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Last-Minute Halloween Reminders

Halloween is still a few days away, but trick-or-treating has already started in my neck of the woods. In Wisconsin, individual municipalities are given the power to determine their own trick-or-treat times. In recent years, many communities have designated the weekend prior to October 31st as the official period where kids can “legally” go door-to-door collecting free candy. Safety is the main motivator behind the move. Law makers believe it’s safer for children to trick-or-treat on a weekend when the traffic is lighter. In addition, having kids hit the streets in costume on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon increases the … Continue reading →

Last Minute Costume Ideas For Toddlers

Did you just look at the calendar and have a minor meltdown because Halloween is a week away? Parents of toddlers are busy, and sometimes things like buying or making Halloween costumes fall by the wayside as we try to take care of the necessities each day before we run out of time and energy. Fortunately, there are a few quick and inexpensive costumes that you can whip up in no time so that your little monsters won’t miss any Halloween fun. If your child has a rain coat and rain boots, you are on your way to making a … Continue reading →

Last Minute Costume?

With Halloween less than a week away, if you haven’t got your kid’s costumes figured out you’re probably running around like a mad woman trying to decide what to do about it. As a single parent it’s hard to find time for much of anything these days and spending an insane amount of money on a costume that will be worn once just isn’t an option for most of us. So what’s a mom to do? Take a deep breath. We’ve got you covered! Believe it or not you can make lots of great last minute costumes in the comfort … Continue reading →

Last Minute Halloween Deals

There are only a couple of weeks left before Halloween is upon us. Now is the time to take advantage of the deals and sales on Halloween costumes, candy, and decorations. Save some money on the items that you need to celebrate this year, and save by stocking up for next Halloween. Amazon.com has a sale on up to 60% off Halloween costumes. This includes costumes for men, women, boys, girls, and babies. Target is selling their Halloween costumes for up to 50% off right now. They still have the handy section on their website that will sort costumes by … Continue reading →

Halloween Costumes on the Cheap

Ready to have some fun without the frightful prices that Halloween can bring? Believe it or not, it isn’t too early to thinking of ways to save on those Halloween costumes. With holidays seeming to creep up earlier and earlier these days, you might find that last minute waiting means that you just might pay full price to outfit your gang in Halloween costumes. Now that is scary! Here are some ways to save (hint: you don’t have to be a sewing Goddess, either) Use Themed Clothing This time of year, there are plenty of Halloween themed t-shirts and sweat … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Homemade Halloween Treats

I dread going to Target on Sundays. However, I dread the place even more on Saturdays, which is why I was there today. Procrastinators were out in full force today scooping up half-price Halloween candy like it was the November 1st. Frankly, I was surprised Target slashed prices on some of its trick-or-treat candy. I thought that’s what post-Halloween sales were for. Regardless, there is some cheap candy to be hand out there. Still, I didn’t cave. By this time tomorrow my kid will have hauled in her weight in cheap treats and she’ll want something with a little more … Continue reading →

Last Minute Halloween Deals

Halloween is just around the corner. Now is the time to find some great deals and sales on Halloween decorations, costumes, and other holiday items. You may want to check them out while you are shopping for enough Halloween candy to hand out to all those trick-or-treaters. Barnes & Noble has a sale on Kid’s Halloween books right now. I am certain that this sale is happening on the website, but am unsure about exactly what you can expect to find in your local Barnes & Noble store. Some of the most fun things are the Halloween picture books. “The … Continue reading →

Last Minute Homemade Halloween Costumes

This is it. The final countdown to the Halloween is on, and if you don’t already have a costume, then you are going to have to dig deep… creatively. While you can score awesome deals on store-bought costumes right now (yesterday I saw costumes on sale for 75 percent off at a couple big name discount retailers), the downside is that most of the savings are only good on XXL or XS getups, because that’s all that’s left. If you can fit into what is left on the shelves on this Halloween Eve, then you are golden. However, if there’s … Continue reading →

Save On A Last Minute Halloween Costume from Kmart!

Halloween is less than a week away. By now, you should know exactly what parties or events you are going to be attending, and should have completed your Halloween costume. What if you are someone who hasn’t even started looking for a Halloween costume yet? There is nothing to fear! You can save up to 50% off of a Halloween costume from Kmart. It’s the week before Halloween, and you just got invited to an impromptu Halloween party. Or, you child informs you that her school Halloween party is tomorrow, and she needs to wear a costume. How many of … Continue reading →

Last Minute Halloween Costumes

My kids are going to be involved in several Halloween or Halloween alternative activities in the next few weeks, and I have been told that different costumes may be needed for different events. Who wants to spend a fortune on store bought costumes or have to run out at the last minute when a costume need comes up? That is why I am putting a list together of quick ideas for homemade Halloween costumes. Many of the costumes can be put together with items found around your house or obtained easily at most stores without a lot of hunting. Robin … Continue reading →