5 Tips for Saving on Halloween Decor

 

Have you begun decorating for Halloween yet?  I have been seeing some adorable, fun and super scary decorations as I drive through my neighborhood lately.  Some of the decorations I know cost a lot, but I also have seen some awesome decorative pieces that look awesome, but also look like they are probably homemade.  I am going on vacation for a week right before Halloween, so I haven’t put too much focus on my home this Halloween, but I have in the past and I know how to decorate on the cheap!

If you are looking for ways to get your house ready to scare up some neighbors, but you don’t want to spend a fortune, here are 5 tips for saving on Halloween decor:

  1. Use nature.  This is my favorite way to decorate for Halloween!  Use straw, old corn stalks, dead grass, etc.
  2. Use old clothes.  Last year I used some of my husband’s old work clothes and filled them up with straw and other dried vegetation I found around my property.  I then put a fake pumpkin as the head. This literally cost me $0.99 total and it got lots of compliments.
  3. Check out the dollar store.  The dollar store is a great place to find inexpensive holiday decor.   
  4. Use food.  Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins.  Is there any better Halloween decor? I mean, Halloween is all about the pumpkins, am I right?  Check out your local farm stand for inexpensive pumpkins.
  5. Thrift Shop.  The thrift store is a great place to shop for Halloween.  From decor to costumes, you can find some really great deals on just about everything for this holiday.  I like to go to my local Goodwill for this because they actually carry quite a few brand new items at a great price.

 

What is your favorite way to decorate for Halloween on a budget?