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Halloween Costumes on a Budget

Published 5 days ago • 2 min read

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Hi Reader,

I hope you're doing well.

I'm excited, though a little nervous; I just emailed Journey, who runs the ads on my blog, officially breaking up with them. I've gone from making $60 a month to $20 a month, and it's just not worth it to have ads on my site; it's not a good user experience for you, my readers! It'll be another 30 days until I can remove the ad code from my site, but I'm excited that soon, they'll be gone! I'm a little nervous because, though the income was rather small, ads have been one of the main ways I keep my blog afloat. I think it'll all work out, though. Other ways I make money are from affiliates: when someone clicks through my blog and makes a purchase through Amazon, Target, or other things on my site. Also, when people buy printables from me. None of it is consistent, but I have faith it'll all work out.

The actual helpful thing I want to share with you this week, though, is regarding Halloween Costumes. I realize for many families, it can be quite a strain on the budget for just one night! We just spent $100 for our 3 kids' costumes. So far, we haven't bought any for us adults, and I'm not sure we will.

In years past, we've spent a lot less on costumes by buying used costumes, shopping deals, or making our own. Here is some info on how to do so, from my Easy Family Budgeting blog.

Halloween Costumes and Decor on a Budget

​Halloween costumes and decor can really add up every Fall if you’re not careful. Setting a budget ahead of time, knowing where to look, and starting early are a few things that can help you save money every Halloween.

Have a great week!

Nicole Prom, M.S.Ed., Ed.S.

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Nicole Prom, Ed.S.

I help moms through sharing honest personal experiences, practical tips, and helpful printables through my blog, The Way it Really Is.com. I’m a stay-at-home homeschool mom of 6-year-old identical twin boys and a 8-year-old boy. My mission in life is to help others, as I did in my former career as a school psychologist, and now do with my blog. Join me and see what The Way it Really Is, is all about!

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