How To Save on Halloween Costumes, Candy, and Decorations

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Halloween, a celebration of ghoulish fun, is a holiday anyone can enjoy. In preparation for Halloween festivities, shops and homes nationwide will soon transform into faux horror houses with cotton spider web adorned porches, bright orange jack-o’-lanterns, and doorways guarded by gargoyles. Whether you’re shopping for a simple costume to wear to the office party or supplies to create a masterfully frightful haunted house, read on for some money-saving tips for a Halloween celebration that’s so affordable it’s scary.

1. Buy in Bulk.

Halloween parties can be just as fun to host as to attend. If you’re throwing a monster ball or spooky bash in celebration of the ghoulish holiday, you’ll likely be in the market for large quantities of various party staples, from candy to décor.

You can score some major savings by buying in bulk at big-box stores like Walmart and Sam’s Club. If you don’t have a membership or simply prefer the convenience of having your items delivered to your door, you can also find some great deals on multi-packs at Amazon. By shopping through Ebates, you can also enjoy some awesome Cash Back and coupons as well.

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2. Go thrifting.

While you probably don’t want to buy your candy corn or bite-sized Butterfingers second-hand, you can save quite a bundle shopping second-hand for other items. Many thrift stores have a number of Halloween specials for up to two months prior to the holiday, making it easy to find gently used decor and costumes for cheap.

This can be an especially valuable option for buying kids’ costumes, as children tend to outgrow their costumes or wear out their love of certain characters. Many thrift stores also offer discounts on your next purchase if you bring in a donation beforehand, providing an excellent excuse to do some house cleaning before the winter holidays.

 

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3. Do it yourself.


Whether you’re a champion crafter or a first-timer, Halloween is the perfect time to concoct your own decor. A quick Google search or scroll through Pinterest will produce a slew of inspirational ideas for cool Halloween fixings, whether you’re looking for something fun and family-friendly or something a little spookier. You can find supplies, as well as ideas, from stores like JoAnn Fabrics and Michael’s, and enjoy Cash Back to boot!

4. Rent.

Your local community theater or holiday supply store likely offers rentals as well as for-sale items. If you’re looking to sport a historically accurate Marie Antoinette costume or want to display an ultra-realistic undead zombie on your lawn, this can be a good option to save some major cash.

 

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5. Shop clearance for next year.

Just as there is a plethora of end-of-season or post-season clearance deals (think buying swimwear in September or a wool coat in March), equal opportunity for major savings lies in the days immediately following major holidays like Halloween and Christmas. So though it may seem counterintuitive to order costumes or decorations you likely won’t touch for another 11 months, it can save you some serious cash, and save you some time shopping for next year’s All Hallows’ Eve.

Easy-to-Use Halloween Makeup Kits Under $15

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No matter how many hours you spend on Pinterest browsing Halloween makeup looks or how many YouTube tutorials you watch, doing your own Halloween makeup can be, well, scary. It’s a lot of work requiring a lot of tools that you may not have, nor the budget to buy them. And booking a professional Halloween makeup session? That’s not exactly cost effective. So for all of you lacking time, copious extra cash and/or a steady hand, we present you these Halloween makeup kits that are affordable, easy to use and come with Cash Back at Ebates!

The Joker Halloween Makeup Kit, $9.95

Batman Dark Knight The Joker Halloween Makeup Kit

Kits are especially smart if your look requires Halloween face makeup, like The Joker. Instead of buying a whole tub of white that you will likely not use all in one sitting, this kit provides just enough coverage and all the accouterments needed to complete your transformation.

Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Makeup Kit, $9.52

DC COMICS SUICIDE SQUAD HARLEY QUINN MAKEUP KIT

This look requires some serious Halloween eye makeup since chances are, you probably don’t have red and blue shades just lying around.

Poison Ivy Makeup Kit, $9.52

DC COMICS POISON IVY MAKEUP KIT

Harley and The Joker may be all the rage right now but for those who like to kick it old school, this Poison Ivy kit from Hot Topic includes some killer costume makeup.

e.l.f. Witch Kit, $12

e.l.f. Witch makeup kit Halloween collection

e.l.f. has a great selection of simple face kits including Ice Queen, Mermaid, Cheetah and more to complete your fantasy face.

