With budgets all over the place tightening down, I think most of us are not rushing out to buy $30 Halloween costumes. And while I really, really love the idea of slaving away at my sewing machine over something spectacularly creative and frugal, I simply don't have time for it this year.
In an effort to encourage both creativity and frugality, I've given my three older kids a three dollar--yes, THREE DOLLAR--limit for Halloween costumes this year. They have full reign to use anything we already have in our house, but they can only spend $3 on new items. And--here's the kicker--whatever they don't spend, they get to keep. This is music to the ears of my little seven-year-old capitalist, who has wisely chosen to wear a costume from previous years, and he's pocketing the cash.
They're learning creativity and frugality and (shhh, don't tell) they're saving me time and money. Works for me!
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I'm giving you plenty of notice for November's themed edition of WFMW, because it's going to be a good one! It's not next Wednesday, but the one after that, November 5th. It's the Toys Worth Buying Edition, in which we'll all share favorite and tested toys that you'd recommend to your friends. Please share your favorite toy suggestions, and save us all from buying gifts that are going to be relegated to the garage or attic after two weeks!
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