It's easy to run up a huge bill decorating the house or buying up every ingredient for ten different side dishes - don't
. Plan ahead and use what you already have. Make it more old-fashioned and opt for spooky, instead of scary. Throw some spaghetti in a pot to look like worms or put grapes in a bowl to look like eyeballs. The kids will love it (and they won't be running away) and the adults will appreciate the old-time cheer.