Happy half priced candy and costume and fall decor day!
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40246)
United States
November 2, 2018 1:51pm CST
Hi My Lot!
Well technically that was yesterday ha ha - but I suppose it's generally this season - after Halloween time.
I usually go shopping for the after Halloween deals as I'm into several dance groups, bands, theater type stuff and you never know when you might need a headband with butterflies on it. lol. Also I collect masks, having dedicated 1 wall in my bedroom as "mask wall", and after Halloween always seems to yield one or several.
This year in addition to some funky headbands, I managed to find a pirate hat (unpictured). Now, it isn't a real great one - but for the price I could hardly pass up on it.
I also got gifts ahead for a friend of mine. I know you're probably thinking I'm a real cheapskate friend - however this friend of mine loves skulls, and Halloween decorating and her birthday is in October -- so yes, it's true I will be hanging on to these items for close to a year. But I do that. I have a gift stash started and sometimes I do have things for close to a year - I find it makes it easier to give people nice gifts without having to spend a lot of $ on gifts all at once. I also keep small - cool, random things in this stash - for a friend or family member if they want to celebrate something, or if they need cheering up.
I'm getting off topic.
I also enjoyed picking up some extra candy. Half price candy! And it's in small servings already! Well, I guess it's not a small serving if you sit there and eat like 5 bags of it, but.... yknow. Anyway. I limited myself to only a few kinds and I gave half of what I got to my folks.
For candy - I got-
Reeses "pumpkins" (same thing as a Reeses peanut butter cup, only shaped like a pumpkin) - happy I didn't get more of those. I would eat them a lot!
Skittles
And blood orange and black cherry flavored twizzlers. (orange and black colored, these taste mostly like cherry twizzlers)
Finally I got some cool glittery pumpkins. I know , I don't need a lot more in the line of dust collectors, but these look so festive and nice and were dirt cheap. They are just generic pumpkin shapes - so are great for "Fall" decorating not just Halloween.
Well, I meant for this to just be a short little topic and looks like I really do ramble on a great deal. Do you like buying stuff off season? Have you experienced any new candy post Halloween?
Photo: Mine
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 Nov 18
I love day after sales.
When I was a teen I cleaned house for this rich lady and once she took me with her to the day after Christmas sale, I was her muscle, she bought 30 of these tea pots. I did not say anything but thinking she has lost her mind! At home I was on the ladder putting them on the top shelf of her closet as she handed them to me, she said " Now I have next Christmas ready."
And that is how come she was rich! She still got nice gifts, she just did not pay full price. I learned a lot from that old lady.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Wow she was smart. I have heard that wealthy people are wealthy most often for 2 reasons - hard work and spending wisely. I think the latter gets over looked a lot
@GreatMartin (23675)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Nov 18
"I usually go shopping for the after Halloween deals" and the day after Mothers Day, Easter, Valentine's Day, Christmas, ---all great days for the best prices on chocolate!!
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Nov 18
Yes, I have hoarded the Halloween sale stuff 
. Our 99cent stores have their Halloween stuff at 25 cents right now - I stocked up for next year! This year I didn't even touch the kids' candies (ok, I had one peanut M&M - just one) - and I didn't dare buy any more even if they were on sale. But so tempting 
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. Our 99cent stores have their Halloween stuff at 25 cents right now - I stocked up for next year! This year I didn't even touch the kids' candies (ok, I had one peanut M&M - just one) - and I didn't dare buy any more even if they were on sale. But so tempting .2 people like this
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Oh that is a sweet deal! Our $1 store didn't seem to have much of any Halloween stuff out. I wonder if they store it , rather than sell it super cheap?
I won't tell anyone about the M&M lol
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Nov 18
@FayeHazel I have seen many Halloween sales . . . and I still have not touched the candies. Some places are now 75% off! Yah, I don't know what they do with any of the holiday leftovers they put away - you'd think they'd make more out of getting rid of them and selling it right away!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@much2say Ah good for you, avoid those sugar bombs.
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@shaggin (71671)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@Daelii that is an awesome deal! The kmarts near us have all closed down 
@Courtlynn it is probably to late now but did you know about this?
@Courtlynn it is probably to late now but did you know about this?2 people like this
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Oh wow! Unfortunate our KMart closed, but I did love those points.... and a lot of their products were cool too. I hope you get in on those deals, for me :-)
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Oh cool, Christmas is another good time to do this. Do you decorate a lot of the holidays?
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
5 Nov 18
@porwest And that's alright too. Sometimes it's just stressful
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
5 Nov 18
@FayeHazel If we do it's normally only for Christmas, and even then it's not every year. Last year we skipped it.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Ah yes, I do that too. Valentine's Day is all about couples (ugh) and as I like to say, the day after Valentine's day should be singles day. You know, cheaper to buy yourself roses and chocolate
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
5 Nov 18
@ledante Lol, let's lobby to make it official. You could supply the art for the greeting cards :-)
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@ledante (1086)
• Taipei, Taiwan
4 Nov 18
@FayeHazel it actually is Singles Day, just not officially or anything...
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@shaggin (71671)
• United States
7 Nov 18
I like the items in the photo! Nice finds. I would love to see a photo of your mask wall. I bet it looks really unique. I'm curious how you display them.
As far as you buying presents for friend a year ahead I do not think your a cheapskate I think your a smart shopper 
Halloween night my mom would always eat a bunch of our candy then go out the next day when all the candy was at a huge discount and buy us more.
Halloween night my mom would always eat a bunch of our candy then go out the next day when all the candy was at a huge discount and buy us more.1 person likes this
@shaggin (71671)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@FayeHazel Oh wow that looks awesome! Reminds me of an actresses dressing room!
