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I took advantage of the extra hour we got today and hit up the 70% off Halloween clearance at Target with my mom. And although I didn’t “need” anything, I still ending up filling my cart. And running to another store. Just to “look” more. Ha! Here’s my haul:

I bought lots of things for next years “Boo” baskets.  Sprinkles, cupcake kits, cookie cutters, even Halloween cake mixes (they don’t expire until well into 2014).  I was super excited to find the owl cookie jar (DCPI: 200-06-0467) for $5.99.  I plan to leave it up through Thanksgiving because I don’t think it’s Halloween’ish at all.
I also scored lots of Kid Made Modern (again W approved) Halloween kits for L for next year.  They were between $1.49 and $3.89.  We did the Kid Made Modern Block Painting Kit I found on clearance a few weeks back yesterday and I really liked it.  So did L.  And these aren’t just paper craft projects.  The Bat Wreath and Haunted House Kit are wood.  And the Owl Felt Tote Kit requires actual sewing!
L saw these Haunted House Cookie Kits before Halloween and wanted them SO bad.  But I was all no way, I’m not paying full price for them.  But 70% off?  Yes please!  And really, it doesn’t matter how long we wait to do them since it’s not like we are going to eat them anyways.  I’m not sure what I am going to do with those big ornaments ($4.50/each) (DCPI: 240-11-3213) , but I knew I needed them.
Again, all stuff for the “Boo” baskets for next year.  These were all hidden in the regular aisles.  Look for little pumpkins on sticker the back of the napkins / plates.  From the front they look EXACTLY like the regular stuff.  But they are on sale.  Just remember.  Little pumpkins on stickers = sale.  I can pretty much guarantee these will still be around at 90% off.
Cars crayons and erasers for school gift bags next year!  See, stock up now and it’ll save you later.
Yeah, so I don’t have a little girl.  But I’ll just Boo someone who does or gift the Barbies in some other way.  The big Barbie (DCPI: 086-06-0292) was $3.59, while the little ones were $1.49 (DCPI: 086-06-0365).  And the monsters Rose Art Color Blanks ($3/each for the big ones) were just too cute to pass up. And they glow in the dark.  Cannot wait to color these with L.
WB is going to love that stuffed little guy.  And I am on the hunt for about 15 more Batmans for future gift bags.  Hope the kids are ready for a few Target trips this week ;).  Oh and you can tell they are Halloween clearance because of the pumpkin packaging.
My newest addiction (thanks to my October PopSugar Box), Pirate’s Booty.  These cases were $2.39/each.  That’s $.10/bag.  Yes, please!  DCPI: 071-04-0022.
And finally, my favorite clearance items.  Kids pajamas sets.  You get two sets of pajamas for $4.49.  I found sizes 5T (217-02-4997) and 3T (217-02-4995), but am on the hunt for 12-18 months or 18-24 months so that the boys can match next year ;).

And that’s it! Well, I didn’t include any costumes we bought for pretend play. In the span of 10 minutes today, L was a doctor, a Jedi fighter, a cowboy and a pirate. LOL.  I’ll be back with a 90% off update.   That’s when I start to hit every store within a 20 mile radius.  Just kidding.  That’d be way too many stores.  But trust me, I will hit up a few.  Did you hit up the clearance yet?  What’d you find?

Note: People use the DCPI’s to figure out if their store has these items. I only included the ones for items I thought might help people. If you want one for something else, just let me know!