Costumes

Make Your Own Halloween Costume
OK, Boos and Ghouls, how can you go out and have a witchin' time this Halloween even if your wallet has as many cobwebs as a haunted house?

Halloween Costume Ideas for Gradeschoolers
Alligators, Army Men, Monsters and Robin Hood...

Costume Ideas for Teens
Pirates, inmates and space aliens...Oh my!

Costume Ideas for Toddlers
Readers share their best inexpensive costume ideas suitable for toddlers.

Homemade Halloween Make-Up, Bruises and Blood
Face paint is inexpensive when you make it yourself, and it's safer than a mask that can obscure vision. Try these ghoulish recipes yourself!

The Cost of a Halloween Costume
A look at some of the most popular costumes and what they cost.

Fall Decorating For Less!

Inexpensive Halloween Decorations
Throw a frightfully wicked Halloween shindig that will spook your guests, not your wallet.

Natural Decorations for Fall and Winter the Frugal Way
Decorating for Halloween on a shoestring budget.

Beautiful Fall Décor on a Shoestring
Here are some simple and frugal ideas to get into the swing of the Halloween season.

Frugal Fall Home Decorating with the Kids
Here are some inexpensive and creative ideas for decorating your home for Fall, all of which are kid-friendly decorating!

Easy Kid's Crafts for Autumn
How to make a pumpkin patch and an autumn mobile.

Parties and Treats

Children's Party Ideas
Fall holiday party ideas for kids ages 2 to 7.

Halloween Fun and Games
Play these friendly Halloween games during classroom celebrations, parties or family get togethers. Involve both the kids and the adults for a howling good time!

10 Healthy, Frugal Holiday Treats
Thrill the trick-or-treaters with these fun and healthy treats for their goodie bags.

Great Halloween Treats
Why not make Halloween fun with a few creative ideas to get everyone in the mood? Here are a few great party ideas to keep the spirit of Halloween alive.

Other Halloween Fun

Halloween Potions
Ok, so they're not real potions, just fun spooky recipes.

Tricks That Will Treat Your Wallet Right
Don't get spooked by high-priced costumes and sky-high sweets. Outsmart the big-ticket tricksters and enjoy a discounted Halloween.

Be Safe this Halloween
Red Cross Halloween safety tips for kids and adults.

Halloween Maze
Print this spooky maze for your kids and let them find their way through!

More Dollar Stretcher Halloween Articles...
Here are even more Halloween tips and treats.

The Halloween Pumpkin
On the Dollar Stretcher Community forums: Do you make use of the pumpkin as both decoration and food? If you do, share your tasty recipes and tips.