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Dollar Store HacksNo. 2513 · The 2026 edition

Inexpensive Balloon or Decoration Party Weights

Looking for a budget-friendly way to keep your Halloween decor grounded? Discover how to make your own balloon weights using simple household items!

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Three items are needed to make balloon or table decoration weights. The cost for 11 weights: $1.50. Image courtesy of Debbie Morrow, all rights reserved.
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This project offers a cost-effective solution for securing Halloween decorations by transforming ordinary balloons into weights using either play sand or salt. The process involves filling balloons with one of these materials to create functional, inexpensive anchors for your festive setup.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Take your balloons and carefully pack them with either play sand or salt until they are full. These filled balloons will serve as affordable weights for your decorations.

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