I have been scammed by ads for rentals too good to be true, like high-end housing advertised for way below-market value. When I checked it out, the property was for sale, not rent. I am so glad that I didn't pay anything sight unseen.
We always make homemade costumes. It starts out with being frugal in mind, but doesn't always work out. I get really into it, and it often costs more money than store bought.
We've been growing herbs and tomatoes on our patio for years now. There are few things as delicious as a sun-warmed, vine-ripened tomato, or as satisfying as walking out the back door and plucking a few fresh herbs whenever the recipe calls for it.
We have a frugal halloween by making costumes and decorations and by buying everything for next year on after halloween clearance sales. We love halloween so it's always in the budget, we just try to keep it a small budget.
We don't get any trick or treaters since we live back in the woods. When our kids were small they went to a few relatives that wanted to see them dressed up and it was always in the cheapy costumes that cost under 5 dollars.
I work in IT as an Network Engineer and was scared at first when taking a contract role that happens to be with a big IT company...but after getting over being unsure I realized that as an employee I am no more job secure than as a contractor but as a contractor I make more money (no salary). With the field I am in.....it is I who determines how good I am, and that will always get me a job or contract position. I hate office politics and am too keen not to notice it. I would rather do my job, finish a project...gain heck of more experience and leave just when I start disliking it.
When my kids were little, I used to take them out trick-or-treating early, bring them home for their baths and bed, then use at least half of their haul to treat the late-comers. Not only was it a money-saver, it got rid of a bunch of the candy before they had a chance to eat it - one was hyperactive, and none of them needed the extra sugar.
We get creative and try make our own costumes with materials we have on hand around the house. Our daughter has plenty of hand-me-down dress up clothes and we just mix and match. If we need some sort of accessory to complete a costume, we borrow from our family and friends or do some fun searching at a thrift shop. One year, my husband dressed up as Frankenstein. He made his own headpiece out of a cereal box, black felt, and green acrylic paint. He wore an old torn up shirt, jeans, and black shoes. He painted his face green with my daughter's face paint kit and voila!
I try to make things like costumes and decorations myself. And I don't feel that candies or other goodies have to be Halloween branded. Most importantly, I look for great deals on Halloween items on November 1 for next year!
Curious to see what others have to say on this... We buy candy on sale, because we tend to get a lot of trick-or-treaters and I like to have good candy. We decorate, saving our decorations from year to year and adding something new when I find a good sale. Costumes are not an issue, since my boys are grown. When they were young we sometimes purchased costumes, sometimes I sewed them myself, which didn't really save money!
I tried using a wi-fi phone service once to set up an additional phone line, and while it was a good idea in theory, the connection needs to be very solid to avoid cutting out and static.
I do, however, use wi-fi rather than 3G almost ALL the time. The only time I actively use 3G is when I need driving directions/GPS or when I'm in a hurry and need to quickly check something online. I never go over my data limit!
I agree. It does take discipline to use credit cards, but it's also great as an accountability factor at the end of every month. I don't carry a lot of cash on me either. If you lose it or spend it, you're left wondering what the heck did I do with it? I love to get the rewards on my card and use them for holiday gifts, which saves me a lot of money. As long as you're disciplined with a credit card, and pay it off each month, why not take advantage of the rewards that credit card offer?
We go to the Halloween stores after the holiday and stock up during the sales for use the following year. If you buy a bunch a different things there will always be a good selection at home in the costume box. The sales are often 60% - 70% off too!
We live in the in-law's basement. They have the front door usage, so they pony up the loot for the treaters.
no kids = no need for halloween!
I try to make my sons costumes with things that we already have around the house!
I have been scammed by ads for rentals too good to be true, like high-end housing advertised for way below-market value. When I checked it out, the property was for sale, not rent. I am so glad that I didn't pay anything sight unseen.
We always make homemade costumes. It starts out with being frugal in mind, but doesn't always work out. I get really into it, and it often costs more money than store bought.
