Last year, on November first, I struck gold. My best friend and I found ourselves in retail utopia, otherwise known as Marshall’s just as the employees were marking down all of the Halloween decor. Giddy with excitement, I piled my cart full with signs and door mats and wreaths. When my first cart was overflowing, I grabbed a second. It was heaven— everything was marked down to a dollar. A dollar. No matter what the original cost, it was a buck. Can you even believe it?
To say that Jeff didn’t appreciate my finds would be the understatement of the century. He couldn’t even muster up the slightest bit of enthusiasm, so I offer them here for your viewing pleasure. {For the record, this is not a paid or endorsed post, blah, blah, blah. I just love me a good deal.}
The kid’s tacky contributions to our decor…
and my absolute favorite…
You better believe that I will be first in line the day after Halloween this year. And next year? Will be over the top.
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I think that sign would definitely be up year-round at my house! Love it!
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You mean what you have out right now isn’t already over the top?
We have a few pumpkins and a fall wreath. haha.
I actually like the kids contributions…are those Mr. Potato Head attachments?
I can’t believe you went and told blogland your secret…you’re going to be fighting some serious crowds this year!
.-= Mama Kat´s last blog ..Writer’s Workshop: BOO!!!! =-.
I’m always banging on Target’s door to open the day after the holidays (ALL of them) but their paltry 50% and eventually highly picked over 75% usually suck. I am all over Marshall’s this year! Very cute!! And I would never show my husband until next year rolled around :) Just pack it away and convince him we definitely had it last year.
Score!!! Love the signs.
I hide the kids crap decor in their bedrooms and bathroom. Sad isn’t it?
My favorite is the pumpkin with the tophat! Adorable! I’m with you: I LOVE a good deal :-)
.-= Maya´s last blog ..A Halloween Past =-.
That jack-o-lantern with the little girl is CREEPY. Man I wouldn’t be able to sit facing that thing. Gives me shivers.
.-= When did I become my Mom´s last blog ..Intruder =-.
Those are great. I agree about the Jack-o-lantern and girl statue, though. I especially like the second and last ones.
.-= Kim Hosey (AZ Writer)´s last blog ..Don’t let the sun go down on me (until I have my camera ready) =-.
Next year will be over the top?!? Are you sure those aren’t pictures of next year? :)
If it makes you feel any better, I bought ONE pumpkin this year and my husband thought it was “too much.”
.-= Nel´s last blog ..Are you there, Internet? It’s me, Belle. =-.
What cute decor! Usually when I hit the after season sale, all that’s left is junk. I may have to peruse to Marshall’s this year.
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The decorations look amazing!! Halloween is such a fun time of the year although my kids are too old to dress up these days. In case any of have free time while your teens are sleeping in, Bravo announced that they’ll be showing the first 4 episodes of their new show Mercy at 8 am on Halloween. It’s such a great show, I highly recommend it!
I love Halloween and I LOVE buying all of the fun decorations. Especially on sale! Great finds!
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I bought pumpkins, haystacks, and corncobs for outside, but I don’t have one single decoration for inside. I’ll be in line at Marshalls the day after Halloween too!
.-= 3 Stinky Boys and Me´s last blog ..Husbandism #8 =-.
I like all the decoration of yours could I copy some of them lol :) very nice I love that …
I swear that you and I live the same life.
The “tacky contributions” from your kids? Yup. Check that one off of the list. Those same exact pumpkins are sitting in my back window.
I removed them from the front porch. :)
.-= Mayhem and Moxie´s last blog ..Eat, Drink, and Be Scary =-.
Aahh, I love the last sign. And the tacky pumpkins by the kiddos – Halloween is all about the tacky around here.
.-= Ryan Ashley Scott´s last blog ..6WS: I thought we had a dog… =-.
I love the eat drink and be scary! You better believe my tush will be at Marshalls Sunday when they open.
Oh Jill, my husband will puke on me if I bring this stuff home but at $1 I will do it! Maybe even up to $2.50!
.-= Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..DIY Play Kitchen – Who Needs Pottery Barn? =-.
Jeff, I am with you. Sorry Jill.
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You should see my house – it’s barren.
now that’s scary.
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You weren’t joking when you said you found some great things! I LOVE THAT SIGN! leave it up all year! :)
Eat, Drink and be SCARY! SO so SO perfect. Can not even stand the perfect-ness : )
How could anyone not be excited about that? I am going to marshalls too for those good deals! I love a bargain! I won’t even tell you how RIDICULOUSLY expensive Kaishons costume was. Be still my heart…
.-= Life with Kaishon´s last blog ..How Can She Be Three? =-.
yep – love the last one!
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I’ve hit up all the stores this week for decorations, TJ Maxx, Michael’s, Target, and Joann’s. I have quite the collection of orange goodness now.
.-= Julie @ Angry Julie Monday´s last blog ..Oh la la..I love..Rue la la =-.
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