Economical Costumes

Pre-packaged costumes can be hauntingly expensive (insert terror-filled scream). So, why not piece together a thriftier ensemble? We put this to the test and created five costumes – all under $25* – at Savers, which is known for creating costumes on-the-cheap. In fact, at 3 p.m. on Thursdays in October, Savers hosts a demonstration on how to create a resale costume.

Butterfly = $13.97

Ainsley DeWese, 5

$4.99 – dress (used)

$6.99 –wings (new)

$1.99 – mask (new)

Hippie = $24.96

Isabelle White, 7

$4.99 – jeans (used)

$4.99 – shirt (used)

$7.99 – wig (new)

$6.99 – accessories (new)

Lion Cub = $11.97

Eden Huffstickler, 11 months

$2.99 – cropped jacket (used)

$0.99 – leggings (used)

$7.99 – mane (new wig; disassembled)

Clown = $15.96

Hayden Mitchell, 2 ½ years

$4.99 – shirt (used)

$3.99 – shorts (used)

$2.99 – tie (new)

$3.99 – wig (new)

Pirate = $22.43

Rand Brewer, 8

$3.99 – shirt (used)

$4.99 – pants (used)

$1.99 – belt (used)

$3.99 – sash (used)

$3.99 – hat (new)

$0.99 – eye patch & earring (new)

$2.49 – sword (new)

*Doesn’t include sales tax; some items pictured are from the models’ personal collections

Cookie Creations

For your ghoulish gatherings, try these handcrafted cookies. From pumpkins and bats to gravestones and ghosts – they’re all uniquely designed by Erin’s Cookies. Orders can be personalized with your photos. Prices vary; e-mail ErinsCookies@Yahoo.com or visit CookiesEtc.Typepad.com for information.

Customized Candy Bucket

Send them trick-or-treating with a personalized pail that has their names on it or is designed to coordinate with their costumes. Find more examples on the artist’s Facebook page (search for Alicia Gee Spicer), and call 993-3680 to order. Prices vary by size.