Cheap Halloween 2009 Costume Ideas for Kids

Halloween is approaching and in these tough economic times we need a good deal with some cheap kids Halloween costumes. Here is a list of five popular kids Halloween costumes that can be done inexpensively.

Harry Potter. No surprise here that a popular figure that carries a wand would be on the list. Aside from children getting to dress up like a popular personality, they get to cast spells any anyone who stiffs them with pennies. At costumediscounters.com they have a Harry Potter rode for only $17.99 which is cheaper than Party City. Add a lighting scar to your child forehead with an eyeliner pencil, a tie, a pair of black slacks and a white shirt and your costumes complete.

For added fun making your own wands is a cheap Halloween costume idea, a great way to accessorize and spend quality time with the kids. All you need is a wood dowel and paints that can be bought at any arts and crafts store or a Wal-Mart.

A Ghost: Kids love running around while covered. So dressing up a child like a ghost can be a really cheap Halloween costume idea and probably the most cost efficient on the list. All you need is a white sheet and cut some eye holes. Best part is when they are done with the sheet you can just stitch back up the holes and continue to use it. My parents used this technique for my brother one year. Look for some inexpensive flashing eyes at your local stores for an extra touch.

Nurse: This is a great cheap kids Halloween costume idea for any parents reading this that is in the medical profession. My mother who is a nurse dressed me up one year in her nurse dress and accessorized it with her hat and stethoscope. It was fun for me as a child to dress like an adult and it did not cost my mother anything. For those who do not have extra nursing supplies, a nice scrub shirt and pants can be bought for twenty dollars and under at Srubsgallery.com.

Star Wars: Star Wars costumes are very popular but you should not have to break the bank to get your child the costume of their favorite character. Party City carries a wide array of Star Wars characters such as a Jedi, Chewbacca, Yoda, Dark Vader, Clone Troopers, Captain Rex, Commander Fox and Princess Leia. They can be bought in an online special for only $19.99 each. It doesn't get any better than that.

Vampire: Vampires are very popular at the moment with bestselling books like the Twilight series. It is also great kids Halloween costume idea and can be put together easily. All that is needed is a pair of black slacks and a white shirt. Accessories can be found at Party City such as a black cape for $6.99 and a vampire make-up kit which includes the teeth for only $5.99. You child will look so authentic your neighbors will be giving you child extra candy in their bags.