Have your dreams of making hand-stitched, homemade costumes this year been dashed by the realities of life's demands? It's certainly not too late to get a killer costume before Halloween. Carve out an hour for yourself and grab whatever you can from the array of disguises available on these great sites:

CostumeSuperCenter.com not only has lots of costumes, makeup and accessories for adults, kids and pets. It also has free shipping on orders or $70 or more. And there are lots of fast shipping options to get your outfits to you by Halloween. Shop here and you'll also earn a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Dig up all sorts of ghoulish and ghastly outfits and even decorations and props for your haunted house at FrightCatalog.com. Save from 10% to 25% off (depending on the final price of your order) with coupon code FREAK7. And earn a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com as you shop this spooky site.

OrientalTradingCompany.com may be known for its world-class party favors. But this time of year, the costume and candy selection is just as impressive. There are plenty of adult and kid costumes on clearance right now, from mad cows and fuzzy chickens to straight jackets and mummies. Shop OrientalTradingCompany.com and earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Don't forget BuyCostumes.com, where right now you can save 25% on everything using coupon code: "sweep25." Shop costumes for all ages and themes, even your favorite animals. You'll also encounter party supplies, props and more, and all of it can earn you a whopping 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com to boot.

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What does it take to make a chilly weekend night fun for the whole family? A kid-friendly movie or two that adults will enjoy ("Elf," anyone?). A screen everyone can see. And treats you can all gladly share. Here's where to find all of the above:

Keep your movies (and the fun) coming with NetFlix.com. Choose from 85,000 titles that never seem to be out of stock. You'll earn a $5 ConsumerClub.com rebate when you sign up with NetFlix.com. You can also download plenty of popular movies from the progressive Movielink.com and earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

You'll need plenty of popcorn too. Microwave packages not your favorite? Shop ThePopcornFactory.com for autumn-inspired tins full of flavors like cheese, caramel, Ranch, jalapeno and many more. You'll also find chocolate-covered pretzels, chips and salsa and lots of other treats the family will enjoy. Fill your stomach and your wallet thanks to a 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Where can you find a big screen that fits a small space? Or any space for that matter? Try one of the many projectors found at BestBuy.com. Find models by projection pioneer InFocus for under $1,000, making it easy for you to display big-screen films on your curtains, walls, ceilings or garage door. And remember, while you may be spending big on such an investment, you'll also get something back thanks to your 1% rebate from ConsumerClub.com when shopping BestBuy.com.

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My decades-old dishwasher has left me no choice but to replace it altogether — or revert to hand-washing and air-drying. What does the web have to offer? I've found plenty of great deals on dishwashers, dish drying racks and more:

Sears.com has always delivered quality and affordability. And its dishwasher selection is no exception. Right now Sears is offering a 10% rebate on all appliance purchases, which includes dozens of attractive dishwashers. Check out the sleek new Kenmore Elite line. And earn a 1% ConsumerClub.com rebate on all your purchases here.

HomeDepot.com is also full of dishwasher options ranging from white to black to stainless steel and priced from the hundreds to well over a thousand dollars. Many models have Internet Special Prices. And all of them come from trustworthy brands such as Maytag, GE and LG. Shop HomeDepot.com and earn a 2% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

If you're looking to save big and you're just feeling old-fashioned, make SurLaTable.com your next stop. You'll find great-looking dish racks, sturdy brushes for dishes, glasses and bottles, and sweet-smelling Caldrea dishwashing liquids. All that and you earn a 4% ConsumerClub.com rebate on your purchases here too.

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A chill is in the air. A jacket's on your back. And, unfortunately, a familiar chap is returning to your lips too. Rather than running to the drugstore or the gas station for mediocre pout protection, treat your mouth to some soothing, sweet-smelling lip treats from the following sites:

TheBodyShop.com has rich lip butters in fragrances like pink grapefruit and almond, among many others. It's also home to the Vitamin C lipcare stick with SPF 15, along with a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Next stop, my favorite beauty supply store and apparently lip heaven: Sephora.com, where you can find Philosophy's "Hope in a Tube" Eye & Lip cream, Bare Escentuals' latte-flavored lip balm and a four-pack of Sephora lip butter confections in dessert-worthy flavors. And there's plenty more lip care where those came from. The 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com will certainly put a smile on your lips.

Finally, make your way to old-school favorite Avon.com. The tried-and-true formulas here include Intensive Moisturizing Lip Treatment and an Aloe lip balm, both on sale for under a dollar. Add your 4% ConsumerClub.com rebate and you need only empty your coin purse to enjoy smooth lips again.

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The latest autumn downpour found me scratching my (wet) head as I pulled every last thing out of my trunk searching for my favorite umbrella. Alas, I discovered it only hours later when I was already safe and dry. What to do? Buy a few umbrellas for the house, the car, the diaper bag, you name it.

Tumi.com makes a lovely line of umbrellas ideal for taking along when you travel. And they come in a variety of sizes and colors. Shop Tumi.com and earn a 5% ConsumerClub.com rebate.

UrbanOutfitters.com has a couple of fun printed umbrellas, both with cute curved handles. Choose from a cheerful rainbow-printed option or the black-and-white geometric print umbrella, now on sale for only $9.99. You'll earn a 3% ConsumerClub.com rebate when you shop here.

Planning on walking at night in the rain? Want to look extra cool while you're at it? Bright-Night.com creates lightweight, durable umbrellas with patented materials that illuminate. The StrideLite™ umbrella is not only made to be reflective, it's also equipped with a retractable 6-volt light bulb that surrounds you in 6 feet of light.

You're not always all alone when you're all wet. So get an umbrella made for two. The large Windefyer umbrella on SharperImage.com has a 4-foot, 8-inch canopy that's gust-proof in 60-mile-per-hour winds. You'll find other impressive umbrellas here too, in addition to a 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.

Perhaps even better for the couple caught in a downpour: the extra-wide red folding twin umbrella found on ShiptheWeb.com. If nothing else, you'll stand out in the storm.

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