. Not only does this help your wallet, but it’s also a sustainable way to protect the planet. Far too often, the holidays contribute to waste, and using what you have at home goes a long way.
The holiday season is also a great excuse to wind down and spend time with yourself or make long-lasting memories with family and friends. Crafting is one of the best hobbies for testing your creative abilities, and when you do it with stuff you have lying around the house, you don’t have to worry about making it perfect and wasting money. Waste comes in many forms, but upcycling and crafting at home can save waste financially and environmentally.
“Halloween is a more cost-saving and sustainable way to step out of your comfort zone because Halloween is such a DIY holiday. Instead of spending a pretty penny on a costume, you can use things lying around the house. This will give you more money to spend on other crafts and is a good way to upcycle. With Halloween, you can try on multiple costumes, and perhaps you will dress up this season as a master crafter!” says Pearson.
The only thing you have to worry about this Halloween season is monsters coming to haunt you. You don’t have to worry about whether or not you are spending too much money on costumes and decorations because you are making things at home from scratch. Becoming a DIY master takes practice, but it can help you save in the long run. You can still be spooky with the things you already have; it just takes a little more creativity to put your vision together.
Take a look around your house, and what will you find?
Published by: Khy Talara
