Many of you probably haven't considered an eco-friendly Halloween a top-of-the-list priority this year, but there are really some awfully good ideas floating around cyberspace as how to save money, lessen your impact on the environment and still enjoy celebrating Halloween. Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Try and put together creative costumes that can be re-used in following years. Check your attic and storage for old clothes and items that can be incorporated. You'll find it easy to get creative and really play into your child's imagination.
• Give your children a re-usable bag, pillow case or other like items for their trick-or-treating adventures. It's all too easy to grab an old pillow case or cloth bag; you're kids will love the fact that they can cram even more treats into their container.
• Save some gas and enjoy Halloween party at street level. So many parents worry about inclement weather and follow their children in vehicles. Throw on a costume and join in the fun, cutting down on gas emissions while your children think you walk on water for participating in the festivities.
• Use products for parties and hand outs that have little packaging. The less you throw away, the less you waste. Buy decorations that can be used in the future, rather than tossing your Halloween decor shortly after the eventful night.
• LED lights can be found at several online retailers. They produce nearly 90 percent less energy than the average holiday lighting, allowing you to go Clark W. Griswold on your home while still conserving electricity.