Always check the dollar store first for decorations. You can get glow-in-the-dark ghosts, mummies, bats and even a stuffed cat or two for peanuts. The dollar store is also good for paper, paint and glue so you can get creative - try designing a zombie or two or make giant spiders, a tombstone or even a coffin. If you want to up the creep factor, try adding a clown or two. While Karpelman says that clowns are overdone, people are still scared of them. "People are most scared of clowns because you never know what's behind the happy face. "