Have your plans for Halloween night yet?  Maybe your neighbourhood has the spirit for All- Hallows-Even and you can enjoy a swift trip around the block with some excited children gathering a pillowcase of sweets.

My neighbourhood?  Uh, no.  Most people close the doors, turn out the lights or leave town.  It’s not that I live in a less-than-reputable town but rather that the majority of those nearby do not condone certain ascpects of Halloween and therefore utterly ignore it.

The trick to getting our treats has become the annual Mall’o’Ween at the nearby shopping centre.  The stores have their employees dress for the occasion, they decorate the mall and hand out candy.  A bonus is that every year the mall has a science demonstration for kids full of excitement and (kid sized) explosions.  Some mall’s have Haunted Houses and other special plans.  A fun and safe way to get your candy.  Check your nearby mall’s website for events.

Last year my wife had the brilliant idea to throw a Halloween party.  It’s everything you expected it would be.  Apple bobbing?  Yes.  Brains in a bowl?  Yes.  Costume contest?  Of course (although at our party the kids were young enough to ALL deserve a prize).  This was surprising economical and our kids were excited to be host to their group of friends.

Check out some cheap and excellent party ideas by clicking here:

• Snacks and Crafts
• Decorating
• The Whole Party

Other popular ideas that are popular that we have done before are a Haunted Corn Maize, Haunted Walks, and Haunted Tours.

Have other ideas?  Great locations for Halloween adventures?  Post them below to share!

There are 4 days of deals left from Pier 1 Imports and today’s is:

25% off any regular priced door mat (limit 2)

Click here to print your coupon today only – you then have until October 29th to use the coupon

Look at the cute little birds 🙂

Porter is having a surprise birthday sale!

Save 50% off all flights
Book by November 4th
Use promo code GOOD50

Click here to book with Porter

Let me know what deals you score!

This weeks COACH Factory outlet is a bit different then usual. While supplies last pick yourself up a Signature duffle for only 99 bucks!  This  a great deal for the diva on a tight budget.  The purse is as pictured above.  It would make a great Christmas present.

There also is 30% off this weekend on your other purchases, no coupon is required. Enjoy shopping!

The Marriott Fallsview is one of my fave hotels in Niagara!

Travelzoo posted this great offer today:

This autumn, marvel at Niagara Falls from a room with a view at a CAA 4-Diamond hotel for $129.

This package, valued at $280, includes:

• One night stay in a Fallsview room, regularly $150
• Buffet breakfast for two, a $44 value
• One $25 spa certificate
• One $40 dinner voucher
• Two casino and attractions shuttle passes ($21 value)

This package is valid for stays Sundays through Fridays from Oct. 28 to Dec. 12. Saturdays are available for higher rates.

Click here for more information.

Until Midnight October 30th save yourself 50% off a pair of specs at Clearly Contacts.  Of course only glasses that are not marked “coupons not applicable” are valid for this offer.  Shipping and handling is an additional $15 on average.

Simple enter the code “SAVE50” at checkout to receive your discount.

Click here to check out Clearly Contacts.

Vitascorb Canada is offering a free sample packet of Emergen-C. Limit one per email address, per household. Offer valid while supplies last.

Click here to order your free sample.

Wow! Old Navy sure wants our business. Save 25% off your entire purchase from Oct. 26-30, 2011. This coupon would be great to combine with the Outerwear sale they are currently having. Print and present the coupon to receive your discount, or if shopping online enter promo code ON25OFF at checkout.

Click here to shop

This weekend, starting tomorrow is the annual Esprit & Lacoste Warehouse Sale at The International Centre (Mississauga)! I usually go to this one and it’s pretty BIG, so I thought that I’d share.

Save up to 80% off Esprit clothing/accessories for the entire family! Sale also features Lacoste footwear.

Wednesday, October 26th from 12-9pm is INsider Day which means that you can save an additional 10% off with this coupon. You can either print off the coupon OR show it to the cashier on your mobile device.

The sale continues throughout this weekend, here are the details…

Dates
Thursday & Friday – 10am – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday – 10am – 6pm

Location
International Center – Hall 4
6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, ON

Tons of free parking available on premises!

Save 25-30% off at the Sears Outlet until October 28th 2011.

Save 30% when you use your Sears card using code 941612425

Save 25% when you don’t use a Sears card using code 941612424

Click here to shop.

Excludes major appliances, sewing, vacuums, home furnishings, home improvement, electronics, garden, jewellery and cosmetics. Offers valid from October 25-28, 2011 on purchases from sears.ca/outlet ONLY. Cannot be combined with any other bonus offer numbers.

This is a fantastic freebie to capture that special Halloween memory with your little ones! Here is the blurb from their website:

Effective right now and continuing until November 1, 2011, we’re shooting FREE Halloween portraits in our stores, no strings attached! Just bring your little ones to any Black’s location (with or without costume) and we’ll shoot a portrait on the spot, and then print it out for you in one of our big, beautiful 6×8 Halloween-themed borders, one of which is shown above… absolutely FREE!

Pair that free portrait with a 6×8 frame (we’ve got lots to choose from) and you’ve got a perfect memory that’ll last forever. Little kids get positively giddy about dressing up and the prospect of free candy, so strike while the iron is hot!

Limit of one print per customer. Maximum two kids in one portrait. See an Expert Associate in store for more details about this promotion.

Until October 31st shop Lancome Online and receive FREE Shipping on ANY size order.

Use coupon code: OCT11 at the checkout

Thanks TrixyLuxx for this deal!

Heres a neat freebie for those of you who live close enough to take advantage (sadly we don`t as its a 2 hr drive for us).  Minute maid is presenting Boo at the Zoo at the Toronto Zoo from October 29th to October 30th 2011.  Up to 2 kids in costume aged 12 and under get free admission when accompanied by an adult.  Looks like the festivities are taking place in Tundra Trek.

Tundra Trek 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Follow along the Zoo’s “Pumpkin Trail” to discover trick-or-treat activity stations throughout the Tundra Trek and check out Arctic wolves, foxes and polar bears – oh my! Take part in our “Critters and Costumes Parade” at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm daily.

Remember your children have to be in costume to get in for free.

Visit the Toronto Zoo website here.

Todays Door Crasher at the source is a JVC Picsio GC-WP10 waterproof 1080P HD pocket camcorder with touch screen fro only $139.96.  You save $110 off the regular price.

The features:

• Waterproof 1080p high-definition digital camcorder
• 3″ Touch Screen
• 128MB Internal Memory
• SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
• 5MP Still Photo Capture
• 4x Digital oom
• Rechargeable Battery

Click here to to get the daily door crasher and for a product description.

The NEW Collection of Ambiance Soaps were just released at Fruits & Passion stores across Canada and for a limited time they are on special for Buy 2 Get 1 FREE! Valued at $9.95 each these are definitely great gifts.

Thanks couponlady!