Hi Guest! Actually, skipping rent isn't recommended here. It's listed as something that can damage your credit score.
Skip Rent - as a landlord, that comment make me sick. Really sad - and your site was recommended - not any longer.
Congratulations on your successful garden.
We've been growing herbs and tomatoes on our patio for years now. There are few things as delicious as a sun-warmed, vine-ripened tomato, or as satisfying as walking out the back door and plucking a few fresh herbs whenever the recipe calls for it.
We have a frugal halloween by making costumes and decorations and by buying everything for next year on after halloween clearance sales. We love halloween so it's always in the budget, we just try to keep it a small budget.
We buy costumes at the end of season for 75-90% off for the next year.
We don't get any trick or treaters since we live back in the woods. When our kids were small they went to a few relatives that wanted to see them dressed up and it was always in the cheapy costumes that cost under 5 dollars.
I have made my own costumes before, and my mom used to make mine when I was little.
I work in IT as an Network Engineer and was scared at first when taking a contract role that happens to be with a big IT company...but after getting over being unsure I realized that as an employee I am no more job secure than as a contractor but as a contractor I make more money (no salary). With the field I am in.....it is I who determines how good I am, and that will always get me a job or contract position. I hate office politics and am too keen not to notice it. I would rather do my job, finish a project...gain heck of more experience and leave just when I start disliking it.
I shop the thrift store for costume accessories and the dollar store for candy and bags
I celebrate one day later on Nov 1 when all the Halloween stuff has gone on sale.
When my kids were little, I used to take them out trick-or-treating early, bring them home for their baths and bed, then use at least half of their haul to treat the late-comers. Not only was it a money-saver, it got rid of a bunch of the candy before they had a chance to eat it - one was hyperactive, and none of them needed the extra sugar.
We get creative and try make our own costumes with materials we have on hand around the house. Our daughter has plenty of hand-me-down dress up clothes and we just mix and match. If we need some sort of accessory to complete a costume, we borrow from our family and friends or do some fun searching at a thrift shop. One year, my husband dressed up as Frankenstein. He made his own headpiece out of a cereal box, black felt, and green acrylic paint. He wore an old torn up shirt, jeans, and black shoes. He painted his face green with my daughter's face paint kit and voila!
I try to make things like costumes and decorations myself. And I don't feel that candies or other goodies have to be Halloween branded. Most importantly, I look for great deals on Halloween items on November 1 for next year!
Following the KrazyCouponLady helps a lot in getting ideas for cheaper costumes and sales on candy!
Curious to see what others have to say on this... We buy candy on sale, because we tend to get a lot of trick-or-treaters and I like to have good candy. We decorate, saving our decorations from year to year and adding something new when I find a good sale. Costumes are not an issue, since my boys are grown. When they were young we sometimes purchased costumes, sometimes I sewed them myself, which didn't really save money!
We use simple, homemade costumes. They are cooler anyway.
I save money on Halloween candies by using coupons and shopping at discount stores
I tried using a wi-fi phone service once to set up an additional phone line, and while it was a good idea in theory, the connection needs to be very solid to avoid cutting out and static.
I do, however, use wi-fi rather than 3G almost ALL the time. The only time I actively use 3G is when I need driving directions/GPS or when I'm in a hurry and need to quickly check something online. I never go over my data limit!
I agree. It does take discipline to use credit cards, but it's also great as an accountability factor at the end of every month. I don't carry a lot of cash on me either. If you lose it or spend it, you're left wondering what the heck did I do with it? I love to get the rewards on my card and use them for holiday gifts, which saves me a lot of money. As long as you're disciplined with a credit card, and pay it off each month, why not take advantage of the rewards that credit card offer?
We go to the Halloween stores after the holiday and stock up during the sales for use the following year. If you buy a bunch a different things there will always be a good selection at home in the costume box. The sales are often 60% - 70% off too!