Lady Gaga Halloween Lightning Bolt Makeup, $3.96

Lady Gaga Womens Halloween Lightning Bolt Makeup kit

Whether you want to evoke Lady Gaga or the late, great David Bowie, this kit from Tanga has everything you need for a glamtastic look.

Beautiful Bones Halloween Makeup Kit, $7.22

BEAUTY BONES HALLOWEEN MAKEUP KIT

While searching Halloween makeup ideas, you may have fallen totally in love with Calavera, the beautiful sugar skulls depicted in Día de los Muertos customs and folklore. Unless this is part of your own culture, we recommend using this makeup if you are attending an actual Día de los Muertos celebration. Celebrate, don’t appropriate!

Neon Rainbow Cat Face Tattoo, $5

Neon Rainbow Cat Face Tattoo

A full-face tattoo is perhaps the easiest way to apply your Halloween look. Just a few simple steps and you’re out the door!

Glow-In-The-Dark Makeup Kit, $9.50

Glow-In-The-Dark Makeup Kit Halloween Fun World New in Package

Hitting up any haunted houses or black-light parties? Then a glow-in-the-dark look is a bold move few will forget.

Fluorescent Green Glow in The Dark Nail Polish, $3

Fluorescent Green Glow in The Dark Speckled Nail Polish

Complete your costume with head-to-fingertip luminescence. This nail polish is speckled to create a fun paint splatter effect.

Black Glitter Witch Nails, $5

Halloween Black Glitter 20 Pre-Glued Witch Nails

Or you can ditch the extra dry time and go for quick, press-on nails like these to create some witchy digits that will leave them bedazzled.

 

5 Spooktastic Haunted House Ideas

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Decorating for Halloween doesn’t have to be expensive to be extraordinary. Classic creepiness can come for cheap. Find out how to make a haunted house for less and earn Cash Back at Ebates when you shop our top merchants. The key to turning your haunted house ideas into reality is to focus on ambiance. You don’t need expensive haunted house props when you have a clear idea of the kind of scene you want to create. To put some spook on your doorstep, take a look at five haunted house ideas inspired by some of our favorite horror films. Each movie matches to a store that offers incredible deals on the items you’ll need to recreate the look for less.

1. Beetlejuice (1988)

Proof that Halloween doesn’t have to be horrifying, this family friendly flick has Tim Burton’s classic creative touch. The plot centers around a house that transforms from a quaint country cottage to a modern art marvel and whose title character wears a trademark black-and-white stripe suit. To get the Beetlejuice look for your haunted house, decorate with stripes, spirals and throw in a few tentacles. Shop at joann.com and Michaels for fabric and paint to create stuffed fabric creatures and save with a promo code from Ebates.

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2. Sinister (2012)

This film is absolutely not for kids or anyone who loves watching old home movies. The plot involves a bunch of old 8mm home movies that show an unfortunate family meeting its grisly end on the branches of creepy gnarled tree. This image is shown over and over again and it never stops being scary. A Sinister haunted house would feature flickering lights, white noise reels, hanging dolls, and bloody wallpaper. Pick up a roll of butcher paper from Office Depot and OfficeMax and hang long sheets splashed with red paint. Use a strobe light to set the mood and voila! You’ve officially created the spookiest haunted house in town.

 

3. Crimson Peak (2015)

Perhaps the most visually elaborate haunted house in movie history, the mansion of Crimson Peak is filled with beautiful things slowly going to rot. Crumbling walls, a leaky roof and a truly terrifying basement offset the home’s rich velvet upholstery, towering ceilings and huge staircases. To create the Crimson Peak, use very low lighting, let all the faucets drip and drape some cotton spider webs or thick fabrics over furniture. To complete the look, stock up on battery-powered flameless candles at Target.

5 Spooktastic Haunted House Themes

4. The Others (2001)

The house in this film is enormous and claustrophobic at the same time. The residents of this huge mansion are two children who are allergic to light but certainly not dust. Every door in the house is locked, every window is covered by heavy drapes and the furniture is covered in white dust sheets. This makes for super easy haunted house ideas; all you need to do is drape all the furniture in white sheets and keep it dark. Don’t lock all the doors, though! When you shop at Kmart.com with a promo code from Ebates, you can find affordable bedding to cover everything and create an unforgettable haunted house.

