Halloween is just over a week away and with the cost-of-living crisis currently tearing through the UK, parents may feel the pressure to shell out on this year's festivities.
Food, decorations and costumes can quickly add up during spooky season, but there are ways to keep the kids happy while keeping costs down on October 31.
Emma Stratton is a mum-of-two and a thrifty saver living in Manchester and she has teamed up with credit brokers CashLady.com to share her tried and tested Halloween saving hacks.