I dressed up as a guy with a big fat beer belly for Halloween, a costume suggested by reader Claudia Williams. Thanks to the nearly 100 readers who suggested ideas for the costume contest. I was not able to convince my husband to cross dress as my girlfriend, unfortunately. I told him he would look really sexy, but he did not budge.
I created my entire costume from stuff around the house, though a better fitting cap would have helped. Still, I think my beer belly looks pretty real!
Happy Halloween deals to you!
There are 31 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates. Free to join! Don’t miss exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page. “Like” us today!
Still looking for a costume? Candy? Or decorations at a fabulous price? Links to ALL our Halloween coupons and freebies are here.
HOT! $2 Chipotle Burrito - Dress in a farm-inspired costume (think tractor, pig, hay) and get a burrito, bowl, salad, or tacos for just $2 at Chipolte. That’s one hot Halloween food discount!
Today! Free donut - Get a free Halloween or pumpkin spiced donut at Krispy Kreme when you show up in costume on Oct. 31, 2011. Yum!
Free wrinkle cream - Get a freebie sample of Kinerase wrinkle reduction night cream when you fill out a request form. While supplies last (100,000 freebies are being given away).
Still looking for a costume? Candy? Or decorations at a fabulous price? Links to ALL our Halloween coupons and freebies are here.
HOT! $2 Chipotle Burrito - Dress in a farm-inspired costume (think tractor, pig, hay) and get a burrito, bowl, salad, or tacos for just $2 at Chipolte. That’s one hot Halloween food discount!
Today! Free donut - Get a free Halloween or pumpkin spiced donut at Krispy Kreme when you show up in costume on Oct. 31, 2011. Yum!
Our dog Darwin at the pumpkin patch.
Can’t wait to give our candy and see great costumes tonight!
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Halloween decorations – 10 cheap DIY Halloween decorating ideas to get your home looking great! (MoneyCrashers)
Holiday budget – How to create and stick to a holiday budget so you don’t miss anyone on your list this year. (MainStreet)
Car Insurance – Find out how age affects your car insurance rate and what you can do about it. (Free From Broke)
Last minute Halloween deals below!
There are 31 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates. Free to join! Don’t miss exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page. “Like” us today!
HOT! Last minute Halloween coupon - Get discounted next day shipping with Halloween coupon code DAY1 at CostumeDiscounters.com. You need to spend $65 or more for the coupon to be valid. Expires 3 p.m. EST/noon PST Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. Go here to see the latest Halloween coupons. Halloween candy deals are here. And lastly, don’t forget about pumpkin carving ideas.
Free Dove smoothing cream - Get a freebie sample of Dove smoothing hair cream and oil. Great for frizzy and dry hair! While supplies last. You will need to join the Dove loyalty program to get this free sample.
Free CVS ExtraBucks - Get $2 in free ExtraBucks, which are like cash at CVS, when you pledge not to throw out your ExtraBucks! You only need to share your email and loyalty card number to get the free $2. HOT STUFF!
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
A while back I shared a pumpkin bread recipe that till now had been my favorite to bake when the crisp autumn air rolled in. I recently discovered a new favorite. Here is the recipe. If you are looking for pumpkin carving ideas, we got dozens.
This pumpkin seed bread stays moist because of the applesauce that I use instead of oil. The pumpkin seeds also give it a surprising crunch. The best part about this recipe is (more…)
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
MegaMind mask on cool dude
With Halloween only moments away, here are six last minute frugal activities, costumes, and decorating ideas.
- The MegaMind website. This site is full of activities that will keep you and your kids busy through Halloween week and beyond. Click above to enter the site, then click or skip intro (or watch it because it’s cute), and click on games, and activities. This will land you on a page where you can select an action figure to download. There are other activities as well – a board game, comic books, bookmarks, brainteasers, card games, and coloring sheets. There is enough cool stuff here to make an entire MegaMind party. A truly great site for a MegaMind fan who is young or old, as you can see from the picture to the right.
This tiger hat is just $1.74!
