Despite high inflation, or perhaps because of it, the National Retail Federation says families are expected to spend a record $10.6 billion on Halloween this year.
"With certain things it is, but with activities like this we’ve always decided that this is worth our investment because of the experiences our kids are going to take with them," said mother Gena Howell.
"Yah, just keep it simple for the kids you know, deal with all that behind closed doors," added mother Brook Avery."It impacted us a little bit. We typically get three shipments of pumpkins. But this year, we were only able to get two," said Mitchell Wilkerson, General Manager of Old MacDonald's Farm in Humble.
"I know for instance there is a big uptick in Stranger Things costumes, as far as searches go online. With that, it’s like go to the thrift store, try to find something that looks like it's from the 80’s," said shopping expert Julie Ramhold, Consumer Analyst with"Look at places like Target. Target has indoor and outdoor decorations starting for around $5," said Ramhold.
But while inflation is making prices for just about everything scary this year, parents say they won't be spooked out of a fun Halloween.
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