Five Reasons to Shop Halloween Clearance Racks

In my house, November 1 is like Black Friday. I drop my son at school and immediately head to Wal-Mart to see what Halloween costumes I can buy for 50 percent off. My son loves to dress up in costume, and it’s always fun to see him get excited when he opens new ones on Christmas morning. That’s not the only reason I shop Halloween clearance, though. Here are five good reasons we all can do it.

1. Affordable Gifts

Kids love costumes any time of the year – not just on Halloween. They make great gifts for birthdays and Christmas, as well as for toy drives at Christmas time. At 50 percent off, you can afford to giver more to needy children and still tuck away a few in your gift closet for when you need a last-minute birthday gift.

2. School Activities and Costume Parties

The mascot at my son’s school is a cowboy. Every year, the PTA hosts Western Day. The kids and teachers are encouraged to dress up as cowboys/cowgirls. My Wal-Mart had a lot of cowboy/girl costumes for both kids and adults, and the one I bought should get him through at least another year or two. They may have your mascot, too.

3.  Party Supplies and Fundraising

Candy doesn’t go bad very quickly, and a lot of the Halloween candy you buy will be in neutral packaging. Buy now for Valentines Day and Easter. Think about organizations you belong to that may solicit candy donations during the year or may need the candy for fundraising purposes. Now is the time to stock up.

4.  Shop for Next year

Why spend $30 next year on the same thing you can get for $15 this year? Save yourself money every year by purchasing your Halloween costumes and décor a year ahead of schedule.

5.  Halloween is More Than Costumes and Candy

There are lots of things on Halloween Clearance that are not costumes and candy. Think about artificial pumpkins, floral arrangements, lights, yard art, socks and hair bows in Fall colors and more. You can even find Halloween cake mixes and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese in jack-o-lantern shapes on clearance. Again, why pay full price for anything you can get on sale?

Take advantage of these deals this week. If you wait much longer, you will be out of luck. Stores are anxious to replace Halloween with Christmas.