Hosting my annual Halloween party has become one of my favorite creative outlets. Every year, I take on a fresh theme and turn my home into an immersive space-complete with themed decor, interactive games, and creative food and drinks. To keep things challenging, I stick to a tight budget of under $150 by using recycled materials (like a cardboard Hogwarts Express), repurposed household items, and thrifted finds to build high-impact decorations without breaking the bank.