This post is brought to you by PureCostumes.com where you’ll find the latest in halloween costumes. Use coupon code BARGAINBABE65 to get free UPS ground shipping on orders over $65.
I’m counting down to Halloween with tons of candy deals, coupons, and freebies! For pumpkin carving ideas, go here.
Halloween Freebies - Catherine at Frugal-Freebies compiled a list of great Halloween freebies, including a free masks, free Halloween computer games, and free carving patterns. Nice!
Kroger candy coupon - Get $2 off $5 of candy when you load this electronic Kroger candy coupon onto your store loyalty card.
Fake eyelashes - Get a fake eyelash kit for fairy, Cleopatra, spider woman, goth princess, fortune teller, and black magic costumes through Sally Beauty for $5-$7.
Just wanted to let you know that I updated my post with dozens of pumpkin carving ideas. Look for carving ideas that scare, delight, and terrify!
How are you going to carve your pumpkin? I haven’t bought one because I’m hoping to get one through our local CSA!
If you are looking for Halloween candy deals, here you go!
Candy deals are here! Credit: Rochelle, just Rochelle/Flickr
Reader Tiffany made an excellent point:
Thanks for the links for the costumes but what I really needed that you supplied were the deals on the candy! We seem to spend a lot more on candy then we do on anything else doing Halloween.
I’ve been sharing a lot of costume coupons, but hardly any for candy. Here is a start – more deals coming early next week! If you are looking for Halloween costume coupons, here ya go!
Get into the Halloween spirit with these coupons! Credit: BEE FREE/Flickr
This post is brought to you by PureCostumes.com where you’ll find the latest in halloween costumes. Use coupon code BARGAINBABE65 to get free UPS ground shipping on orders over $65.
Find pumpkin carving ideas here. Halloween candy deals are here! The shipping deadline for many online Halloween costumes shops is today, tomorrow, or very soon so if you plan to buy online, do it now.
Bobbi has 10 ideas to save on Halloween costumes, including raiding your grandparent’s closet. If you want to have an old fashioned Halloween, we’ve got you covered. Fruit snacks are a cheap Halloween treat you can pass out (reader tip). Today is the last day to enter the Halloween costume contest! And now for the coupons…
Today is the last day to enter the Halloween contest!
Today is the last day to enter the Halloween costume contest to determine what Bargain Babe is going to be for Halloween. This year I’m preggo so I’d like to incorporate my belly into the costume. So far, 80 readers have entered. Here are the most popular ideas so far (bonus points for a joint costume with my husband).
Pumpkin carving ideas are here. If you’re looking for Halloween costume coupons, we’ve got you covered!
Nun and Priest (suggested by Michele Simon, Carrie, Holly, Larissa, Desiree, and many more readers!)
Bun in the Oven and Baker (suggested by Bridgette)
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This post is brought to you by PureCostumes.com where you’ll find the latest in halloween costumes. Use coupon code BARGAINBABE65 to get free UPS ground shipping on orders over $65.
Here are this week’s Halloween costume coupons and deals! Bobbi has 10 ideas to save on Halloween costumes, including raiding your grandparent’s closet. If you want to have an old fashioned Halloween, we’ve got you covered. And don’t forget to enter the Halloween costume contest!
Wholesale Costumes - Get the lowest Low Wholesale Prices on Halloween costume with coupon code SAVENOW.
Free Halloween crafts - Get a booklet of 14 free Halloween crafts and costume ideas from AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com.
The weekly roundup of Halloween coupons and deals is coming tomorrow! Sorry about the delay, but I’m going to Alcatraz Island today!
~Julia
aka Bargain Babe
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This post is brought to you by Reader’s Digest. Find more great tips on saving money from Reader’s Digest.
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
Halloween can be a fun family time. But, with all the costumes, decorations, parties,
and candy giving, the costs add up, even if you are having an old fashioned Halloween.
My advice for Halloween is the same for any annual holiday – think ahead. Look for costumes and accessories all year long. Anything that you have to buy in a hurry will cost more. That being said, here are the 10 best places to go looking for Halloween items NOW.
