Sweet Tooth Tips

With the month of October in full swing and Halloween quickly approaching, it is officially candy season! Whether your sweet tooth is craving chocolate bars or hard candy or lollipops, Savvy Student wants to help you satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank!

Here are some tips on how to spend less on your candy this Halloween season!

• Try buying your candy online!
  Websites like orientaltrading.com offer fantastic deals so that you can spend less and get more. Oriental Trading has holiday-themed options that are perfect for the Halloween season. *The one caveat to this option: Make sure you buy in advance so that your candy has enough time to be shipped to you!
• Use discount warehouses!
  If you have a COSTCO or BJ's membership, buy your candy in bulk from one of these warehouses. These warehouses also offer a variety of options for buying in bulk. Are you craving a huge jug of twizzlers? You can certainly get a good deal at COSTO or BJ;s!
• Pay attention to price!Popular candies like Reese's and Hershey's may seem like the obvious choice for candy this season. However, there are many different options that can end up being much cheaper! Check out this interesting article we found on the cheapest popular candies available.
• Look for deals!Pay attention to deals and discounts that stores might be offering on Halloween candy. As the holiday approaches and stores become overstocked on Halloween-themed candy, more and more deals may become available on your favorite Halloween candies.
• Be weary of dollar stores!
  Although the idea of getting "candy in bulk" for just 99 cents is tempting, sometimes these deals aren't as sweet as they seem. These packages generally have less candy then you may think. In addition to this, try to avoid candy made in China and stick with American brands. Good dollar store brands to search for are products made by the Tootsie Roll company and Palmers.

Now that you can make your Halloween costume on a budget and buy your candy for cheap, Savvy Student trusts that you will have a safe, fun, and afforable Halloween.

Happy trick-or-treating!
Savvy Student