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The Lowry Team :: Inexpensive DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

According to the Money Section of US News & World Report, the average person spends $77 on Halloween. Store bought costumes that often cost $50 or more eat up most of the Halloween budget. Even if you are not an expert seamstress, you can make inexpensive costumes for your kids!

Many costumes can be put together by using your own clothes and then purchasing necessary accessories. When making purchases, use coupons, look for sales or go to second hand stores. Some local second hand stores are as follows:

2nd Chance – 8109 Beckett Center Drive West Chester

Little Sprouts Boutique – 6208 Tylersville Road Mason

Once Upon A Child – 8142 Princeton Glendale Road West Chester

Salvation Army Thrift Store – 7900 Tylersville Road West Chester

The National Retail Federation has announced that the top five costumes this year will be princesses, animals, Spider-Man, Frozen characters and other super heroes. Rather then buy any of these costumes, make them at home! Save some of that $77 for extra Halloween candy!

To create a Princess costume, use an actual dress from the closet or one used to play dress up in. Add some tulle underneath, a tiara and a wand.

An animal costume can be made from your own clothes as well. One example is to dress in a black top and bottoms. Buy a headband with ears, make a tail, add some face paint and you have yourself a cat costume.

The Spider-Man costume is simply made by wearing tight fitting blue bottoms and a red top. Paint the Spider-Man logo on the top and purchase a mask.

Expect to see a lot of Elsa costumes on Halloween night! Create the look with a light blue or white top, a tutu and cape. Olaf can be made with a white sweatshirt and hat. Then paint or glue on buttons, nose and eyes for his face.

Make a super hero costume from long underwear or tights and a top. Paint a super hero logo on the top. Use a blanket or other article of clothing for a cape.

You do not have to spend a fortune on Halloween costumes. Take a look at what you already have in your closet and use a little creativity. Also, remember that second hand stores are a great place to look for items that you need to make the costume. Many sell actual costumes as well.

The Lowry Team Wishes You a Safe and Happy Halloween!

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The Lowry Team Keller Williams :: Trick Or Treat Safety Tips

Halloween can be lots of fun for ghouls and goblins but it can also be dangerous! The Lowry Team shares a few safety tips to keep in mind when trick or treating.

1 – See and Be Seen – Many accidents take place because of impaired vision or from the inability to see the trick or treater. Make sure drivers and other trick or treaters can see you. It is a very good idea to put reflective tape on your costume. Also, consider wearing a glow stick as a bracelet or necklace. Masks can inhibit your vision. Try face paint instead of a mask this year. Carry a flashlight so you can see where you are walking.

2 – Don’t talk to strangers – Don’t trick or treat alone! Go with an adult and/or a group of friends. Trick or treat in your neighborhood and only go to the houses of families that you know. Never approach and talk to a stranger that is in their car.

3 – You’ve got to be “tripping” me! – Most accidents that occur on Halloween are caused by tripping and falling. Make certain that your costume fits appropriately. Costumes that trail along the ground are a tripping hazard. Wear comfortable shoes that fit properly. Heels can can get caught in a costume or in the sidewalk. As exciting as Halloween night is, walk and don’t run.

4 – Fire Safety – Wear flame retardant costumes and materials. Use caution around candles and other flames. Many families have lit candles, jack o’ lanterns and fire pits outside on Halloween night. Especially on a windy night, this can be very dangerous.

5 – Check it out – Wait to eat your candy until you get home. Once inside your well-lit house, look carefully at each piece of candy. Make sure to throw away any pieces that have wrappers that are torn or have holes in them. If you received a homemade treat from someone you do not know, throw that out as well.

THE LOWRY TEAM wishes you a Safe and Happy Halloween!