Halloween and the Iffy Economy
A report out yesterday (September 30, 2009) paints a bleak picture for Halloween costumers and their customers.
The costume industry is expected to see sales fall by 20+ percent in some age groups. Halloween haunted houses, Halloween candy and decorations and other Halloween products are also expected to see a decrease in spending.
It’s all about YOU! And how much you will be able to reasonably afford this Halloween season! Some of you are gainfully employed and won’t be affected; but there are many of you who are working part-time or are between jobs. For those of you in those circumstances, you might consider the possibility of doing it yourself; or wearing masks, makeup, or accessorizing.
Creativity might be the keyword this Halloween season; and we will be discussing some options with you over the next few weeks.
This will be the last less-than-pleasant posting on this site for awhile.
Tomorrow (October 2, 2009) we will continue with some ideas of what to wear for your Halloween party later this month.