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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fall is once again upon us and with it the fun and festivities surrounding Halloween. According to the National Retail Federation : “More than 171 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, spending an average $82.93, up from last year’s $74.34. How can you be money wise and green this Halloween?

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Halloween Freebies: 12 Places to get Free Food

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Halloween is here and that means FREEBIES — when eating out! Here are 12 places to eat free this Halloween 2016. And it doesn’t matter how many kids you come with, IHOP will give each child a spooky-looking pancake. Krispy Kreme gives you one free donut when you dress up: Krispy Kreme does this every year.

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How to Avoid Halloween Trick or Treaters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone enjoys giving out candy. Maybe you have to get something done or have to be away from home on Halloween, or have a sleeping baby you don’t want woken up. Here are a few: Wait until just before Halloween to buy the treats. You don’t have to give out chocolate (or even candy for that matter).

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Halloween Spending Through the Years

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A couple of days ago on one of my visits, I noticed 2 entire clothing racks filled with Halloween costumes and/or clothing items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. I saw little Mexican hats in Walmart the other day – part of a dog’s Halloween costume! Halloween then and now.

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10 Family-Friendly Halloween Activities

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Fall means cooler weather, changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and my most favorite, Halloween. Halloween is such a fun day, especially for kids. Take some time to try some of these out with your kids this year to help pass the time while waiting for Halloween to arrive. . It isn’t Halloween without Halloween themed treats!

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4 Kid-Friendly Halloween Party Games

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Halloween parties are a great opportunity for kids to show off their costumes and get in the spooky spirit. These four kid-friendly Halloween party games can make your event even more fun and festive. We’ve included bobbing for apples on this list because it is a classic Halloween game. Bobbing for Apples.

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Free Halloween Costume Ideas

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Ghosts may give you goosebumps. Monsters may give you nightmares. But if you’re on a strict budget, nothing may be quite as blood-curdling as the price of a good Halloween costume. If you take a look at your existing resources, you might be able to put together a Halloween costume without spending a dime.