Budget-friendly Halloween costumes

Budget-friendly Halloween costumes Share Share via TwitterShare via FacebookShare via Google PlusShare via LinkedInShare via E-mail Halloween is nahe daran sein approaching, which means its almost time forzombie crawls, Harry Potter costumes, free candy and all-things spooky. Theres also thepotentialyou might break the budget on that newexpensive costume.Here are some money-saving tips for creating your own Halloween costume, so you can have funandsave money.Look in the closet.Do you already have everything you need for an epic costume? Raid your closet first and see what you have.Trade with a friend.You were Spiderman last year, and your bestie was Batman. Lucky for you, you still have the costume. Try a little switch-a-roo and youre good to go on an impressive budget of zero dollars.Search the internet.DIY costumes abound on sites like Pinterest. Have some fun surfing the internet, asking friends for their opinionsand designing a cool, budget-friendly get-up.Hit the thrift stores.Arc, Goodwill and Salvation Army are loaded with goodies this time of year. Set your budget so you dont overspendAnd lastlywherever the night takes youmake smart decisions, have a good timeand save that moneyCU Money Senseis your campus resource tohelpwith budgeting, student loans, debt, saving, credit, investingand evenretirement planning. CategoriesMoney SenseTagsHoliday Saving