“When it came to costumes ... make it work,” she says. Inspired by my research and interviews for this article, I plan to be ...

Cheap kids' costumes include dressing ... try to do it yourself by using items you have at home. “Use all those Amazon Prime boxes from Prime Day (to make a robot),” Healy says.

Most of these DIY costumes can be made with supplies found in your home or with cheap craft supplies ... be sure to keep their safety in mind. Make sure the homemade costume is not too heavy ...