5. House on Haunted Hill (1959)

This classic black and white film is full of great scary haunted house ideas that scream traditional Halloween. There are skeletons and cobwebs and black cats all around. The scary guys wiggle their fingers, the damsels are in distress and the bad guy has a dopey mustache. To get this classic haunted house look, embrace the obvious. Shop at Halloween Express to get everything you need from bat banners to skeletons in hats and things with eyes that glow. Happy Halloween!

5 Spooktastic Haunted House Themes

 

Face the Rainbow With the MAC Good Luck Trolls Collection

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You may have heard that your favorite baby-butted, crazily coifed toys were getting their own motion picture, but did you know you’ll be able to wear a rainbow face to the premier? Trolls the movie comes out this November but MAC Good Luck Trolls makeup is here now! With bright lid pigments, shimmering glitters, luscious glosses and more, the MAC Good Luck Trolls collection is the statement-makup lover’s fantasy come true. But for the rest of you who like to keep your colors a little low key, there are plenty of products to add just a tiny kick to your everyday face, like MAC Trolls beauty powder and their pearly pink eye shadow. While the entire Good Luck Trolls MAC collection can be yours with Cash Back at Ebates, we picked just a few of our favorites to add to our beauty wishlists–especially in time for Halloween!

Before you dive deep into MAC Troll makeup shopping, check out this adorable video featuring some mischievous makeup-thieving Trolls! Then pick up your favorite items ASAP because you know what they say–“hair” today, gone tomorrow.

ATLANTIC BLUE Eye Shadow

ATLANTIC BLUE Eye Shadow, $17

Apply this shade as an all-over, electric smokey eye or mix with a little water to create one daring liner.

CHARTREUSE Pigment, $22

CHARTREUSE Pigment, $22

This loose powder pigment will pair amazingly with a deep lip for a fun contrast that will turn heads–fuzzy or otherwise.

REFLECTS Glitter TRANSPARENT TEAL

REFLECTS Transparent Teal Glitter, $22

Add a touch of glitter to your lip, lids or cheeks for those special occasions that call for a little “outrageous.” We call them Tuesdays.

DANCE OFF PANTS OFF Lipstick

DANCE OFF PANTS OFF Lipstick, $18

This frosted hot pink MAC Trolls lipstick is fabulous with a little mascara and neutral blush to really let those lips pop.

GLITTER GRUNGE Lipglass

GLITTER GRUNGE Lipglass, $17

Go all out and pair this glittery gloss with the darkest smokey eye you can muster. After all, grunge is in the name.

GLOW RIDA Beauty Powder

GLOW RIDA Beauty Powder, $28

This amazing highlighter will make your feel like a golden goddess. It’s a must-have for your upcoming holiday looks.

187 SH DUO FIBRE FACE BRUSH

187 SH DUO FIBRE Face Brush, $43

No makeup look can be half as successful without the right tools. This brush is essential for both application and blending.

TEASE AND THANK YOU Chroma Craze

TEASE AND THANK YOU Chroma Craze, $25

And now, the Pièce De Résistance–a bright spray-on hair color that completes your transformation. Or should we say Trollnsformation?

Easy Halloween Safety Tips

Can’t wait for the Halloween fun to begin? Whether you are staying in to greet trick-or-treaters or are venturing out with your little ones, it’s always important to do everything you can to avoid injury to yourself and others. Check out these super simple Halloween safety tips to make sure everyone has a happy and healthy evening.

5-halloween-glow-sticks-8-inches-bc-809276Be visible. One of the most important safety tips for all outdoor, nighttime activities is doing what you can to be seen in the dark. Glow sticks are a simple, cheap and fun way to glow in the dark while collecting treats.

Travel in small groups. Large groups can be hard to keep together and going solo in the dark can be a little more spooky than you would like. Stick to groups of four or five. If you’re chaperoning a lot of kids, ask other adults to help keep track of your pack of ghouls.

Use soft accessories. If your costume includes staffs, swords or other faux weaponry, make sure these accessories are flexible and soft. This way, you can avoid accidentally hurting someone.

skeleton_flashlightSee clearly. Make sure you can see where you’re going. If you’re wearing a mask, be sure that the eye holes don’t obstruct your vision. Also, carry a super cool flashlight! You never know when street lights just won’t cut it. Pick up a few Halloween flashlights for everyone in your ghostly gaggle.

