You don't need a lot of money to make original Halloween costumes! Check out our thirteen easy costume ideas.

COSTUME COST SAVERS
• Use clothing you already have or borrow it.
• Check out yard sales and thrift shops.
• Ask for large cardboard boxes at home electronics stores.
• Shop for costume materials at discount and "dollar" stores.
• Go to fabric stores and look for remnant fabrics.

With a little imagination, you could win a "most original costume" award!

Text by NG Kids Staff
Photographs by Mark Thiessen