Savvy Manchester mum shares how to save £90 on Halloween festivities while keeping the kids happy

A savvy mum has shared how she saves nearly £100 on Halloween festivities, all while keeping the kids happy. With costumes, parties and trick-or-treating on the agenda for most parents in October, costs can quickly add up.

To help parents save money on all things ‘Halloween’, CashLady.com has partnered with influencer and mum-of-two Emma Stretton, who has revealed her tried and tested tips for the spooky season. Emma, who lives in Sale, claims her tips will help parents to save an estimated £87.85.

She said: “I really love Halloween but it can get expensive. It seems to become a bigger celebration every year. I start planning ahead of time so I’m prepared and can keep costs down as much as possible whilst making sure the kids have lots of fun.”

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Emma's advice includes crafting homemade decorations and waiting until last minute to grab your pumpkins. Here are the tips, which have been created in partnership withFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorised andregulated credit broker CashLady.com , in full....

Emma says that when it comes to costumes for her children, she always shops on second-hand websites or make her own. She explained: "One year we did Mike and Sully from ‘Monsters, Inc’ using costumes I bought on eBay. My favourite was using some old dungarees and face paint to turn my toddler into Chucky!” “Another year we did homemade pumpkins using a sheet of felt; I folded it in half, cut a hole for the head, sewed either side down and then threaded some elastic around the bottom to create a pumpkin shape. Then I drew on eyes and a mouth; it was as easy as that!” “This year, I’ve bought second-hand Ghostbusters