Shocking…it’s September already!  Even more shocking, the latest and greatest costumes of the year are already out of stock or on back order and Halloween is still 8 weeks away!  Basically, just like with Christmas, SHOP EARLY!  Make it your plan this week to find out what your children want to be this year so you can start the hunt!  I’m done I’m pleased to say!  Aidan is going to be a a superhero monkey {we’re improvising on this one using things we have since he’s at the age to not want to wear anything on his head or face so he’s quite limited in the costume department, no need to spend the money when he probably won’t wear it!}, Connor will be Mario from Super Mario Brothers {downright hysterical}, and Timmy is a Ninja Warrior!  And after 9 years of Halloween Costume Shopping, I’m still 100% pleased with my purchases {and samples this time} from Halloween Express.

For you mommies out there that still make your own Halloween Costumes year after year for your kids, I tip my hat to you!  I’ll say it again, I’m not that clever or crafty, store bought is the only way to go for us!  Thank goodness Halloween Express has hundreds upon hundreds of ideas, costumes, and accessories to fulfill our imaginations!  It’s not just Superheros and pretty fairies, the most adorable Octopus above proves that!  Dress your newborn on up to your Grandpa, all right at Halloween Express!

A BIG THANKS to Halloween Express this year for supplying our team with 4 amazing costumes!  Like I said before, C got Mario and T got a Ninja, Sarah’s oldest is going to be a Pilot, and Erin’s daughter is going to be a beloved Disney Princess {see our costume picks below}.  Whether you want to be unique, simple, creative, gruesome, or precious, you’ll find it ALL here!

Did you see the Bike Costume on our Weekly Picks Montage this week??  Straight from Halloween Express, super cute right?  Take some time today and browse, you’ll find decorations for your home, office, or spooky party, every Halloween accessory known to man, from Tom Arma originals to your fav movie characters…Halloween Express makes me long for cooler weather, falling leaves, kids high on sugar, scary movies on TV for weeks, apple cider, pumpkin pie, and the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg lingering in the home.  It’s my favorite time of year, my kids favorite time too!  To pretend to be something different, a hero, a villain, a make-believe adventurer…one time of the year their imaginations truly run wild and when they are finally allowed to embrace the make believe!  I can’t wait!!

Toy Story is still as popular as ever!!

IF Aidan would have allowed us to dress him up this year, a toddler version of Cat in the Hat is what I was dying to put him in!

Happy Costume Shopping!  Take 10% off your orders of $35 or more with the code BABYLUXE10 {subject to their coupon policy which can be viewed here}.  Lots of Free Shipping opportunities so be on the look out for that!

GIVEAWAY!!  Let’s start this season out right with $75 to spend at Halloween Express for one lucky winner!  What would you get??  Let us know for your chance to win!  Contest ends on September 12th.  Open to US residents only. Good luck to all!!

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NEW GIVEAWAY RULES – Please note that we will only accept a maximum of 3 entries per person, as outlined below.

To be eligible to win, you must:
1) Comment from above

Extra Entries {please leave a comment for each one}:

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