Is Halloween in or out this year?

Recently we asked Moms if this year’s economy will affect Halloween. According to MomConnect moms, Halloween is definitely still in! While moms are saying they are spending less this year, the average mom will be spending between $25-$50 on Halloween (this includes costumes and candy). Here are the survey results:

Will you spend more or less $$ this year on Halloween?

• I will spend more                                                             9.09%
• I will spend less                                                            45.45%
• I will spend the same as always                                    18.18%
• I haven’t thought about it!                                                27.27%

How much do you typically spend on Halloween?

• We don’t celebrate Halloween!                                    12.82%
• $0 – We make our costumes and don’t buy candy!            2.56%
• Under $25                                                                        20.51%
• Between $25 and $50                                              38.46%
• Between $50 and $100                                                20.51%
• Over $100                                                                        5.13%

Will you be going out this Halloween or spending it with the kids?

• It’s a Saturday – I’m going out!             0%
• Taking the kids trick-or-treating            70%
• Both the above                                    23.33%
• Hosting our own Halloween party            6.67%

Whatever your plans are when celebrating this year, please remember to be safe! Make sure you keep a close eye on the little ones and do a quick check of their candy before letting them go to town on their sweet bounty!

Happy Halloween!

Win a Gift Card to Halloween Mart!

Halloween is the most magical part of the fall season. I think it’s safe to say that most moms enjoy it as much as the kids do! The only damper on Halloween 2009? The cost.

Well mom’s, this is our time to shine. All of us have come up with creative ways to make Halloween totally spooktacular on a budget. Homemade decorations, homemade costumes, what’s your idea for saving money this Halloween?

How you can win!
Just share your “money-saving” Halloween tip with the MomConnect community on the following thread, How Much Do you Typically Spend on Halloween?
1.  Answer the Poll
2. Leave a comment (on that thread) with your idea for saving money this Halloween by October 16th.

Winning
MomConnect will help ease the burden of YOUR family’s Halloween costume shopping by giving away TWO $25 gift cards to Halloween Mart!. We’ll choose the most creative idea and then we’ll choose one random entry to receive the second gift certificate.

In order to participate you must follow these simple rules.

1. You must be a mom.
2. You must be a member of MomConnect (takes just a minute to become a member and reap the rewards of a great community of helpful moms at your finger tips…)
3. You must leave your comment by midnight October 16th.
4. Only one entry per person please!

Winners will be announced October 18th directly and via MomConnect’s weekly newsletter! Good luck!

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