"Sweet prices have gone up as the cost of ingredients and production have risen. A Haribo Starmix 22-pack from Tesco now costs 3, up from 2.35 last year. Meanwhile, the price of chocolate on shop shelves climbed by 18.1% in the year to September, according to official figures. To keep your Halloween outlay low, bulk-buy and check packets. Choose individually wrapped treats they last longer, stay hygienic and reduce waste if they're not all handed out,"
"DIY your costumes Raiding your wardrobe and using clothes you already own is one of the best ways to save. A black top paired with some DIY ears made with an old headband and some black card cut into triangles, makes for a mysterious black cat. While a vampire costume from Amazon costs about 20, your local charity shop may have a cheap white shirt that you can accessorise with a length of black material and makeup. These can also be reused or repurposed."
Sweet and chocolate prices have risen substantially, increasing the cost of Halloween treats. Bulk-buying multipacks and checking packet counts lowers per-unit cost. Choosing individually wrapped sweets preserves hygiene, extends shelf life and reduces waste if not all are handed out. Prioritize sweets the household enjoys to prevent leftovers. Compare cost-per-kilogram and consider number of items per bag when treating each visitor. Costume costs can be cut by repurposing wardrobe items, using charity-shop finds and making simple props. Homemade decorations and reused items reduce spending and landfill, since many purchased Halloween items are discarded each year.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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