There are only 26 more days until Halloween – do you know where your Halloween costume is? 

I love the Halloween costumes that make me laugh.  Every year when we go to my friends Halloween party we see some of the funniest costumes.  I think more adults go for the humorous costumes where as the kids are more serious about theirs (there’s no such thing as a funny ninja).  However, there are a ton of adult humorous costumes to choose from, especially food items!  

Does anyone remember eating the cereal Count Chocula, Frankenberry or Lucky Charms when they were growing up?  I do, that’s why I about fell over when these two guys walked into the party dressed as Count Chocula and Frankenberry, the characters from the cereal box.  It was hysterical!  You don’t see the cereal Frankenberry around all that much anymore, but during the month of October a lot of stores stock up on it just for the Halloween season (Boo Berry cereal too).  It’s just neat when you’re my age to see a “blast from the past”. 

Some other funny food items that make great Halloween costumes are:

1. Slim Jim
2. Hot Dog
3. Ice Cream Cone
4. Pez Dispenser
5. Deluxe Burger King Costume
6. Deviled Egg
7. Wheaties Box

There are so many “funny food” costumes out there.  Check out our “food and beverage” costumes at Food and Beverage Halloween Costumes and see for yourself. 

Order your Halloween costume soon!

Ok, today I have a lot of “FYI” and survey information about the Halloween season I think you’re going to find pretty interesting. 

With the year’s spookiest holiday approaching, consumers are looking to celebrate. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2007 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, consumers are expected to spend more on Halloween this year than last year.  Total Halloween spending for 2007 is estimated to reach $5.07 billion!  Wow, can you believe it!  That’s a lot of Halloween spending!

Children aren’t the only ones who will be celebrating this Halloween; their furry friends will actually be joining them on Halloween night in the search for treats.  An estimated one in ten people (or 7.4 million households) plan on donning their beloved pet in some sort of costume this year.  Many consumers who own pets think of them as family members and they will go all out to include dogs, cats and other critters in Halloween festivities, including trick-or-treating, handing out candy or even celebrating at a friend or family member’s house.  I love this survey because I’ve always dressed my two dogs in Halloween costumes every year.  It’s nice to know that I’m not alone in this!

The survey also ranked top adult and children’s costumes. Once again, little girls everywhere have ranked princess as their top choice for dressing up this year.  Spider-Man comes in second, followed by a pirate, witch and fairy. New additions to the list this year include Disney’s Hannah Montana, which comes in at 23rd on the list, immediately followed by the wizard himself, Harry Potter.  

Top 10 Children’s Costumes:

1. Princess
2. Spider-Man
3. Pirate
4. Witch
5. Fairy
6. Disney Princess
7. Star Wars Character
8. Pumpkin
9. Ghost
10. Power Rangers

Top 10 Adult’s Costumes:

1. Witch
2. Pirate
3. Vampire
4. Cat
5. Princess
6. Fairy
7. Wench/Tart
8. Clown
9. Angel
10. Nurse

Top 10 Pet Costumes:

1. Devil
2. Pumpkin
3. Witch
4. Princess
5. Angel
6. Pirate
7. Hot Dog
8. Bat
9. Black Cat

So there you have it – – a list of some of the more popular costumes that adults, children and pets will be wearing this year.  Halloween Express has all these costumes and more.  If you’re looking to add a little spice to any of these classic adult costumes be sure to check out our Exclusive Leg Avenue costumes at Sexy Halloween Costumes by Leg Avenue.

Only 28 more days until Halloween, but you have to remember that if you need your costume for a Halloween party those are usually held the weekend before Halloween – which makes it only 24 more days.  In addition, if you are thinking about buying a costume on our website make sure you give yourself enough time for shipping/handling – which means to be on the safe side you have only 14 more days to decide what costume works best for you.  We have so many different shipping methods to choose from making it very convenient:   Halloween Shipping   Plus if you spend over $75 you can qualify for FREE Economy Shipping!  Check out our shipping information at   Halloween Free Shipping Offer  to see if your address qualifies. 

