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DEL.ICIO.USWill economy affect Halloween plans?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Will the economy affect your Halloween plans?
Do you plan to substitute Tootsie Rolls for more expensive chocolates? Homemade costume instead of one bought at a store? MOMania blogger Theresa Walsh Giarrusso writes about the tough choices some households may have this Halloween.
What about you? Are you cutting back because of the economy?
Check out money Halloween happenings and tips at Holiday Guide
Comments
By Texas Pete
October 24, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
I plan on supplementing the candy I hand out with beard trimmings from my Norelco razor.
By JS
October 27, 2008 7:18 AM | Link to this
I have eliminated any kind of Halloween decor, I told my daughter that this year we would not get a new costume and that she had to use one of her princess dresses instead, and I have only purchased chocolate on mega sales (like BOGO). I am also utilizing coupons where I can.
By jess
October 27, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
The cost of candy, accompanied by the reduced size of the candy bar, is causing our family to give $1 bills instead of the more expensive candy. Gremlins will be held accountable this year and must provide the promised “trick’ before we treat
By Kimi
October 27, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
I only bought candy on sale and from the dollar store. Not as much as I usually buy, but beats a blank.
By Pump Kin
October 27, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
I’m giving out last year’s leftover candy that I bought the week after Halloween and leftover hard candies from my great aunt’s Christmas candy dish that I scooped up before we left her house last year. I also have a collection of shiny new pennies, acorns, pecans in the shell, McDonald’s ketchup packets, and tufts of dog hair that I’ll be putting in the goody bags.