Advance preparation is key for Halloween, to keep from having to scramble around last minute for a costume. If the budget is tight this year, here are some (mostly) free costume ideas that are cute and super easy to put together:

Via The Holiday Spot:

Mummy:
Gel hair and pull away from face. Use white makeup on face. Start with a white sweatsuit, t-shirt, tights, etc. and over the top, glue strips of muslin, cheesecloth or gauze wrapped around entire body.