In case you can’t tell she’s a bumble bee and she’s using her stinger to sting her brother

Now she’s stinging YOU!

And yes my house is always a disaster.

Halloween is one of my favorite times of year because I love to dress up. I seemed to have passed on this trait to my loving daughter. She loves to wear costumes and can be found wearing one four out of seven days a week. If you follow my blog you know this.

You’ve seen Zoe the Pirate Princess

And you’ve seen Miles the Storm Trooper

And you’ve seen Zoe the Storm Trooper

All of these costumes have been sent to us by HalloweenCostumes.com or one of their partner sites. HalloweenCostumes.com has a large collection of Halloween costumes and accessories for babies, toddlers, kids, teens, and adults. This Star Wars costume is one of many licensed movie costumes they offer. Their kids costumes are great for Halloween, but are just as fun for year-round creative play.

The kids have been having so much fun with their creative play lately. I love listening to their conversations. Miles has been doing it with all of his cars, and Zoe plays princess with all the girls in the neighborhood.

All rules can be found under giveaway rules. We received free samples.

We seriously love costumes in our house. My daughter loves them more than my son, but he’s slowly getting into the role playing and I’m sure he’s going to come around. My daughter was born a princess. She just loves to dress up in pink and purple and now she even loves red with black and white stripes.

BuyPirateCostumes.com sent us a Pirate girl costume to review. It’s perfect for a princess at heart that needs to get some action on. We received the Pirate Tutu costume and it’s a huge hit. The skirt is awesome and just makes her want to run for hidden treasure. At Buy Pirate Costumes.com you can buy every type of pirate costume including Caribbean, classic, deluxe and discount pirate costumes. They have the beloved Captain Jack Sparrow and plenty of other classic pirates to choose from.

And you can complete any out fit from head

To Toes:

Complete your pirate costume this season with their collection of pirate costume accessories. From pirate pistols to pirate flags and more, BuyPirateCostumes.com has everything you need to get an authentic pirate look this Season. They also have pirate wigs, boots, and swords that are sure to set your pirate costume apart from the others this Season!

Our little pirate princess got tired of posing and had to run off to find some buried treasure.

Now she spends her time saying “Arrg” and Ahoy Matey!

We received samples for this review.

I hate doing this to you guys, but sometimes, I just have to……

It’s a not-so-wordless Wednesday this week. One I had to make sure you all could see just how adorable he is:

This costume came from HalloweenCostumes.com, and it’s perfect! I went to their website, picked out his size range and I’m so surprised at what a big hit it was. It’s actually a clone trooper, for those of you that are Star Wars buffs like we are. Miles LOVES stom stom’s as he used to call them. Now he almost always says Storm Troopers, and I was worried that he would know the difference, but he doesn’t care. Does this look like a child that cares?

HalloweenCostumes.com has a large collection of Halloween costumes and accessories for babies, toddlers, kids, teens, and adults. This Star Wars costume is one of many licensed movie costumes they offer. Their kids costumes are great for Halloween, but are just as fun for year-round creative play.

The kids have been having so much fun with their creative play lately. I love listening to their conversations. We were at Jump Planet the other day and they were pretending to be Rapunzel and Eugene together. It was So stinkin cute. Anyways, I know Zoe is dying to have the Princess Lea costume now, so she can match her brother and still be a princess. It’s all about the princess’ for her.

Of Course, She’d be happy being a storm trooper too!

Valentine’s Day is different for everyone. For children they like to pass around candy and little cards that they make by hand. I was always in it for the chocolate myself. Now for adults, it’s completely a different story. Some of us associate romance with Valentine’s Day and this giveaway from Annie’s Costumes is for them!!

Now, most people think of Annie’s Costumes as a Halloween store, but with everything they sell it’s for much more than that you can find a costume or outfit for any occasion, and yes, I mean any occasion. If you ask me, plenty of their costumes for women fall into the “sexy” category. Now, my recommendation is to search out something interesting to you in any category, but you should start by looking at the Valentine’s Day Costume recommendations. And while you are pursuing the site, be sure and check out the shoes!