On our website you can find great deals on some of our quality Men’s and Women’s costumes under our “Super Savers” in which all the costumes have been marked down to $19.99.  For that low price, the men can transform themselves into:  a noble Mark Antony, a brave Knight, an unruly Convict, an evil Devil or a blood-sucking Vampire.  The women can become:  an exotic Egyptian Princess, a Buccaneer Beauty, a sexy French Maid, an evil Countess or a racy Saloon Girl.  There are many more “Super Saver” Costumes to choose from so check them all out at  Quality Halloween Costumes at a Special Low Price. 

Enjoy looking at these “Super Saver” Costumes.  They really are such a great deal!   They’re great too if you’re looking for a couples costume to wear with your wife/husband or boyfriend/girlfriend.  Some of them would go perfect together.  But hurry, these great costumes won’t last for long – quantities are limited!

Today, there are so many great costumes to choose from when buying one for your child.  Characters from television shows, movies, cartoons, superheroes, pirates and the list goes on and on.  For Halloween, a lot of young children want to be whatever line of work their mom or dad may be in, such as a police officer, fireman, doctor, astronaut, etc…  Kids always look adorable going with one of these classic costumes.  It’s funny too, how when they put on that police officer or swat costume their whole personality changes and they are in that cool cop mode.  I remember when my son, Caden was four years old he went trick-or-treating as a ninja.  Let me tell you he was all about it!  In his mind he was the ultimate ninja warrior.  Of course when he started hitting his little sister with his nunchucks I had to quickly put a stop to that.  And believe me he didn’t feel very “warrior-like” sitting in the time out chair!

Halloween Express just received the new official Mr. Postman Letter Carrier costume for children.  If you haven’t seen this one yet, you have to check it out.  It is adorable!  It even has the hat and mailbag included with it.  Postman Letter Carrier Toddler Halloween Costume . While you’re at it, check out all our classic children’s costumes at Classic Halloween Costumes for Boys.   

Just think of all the wonderful, brave soldiers we have over in Iraq today (and all over the world for that matter).  We are so proud of them – and if you and I are proud of them just think how proud their children are!  So proud that I’m sure there will be a lot of “mini me’s” walking around on Halloween night dressed in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Special Forces uniforms so that they can be just like their mom or dad.   Check out our military/law enforcement costumes for kids at Military and Law Enforcement Halloween Costumes.  They really are adorable!

You only have 29 more days until Halloween!  So get out to one of our stores or since you’re reading my blog you must be on our website – just click over to the costumes and see what you’re missing!

October is finally here and now the official countdown to Halloween can begin – 30 more days!  The weather could not be more perfect than it is today.  Beautiful blue skies, crisp air and the Autumn trees with their picturesque leaves ready to fall.  Ok, so you get the picture that I love Fall (was picturesque a little too much)??

Halloween is in the air!  Today we’re going over to our storage unit to get all our Halloween decorations out so we can begin the transformation of our home – inside and out.  My kids are so excited to help my husband decorate the outside of our house.  I’ll start decorating the inside while they tackle the yard. 

My favorite decorations inside or out are definitely anything that is animated.  I love having Count Dracula Count Dracula Halloween Prop standing in my foyer.  His eyes follow you as you walk past.  Or the Grim Reaper  Grim Reaper Halloween Prop  who’s lantern lights up and has that ghoulish presence in your entry way.  I even love the smaller props that shake or move as you walk past.  Check out all our animated props and decorations that will make your house one that all your neighbors will talk about this year at Animated Halloween Props and Decorations.

Decorating the outside of your house is so much fun.  You can make it as elaborate or simple as you want.  The one staple on our front porch every year is Mr. Pumpkin Head.  We did it at our house when I was growing up and I made sure to keep it a tradition with my family.  We take a pair of my husband’s old jeans and tie rubber bands around the bottom of the leg openings then stuff them with crumbled up newspaper.  Then we do the same with a long sleeved flannel shirt.  We put the pants on the porch swing then place the stuffed shirt on top making it look as if a body is sitting there.  Then we stuff the pant legs into a pair of work boots.  For the head we buy a plastic pumpkin and attach it to the top of the shirt by cutting a small hole in the bottom of the pumpkin and pulling some of the shirt through to anchor it.  Then the kids either put a baseball cap or a big floppy hat on the pumpkins head to give it that finished look.  It’s so easy and the kids like changing around the outfits every year.  Give it a try at your house this Halloween!