Halloween is almost here! Don't forget to grab your Last Minute Halloween Treats 
at the  Frugalful Coupons Center! Coupons for candy such as Snickers, M&M's, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers and Pillsbury cookie dough are already clipped and ready for you to print!

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Part 2 of our Free DIY printable Halloween triangle banner designs!

Just download, print, cutout, arrange to your liking, fold on dotted line over some string and tada! Check out more designs here.






 Do you want to throw a family Halloween party this fall that looks like you spent a fortune but was actually easy on your time and budget? You can! And you don’t have to be a craft wizard or spend hours in the kitchen learning how to origami-slice a pumpkin into a dragon to do it. Forget about buying expensive store-bought decorations or having professional help with the catering; get your family involved in the party preparations and it will be more fun for everyone.

The Food

One of the best ways to save money and still host a great get together is to narrow the food choices. Don’t skimp on the amounts, especially at a party during fall, the season of abundance. But instead of preparing six different savory dishes and three or four sweet ones, select no more than four savory items and two sweet ones. As long as the food is delicious, bountiful and fun, your guests will still have a wonderful time.

Here are a few healthy and creative food ideas that won’t break the bank:

Spider Eggs
Make your favorite deviled egg recipe; estimate at least one whole egg per person. Slice a whole, pitted black olive in half. Place the olive, cut side down, on the center of the yolk. Slice a second olive in half and then slice each half into fourths. Arrange the eight “legs” around the first olive and you have a surprisingly realistic looking black spider perched on top of a deviled egg.

‘Dem Bones
With nothing more than a tube of refrigerated breadstick dough and a sprinkle of coarse salt you can make delicious homemade “bones.” Simply separate the rectangular pieces of dough and give each end a 1 ½-inch slice with a sharp knife. Shape the two end flaps into the round knobs of a bone. Place the bones on a baking sheet and lightly sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake as directed. Serve them with a trio of dips such as marinara sauce (blood), hummus (marrow) and guacamole (green slime).

Witch Fingers
Kids love eating these and adults appreciate the healthy snack. Place baby carrots on a paper towel and dry them well. Dab a small amount of cream cheese on one end (the cheese won’t stick if the carrot is too moist) and press a slivered almond on top of the cheese to look like a fingernail.

Witch Hats
Use store-bought fudge-covered graham crackers, chocolate kisses and chocolate frosting to create a no-bake dessert that looks like you spent hours crafting it! Place the cookies fudge-side up and pipe a small dab of chocolate frosting in the center. Unwrap the kiss and press in into the frosting. Voila! A chocolate witch’s hat.

Mad Scientist Brew
The key ingredient in this drink is a clear plastic glass – seeing it is half the fun. Fill several ice cube trays with different kinds of juice. Use a variety of colors like grape juice, orange, pomegranate and even tomato. Serve glasses of clear soda like Sprite with the colorful ice cubes. As the ice melts the soda changes colors and flavors.

The Décor

For décor stay as natural as possible. Use large bowls of fruit or nuts as centerpieces and to help make your serving table look more abundant and, of course, to eat! Go into your yard and garden and see what might be available. Clip small branches of herbs, leaves, and twigs and bundle them together. Twist floral wire or a pipe cleaner around one end to secure. Tuck the floral accents around serving platters, candles or other autumnal decorations you already have.

Make a one-of-a-kind table runner by cutting open a brown paper bag (discard the ends) and trimming the edges to make it even. Let the kids color leaves, scarecrows or other fall themes and use it to enhance your table décor.

And don’t forget about pumpkins! Empty out a tall pumpkin and place a vast of flowers inside, or fill a fat one with ice to keep beverages cold. Use small pumpkins to decorate a mantel or occasional table, or hollow them out and use them as votive holders.

Don’t let a lack of time or tight catering budget keep you from the fun of hosting a great fall party. Stick with simple and delicious food ideas and natural decorative items and your party will be the “spooktacular” blast that kicks off the holiday season.
Free DIY printable Halloween triangle banner designs! 
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Halloween kick-off at Frugalful is here! While playing around on Pinterest, I stumbled upon some awesomely easy and frugal Halloween decorations from some pretty crafty sites. Enjoy!

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Halloween is approaching ultra quickly, so it is important that you know exactly what you're gonna be for this festive holiday. Some people tend to dress up in the most predictable costumes, and if you want to stop that streak, then you must consider to dress up as someone or something that will definitely be different this Halloween. Basically, your goal when choosing your Halloween costume is to be the only one in your neighborhood wearing the specific costume. Enough with the killer and Disney costumes, as it is getting quite old. Choose a costume that no can ever thinks of being, and you may just win the costume party you're attending.

Tips On How To Look For The Right Halloween Costumes


Quality


The first and probably most important thing that you must look for when choosing your Halloween costume is quality. It is vital that the costume you purchase is of high quality. The best way to find out whether the specific costume was made with good quality or not is by checking its material and fabric. If the material seems to be thin and rough, then it likely wasn't made with good quality. If you purchased your costume online, just read the reviews it got from past customers to find out if they were satisfied.

Affordability


No matter how high quality a specific costume may have, if it is too expensive, they aren't worth buying. Frankly, you will be able to find a similar costume for a more affordable price, so make sure you canvas before you buy your costume. If you already know who you want to be this Halloween, look at all of the costumes that you can purchase, then compare them with each other.

Top Creative Halloween Costumes

Ice Cream Cone


One of the most unique things you can be this Halloween is an ice cream cone with a scoop of ice cream on top of your head. This costume can be found at various Halloween costume stores, plus this costume will get lots of attention.


