Halloween is just a couple weeks away and for many of us we’ve been counting down the days.  The kids can’t wait to stay up late and receive free candy while adults have an excuse to play dress up if only for a night!  And if you need tips on where to get your costume, check out reviews on MojoPages.com to help lead the way.

But if you’re on a budget and want to go the homemade costume route, here are some easy and inexpensive ideas:

1. Cereal Killer - Wear a plain t-shirt and pants.  Pin or glue empty mini cereal boxes on the shirt and stab each of the boxes with plastic knives.  Use red paint or lipstick to mimic blood coming out of the ‘knife wounds.’  Best of all, depending on how many cereal boxes you use, you have breakfast to feed a family for a week!

2. Runaway Bride - If you’re dying to wear your wedding gown just one more time, simply pair it with some running shoes and voila…you’re the runaway bride!

3. Chia Pet - Wrap yourself in duct tape, with the sticky side facing out.  Then go roll around on your lawn so the grass sticks to you.  Easy and fun!

4. Super Mario - Pair a pair of bright overalls with a red long sleeve shirt.  Add a big fake mustache and large white gloves and you’re ready to go.  Have a friend wear the same outfit only with a long sleeve green shirt and you can be the Super Mario Bros!

5. Foosball Player - Start by dressing up as a soccer player.  Then add a broomstick inside your shirt, over your shoulders.  Get a whole group together and you can have an entire team for the night!

These clever costumes are fun and simple to make, but most importantly easy on your budget! Now that’s a (trick or) TREAT!

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