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What to Do With Old Halloween Costumes

In the toy box, Little Red Riding Hood is having a fight with the Big Bad Wolf, and Superman’s trying to step in and break it up. Halloween is a time when we tend to accumulate a lot of new costumes. What can you do with those old Halloween costumes? Of course, the kids will likely be into them for a while. Choose Halloween costumes that are durable, and they may be a hit in the dress ups for years. But after the attraction wanes, where will your costumes find a home? Choose costumes that are made out of reusable … Continue reading →

More Halloween Events for Kids with Special Needs

Halloween is happening soon! This year, the holiday is taking place on a Wednesday. This means that there will be events happening this weekend, and through the week. There are plenty of Halloween events that are designed for children who have special needs to attend. Here are some more of them to check out. On October 25, 2012, Marbles Kids Museum, which is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, will host a Family Fun Night Spooktacular for children who have special needs and their families. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. The event is set up to allow children who … 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 →

Have A Happy Halloween With Your Toddler

Halloween is just around the corner, and for the parents of toddlers it can be both a very fun and a very challenging holiday to navigate. Getting your little guy or girl into a costume is not likely to be much of a battle because most toddlers love to play “dress up”. If you want, you can even get into the act with a compatible costume for yourself. Your toddler is sure to love seeing Mommy, Daddy, or both “playing dress up” too. This year, Dylan has decided that he would like to be a fireman. He already has his … 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 →

Halloween Sales, Already?

In the past, the best time to pick up seasonal items was after the holiday was over. Now, the trend has shifted. Here we are in early September, and there are already Halloween sales going on! This is a good time to pick up some costumes and decorations for Halloween, and save some money on them. Kohl’s has Halloween themed tablecloths, photo frames, table runners, placemats, napkins, and more on sale right now. There are Halloween t-shirt, bathmats, shower curtains, and much more. This is the sale to check out if you really want to decorate your entire home in … 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 →

Easy Halloween Costumes

It’s almost Halloween, are you ready? When Hailey was smaller we planned Halloween costumes in advance. After I got divorced it was more flying by the seat of our pants and seeing what we could put together with what we had. So this post is about fun, easy and inexpensive Halloween costumes you can make with things you may already have at home. An angel= this is so cute for the little girls. All you need is a white sheet and some kind of belt or cord. Fold the sheet in half, cut out a hole for their head and … Continue reading →

Green Halloween Costumes

It’s almost Halloween! If you are still looking for costume ideas, why not consider a green costume? What are some green Halloween costume ideas? Well, you could dress as a recycle bin. Just find a box and cut a hole in the middle of the bottom, one big enough for you to fit into it. Cover it with blue or green paper or paint it. Be sure to include the three arrow recycle triangle. Put the box on (you may need to attach straps to keep it secure) and fill it with empty boxes, cans, and bag. If you want … Continue reading →

Halloween Snaps

If you are like me, then you try to get the most use out of your kid’s Halloween costume as you possibly can. In my family that means frequenting Halloween events at the children’s museum, the zoo, school, the public library and other public and private venues. However, regardless of where your little ghouls or gremlins go to get their sugar high, frame worthy photo opportunities are lurking around every corner. If you are looking to snap keepers of your kids this Halloween, consider the following tips: Get Creative: Rather than have your Wolverine clad son pose stiffly next to … Continue reading →