Will a scary economy change the way you celebrate Halloween?

It may be a little early to think about ghosts and goblins, but I would love to know what you think .

Does the recession have you re-thinking your usual halloween customs?

Will you cancel your annual party, make a costume not buy it, or cut back on the candy for trick-or-treaters?

Or will it be business as usually?

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Permalink Reply by Lynne Kenney on September 2, 2009 at 7:58am: I love this question, cause it is 111 (that's degrees) here in Phoenix and thinking forward to Halloween made my morning thanks!

We will have an annual drive-way party, wish you could come:). Friends will bring food we'll supply drinks and dancing. We'll use old costumes or trade with friends. We will buy our children's candy back for 5 cents a piece and throw most of it away, some candy is fine a years worth is too much.

I will splurge and buy 1-2 magazines like Cookie, Real Simple or BHG 'cause I adore the pictures and I will make some goofy cupcake or decorate the table or something like that for relaxation. Budget-minded but still having fun.

Let's all help Loretta plan her party! That sounds really fun:). Lynne; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dawn on September 2, 2009 at 8:32am: Did anyone ever Trunk or Treat?

I am going to start posting my tips and ideas October 1st so please be sure to check in with me too :) Your party sounds like so much fun Lynne.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nicole Laws on September 2, 2009 at 6:04pm: Business as usual here!! It's such a fun holiday for the kids. We have fun decorating, cutting pumpkins, and walking around the neighborhood with a big group of friends. I have 3 boys so just the oldest get a new costume and the rest are hand me downs form big brother. They are only 1,3, and 5. I will enjoy it will I can, Im sure they will change their minds soon enough.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dawn on September 25, 2009 at 6:38am: Costume Swaps are a great idea, we do it with the kids in the neighborhood. 1,3, and 5 are such great ages! You will have so much fun this year!

Nicole Laws said:
Business as usual here!! It's such a fun holiday for the kids. We have fun decorating, cutting pumpkins, and walking around the neighborhood with a big group of friends. I have 3 boys so just the oldest get a new costume and the rest are hand me downs form big brother. They are only 1,3, and 5. I will enjoy it will I can, Im sure they will change their minds soon enough.; ▶ Reply to This

Will a scary economy change the way you celebrate Halloween?

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