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Ghostly Savings – Discounts for Halloween Preparations
Date: October 22, 2007
Author: David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts

It is that time of year again. Halloween is just around the corner and many of us will be preparing to receive little ghosts and goblins on Halloween night. Better yet, some us may even be getting our own children and grandchildren ready for their Halloween trick or treating.

Here are some discounts that can help with your Halloween preparations like candy, costumes, and decorations.

Decorations and Supplies:

Factory Card and Party Outlet:
Receive 10% off every Wednesday at most locations. The age requirement and the day of the discount can vary at some locations, so you may want to call or ask at a local store for details.

Savers:
Savers has a senior discount program available at many of its locations, although not all participate. The discount is usually on Wednesdays and is good for 10% to 20% off their used merchandise. The age requirement may vary by store.

ShopKo:
ShopKo offers a discount to individuals 55 and older. The discount is available once a month. Seniors receive a 15% discount on most items with some exclusions.

Costumes:

Goodwill and Salvation Army:
You may be able to piece together a great costume at Goodwill and Salvation Army. Stores that offer a discount typically give seniors 55 and older anywhere from 10% to 20% off and are usually good only on certain days of the week, most commonly Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Hancock Fabrics:
If you plan to make a costume this year, seniors 55 and older receive a 10% discount, usually on the first Wednesday of each month.

KB Toys:
Grandparents and adults 50 and older receive a 10% discount every Tuesday.

Candy and Supplies:

Longs Drug Stores
The Longs Senior Advantage program provides a 10% discount on all Hallmark products, 10% off all Longs Brand products and 10% off Longs One Hour Photo Processing. This program is free to join and Longs Drugs provides an online form on their web site, but customers can also register at a local store. The age requirement for the Longs Senior Advantage program is 60 years and older in California and Hawaii and 55 years of and older in all other states.

Pamida Discount Centers:
Shoppers 55 and older can save 10% on most items during select discount days. Contact your local Pamida store for dates and details.

Rite Aid:
Members of Rite Aid’s Living More program receive a 10% discount on all Rite Aide products and 10% off most other products throughout the store every Tuesday. The age requirement for the Rite Aid Living More programs is 60 years of age and older and it is free to join.

Have a wonderful Halloween. Next week we will tell you about discounts at many of the grocery stores nationwide to help you even further with purchases for the Halloween holiday.

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