BAKERSFIELD, CA - A record number of Americans are expected to buy Halloween costumes this year. More than two-thirds of those who celebrate the holiday will buy a costume for the holiday, according to the National Retail Federation, the most in the survey's 11-year history. The average person will spend $77.52 this halloween, which is two dollars more than last year.
But shopping at local thrift stores like the Goodwill can allow families to save big while creating custom Halloween looks. Each Goodwill store has donated costumes for all sizes, ranging from $5 to $40. Accessories such as wigs, jewelry and shoes are sold as well. They also carry home décor items for spooky outside decorations or festive items for inside the home.
Consumer expert Andrea Woroch has these money-saving tips for a happy and budget-friendly Halloween:
-Download the Coupon Sherpa App on your phone and collect coupons at major retail stores. Right now Party City is offering 25 percent off purchase, and Spirit Halloween has a 20 percent coupon for one item.
-Buy decorations and costumes the day after Halloween and store them for next year. Savings can be as much as 80 percent.
-Paint pumpkins instead of carving to save them for fall harvest decorations. You can also use a carved pumpkin to bake bread or other treats after the holiday.
-Repurpose items at home for décor items or as part of costumes. For example, a white sheet can be used for a ghost costume or a spooky decoration.
-Use white christmas lights as part of your Halloweeen decorations. That way they can be used for the entire holiday season.
But shopping at local thrift stores like the Goodwill can allow families to save big while creating custom Halloween looks. Each Goodwill store has donated costumes for all sizes, ranging from $5 to $40. Accessories such as wigs, jewelry and shoes are sold as well. They also carry home décor items for spooky outside decorations or festive items for inside the home.
Consumer expert Andrea Woroch has these money-saving tips for a happy and budget-friendly Halloween:
-Download the Coupon Sherpa App on your phone and collect coupons at major retail stores. Right now Party City is offering 25 percent off purchase, and Spirit Halloween has a 20 percent coupon for one item.
-Buy decorations and costumes the day after Halloween and store them for next year. Savings can be as much as 80 percent.
-Paint pumpkins instead of carving to save them for fall harvest decorations. You can also use a carved pumpkin to bake bread or other treats after the holiday.
-Repurpose items at home for décor items or as part of costumes. For example, a white sheet can be used for a ghost costume or a spooky decoration.
-Use white christmas lights as part of your Halloweeen decorations. That way they can be used for the entire holiday season.
