After the fun of Labor Day and the excitement of back to school, Halloween has a way of creeping up out of nowhere, leaving us stressed out at the thought of searching for a costume that’s just right. But picking the right costume for your personality, style, and the event that you’re attending doesn’t have to be a hassle–all you need to do is ask yourself these simple questions.
What’s the Event? The venue is the most important part of selecting a Halloween costume. If you’re attending a company-sponsored family-oriented Halloween bash, you might want to keep your look conservative. However, if you’re attending a party at a freind’s house, then feel free to select a look befitting your mood that night.
What Do I want to Express? A costume can say a lot about your personality, so decide what message you want to send out. Deciding whether you want to be fun, flirty, or spooky will help you narrow down your choices. Some fun ideas include dressing up with your pet, using face paint, or trying on a funky wig. Or if you want to go the flirty route and still stay elegant, dress up in a 1920’s-style flapper dress.
Where Can I Find a Costume? Now that you have an idea of the type of costume you want, you’ll need to start looking for it. The easiest place to start is BuyCostumes.com where you can get costumes for men, women, children, and even your pets! You can get 10% off your purchase of $40 or more until October 31, which gives you plenty of time to browse before Halloween (code: HALLOW10). If you do end up buying your costume online be sure to leave enough time for shipping. Planning in advance will also give you a chance to try your costume on and create the perfect look before your big night!
Saba Kerendian
Saba Kerendian is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com
Taking care of your family can seem like a full-time job, but when your family grows in number, so do the benefits. Staying within a budget challenges many big families today, but when you are large in number you also share in some of the savings perks. When shopping for a big family, be sure to take advantage of the many opportunities to stock up and save.
Try This on For Size: Stocking up on clothes might sound unusual, but buying clothing for your whole family at once can save you some big bucks. When shopping online, shipping charges can sour your convenient shopping experience, but you can get rid of those pesky shipping costs by buying in bulk. For a limited time, if you purchase at least $150 of merchandise at Calvin Klein, you can get free shipping on your order. CK offers something for men, women, and children, so your whole family can bask in sleek style.
Hungry For Savings: You can never buy too much food when you’re shopping for your family, especially now that back-to-school season is upon us and the kids will be coming home ready to ravage the fridge. Stock up on your groceries and buy big portions at warehouse retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club. And don’t worry about buying foods that will spoil. Simply put the unused portions in the freezer, where they’ll keep for months. Making sure you have food to feed your family at the best price for a long period of time will keep your mind at ease and your stomach satisfied.
Saba Kerendian
Saba Kerendian is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com
You’ve only got a few days left to take care of that list of summer household renovations that you created back in June. And since time is of the essence, it’s a good idea to turn to the experts to make sure it all gets done and gets done correctly. And if you choose wisely, you may just save your money along the way.
Make a Plan: Although there’s no way to plan and prepare for everything, it’s always good to have a solid plan ready to go when you’re doing any household renovations—from painting to simply buying a new washer and dryer. Decide what needs to be done and then give yourself a timeline to complete the project. If you leave the project open-ended, you just may be stuck with half-painted walls or unfinished kitchen cabinets for weeks on end.
Discount Days: It’s also a good idea to get a deal when you can find it. Until September 4 Home Depot is offering $5 off purchases of $50 or more—saving you money on everything from wrenches and drills to paint and refrigerators. Home Depot also has lots of experts who can offer tips and suggestions for your home renovations, thereby helping to make quick work of your home renovation project.
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is the Editorial Manager of PromoCodes.com.
Cell phones, which were once merely a convenient way to phone home, have now become a primary method of communication. Instead of only providing a way to speak to friends, family, and business associates, you can now talk, text, e-mail, surf the Internet, sign on to Twitter and Facebook, and more. That is…if you have a smartphone.
Smartphones, as the name implies, are the next generation of cell phones. Instead of merely having the ability to talk and text, smartphone are like having a little computer in your hands—a computer that you can also use to make calls.
You might be thinking that smartphones are a wee bit out of your price range, but nothing could be further from the truth—especially if you decide to make the switch now. If you’ve finally decided that it’s time to upgrade from a basic phone to one that’s a little bit smarter, then you need to check out Wirefly. The company is currently running a fantastic deal on Verizon Wireless smartphones, but only until September 30. That means that you only have about 30 more days to upgrade or trade in your basic Verizon Wireless phone for a Verizon Wireless smartphone and receive a $100 Verizon Wireless gift card. The card can be used toward your monthly bill or future accessory purchases, which can definitely help save you money. Smartphones can do a lot of things, but very rarely do they have the ability to pay your bills, so jump on this deal while you can!
Dana Robinson
Dana Robinson is the Editorial Manager of PromoCodes.com.
While most women find football dangerous and unappealing, the majority of our husbands, brothers, sons, and sometimes daughters often beg to differ. And since football season is upon us once again, here are a number of ways that we women can contribute to our loved ones’ festivities without getting too close to the 50-yard line.
Pass the Salsa: If your husband’s team is playing on Monday and your son’s team is performing on Sunday, kick things up a bit by throwing a viewing party or two. Create a Monday-night Mexican menu and whip up a guacamole, salsa, and taco platter. Then on Sunday, mix things up a bit by providing all of your favorite American classics, like burgers, hot dogs, French fries, and potato salad. It’s a great way to get the family together and support your favorite couch-coaches–regardless of whether they win or lose.
Ultimate Fan Gear: On game day you can usually tell who the true football fans are by what they wear. But don’t let your loved ones walk out of the house one more time in a beat up team hat or jersey. Instead, you can order brand new team apparel and accessories from FootLocker. And until September 20 you can save 15% off of fan gear, sportswear and more when you order over $50’s worth of merchandise (code: LKS1XBX3). Not only will you have the whole family looking great, but you might even save enough money to afford a pair of game tickets!
Naz Papen
Naz Papen is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.
It’s hard to see your child growing up and moving away to college, and maintaining your good relationship with her can be tough when she’s not always around. But staying in sync with your child while she’s away at school can be easier than you think. It just takes a few simple lifestyle tweaks…
Food Delivery!
Helping to fill the empty void your child left you with can be as easy as filling her empty stomach. Keep the house smelling fresh by baking her favorite cookies or cake and occasionally send her her favorite nostalgic treat to make sure she knows that she has not been forgotten. Knowing that you can at least make her stomach happy far away from home will help keep you at ease.
Comfy Clothes
You want your child to feel comfortable in her new dorm room where she’ll be spending most of her time, and a big part of feeling comfortable rests in the clothes you wear. Buying her some comfy new loungewear can make her feel safer in her new room and can create a special connection between the two of you. Check out Aeropostale’s dorm collection that’s full of tank tops, T-shirts, and sweatpants. You can get 50% off all orders until August 24, so you can keep your daughter looking cute while you save money!
Keep in Touch!
Being able to hear your child’s voice regularly is a great way to maintain your relationship while she’s far from home. And while you’ve both got busy schedules to maintain, make a commitment to chatting on the phone one a week or so, so you can stay up-to-date on your daughter’s new college life.
Saba Kerendian
Saba Kerendian is a frequent contributor to PromoCodes.com.
