Pumpkin soup, lanterns and fancy dress, get ready for Halloween with our waste saving, money saving, fun tips

Halloween is approaching faster than a cat on a broomstick, so we thought we’d help you prepare by recycling our Tips and Treats for Halloween series from last year, covering pumpkin soup, fancy dress and pumpkin lanterns.

This spooky time of year isn’t the same without a pumpkin lantern, but make sure you get the most out of it, by using up all the ‘innards’.

Get out your ghoulies – or top tips on cheap ‘n’ easy fancy dress – including how to use baby powder, old jackets and broken umbrellas.

One for the sophisticated Halloween party, a special recipe for pumpkin soup.

Got anymore tips to cope with Halloween? Comments below, please