A lousy economy has not dampened the Halloween spirit.
Seven in 10 Americans are celebrating Halloween this year -- up 5 percent from last year, according to the National Retail Foundation.
And we're not talking about homemade costumes and popcorn balls; the average Halloween participant will spend more than $72 on decorations, costumes and candy, with total Halloween spending expected to reach $6.86 billion.
Chart: Halloween 2011 - Average Historical Spending
Download the brand new Kissrocks.com app from the iTunes App Store, available now for your iPhone or iPad. Take San Antonio's Rock Station with you anywhere you go!
Swimming is the most popular summer activity, so the American Red Cross reminds you to be water safe this summer. For tips on what you can do to help your family stay safe, visit redcross.org/watersafetytips.
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