I found this pair of Gangster shoes, and I think they would be perfect for a night of swing dancing. Did I ever tell all of you how much I love swing dancing? (sorry, I get side tracked so easily)

Annie’s Costumes sell Children’s Costumes, Adult Costumes, Pet Costumes, Stage & Theater Makeup, Candy, Party Games & Party Supplies, Props & Decorations, and Hats & Headpieces

Enter to Win:

50.00 Gift Card to purchase a costume or item of your choice! You can even buy a Halloween Costume if you want!

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Annie’s Costumes put together a list of top Halloween Costumes for 2010. Here are a few from their list!

Top Baby Costumes:

DELUXE PEA IN THE POD COSTUME

Includes: Flannel bunting with removable Velcro foam peas and hood with stem & leaf trim. Available in Size Newborn to 6 Months.

BABY MINNIE MOUSE COSTUME

Includes: Dress with sewn-in undergarments and character headband with ears and matching bow.
Available in Size 12-18 Months.

Sells for $23.95.

PRECIOUS PINK WABBIT COSTUME

Includes: Chenille and flannel jumpsuit w/ nonstick soles, headpiece w/ ears and carrot rattle. Available in New Born (0-6 Months), Walker (6-12 Months) and Infant (12-18 Months). Sells for $35.95.

BABY LOBSTER COSTUME

Includes: Jumper with attached claws and headpiece. Available in Size 6 – 12 Months.

Regularly: $29.95. On Sale For: $23.95.

DR. SEUSS HORTON THE ELEPHANT COSTUME

Includes: Headpiece and romper with nonskid soles and under leg snap closure. Available in Newborn (Size 0-9 Months) and Walker (Size 6-12 Months). Sells for $23.95.

CHILI PEPPER BABY COSTUME

Includes: Flannel bunting, green leaf collar and pepper stem hood. Available in Size Newborn to 6 Months (Clothing Size, Not Age).

Sells for $24.95

YODA BABY COSTUME

Includes: Headpiece and hooded robe with attached shirtfront. Available in Newborn (Size 0-9 months), Infant (Size 1-2) and Toddler (Size 2-4).
Sells for: $23.95.

Top Girl Costumes:

HANNAH MONTANA COSTUME

Includes: Printed Purple glitter top with attached purple jacket and gold belt. Costume also includes black leggings (NOTE: Bangle Bracelet & Microphone Sold Separately). Available in Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 7-8) and Large (Size 10-12). Regularly: $39.95. On Sale for: $19.95.

DELUXE PRETTY WITCH COSTUME

Includes: Dress with velour lace-up bodice and tulle layered skirt and sleeves. Also includes matching witch hat. Available in Toddler (Size 2-4), Small (Size 4-6), and Medium (Size 8-10). Regularly: $29.95. On Sale for: $25.95.

AVATAR NEYTIRI COSTUME

Includes: Jumpsuit with Na’vi stripe detailing, apron, and gauntlet. Small fits children’s sizes 4-6. Available in Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 8-10) and Large (Size 12-14). Sells for $32.95

SEQUIN DOROTHY COSTUME

Includes: Sequin dress w/ attached petticoat and 2 sequin hair bows (NOTE: Basket NOT Included). Available in Toddler (Size 2-4), Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 8-10), and Large (Size 12-14). Regularly: $35.95. On Sale for: $29.95.

DISNEY’S TINKERBELL COSTUME from "Tink & the Lost Treasures" Movie

Includes: Dress w/ sparkle tulip skirt and detachable wings. Available in Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 7-8) and Large (Size 10-12). Sells for $36.95.

MONSTER BRIDE COSTUME

Includes: Dress w/ lace-up front and ruffled petticoat, stiched look hat w/ hat bolts and bow drape design (NOTE: Purse NOT Included). Available in Medium (Size 7-8), Large (Size 10-12) and XLarge (Size 14-16). Sells for $36.95.

Top Boy Costumes:

DELUXE HARRY POTTER ROBE

Includes: Hooded robe with Gryffindor patch. Available in Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 8-10), and Large (Size 12-14). Regularly: $39.95. On Sale for: $28.95.

BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT DELUXE HALLOWEEN COSTUME

Includes: Jumpsuit with muscle chest and attached boot tops, cape with attached headpiece and 3-D belt. Available in Toddler (Size 2-4), Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 8-10) and Large (Size 12-14). Sells for $39.95.

TRANSFORMERS BUMBLE BEE COSTUME

Includes: Jumpsuit w/ attached 3-D foam chest and upper arms, two foam cuffs and frontal character mask. Available in Small (Size 4-6) and Medium (Size 7-8). Sells for $39.95.

TOYSTORY BUZZ LIGHTYEAR DELUXE COSTUME

Includes: Printed jumpsuit w/ attached hood. Available in Toddler (Size 3T-4T), Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 7-8) and Plus/Husky (Size 10H-12H). Sells for $29.95.

BEN 10 SPIDER MONKEY COSTUME

Ben 10 Spider Monkey Costume

Coming Soon

DELUXE DARTH VADER COSTUME

Includes: Jumpsuit with attached chest piece, EVA collar, shin guards, and flowing cape . Also includes 3-D belt and injection molded frontal mask. Available in Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 8-10) and Large (Size 12-14). Sells for $49.95.

DELUXE COMANDER CODY CLONE TROOPER COSTUME

Includes: Jumpsuit with attached EVA molded armor, latex belt and 2 piece helmet. Available in Small (Size 4-6), Medium (Size 8-10) and Large (Size 12-14). Regularly: $69.95. On Sale for: $54.95.

Check out the List for Top Women’s Costumes and Top Men’s Costumes!

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Annie’s Costumes

Annie’s Costumes is part of the Extreme Halloween Network. The amount of costumes to choose from is huge.

Since 1996, we have provided customers the most unique adult costumes, children costumes and costume accessories that add detail and will make your costume so memorable! We have thousands of costumes to choose from. Our child costumes range from size newborn to teen. With every kind of costume from Care Bears to Nickelodeon characters to Disney characters and, of course, those classic costumes such as fairy princesses, pirates, witches and cowboys, we sell children costumes they will play dress-up with all year! Our adult size costumes range from petite up to 3XL. Adult selections include costumes from every period in time from biblical to the futuristic fantasy realms, movie and television characters and every costume style in between.

I want to know what everyone wants to be for Halloween. What’s in this year?

Zoe wants to be:

Jessie the Cowgirl (Toy Story)

Snow White,

Sleeping Beauty,

Cinderella,

Jasmine,

Fiona,

or Tiana

She is a princess through and through!

Miles wants to be:

Buzz Light Year

Shrek

Woody

Fiona

What does your child want to be this year for Halloween?

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50.00 to use at Annie’s Costumes

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Tell me what you predict will be the most popular costume this year!

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Shop for Your Halloween Costume Online at AnniesCostumes.com

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I know I’ve written about going to Boston a few times but I’m very grateful for TJX (Marshalls and TJ Maxx) for inviting me to their Mom Bloggers Event. I also want to share all that fun with you. While I was there, I purchased a Halloween costume for my daughter for 15.00. It is a purple fairy costume that came with a So I know that they start very low. I’m not sure how high they go but I know that TJMaxx and Marshalls are excellent at keeping costs down because of how they purchase their high quality materials.

Just an FYI…

They do purchase in season designer clothing, purses, accessories, and retail items.

They purchase the same stuff you can find at Macy’s, Gucci, and Guess for much less and share the discounts with us.

They have less than 15 percent that is defective, and by defective I mean, a manufactured defect that is not detectable to the naked eye. The manufacturer just decided it was slightly less than perfect.

Since Halloween is a ton of fun for me I asked if I could host a giveaway. I know you can find one and still have money left over; and rumor is that if you wait until the day of Halloween, that they go on SUPER DUPER clearance on that day; instead of the day after. I know that was the longest run on sentence in the history of Mom Start.

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25.00 to Marshalls

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Tell me about your greatest shopping find at a Marshalls or TJ Maxx.

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The contest will run until October 19th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org

(all photos were from my trip to Boston the headquarters of TJX)