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Rycois
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How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
I am about to buy the monkey & banana from One Step Ahead and have trouble pressing the place order button 
I bought his costume last year, after the season, so it wasn't so expensive.
Between the cost and shipping, I'm at $90 for 2 costumes - is this the norm? Am I being cheap or is this what we spend??
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Posted 8/22/09 6:45 PM  |
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browneyedgirl
family is all that matters
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
i don't have an answer but i'm putting off buying that SAME costume for my DS. i always call him little monkey, and it just fits him. but $50!!
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| Posted 8/22/09 6:49 PM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
Member since 12/05 13341 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
Posted by browneyedgirl
i don't have an answer but i'm putting off buying that SAME costume for my DS. i always call him little monkey, and it just fits him. but $50!!
$5 off at One Step Ahead ends today - that's why I'm ordering now 
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| Posted 8/22/09 6:50 PM |
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Palebride
I am an amazing bakist
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Lori
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
I think I spent $50 on Lily's costume last year...but I'd draw the line there...
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| Posted 8/22/09 6:52 PM |
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nymom
LIF Zygote
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
With 3 kids, I am budget conscious.
Will probably do a combo of bought items with homemade.
We like to take the opportunity to be creative.
My DS is a Thomas fanatic so we still have his costume from last year that he only wore at pre-k for a couple of hours and t/t afterschool for 1-2 hrs.
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| Posted 8/22/09 7:11 PM |
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nov04libride
big brother <3
Member since 5/05 14672 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
i don't think i'd spend over $25. i'd probably look around for a use or ebay one...but i'm just not that into halloween.
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| Posted 8/22/09 7:24 PM |
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Michelle
My Little Yankee Fans
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
Depends. They still wear their Peter Pan and Capt Hook costumes when they play so it was the best 35 bucks I spent each. I do try to wait until there is a sale, but usually we are going to Disney around Halloween and get it before we go since we go to the Halloween party there.
I think I would spend 50 but it would have to be something they absolutly loved.
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| Posted 8/22/09 7:47 PM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
Coupon codes for onestepahead.com:
AFF15P for 15% off orders of $100 or more. Expiration 12/31/09.
FREE100 for free shipping on $100+ orders
BDAYAGS for 15% off of your order - no spending amount specified good until 8/31/09.
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| Posted 8/22/09 8:15 PM |
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MommyAgain
lovemygermies
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
ugh im dreading it, because i know its just so useless, but im spending 50
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| Posted 8/22/09 8:49 PM |
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Deedlebugs
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Member since 12/05 10281 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
I bought Nina the monkey costume last year and yes it was expensive but I figured it was her first Halloween so I didn't care. This year the costume Im buying her costs more  Im using the excuse now that she is my only daughter so what the heck! LMAO Her costume will come to about $95 with all accessories.
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| Posted 8/22/09 8:50 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
You don't have a poll for between $25 and $50.
I never go as high as $50.
But I am willing to spend $30.
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| Posted 8/22/09 8:54 PM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
Posted by NinasMommy
I bought Nina the monkey costume last year and yes it was expensive but I figured it was her first Halloween so I didn't care. This year the costume Im buying her costs more Im using the excuse now that she is my only daughter so what the heck! LMAO Her costume will come to about $95 with all accessories.
I feel better now But how do I justify the $30 I spent on a child who may or may not live outside my womb in time for Halloween ?
Oh well - placed the order! Thank you LSP2005 for the codes - I used the 15% off one
Message edited 8/22/2009 9:09:22 PM.
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| Posted 8/22/09 8:55 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
Sister love
Member since 2/06 5971 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
I would never spend more than $30.
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| Posted 8/22/09 8:55 PM |
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Deedlebugs
Blessed
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
Posted by SweetCaroline
Posted by NinasMommy
I bought Nina the monkey costume last year and yes it was expensive but I figured it was her first Halloween so I didn't care. This year the costume Im buying her costs more Im using the excuse now that she is my only daughter so what the heck! LMAO Her costume will come to about $95 with all accessories.
I feel better now But how do I justify the $30 I spent on a child who may or may not live outside my womb in time for Halloween ?
Oh well - placed the order!
Umm because it may be their first Halloween and you don't want him/her to feel left out LOL.
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| Posted 8/22/09 9:00 PM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
Member since 12/05 13341 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
Posted by NinasMommy
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Umm because it may be their first Halloween and you don't want him/her to feel left out LOL.
It's guilt from Ryan. He was due 3/30 and Easter was 3/23. I didn't think he would come early so I didn't get him ears and he came home from the hospital Easter Sunday - I still feel bad
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| Posted 8/22/09 9:10 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
This is the first year that I will have to buy one. DS had a gift his first Christmas and a hand me down for his second.
I'm kinda hoping my dad volunteers to make one, he made ours growing up
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| Posted 8/22/09 9:10 PM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
the only way i would spend more than $25 would be if it was gender neutral and i could use it for baby#2 in a couple of years.
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| Posted 8/22/09 9:16 PM |
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steph7308
Mommy of 2!!!
Member since 5/08 2083 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
i buy a year ahead off the clearance rack, this year dd is gonna be a lady bug that cost me $5 last year in walgreens i just bought her tights in the childrens place to match her costume that cost me $7 lol
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| Posted 8/22/09 9:24 PM |
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DmarieK
My loves!!
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
Last year I bought Rylan 2 costmes because we were in Disney...I think they were about $30-$40. This year his will be about $50.
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| Posted 8/22/09 9:28 PM |
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dani731
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
I spent $22 on DS's costume. This is his 1st Halloween. He is going to be Boots the Monkey from Dora. Got free shipping from costumecraze.com
Message edited 8/22/2009 10:01:21 PM.
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| Posted 8/22/09 10:01 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
DS is going to be a firefighter courtesy of my nephew
Don't know what DD will be, but, $25 will be my limit.
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| Posted 8/22/09 10:16 PM |
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jenny
L O V E
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
I never really thought about the $$ I just wanted something that DD was comfortable in. The past two years we have done Disney store costumes (Princess Minnie and Princess Ariel) and between the costume and the shoes they have been about $60+ each.
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| Posted 8/22/09 10:22 PM |
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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
Member since 8/05 6721 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
No more then $50. I just bought his costume and it was $25.
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| Posted 8/22/09 10:53 PM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
Around 30-40 bucks, I think. I never really thought about it, the costumes I've liked have just been in this range.
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| Posted 8/22/09 11:03 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Re: How much $$ can you justify spending on Halloween costumes?
$30 tops....I think that spending $75 or more on a costume for one day is insane, but I know plenty of people do....so I may be in the minority.
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| Posted 8/22/09 11:42 PM |
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