Summer is over and now Halloween will be here in just a couple of weeks. I can’t believe it!
Halloween is one of those holidays that can EASILY cost you a lot. Have you seen the price tags of costumes lately? They are crazy expensive! I am shocked. Candy easily goes up in price because a Halloween wrapper replaces the normal one. And don’t get me started on cheaply made plastic decorations.
Halloween can be expensive, but it can also be cheap!
Here are some ways to save on Halloween.
1. Stay away from Halloween stores. Where we live these stores go up in old warehouses or other abandoned buildings. This is probably the place that makes the most sense for you to go to, but this is the most expensive, I assure you. All of the costumes are the most expensive as well as their decorations. However, they get cheaper as you get closer to Halloween. Last year, I needed a last minute thing for my son’s costume so I was able to go in like minutes before they were closing for Halloween night and got the item for 75% off. They were almost sold out of everything, but I got my item cheap. Just stay away from there in the beginning and for your major products.
2. Buy bulk candy or use coupons. Buying bulk is a great way to save money on candy. Costco and Sams has huge bags of it and it’s pretty reasonable. There are also tons of options to use coupons for candy. Just keep checking your Sunday paper coupon inserts. Also, it’s better for you to hand out candy than to allow people to grab it from a bowl on your porch. Kids will dump the whole bowl in there if you aren’t around.
3. Get your costumes at TJ Maxx, Marshals and Ross. This was something I discovered last year. These places have CHEAP costumes and they are great! They have a great variety and a ton of sizes.
4. Buy your costume used. Most costumes are worn once so buying used is a very good idea. Second hand stores generally bring out costumes this time of year. One of our local kids second hand stores would have tons of brand new ones for 1/4th of what they cost in the store.
5. Shop after Halloween. This is the golden rule for holiday shopping. Everything goes on clearance the next day at all stores. Other than candy, you can save everything else for next year. Those decorations that were priced way above what they are worth are finally priced correctly, so buy it up! Yes, you have to wait a year, but you’ll have it for next year at a fraction of the cost that most are paying for it.
How are you saving for Halloween?
Thrifty Divas don’t pay full price for Halloween candy. So, here’s of the deals and coupon match ups. The candy stays good for so long that it would be well worth it to buy it now if you find a fantastic deal!
ALBERTSONS
Nestle fun size candy (11.5 – 12.5 oz) – $2.50 each
Hershey’s Halloween snack size candy (22.5 – 56.07 oz) - $7.49 each
$1.50/3 M&M’s, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers or Snickers 09/16/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
$1/3 Hershey’s Reese’s, Kit Kat, Hershey’s, York, Almond Joy, Mounds, Payday, Jolly Rancher, Milk Duds, Whoppers, or Twizzlers, snack size bags, 9 – 22 oz 09/23/2012 SS Insert (exp 10/13/2012)
$1/2 Hershey’s Chocolates, 9.4 oz+ 09/09/2012 SS Insert (exp 10/20/2012)
Final Price = as low as $6.99 each
Halloween assorted candy – Mars (42.2 oz) or Hershey’s (36.22 – 40.93 oz) - $9.99 each
$1.50/3 M&M’s, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers or Snickers 09/16/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
$1/3 Hershey’s Reese’s, Kit Kat, Hershey’s, York, Almond Joy, Mounds, Payday, Jolly Rancher, Milk Duds, Whoppers, or Twizzlers, snack size bags, 9 – 22 oz 09/23/2012 SS Insert (exp 10/13/2012)
$1/2 Hershey’s Chocolates, 9.4 oz+ 09/09/2012 SS Insert (exp 10/20/2012)
Final Price = as low as $9.49 each
SAFEWAY
Hershey’s, Mars or Nestle snack size candy 9 to 12.5 oz – $2
$1/3 Hershey’s Reese’s, Kit Kat, Hershey’s, York, Almond Joy, Mounds, Payday, Jolly Rancher, Milk Duds, Whoppers, or Twizzlers, snack size bags, 9 – 22 oz 09/23/2012 SS Insert (exp 10/13/2012)
$1/2 Hershey’s Chocolates, 9.4 oz+ 09/09/2012 SS Insert (exp 10/20/2012)
$1.50/3 M&M’s, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers or Snickers 09/16/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
Final Price = as low as $1.50 each
TARGET
Skittles, Carmel Apple pops + more – $2.50
$1/2 Wrigley, Skittles, Starburst, Life Savers Gummies, or Grab Bag Mix, 8 – 40 oz 10/07/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
Final Price = $2 each
Reese’s 19.5 oz snack size or Snickers fun size + more - $5
$1.50/3 M&M’s, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers or Snickers 09/16/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
Final Price = $4.50 each
M&M bagged candies 12.6 oz - $2.67
