Cheap Halloween Costumes for Kids

Cheap Halloween Costumes You Can Make for Your Kids

Some tips for cheap Halloween costumes may end up being more than you can afford. This year is especially tough for many families. Trying to afford a Halloween costume for your kids when you can't even pay your bills on time can be a challenge. I have had several ideas over the years when we've been strapped for cash that will help you make cheap Halloween costumes for kids.

Feel free to expand on these ideas for cheap Halloween costumes for kids. You may even develop your own cheap ideas after reading some of these. Be sure to include you child in the process. This is a chance to make your child feel special that they can help make their very own Halloween costume. You don't want them to feel bad that they can't have the more expensive Halloween costumes some of their friends may be wearing.

Cheap Halloween Costumes for Kids Under $5.00

Werewolf Cheap Halloween Costume for Kids. One of my teenage daughters helped me with this idea. My 8 year old will be going as just this type of werewolf this year. Start with a black or brown outfit. If your child doesn't have black or brown pants, dark blue jeans would go with a black shirt. Long sleeved is best for a werewolf costume. You can even choose browns as light as tan for this cheap costume.

For make-up, you can get a cheap make-up palette at most discount stores for $2.00 or less. Choose or mix colors to match your child's shirt. Carefully make big, bushy eyebrows for your little werewolf. Finish with big, bushy sideburns. Tease your child's hair. Add a pair of cheap vampire fangs (also under $2.00), but be sure your child wears them upside down for the werewolf effect. If you have the extra money, you can add to the costume with some colored spray for hair. Use this sparingly after teasing, and match the color with your child's outfit.

Modern Vampire Cheap Halloween Costume for Kids. With Twilight taking off so well, vampires don't have to wear all black and dress in capes anymore. Start with any of your child's favorite outfits. No, they don't have to look like Edward or Bella. Remind them, they are the vampire for this! For example, "You're Cindy the vampire".