It’s October, which means Halloween is right around the corner. If you’re a Lubbock parent, you probably already feel the clock ticking on costumes—especially if you’re planning to make one this year instead of buying it. And according to a new survey, a lot of parents are heading down the DIY route in 2025.
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Why Parents Are Choosing DIY
The survey shows that 52% of parents are planning to put together their kids’ costumes themselves. The biggest reason? Saving money. Store-bought costumes have gotten expensive—most average well over $70—and if you’ve got multiple trick-or-treaters to dress, that adds up fast. By comparison, the average homemade costume costs under $40. That’s a big difference for families on a budget here in West Texas.
But it’s not just about money. Many parents say they’d rather make something unique and creative. Others say the quality of store-bought costumes just isn’t worth the price, or that the ones their kids want simply aren’t available. For some families, making costumes is a yearly tradition—like carving pumpkins or going to a corn maze.
The Pressure of Social Media
Here’s the twist: 81% of parents admit they feel pressure to make their kids’ costumes “Instagram-worthy.” That might sound silly, but in today’s world, a lot of parents are comparing their creations online…