$1/2 M&M’s, Milky Way, mixed mini’s 08/26/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
Final Price = $2.17 each
Hershey’s snack-size candy bags 100-ct, Mars 85-ct or Nestle 90-ct – $10
Get a FREE $5 Target gift card when you buy three
$1.50/3 M&M’s, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers or Snickers 09/16/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
Combine with $2/2 Hershey’s Chocolate Candy Items, 16.5 oz+, (target.com)
Pay as low as $26.50 out of pocket, get $5 gift card
Final Price = $7.17 each
WALGREENS
Halloween pencils or gift sacks - 8 for $1 with in-ad coupon, Limit 16
(great filler item)
Brach’s Autumn candy – $0.99
$1.50/2 Brach’s Bagged Products, not valid on holiday products, bulk candy or Pick-A-Mix products
Final Price = $0.24 each
Hershey’s, Nestle, Mars miniatures, fun size or snack size candy – $2.49
$1/3 Hershey’s Reese’s, Kit Kat, Hershey’s, York, Almond Joy, Mounds, Payday, Jolly Rancher, Milk Duds, Whoppers, or Twizzlers, snack size bags, 9 – 22 oz 09/23/2012 SS Insert (exp 10/13/2012)
$1/2 Hershey’s Chocolates, 9.4 oz+ 09/09/2012 SS Insert (exp 10/20/2012)
$1.50/3 M&M’s, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeers or Snickers 09/16/2012 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2012)
Combine with $0.50/1 Hershey’s Fun Size, 9.3 – 11.6 oz Walgreens IVC, OCTOBER 2012
(or combine with $0.50/1 Mars Fun Size, 9.78 – 11.5 oz Walgreens IVC, OCTOBER 2012)
(or combine with $0.50/1 Nestle Fun Size Walgreens IVC, OCTOBER 2012)
Final Price = as low as $1.49 each
Have you bought any Halloween candy yet?
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Yet another great candy deal. This has nothing to do with Easter or any clearance sales. However, stacking manufacturer coupon with a Target coupon is the way to get this amazing deal! Here are the details:
Lifesavers Peg Bags 6.25 oz Assorted Varieties, Regular Price $1.84
Use $0.75/1 Life Savers Candy 6.25-oz.
Or use $1/1 Lifesavers Candy Coupon
And use Target Web Coupon
Final Price: $.09
Pick and choose your favorite candy with all the post Easter clearance candy around. I confess I love jelly beans. Wonka Jelly Beans are on clearance at Walmart. Check out this amazing deal!
Wonka Jelly Beans $1.14, On Clearance
Use $1.25/2 – Wonka Candy, 12 oz or larger – (couponnetwork.com)
Final Price: $0.52 each when you buy 2
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Remember that if you are in the market for anything Easter-related, today is your day to hit your grocery store, your local drug stores (CVS, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, etc) for all Easter related products.
Sweet Tooth. If you have a sweet tooth (uh, come to think of it, who doesn’t…), all remaining Easter candy will be marked for clearance. That’s chocolate, Peeps and any other Easter candy.
Baskets. If you can use the baskets for other things, they will be very inexpensive starting today. Last year, I bought a basket at half price on the day after Easter and I use it to put all my daughter’s “tea party” toys. So, when she wants to have her tea party, she knows where to go to get all her tea cups. But, she can always just carry that cute thing over to wherever she is setting up her “party.” 
Stuffed animals, toys. I know of know child who will reject an Easter-related toy because it’s the day after Easter! Last year I bought a little stuffed animal that was a dog with pink bunny ears attached. After Easter, I found a way to detach the ears from the puppy. And, one year later, my daughter loves to play with that stuffed animal!
Of course, if you like to plan ahead, you can simply buy your a basket, plastic eggs and toys so that you can make your own basket next year.
Happy Post-Easter shopping! What else do you like to buy on clearance the day after Easter?
If you haven’t yet gotten your Easter candy, here’s a great deal on M&Ms at Target through today, Saturday April 7. The sale price combined with the coupon will render each bag only $1.63 if you buy two. Happy chocolaty Easter!
M&M’s Easter Candy Bag, 10-12.6 oz. (Reg. $3.19) $2.88, Sale Price through 4/7
Use $1.50/2 – M&M’s Easter packaged chocolate candies, 9.9 oz. or larger, Target Coupon – (target.com)
And use $1.00/2 M&M’s Chocolate Candies, M&M’s Minis Chocolate Candies, Minis Mix Variety Bag, 3 Musketeers, Twix Minis, Snickers Minis, Milky Way Minis, or Dove Silky Smooth Eggs from RP 3/18
Or $1.00/2 Mars Easter products, M&M’s Chocolate Candies, M&M’s Brand Minis Chocolate Candies, Minis Mix Variety Bags, 3 Musketeers, Twix Minis, Snickers Minis, Milky Way Minis, Dove Silk Smooth Eggs Brands, 7.94 oz or larger from RP 3/4 (exp 4/8)
Final Price: $1.63 each when you buy 2
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