How to collect and buy (mostly buy) 48 Halloween costumes for lower-income students for Halloween 2011. by SimplyStacey

"Every kid deserves to have fun on Halloween."

How I did it: On the days after Halloween, I hit Target, Kmart, and WalMart to buy very discounted costumes. My mom also bought several, and someone from NYC sent me a lovely handmade witch costume.

I shopped a lot on ebay and thrift stores for new or gently used costumes, making sure I had a good range of sizes for boys and girls. I bought packaged costumes, but I also put costumes together with different clothing items and accessories. 

My friend who's a grade school teacher sent her brother with his truck to pick them up. She's going to store them at the school until Halloween. Now the kids whose parents aren't able to get them costumes will still get a chance to dress up like everyone else!

Lessons & tips: Target discounts costumes to 90% off around Nov. 2-4...keep an eye on them!

It's easy to find fancy flower girl- and junior bridesmaid-type dresses that have only been worn once, on ebay and in thrift stores. You can make them into bride, fairy, or princess costumes, depending on what accessories you add.

Resources: Target; other discount stores; ebay; thrift stores; US Toy; friends and family


 

May 22, 2011, 05:06PM PDT | 1 comment | 26 cheers


Comments:

nicolasc is happy that spring is here...!

I've really enjoyed seeing the photos

of all the costumes you bought. What a great idea! I am sure there are going to be a lot of happy kids this Halloween!

May 22, 2011, 05:17PM PDT | Respond to this 4 cheers


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