Getting there... 72 Days!

So we're almost at the 2 month mark, and I haven't done SQUAT! Luckily I work best under pressure. I wanna thank Dennis who will be giving us our extension for 2010, and Diane and Bob who will be giving us some decor and MUCH needed plexiglass. I can probably get the large cardboard box from work. I don't mind a little dumpster diving in a time of necessity. Of course I can just ask, but where's the fun in that??? :)


In case you're curious, but you're not a store stalker like me, Here is an update on the stores stocking Halloween goods. It will be brief, and then edited since I will make my rounds this weekend.

Yankee Candle - has had their full Halloween display up for a couple of weeks. New scents, new cute little creatures. Very nice.

Dollar Tree - I got to pick up some "nice" stuff a couple of weekends ago. Some repeats from last year, some new stuff. Well worth $1.

Old Time Pottery - Nice display on the seasonal side... thank goodness it's not next to the Christmas stuff like last year. No Christmas stuff to report here yet!

Hobby Lobby *SIGH* No Halloween to report, only some fall foliage... but they managed to have their FULL Christmas display up. Trees, ornaments, Santa, the whole works. First thing you see when you walk in is a Christmas tree. What month is this???

Michaels - I heard from my buddies over at Floridahaunters.com that Michaels is fully stocked, but not impressive. I'll check it out this weekend.
*EDIT: Most of their stock is the same as last year. If the Lemax 'Spooky Town' sets weren't so expensive, I'd seriously consider collecting them!

Lowes - Some parts of Florida do have their displays up, some don't. I'll find out this weekend.
*EDIT: Haven't gotten around to checking, but will update when I do.

Cracker Barrel - I heard their general store has tons of stuff! I checked online, nothing worth reporting about on their website, but maybe there's some better stuff in person.

Hallmark - They've had some cutesy stuff out since July... right next to their Christmas stuff. *rolls eyes*

Ross - Last month they were stocking some small stuff in the back, but they finally got enough (and it's close enough to the season) to move the full display up front when you walk in.

Bath and Body Works - I just received my email today about the new "BOO-tique". I love it! Scented soaps, antibacterial gels, a few nice dispensers, and a really nice luminary. I'm definitely going to pick some up!
*EDIT: Got some cute soap dispensers. The scents are nothing to write home about. 'Autumn' was really nice, but I didn't buy any candles.

Publix - Haha minor sighting last night: they added the first Halloween recipe book! WOOHOO!!! They'll be adding Halloween Horror Nights tickets very soon. Keep a look out.
*EDIT: HHN Tickets are now on sale!

Party City - They stay partially stocked all year, but they're starting to stock the good stuff. Check back weekly to see what they've added!

Halloween City - Previously known as Halloween USA, will be opening at the Avenues over by Kohl's. Their stuff is usually pricey and their store is smaller, but you can usually find better stuff than at Spirit. They will be opening soon (Actual date TBD)

Spirit Halloween - Since the Christmas-loving, Halloween-forgetting Hobby Lobby opened, there will be NO Spirit Halloween in Viera. The closest will be at the Melbourne Square Mall, or on Merritt Island. They will be opening sometime between 30 August - 18 September. Keep your eyes peeled. I'll let you know the actual date when they announce it. I'll be there, first one in line on opening day :)
*EDIT: Opening Monday, September 6th (Labor Day)