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Post-Halloween Deals You’ll Scream Over

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I’m a huge fan of post-holiday sales. A collector by nature; I have perfected the art of purchasing items at 50-80% off the retail price a mere days after the special event is over. Then, I hoard like a penny-pinching maniac until the following year, when I break out my brand new Christmas decorations/ Easter baskets/ Valentine’s heart paraphernalia/ insert-holiday-or-occasion-here.

(The only caveat, I suppose, are the boxes of “stuff” in our storage room. Still, well worth it when the occasion rolls around, and I don’t have to spend full price on amazing decor!)

Today, I’m particularly loving the 75% off Halloween-themed costumes and decor at Loblaws and Superstore.

At a routine grocery run this morning, I was like a kid in a candy store – or, I suppose, a kid on Halloween – as I sifted through the goodies for cheap, cheap, cheap. The average deluxe costume was between $12.00-18.00, and the accessories? Don’t even get me started. If you’ve got extra room under the stairs, the time to stock up is NOW.

Pictured above: Our local Loblaws had enough Halloween outfits to dress a small army. Most were the indoors type, but quite a few were extra warm for wearing over clothes outside. Sizes ranged from Infants to Children’s XL.

Did I mention that this is a NO TAX weekend? Indeed! So, the 34¢ buckets below cost me just that, and not a penny more. I picked up six, and now I have a new place to stash the boys’ crayons, mini cars, art supplies and more. Great deal!

Next, I can’t resist a Pumpkin Carving Kit for $1.24, especially one that comes with tools, stencils and stickers. Here’s an idea for parents who have a child’s birthday in the beginning of October – grab a handful of these for next year’s loot bags! They’re also a great little gift to distribute “just because” at the office, at play groups, or to your favourite neighbours. I’ve got a stack stashed in my closet!

Now upon entering the store, we were greeted by a talking butler and skull. Seriously, the thing was taller than I am. It was creeptastic and my husband instantly put on his “please can we get this?” face.

Of course, the boys had dueling reactions. I think Reid was quite enchanted with the spooky ghoul, whereas Ryder was having none of it. Can’t say I blame him!

I became remarkably warmer towards ol’ Jeeves when I found out he was only $32.24. A steal! He’s huge, he talks, his skull lights up red and the original ticket price on the box says $129. And, if you’re not loving him, you may be partial to his friend with a candy bowl.

There were tons of Halloween accessories and decor for just a few bucks. I’m really not fond of spiders, but Reid was most taken with the “Fooky Fider” (his pronunciation, not the product name!) that drops down from the ceiling for just $1.94. There was a plethora of decorations for starting at just 44¢. I mean really, how can you resist?

Finally, my husband had a Texas Chain Saw Massacre moment. Meh, it was only $12.94… but we’re not very keen on serial killers chez Lena, if you know what I mean.

So, if you’re looking to pull out all the stops next Halloween, RUN, don’t walk, to your nearest Loblaws or Superstore.

Tell us, have you purchased Halloween items on clearance this year? Where did you find the deals? 

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  1. Lisa H

    Ohh, we’re shopping tomorrow! On our wish list is a fog machine. Hubbys been crushing on a big model for a few years but always talked himself out of it.

  2. jennifer k

    I like the idea of getting some halloween stuff the days after. But it can be hard to know what costume kids will want next year and if they will fit.

    • Lena

      Agreed, Jennifer. I think the costumes are the only thing I wouldn’t purchase at clearance – except maybe if I had a baby, in which case they wouldn’t have a say in their next costumer anyway :)

  4. Nicole W.

    Halloween is my FAVOURITE! I already have about 6 totes of decorations though, so I think I will hold off on the sales this year though! Looks like you found some fun stuff!

  5. Jen

    Too funny! You sound EXACTLY like me! I bought a talking skull there today… It said regular $29, marked down to $1.94! Unfortunately, the rest of the section was pretty picked through and not much left. Oh yeah, all the pumpkins were free too. (Superstore Westhills/Signal Hill in Calgary).

  7. Rosanne

    Awesome deals. I’ll definitely have to check it out. I too came across some incredible post-halloween deals at shopper’s drug mart. Their costumes were all $5, although the selection wasn’t nearly as great as Loblaws or the Superstore.

  10. Kat E.

    I just LOVE Jeeves! Great buys for sure! I bought a Halloween costume at a charity store (always good deals) but not after Halloween. Decorations for sure, but I think I’d be worried that costume ideas would change after a year. Fun pics!

    • Lena

      I agree Kat! As I mentioned above, I think buying costumes in advance is only really effective if you’ve got very wee ones. But I love the idea to stock up for a dress-up party!

  12. Victoria Ess

    Great deals — I scored some discounted chocolates at Shoppers the other day! I ran out after reading your post!

  13. Patti J.

    I picked up a large ‘treat’ bowl (black with skulls around the rim) for 75 cents and a witch costume for my dog for $3.00 at WalMart. All the Halloween items were marked down 75%. Gotta love a great deal!

    • Lena

      Love it! It just occurred to me that a lot of the costumes can also be used for children’s dress up parties – especially when they’re only a few $$ a pop!

  14. Eva Mitton

    Great deals on Candy – don’t need it, costumes I can sure use that. Got a Tron costume for almost half price. Hey any way to save and cut corners with children is a must. So my 8 year old will be Tron next year. Now where are those peanut butter cups ? lol

    eva mitton
    ScotiaRose(at)hotmail(dot)com

  15. Michele Harris

    I LOVE decorating for Halloween (as short-lived as it is!), so post Halloween deals are awesome! I recently bought some cling on glass ‘bloody’ hand prints for 25 cents @ Shopper’s Drug Mart. SCORE!

  16. francine

    after halloween i got 2 costumes at the atlantic superstore when they were 90% off. (good thing my husband talked me out of it when they were 75%) my youngest is gonna be a skeleton and my oldest will be spider man. both costumes together cost less than 5$.