Yes my mom knew just the best candy to buy as she is a chocolate lover!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
7 Nov 18
Thanks! We both have good taste. :-) I'll see if I can include a photo of mask wall, adjoined by vintage hat wall. :-)
Thanks too - I do like buying ahead as I can.
That seems like a fair trade to me. You could probably get way more in the deal that way
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
8 Nov 18
@shaggin Ha ha, oh thanks. I just like stuff. Lots of stuff. :-)
Chocolates are usually the best!
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@xander6464 (40914)
• Wapello, Iowa
7 Nov 18
I do exactly the same thing...Well, with candy, not so much with decorations. Tonight I picked up a big mixed bag of Butterfingers, Nestle Crunch and a few others for about $5 at Menards...I needed some shelf brackets. Oh, and a big bag of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups with Reeses Pieces inside them.
But after one Halloween I did get some heavy rubber chains with cuffs, solid, not like handcuffs, you just slip your hands and ankles in and out of them, for hands and legs for like 25 cents each. They aren't especially durable but they look good and I've had them for years and they haven't broken yet. If I find something like that again, I'll get them.
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@xander6464 (40914)
• Wapello, Iowa
7 Nov 18
@FayeHazel The Reeses with Reeses Pieces don't seem very different. So far, there's only been two Pieces at most in each one and usually, it's just one. Disappointing. You're doing way better than I am. I haven't even eaten half of the candy yet.
Yeah, those cuffs are mostly for atmosphere...I've heard that some people use things like that for ...um, other reasons than decoration but these things would just snap under heavy play...at least that's what I hear from people who do those sorts of things.
Oh, I don't decorate for Halloween. I try to work decorating into my schedule but you know me, cooking, cleaning, gardening and sewing just take up all my time.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
7 Nov 18
@xander6464 Oh really? I've just had a couple of them - but the ones I got were *loaded* with the little pieces in them.
Ah yes, alas I'm doing really well with eating candy. lol.
Oh uh, yeah, I'm sure. Just think though, if someone were using those cuffs, like for some reason or something? Like the "prisoner" would have to "want" to stay restrained …. submitting fully.... Or something. Not like I would know. lol.
Hm sewing? A hidden talent? Are you holding out on me, Greg?
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
7 Nov 18
Do you decorate for Halloween? That's cool! The candy sounds good. I've managed to eat all of mine already. So... Trick or Treat! to you. lol. How do you like those Reeses with the Reeses Pieces inside them? I was all excited about that (yes leave it to me to get hot and bothered about a candy) - but I found I like the regular ones better.
Those cuffs sound fun. For a costume of course. Of course. Sure. Can't think of any other situation where that would work
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
2 Nov 18
We usually buy some of the after-Halloween candy, too! Did you get any of the white chocolate and peanut butter skulls? They are really good!
I also found some of the Milky Way candy bars that have caramel apple flavoring in them. You know those won't last long! 
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
5 Nov 18
@FayeHazel Good luck finding any more of the caramel apple Milky Way bars. I found them once and haven't been able to find them again. I was right, that bag didn't last long! 
I saw yesterday that they've already put out Christmas candies. I purposely didn't go looking to see what all they had, though... It's much too early for Christmas, in my opinion. 
(Do you get the impression they are shoving Christmas down our throats? 
)
I saw yesterday that they've already put out Christmas candies. I purposely didn't go looking to see what all they had, though... It's much too early for Christmas, in my opinion. (Do you get the impression they are shoving Christmas down our throats? )1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
5 Nov 18
@DaddyEvil Aw, you're right. I have the sneaking feeling that the "good" candy are already bought up. Leaving the Duble Buble, dum dums, etc. Boston Baked Beans, I remember that one as a kid. wonder if they still make it. Don't feel bad.... the ones I bought didn't last long either lol ;-)
Yes, and I agree. Too early for Christmas. Christmas stuff should come out *after* Thanksgiving. You're right. It's getting pushy
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Ah no, I didn't get those skulls, they sound good. I could really go for more of those chocolate peanut butter pumpkins though lol.
Oh wow, that actually sounds real good, caramel apple flavor Milky Way.... I should look for that
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
6 Nov 18
We usually buy candy, and costume pieces days after halloween buy didnt this year. My brother did the reese pumpkins though cuz he works at cvs
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Aw shucks! You probably don't want much more clutter at your new place at the moment anyway :-)
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
4 Nov 18
@FayeHazel Yes I do
The kind I can eat
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Thanks! Me too, love sales and thrifts
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82173)
• Rupert, Idaho
2 Nov 18
Sounds like a lot of great deals! It's great to go and get what you can when the stuff goes on sale! I wanted to see if I could get my son a costume for next year once they went on sale after this halloween lol but I haven't gone.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
5 Nov 18
@MommyOfEli2013 Oh so true, the costume savings would be great for something they'll probably play with all year
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Oh that's a great thought too, for those who it applies to I'm sure that costumes for kids are a much better deal. I forgot to tell my friend... she has grandkids who are small and they love costumes for play
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82173)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Nov 18
@FayeHazel Yes, I am sure they would be a great deal after halloween....they can be so expensive otherwise!
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@snowy22315 (170679)
• United States
2 Nov 18
I got some of the half priced kit kats with the glowing wrappers. I was going to get some Fall bath bombs that were reduced in price..but they cost more than the sign seemed to be reporting so I put them back.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
Ooo glow wrappers, how fun. I love kit kat too. Ah yes, funny you mention. I saw some Halloween soap, but no price on them, so couldn't tell if it was a good deal or no
@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
2 Nov 18
That is a good thing about Halloween sales.A lot of the stuff cn be used for Thanksgiving.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Nov 18
So true, unless it looks scary, it still works for Thanksgiving. I almost got myself a wreath made out of big decoration "candy corn" - but even 1/2 off I still thought it was a little spendy
