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Halloween Pages

Now is the time to stock up on Halloween scrapbooking supplies. Typically, I don’t purchase holiday-related items until after the 31st, so I can take advantage of post-holiday sales. However, this year, I’ve seen several major retailers (including Michaels and Hobby Lobby) offering up to 50 percent savings on Halloween-themed scrapbook elements before some kids even have their costumes picked out. Not that I am complaining. Still, if you are planning to purchase materials for your Halloween memory book prior to the holiday, there are some factors to consider. For starters, if your children haven’t already selected their costumes, stick … Continue reading →

Ways to Save on Spooktacular Halloween Fun

Forget about bloody fangs, hanging skeletons and cackling witches, if you want a real scare leading up to Halloween, try filling up your gas tank in California. An unprecedented spike in fuel prices has added more than 50 cents a gallon to the Golden State’s pump prices. The AAA reported that gas prices hit a record of $4.67 per gallon on Monday morning, though market analysts say that number should fall in the coming weeks. Still, for many families the damage is already done. Now, it’s a matter of cutting back in other areas in order to stop the bleeding. … Continue reading →

Halloween on a Budget

The last two years I made Logan’s Halloween costumes. I was feeling very proud of myself, until this year when I knew that just wasn’t going to happen. With my school schedule as tight as it is right now I simply was not going to have the time or energy to go all out and make a fun little costume for him this year. As October got closer and closer I started to wonder how I was going to afford a costume this year since time did not permit the cheaper homemade option. Logan was adamant that he wanted to … 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 →

More Halloween Sales and Deals

Halloween is still a few weeks away, but the sales have been going on for a while. If you wait until the days before Halloween to start shopping there may be nothing left. Now is the time to take advantage of the Halloween sales. Here are a few that are going on right now. Amazon has Halloween candy on sale. Get a 100 piece bag of Hershey’s Candy Assortment for $12.77. A 100 Count Snack Size Assortment bag of Kit Kat, Whoppers, and more is $14.08. These are just a few examples. Amazon also is having a sale on their … Continue reading →

Halloween Freebies from Kraft, Hallmark, Hershey’s, and More!

Halloween is just a few weeks away. There are plenty of Halloween sales, deals, and freebies to be found. Those of you who look forward to celebrating the spookiest of holidays will want to check out some of these deals. Make your Halloween fun, and save money while doing it. Kraft Foods is giving away free JELL-O Halloween Brain Molds. It comes with an 8 page recipe brochure that has different brain mold recipe ideas for you to make this Halloween. To get this freebie, you need to go to the Kraft Foods page that mentions it, and put the … 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 →

Halloween Deals – Week of September 21, 2011

Is it too early to start thinking about Halloween costumes and decorations? The stores certainly don’t seem to think so! There are already having some sales and deals on Halloween stuff. What are your kids going to be for Halloween this year? Target has a Halloween sale. You can save between 5% and 20% on select costumes for kids, and select Halloween accessories and decor from now through September 24, 2011. If you spend at least $50.00 on costumes from their website, you get free shipping. Target has a handy little “costume finder” you can play around with. Choose a … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Supply Finds at Garage Sales

Ever the princess of frugal, I am always on the look out for good bargains and deals at garage sales, that I can actually use. I avoid purchasing anything if I don’t have an immediate use for it, or I cannot see the long term benefit of buying it. Recently I have attended many garage sales with scrapbooking supplies, and have been very fortunate to pick up some awesome deals on things I will most definitely use. That seems not only frugal to me, but a fun find as well. I got pretty lucky on the first weekend we attempted … Continue reading →

Frugal Candy Ideas for Halloween

Halloween time is candy time. With all the goodies available at Halloween is tempting to get caught up in it all. But there are frugal ways to save on the cost of seeing smiling faces shouting Trick or Treat. Coupons If you feel you must hand out Hershey Bars or Reeses Peanut butter cups watch your Sunday paper for coupons. There are typically lots of candy coupons that come out at this time of year. You can usually watch for sales at this time of year too, use a coupon and double your savings. Other Candy Types There are a … Continue reading →