Avoid homemade treats. If you or your children receive homemade treats from strangers, consume with caution. You may just want to play it safe and throw them away, especially if anyone in your party is prone to food allergies.

Wear flame-resistant costumes. All pre-packaged Halloween costumes should indicate whether they are flame-resistant. This is extremely important since open flame from candles and lanterns will likely be encountered.

halloween_makeupTest Halloween makeup. Using Halloween makeup is a great alternative to wearing masks that can get in your way. However, always be sure to test your makeup on a small patch of skin. If you know you are prone to skin allergies, review the ingredients before applying.

Keep Jack-o-lanterns out of the way. Again, open flame can be dangerous, even from a tiny candle. Keep Jack-o-lanterns away from doorways and walkways so costumes are less likely to brush against them.

Don’t overload extension cords. If you decorate your house with lights galore, make sure you use enough outlets to avoid a short. This could be a major fire hazard.

Have a super safe Halloween!

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13 Spooktacular Halloween Movies for All Ages

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The weeks leading up to Halloween night are some of the best weeks of the year. Decorating the porch with ghosts and ghouls, carving spooky or funny faces into pumpkins, shopping or making costumes and decorating cookies adds to the excitement that comes on October 31st. One of the best ways to get into the spirit is to watch Halloween movies! Whether you’re gathering the kids for a night of fun or curling up on the couch for some real scares, we’ve got 13 of the best Halloween movies for any occasion. Grab the popcorn, put on the DVD (or grab the movie on iTunes and get 7% Cash Back at Ebates) and get ready for some Halloween treats and tricks!

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If you’re spending this Halloween with little ones around, you’ll want to be a bit more selective about your movie choices. You don’t want to put on anything too scary that can result in tears, but you’ll also want to be entertained as well. These four classics will bring back memories as well as create new ones for the whole family.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

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No Halloween would be complete without Charlie Brown. This classic short features the Peanuts gang trick-or-treating, bobbing for apples and Linus waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Recommended Age: 3 and up

The Worst Witch (1986)

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Back before Harry Potter went to Hogwarts, Mildred Hubble went to Miss Cackle’s Academy of Witches. Unfortunately, Mildred just can’t seem to get it right. This sweet story will entertain children as well as adults. Recommended Age: 5 and up

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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You’ll have your little ones marching around singing “This is Halloween” for days after watching this Tim Burton masterpiece. Jack Skellington, who is tired of Halloween festivities, stumbles upon Christmas Town and decides to try his hand at that holiday. It’s a perfect film for both Halloween and Christmas. Recommended Age: 7 and up

Halloweentown (1998)

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Marnie is obsessed with Halloween, which all makes sense when she discovers she is a witch. She heads off to Halloweentown after her grandmother arrives and the real tricks and treats begin. This film is the first in a triology, all of which are magical. Recommended Age: 9 and up

Teen Screams

Scary movies at sleepovers are nothing new, especially when October rolls around. If you have some tweens or teens in your household, these PG-13 movies are scary without being too horrifying or gory.

The Monster Squad (1987)

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More funny than scary, The Monster Squad tells the story of a young group of monster fans who have to save their town after it is invaded by Count Dracula and his army of monsters. It’s perfect for teens who loves monster movies but don’t want to get too scared just yet.

The Others (2001)

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This is subtle horror film that uses the power of atmosphere, music and suggestion to frighten rather than blood, gore and jump scares. An over-protective mother lives in an old, dark house with her two children who are sensitive to light. Over time she is convinced that the home she lives in is haunted.

The Ring (2002)

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A mysterious videotape that causes the death of anyone within a week of watching it is the center of this scary movie and a journalist is determined to solve this urban legend. But if the urban legend is true, she only has seven days to solve it. It’s yet another film that skips over the blood and gore and focuses on psychological scares with a fair share of jumps and creepy imagery.

Insidious (2010)

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Evil spirits are attacking a young boy who fell into a coma after a mysterious incident that took place in an attic. Referred to by many as one of the scariest PG-13 horror films of all time, it is a perfect blend of creepy and suspenseful.

