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!