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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at IUP chapter.

Halloween is coming up fast and decorations are a must to get into the spirit! There’s nothing quite like a grinning plastic pumpkin or a huge hairy faux spider to get those Halloween vibes pumping. However, being in college means money is tight and decorations may not be on the top of your list of priorities, but if you want a little bit or spirti in your room check out these 5 affordable items from Five Below!

XL Spider Decoration

This bad boy is tagged at $4 and is sure to get a scare out of someone! Not to mention that spider decorations are a Halloween classic. The legs of the spider are adjustable and can stretch out to 4ft making it quite the interesting wall piece.

https://www.fivebelow.com/products/xl-halloween-spider-decoration

Scarecrown Hanging Decoration 

This one is freaking creepy and perfect to hang in the darkest corner of your dorm. Priced at $5, this 5ft scarecrow is guaranteed to scare with its motion sensor lights and spooky sound effects. This piece totally screams spooky season.

https://www.fivebelow.com/products/scarecrow-halloween-hanging-decoration-w-motion-sensor-light-sound-fx-5ft

Bag of Bones

Why have a whole skeleton when you can get a bag of bones for $5? Use these plastic scattered remains as a centerpiece for your coffee table or surprise your roommate by hiding them in the closet. 

https://www.fivebelow.com/products/bag-of-bones-halloween-decoration-10-piece-set

Glow in The Dark Spider Web

For $3 you can get 16ft of spider webbing that glows in the dark! With that much webbing, you could practically cover your whole dorm and forget any other decorations. Pair this with the 4ft spider and you’ve got yourself a creepy, crawly cave for Halloween. 

https://www.fivebelow.com/products/glow-in-the-dark-spider-web-decoration-16-foot

Crime Scene Tape

This one is a classic and really should go without saying. When your guests see this tape in your dorm it will take them back to trick-or-treating as a kid and walking up to that one house in town with the best decorations- including this crime scene tape for $1.50.

https://www.fivebelow.com/products/halloween-crime-scene-tape-40ft

Halloween won’t be normal this year so bring the spirit, or spirits, into your dorm!

Madison is a nursing major with a drive to make a positive impact on others. As head CC, Madison collaborates with her co-CC to make the IUP chapter fun, welcoming, and creative! Her Campus has opened the door for opportunity and friendship for Madison that she hopes to share with others.