Never Sleep Again

Take Halloween night to the next level and get ready to sleep with the light on. These movies are filled with blood, gore, scares and true horror. Don’t worry though, you can always cover your eyes at the scary parts.

Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

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Four stories. One night. This horror anthology takes place on Halloween Night and is full of both tricks and treats. A perfect mix or horror and comedy, Trick ‘r Treat is a classic that is fun to watch year after year.

Halloween (1978)

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Michael Myers has escaped the mental hospital he’s been in for 15 years after stabbing his sister to death. John Carpenter’s Halloween is one of the most iconic movies of the holiday for a reason. Suspenseful, creepy and terrifying, Michael Myers will send chills down your spine.

The Evil Dead (1981)

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Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods and proceed to release an evil force that turns its victims into monsters. A cult classic that shaped the future of zombie movies, The Evil Dead trilogy is a must-watch. Be prepared for a whole lot of blood and gore in this one.

The Conjuring (2013)

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Strange things begin to happen after a family moves into a farm house in Rhode Island. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are called to examine the house and discover a satanic haunting that will test everyone involved. This nail-biting movie will have you peeking behind the covers for the whole ride.

The Best Halloween Movie of All?

Maybe you don’t have a lot of time this year to do a Halloween movie marathon. Or maybe you’re just not that into dressing up or getting scared. If you only watch one Halloween movie this year, better make it…

Hocus Pocus (1993)

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This film put a spell on everyone that still lives to this day. The Sanderson sisters are back and it’s up to two teens, a young girl and an immortal cat to put an end to this reign of terror. Hocus Pocus is a family friendly movie that children and adults both enjoy and love.

Whether you’re keeping the movies fun and silly or going all in for a scare-fest, have a Happy Halloween!

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Top Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2015

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Are you still searching for the perfect Halloween costume? If donning a white sheet with holes cut out for eyes is not your favorite idea for a last-minute costume, never fear. We’ve curated six of the top pop culture Halloween ideas for 2015 for both guys and girls. So whether you’re spending the evening out dancing with friends or trick-or-treating with the little ones, you’ll be sure to make heads turn with these clever and relevant costumes. Don’t forget to use Ebates for Cash Back on all your spooky shopping needs like Halloween costumes, decorations and candy!

Orange is the New Black Prisoner Costume

Orange is the new black Halloween costumes

Take a trip to Litchfield Penitentiary and get ready to serve your time. This orange prisoner costume comes with a clip-on name tag and dry erase marker and you better fill in your name or you could get a shot from one of the officers. Keep your head down, say you love the food and you’ll be sure to survive your prison time this Halloween.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Rey Costume

Star Wars Rey Halloween Costume

Whether you’ve been a hardcore Star Wars fan for years or you’ve only just begun to love the series, Rey is the top costume choice for women this year. Add some boots (not included) to this costume which includes the top, pants, sleeves, belt with pouch and wrist cuff and channel your inner heroine.

Women’s Minion Costume

Minions Women Halloween Costume

You’ll conquer trick-or-treating this year with this iconic blue and yellow Minions costume. Featuring a long-sleeved dress, goggles, gloves and knee socks, this costume is perfect with black sneakers for a night of walking or high heels for a night of dancing.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Katniss Costume

Mockingjay Katniss Costume

Show off pride for your district this Halloween by dressing as everyone’s favorite tribute. Braid your hair, add some black boots and a bow to this costume which includes a top with armor, pants with knee and shin guards and a Mockingjay pin to complete the look.

Jurassic World: Inflatable T-Rex Costume

Jurassic World: Inflatable T-Rex Costume

Steal the show this Halloween and impress everyone by showing off your love for Jurassic Park. While your dance moves might not be as hip (those little arms will prevent you from showing off your nae nae) you can shake that tail all night long. Just don’t run into anyone dressed as Owen or Claire! This costume requires four AA batteries so make sure to stock up before your night starts.

Star Wars Han Solo Costume

Star Wars Han Solo Costume

He shot Darth Vader’s TIE fighter, survived being frozen in carbonite and stole the princesses heart. Han Solo is back this year and ready to still up some trouble. Show a little bit of skin with this v-neck shirt, vest, pants and boot top combo. Don’t forget your co-pilot by adding a Chewbacca backpack to finalize this costume.

