Scaring Season
Drugstore windows are filling with ghoulish decorations. Grocers have an entire aisle dedicated to the upcoming candy feast. Even school hallways are taking on a certain seasonal flair. The countdown to Halloween has begun. It brings to mind the inevitable question of costumes. Help your kids narrow down their decisions by sharing the following spook-filled sites with them.
Looking for something less spooky and more Goofy? Go to DisneyShopping.com, where you can quickly transform your kids into characters they know and love. From Tinkerbell to Buzz Lightyear, the star costumes are waiting to be worn. Save $15 on orders of $60 or more with coupon code SPOOKY15 through September 24th. You can also earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com on your purchases here.
Word to the wise: You might not want to make a final decision until you've visited CostumeExpress.com, where action heroes you've never even heard of rub elbows with medieval royalty, hard-rocking musicians, goblins, skeletons and literally hundreds of other disguises. Don't wait to order: Some sizes are already sold out.
Do your kids seem to descend more from the dark side? Visit StarWarsShop.com for costumes that fit your tiny R2-D2 or Darth Vader in the making. How about choosing "Star Wars" as your theme for the whole family? There are plenty of adult-sized costumes to be found too. Lucky Jedi, the force is even looking out for your wallet, as you'll earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com on this site.
Finally, here's a source offering as many masks, special effects and makeup kits as they have costumes: FrightCatalog.com. You might even be inspired to throw a party, with the fog machines, strobe lights and shockingly large array of props and other decor available here. And in case you experience any sticker shock, remember that you're earning a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com with every purchase.