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FRUGAL HALLOWEEN COSTUMES - For those who don't (or don't want to) sew; who don't have much (or any) money, who don't have time and everyone in between, I've compiled some frugal, fun Halloween costume ideas.

To get the scoop on where to purchase Halloween Costumes at a discount on-line, I stopped by Mommy's Wish List, of course!

Ok, party people. And people with little party people who would rather have been born a Transformer. You don't have your Halloween costumes lined up yet? Here's the discount round-up... Halloween Costume Discounts.

As always, she recommends going to RetailMeNot to look for coupon codes before you check-out.
 

Feeling a little creative and crafty? Check out these links to make costumes for your whole family!

From About.com Family Crafts:
Sweatsuit Costumes
Animal and Creature Costume Ideas
No-Sew Halloween Costume Ideas: Gingerbread Boy Costume, Frosty The Snowman

From Familyfun.com/Arts and Crafts:
Mermaid Costume, Jellyfish Costume, Pizza Slice

Halloween isn't just for the kids! Follow these links to buy or make Halloween Costumes for Couples and Halloween Costumes for a Crowd

 

Want some more costume ideas? Read Over 100 Halloween costume ideas by Kristy Stevens-Young and  Halloween is coming: Star Wars, Disney, and Pixar get ready for the ultimate day for pretend play and Halloween 101: Homemade Mickey Mouse costume by Jamie Richardson and Homemade Halloween Costumes by Cynthia Noon.

Still need to get your pumpkins for pies or to carve a jack-o-lantern? Find out where to get them at Lucy Adams'  post: Pumpkins in Richmond

Looking for some great pumpkin recipes? Read Valerie Powers' Cooking with Kids recipes: Pumpkin Chili, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, and more!

 

Happy Halloween!

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