Going Green for Halloween in West Pasco

If you want to save some money this Halloween, consider going green by making your child’s costume, hosting a costume swap or buying a "recycled” costume from a local thrift store.

Kids love homemade costumes, and crafty parents can take pride in creating something amazing based on their imaginations.

Here are some local craft stores you can visit for goods to

Hosting a costume swap is another great way to keep old costumes out of landfills. Have a party with a small group such as a preschool class, church group or scout troop.

Thrift stores offer an array of inexpensive “recycled” costumes for everyone from babies to adults, as well as a large selection of new costumes, masks, hats and Halloween makeup. You can also find used decorations such as pumpkin-shaped votive holders and Halloween-themed candles at a fraction of the price you would pay for new ones.on their imaginations.

Here are some local craft thrift stores you can visit to see if they carry the materials you need to create your own little monsters:

• Over the Bridge Thrift Store 7335 Us Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-859-5975

• Sheriff’s Ranches Thrift Store 3621b Universal Plz, New Port Richey, FL 34652

• Good Connections Thrift Shoppe 6636 Us Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652 727-841-7108

• Hernando-Pasco Hospice Thrift Shop 6528 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Decorate the outside of your home in an environmentally friendly way with pumpkins, squash and dried corn stalks, which can all be composted when the holiday is over.

TELL US: What are some examples of great homemade costumes that are easy to put together? Be sure to upload photos of your green costumes and decorations in the photo gallery above.