Oct 26, 2017
Simple Costume Ideas for Halloween
If you have a Halloween party coming up and are at a loss for a costume, Living on the Cheap offers 101+ Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes you can assemble using thrift-store finds and a little creativity. You can’t go wrong with scary classics such as ghost, vampire and mummy, or you can opt for […]
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Oct 25, 2017
Thrift Your Look for Halloween
Thrift stores are a “goldmine” for Halloween costumes, the Gurl blog says. Many are a treasure trove of clothing from bygone eras, meaning that finding your inner flower child or going grunge won’t cost a fortune. Better still, you can amp up the gore by smearing those finds with fake blood, and never worry about […]
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Oct 24, 2017
Build a Thrifty Halloween Costume
For the do-it-yourselfer, there is no better place to source a Halloween costume than the local thrift store, says Parade magazine. Combine clothing you already have with thrifted items such as a wig and tiara to transform your toddler into a princess, it says. Or buy a lightly-used puffy shirt at the thrift, add a […]
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Oct 23, 2017
Shop Thrift to Save on Halloween Decor
Local thrift and resale stores — many of which are supplied by generous donations to ClothingDonations.org — are great places to shop for Halloween decorations, says Social Moms. Many of your neighbors donate seasonal items such as fake cobwebs, orange-and-black party goods, and plastic tombstones throughout the year as they clean their closets; you can […]
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Oct 12, 2017
Take Home Winterizing to the Next Level
Now that you’ve bought a programmable thermostat and replaced the furnace filters, it’s time to take your winterization to the next level. If you plan on using your fireplace, get it swept and stockpile wood, says The Balance blog; if not, install a chimney balloon to block downdrafts. Remember to get winter-specific equipment such as […]
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