Once Upon a Time Hook Costume

Men's Captain Hook Costume

Have a swashbuckling good time this year by dressing up as everyone’s favorite pirate. Add a little smudged eyeliner to complete this look which includes a faux leather black jacket, vest, pants (with attached boot top covers) and the iconic hook.

American Horror Story Twisty the Clown Costume

Twisty the Clown Costume

If you’re planning to show off your darker side this Halloween, it doesn’t get much creepier than Twisty the Clown. At first you’ll look like any other clown with your pom pom top, pants and bag but you’ll transform into Twisty once you don the headpiece and mask. If you can, wear oversized shoes to perfect the clown look. Just try not to scare the children too much!

 

 

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13 Tips for Choosing Your Halloween Costumes

halloweencostumeWhen it comes to choosing Halloween costumes, the possibilities are endless. Between browsing your local costume store and spending way too much time on Pinterest collecting DIY ideas, the abundance of choice can seem overwhelming. Let us help you break down the process with these 13 simple steps so you’ll be sure to pick a winner this Halloween.

1. Buy Early – No matter if you are planning to buy a complete costume or components and accessories to make your own, start as soon as you can. You never know when you need time to troubleshoot. The color might be off or the fit may be unflattering. Give yourself as much time as possible to return or exchange items that are vital to your look.

2. Budget – Halloween costume ideas can get lofty—fast! Before you get too ambitious or start drooling over custom-made accessories and expert-quality Halloween makeup, decide on a budget. You can even break it down by how much you want to spend on clothing, wigs, makeup and other accessories. Halloween costume coupons and promo codes will definitely help with keeping your finances on track. And Cash Back at Ebates will put money back into your pocket!

3. Style – Now you can start narrowing down costumes by what style you’re going for. Do you want to have people running for the hills with a scary costume or doubled over laughing with a silly one? Do you want to be recognizable or go for something a little more obscure? Cosplay costumes are a great example of both popular characters and little-known ones. Figure out what kind of statement you want to make and go from there.

4. Weather – Trust us. A costume that bares a little skin will be fun for exactly two minutes if there’s a chill in the air and you plan on Trick or Treating all night. Try to get a handle on the weather forecast for the night and factor in your surroundings for whatever you have planned. If you’re going to be indoors, you may not have to worry about a costume that will keep you bundled up.

5. Group Costume – There are plenty of advantages to going with a group costume with friends or family. One, it’s a bonding experience. Two, your costume-mates act as accessories so you don’t have to worry too much about making your character obvious. Three, if you all go with the same costume, it eliminates a lot of the hard work without compromising the overall statement.

6. Simple Pet and Kids’ Costumes – If you’re shopping for Halloween costumes for kids and pets to top off your group costume, know your sidekick. Keep things simple if your pet or little one is prone to fussing in an all-out get-up. Basic capes are great for dogs while loose costumes sans masks are more manageable for young kids. Keep everyone in your costume crew from getting cranky this Halloween.

7. Avoid Appropriation – Offensive Halloween costumes are seriously uncool. Don’t ruin a fun night by hurting anyone’s feelings. When choosing a costume, remember that depicting cultures and races that are not your own are absolutely off limits. Characters, occupations, historical figures and celebrities are just fine. But always depict these types of people with respect and without changing your physical features, including skin tone. Be kind, be sensitive and be courteous when putting together your Halloween look.

8. The Fine Print – So now you’ve found a great Halloween costume online. Before you click Order Now, make sure to read all the details first. Sometimes costumes are not entirely as pictured. They might not include all of the accessories in the photo, like the wig or jewelry. Reading the fine print will save you the heartache of expecting a complete look delivered to your door only to find a single piece of clothing. Don’t put yourself in a situation where you have to scramble for additional pieces.

9. Sizing – Use the size chart when selecting a costume online or a pre-packaged costume you are not allowed to try on in-store. Take your exact measurements before shopping to select the perfect fit. This again will save you time and ensure you will not have to return a costume due to poor fit at the last minute.

10. Try it On – Immediately after you receive a mail-order costume, take it out of the package and try it on. Do not assume everything will fit perfectly and wait until Halloween night. Obviously by then it will be too late to return or exchange your costume. You’ll be out of luck and out a few bucks.

