By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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When I was a little girl, Halloween was a simple and cheap affair. We’d make costumes out of stuff we had at home, grab a pillow case, and walk up and down our block. Everyone who opened the door knew who we were, and we knew them. We returned home with warm homemade cookies, fruit, and my very favorite, a little envelope with 10 shiny pennies from the man who worked at the local bank. That, my friends, is what Halloween is supposed to be.
Unfortunately, Halloween has gone the way of all holidays: a commercialized spending spree. The average person will spend $72.31 on costumes, candy and decorations, adding up to a total holiday splurge of $6.9 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
All these costume coupons make me happy!
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This year’s Halloween costume contest has launched!
$.99 Pirate Costume - Little Tykes is advertising a $.99 pirate costume. I’m guessing you pay shipping.
Wholesale Costume Club - This site seems to have some of the most popular and affordable kids Halloween costumes. Use code SAVENOW to get $5 flat shipping.
Disney sale - Select kids costumes are 25% off, including accessories! Select adult costumes are 40% off.