Patrick Star


Usually, when people think of being a Nickelodeon character for Halloween, they think of Spongebob Squarepants or the Fairly Odd Parents duo. However, if you want to be something new and creative this Halloween, then you should be Patrick Star. This hilarious and not so smart character in the popular Nick show will really get you attention, plus this costume can easily be found at many costume stores.

Apple iPhone


One of the most unique things you can be for Halloween would have to be the Apple iPhone. Throughout the years, people have been quite obsessed with this electronic device. So if you choose to be this item for Halloween, you will definitely get noticed by fellow trick-or-treaters.If you want to be someone or something that will simply be unforgettable this holiday, then you must consider to get one of the costumes above. You will definitely get tons of attention if you decide on being one of the things above.

Article written by Melissa Davis fashion blogger who loves Halloween and costumes party. She is big fan of Costume Collection and their Halloween outfits.

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Halloween is right around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I start thinking about my costume for the next year on November 1. No time to waste, right? We all know it’s no fun to be at a party and have the same costume as at least five other people. Besides, Halloween is a day for creativity, not conformity. From past experience, I’ve found that store-bought costumes just don’t do the trick. Growing up, my grandma would always sew all of our costumes, so we’d always be unique. Now that I’m all grown up (and I guess I’m too old to ask my grandmother to sew a costume for me), I’ve found new ways to get costume creative, and you can too! 
Need any help? Here are some great costume ideas for couples and groups, because it’s always more fun to dress up with other people:

1. Beauty and the Geek
This is a really fun couples idea and allows for creativity on both sides. The guy dresses like a nerd, complete with taped glasses, suspenders, and a Rubik’s cube. The girl dresses glamorously in the fanciest dress she can find, heels, purse, etc. It’s also funny if the boy dresses as the “beauty” and the girl is the “geek.”

2. Fanta Girls
The Spice Girls are old news, and it’s time to think outside of the box when it comes to girl group costumes. For a sassy group of girls, wear an orange, purple, red, or yellow mini-skirt and a tank top (different color for each girl). You can wear a wide white belt or a white ribbon, and a headband the color of your outfit. The look can be completed with go-go boots or knee high socks and a pair of white heels.

3. The Weasley Family
Who doesn’t want to be the coolest red-headed family for Halloween? You don’t want to spend a lot of money on a costume you’ll only wear once, so get some hand-me-down clothes; besides, that’s what the Weasleys would do. If you aren’t a redhead, consider a wig or temporary dye. Wear a maroon oversized sweater over a white button-up shirt. The initial can be an iron-on letter or taped on with yellow tape. Wear some dress pants and dark shoes with dress socks, and carry a wand.

4. Mario and Luigi
Another fun couple’s costume takes retro video games to a whole new level. All you need is a red shirt, red hat, green shirt, green hat, and some suspenders. Place an “M” and “L” to the front of your hats with white tape. You can go all out with white gloves, mustaches, and work boots if you want. Warning: You both might have the Mario theme song stuck in your head for the rest of the night.

5. Old Couple
Break out those canes, bow ties, reading glasses, walkers with tennis balls on the ends, grandma sweaters, brooches, and anything else you can think of to dress as an old person. This costume idea leaves a lot of room for creativity, and you can really get into character. False teeth, anybody?

Those are just five suggestions, but really, your options are endless! Get creative, have fun, and be safe this Halloween. For more costume ideas for couples, groups, or even for on your own, see this amazing and very creative DIY costume guide. Happy Halloween!
Author Bio: Stephanie is a vegetarian, rabbit owner, and a Halloween-lover who enjoys travel. She loves spending time in nature and has a wide variety of sunglasses to keep her eyes protected this fall. For more information on how to keep your eyes safe even in the colder months, check out The Sun Authority.
Halloween is one of the most important times of the year for those who enjoy celebrating. Getting a great costume is the most important step in having a fun time during the Halloween season. Because of the current economy, many people find it impossible to find the money to buy a great costume. However, if you know what to look for, you can discover the best costumes for the most incredible prices. No longer will you have to worry about not looking great on Halloween. With the following advice below, you'll be able to look and feel your best on Halloween without emptying your bank account.

The best Halloween costumes can also be the ones that cost you absolutely no money at all. You can start your Halloween costume search by looking at what you already are in possession of. If you've got a child who is a football player, you could suggest for them to wear their uniform as a Halloween costume. If you've got a costume that you've already bought for a play or recital, you could use that costume as a Halloween costume as well. Another way to get a free costume is to ask friends and relatives if they have any costumes their own children have outgrown.

If you're going to actually buy a costume, check eBay and Craigslist before you look anywhere else. Craigslist is an especially good site to buy costumes from. If you buy in advance of the Halloween rush, you could negotiate the price of an awesome costume down lower than what the seller has it listed as on Craigslist. eBay also isn't overloaded with searches for Halloween costumes quite yet, so you'll want to check eBay as quickly as possible for the best deals on Halloween costumes. The more people who search for costumes online, the more expensive they become.

Buying costumes online is also a great idea because the prices are cheaper online due to the fact that shipping is cheaper. Stores charge what they do for costumes because they had to pay to have them shipped to them, but if you get a costume shipped directly to you, you'll save money on the overall price of the costume. If you'll be buying costumes from traditional online costume retailers, you can always find promotional coupon codes. The manufacturers are always giving out coupons for discounts on Halloween costumes. If you string a few coupons together, you could save a good bit of money on your next costume purchase.

Saving money on Halloween costumes can be easy and fun. You'll be able to enjoy Halloween and so will your children. Everyone can have an affordable costume that looks absolutely great. Halloween truly is a season in which the best costume counts.

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