11. Versatility – If you’re attending multiple events for Halloween and are thinking of getting more than one costume, consider buying one and changing it up for each outing. Choose a versatile costume that can be easily mixed up with the right makeup and accessories. You can go silly or sweet for family outings and spine-tingling for afterhours parties.

12. Safety First – So now you have the costume. It fits, you love it and you can’t wait until Halloween night to rock it. But safety is also very important. You need to make sure you can move adequately, see and be seen. If the eye holes of your mask are not wide enough, cut some more space for you to see. If your costume is long enough to trip on, hem or trim the bottom. Lastly, focus on visibility. If your costume is dark and you’ll be walking around at night, include a flashlight or glow stick so drivers will be able to spot you crossing the street.

13. Dress Rehearsal – Once you have all of your costume elements together in one place, give your look a test run. Put on the whole shebang—costume, jewelry, wig, makeup, everything. Chances are, practice will make perfect when it comes to nailing your Halloween look.

 

 

 

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Get Wicked: Wet n Wild Disney Villains Collection

Walgreens Wet n Wild Disney Collection

For all of you planning Disney-themed Halloween costumes this year, dare to go devilish and let Wet n Wild help with their sinfully sensational Disney Villains makeup collection. Whether your inner villain is an evil queen or a cunning sea creature, you can play with these amazing colors and even come up with some makeup ideas of your own to make your Disney costume radiant and ruthless. These complete kits also come with makeup brushes so you can start getting your face game together for the big night of tricks and treats in a snap.

Below are just a few of our favorites from the collection, now available at Walgreens. Get them before they’re gone and shop at walgreens.com with up to 4% Cash Back at Ebates for even more makeup must-haves inspired by Disney villains.

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Cast a Spell Beauty Book Ursula ($9.99) |  Matte Red Lipstick Ursula ($3.49) | Spellbound Sculpting Contouring Palette Maleficent ($3.49)

  • Cast a Spell Beauty Book includes nine eyeshadows, kabuki brush, lipgloss, eye pencil and two blush shades 
  • Matte lipstick is a bold red with long-staying power
  • Spellbound palette includes blush, contour, bronze to highlight and define your features

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Perfectly Arched Evil Brow Eyebrow Kit Evil Queen ($5.99) | Leviathan Shimmering Powder Ursula ($3.49) | Wicked Shadow Shimmering Eyeshadows Ursula ($5.99)

  • Eyebrow kit includes two brow shades, brow wax, clear brow gel, eye pencil and brow stencil
  • Shimmering powder is loose and lightweight for just a touch of glam
  • Wicked Shadow includes eight shadows and double-sided shadow brush

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Jealous Blush Evil Queen ($3.49) | Makeup Remover Wipes ($3.49) | Vixen’s Kiss Lip Color Set Maleficent ($5.99)

  • Jealous Blush works for most skin tones with a smooth application
  • Makeup Remover Wipes pack includes 25 wipes that help remove dirt, oil and makeup
  • Vixen’s Kiss Lip Color Set includes three lip balm stains to wear alone or as base under gloss

What are you going to be for Halloween this year? Scary or silly? Easy or expert-level? Let us know with a comment below!

 

 

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One Day Halloween Sale!

One Day Halloween Sale! 7

fight-night halloween sale
These stores want to make sure you’ve got the costumes & decor you need to be the ultimate scare-ster this Halloween. We’ve increased Cash Back to truly help you get in the spirit for the most spooky holiday of the year. Hurry, these hair-raising Halloween sale and deals are so scary, they’re only sticking around for 24 hours!

 

disney

 

 

5% Cash Back (Was 3% Cash Back)

See Disney Store Coupons

 

spirit

10% Cash Back (Was 6.5% Cash Back)

See Sprit Halloween Coupons

 

tru

 

 

3% Cash Back (Was 2% Cash Back)

See Toys R Us Coupons

 

halloween-express

 

 

10% Cash Back (Was 6% Cash Back)

See Halloween Express Coupons

 

 

5% Cash Back (Was 3% Cash Back)

See Lillian Vernon Coupons

 

15% Cash Back (Was 10% Cash Back)

See Anytime Costumes Coupons

 

 

All coupons and Cash Back percentages are subject to change.