As much fun it is to decorate throughout the year, it can cost a pretty penny.

Nor do you have to break the bank to welcome the holiday.

Most of these dollar stores sell balloons, which can add extra pizzazz to your already decorated home.

Pumpkins, bats, and spiders

you might also get the supplies to make your own decorations.

Taking your home vision along with $25 to the dollar store can significantly enhance your Halloween decor.

TheBob Villawebsite shares some great budget-friendly decorating tips.

Simple Halloween decor with balloons

One of its suggestions couldn’t be easier.

you’re free to findcreepy printable portraitsor morefamily friendly picturesto put in the frames and voila!

You have instant Halloween decorations.

Scarecrows and jack-o'-lanterns in garden

The best part is that the frames can be used for fancying up your home through each holiday.

When it comes to Halloween, picking a theme and sticking with it when shopping can help cut costs.

Choose from a variety of Halloween-inspired scenes like spooky, funny, family-friendly, and simple.

Pumpkin sacks and candles

Taking these themes a step further will help reduce your spending.

Planning ahead also means setting a budget and sticking to it (perWomen Who Money).

Thrift shopsalso have a variety of items you could use for Halloween.

DIY halloween decorations

Thrift stores are prime hunting grounds forcostumeideas.

Thrift store items are generally inexpensive, making it a bit easier to stick to your budget.

Instagram has an entire hashtag dedicated to #diyhalloweendecorations with12,593posts.

Here you’ve got the option to find inexpensive DIY decorations complete with instructions.

Beware: you will also see expert DIY posts that are beyond over-the-top.

Don’t get discouraged; get inspired!