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Before You Pay Retail Prices, Visit the Halloween Costume Exchange
Looking for a free or low-cost option to buying an expensive Halloween costume? Participate in a free Halloween Costume Exchange. Post your kids' old costumes and search for costumes other parents are giving away.

The Single Parents' Guide to Halloween Fun and Safety
Find out everything you need to know to make this Halloween fun and safe. From picking out costumes, to carving pumpkins and making party treats, plan on fun festivities you can enjoy with your kids this Halloween season.

Kids' Halloween Costumes That Won't Make You Crazy
Shopping for kids' Halloween costumes at the last minute? These steps will help you come to a quick decision about your kids' Halloween costumes without staying up until all hours. Get help brainstorming ideas, decide which parts of the costume you want to make on your own, and practice assembling the entire costume ahead of time.

Dealing With the Single Parent Holiday Blues
Are the single parent holiday blues creeping up on you? Does it seem as though everyone around you is having the time of their lives while you're secretly dreading the holidays? Find out what you can do to short-circuit the blues this holiday season and enjoy the holidays as a single parent.

Creative Ways to Make Small Holiday Dinner Celebrations Fun
If you don't live near members of your extended family, you might find that it's just you and the kids for holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Find out how to make small holiday dinner celebrations fun and extra special.