Molly McLean

Go “green” this halloween with a just a few simple tips that are good on the pocket book as well as on the environment by using what you have, what you can find and eliminating excessive waste and spending.

Pumpkins painted black with poka dots add a whimsical theme to halloween decor. When the season is over, save the seeds and plant them next year.

Use fabric you may already have to cover a thrift store table to provide a place for trick-or-treaters candy. An old flower pot painted black with orange polka dots makes an inexpensive candy dish.

A skeleton found at the thrift store greets guests at the back door by hanging on a plant hanger in a pot. Purple mums give a fresh feel to the otherwise harsh look of the sticks found in the yard. Paint them black and add pumpkins for color.

Provide lighting for trick-or-treaters by using purple Christmas lights or clear. A gooseneck gourd is painted black with white polka dots and a “green” trick-or-treat bag is made from an old pillowcase with a handle tied for small hands to carry the sack. Adorn the outside with felt to create a personalized trick-or-treat bag whether it is with your child’s monogram, a pumpkin face or like this one as a ghost face. Presto felt can be found at most any store that carries craft supplies. Just cut it out and stick it on your fabric.

Lighting the path is very important, so use electric lights instead of candles for safety! Happy Halloween!

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