Parents turn to DIY Halloween costumes to reduce costs

A survey by CouponBirds indicates a rising trend in parents creating handmade Halloween costumes for their children to save money. According to the report, 51.6% of parents make costumes themselves, while 40.8% purchase them from stores and 7.6% use a combination of both methods.

The financial incentive is significant, as the average cost of materials for a DIY costume is approximately $39.96, compared to an average of $74.37 for store-bought options.