tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post8801464217939744053..comments2024-03-18T23:25:55.606-04:00Comments on PUMPKINROT.COM: The Blog: Friday OffRothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11329750481399948095noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-36738200748154212552011-09-28T06:29:33.907-04:002011-09-28T06:29:33.907-04:00Sadly, our Target is the same way. Mainly costumes...Sadly, our Target is the same way. Mainly costumes for children, and few decor items. I did finally buy a huge lit pumpkin for my porch, but other than that, very little. <br /><br />I have that same mug from B & N.<br /><br />I did score a mug from Pier One (black with vamp teeth) and some skulls pens with funky rubber hair that light up when you hit them. It amuses my students.<br /><br />Other than that, I did score some things at Cracker Barrel, which had some unique halloween items.<br /><br />I ended up getting some things online, Grandin Rd had some cool things, like the sonic ghost.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-29353855912956177162011-09-24T20:20:55.148-04:002011-09-24T20:20:55.148-04:00Yep. We have them here. But I haven't checke...Yep. We have them here. But I haven't checked them out yet.<br />We did check out some other dollar store and it was way more fun than Target. Bean bought a "I WANT CANDY" shirt and I picked up a black and orange foam tombstone...very old school cheese.Rothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11329750481399948095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-15562416768414594082011-09-24T19:43:08.666-04:002011-09-24T19:43:08.666-04:00Target seems to be more interested in competing wi...Target seems to be more interested in competing with stores like Dollar Tree and Walmart than HomeGoods. I actually had a lot more fun(and would spend a lot less money) inside of a Dollar Tree than Target. In fact, I did find some kick ass Vampire latex masks at Dollar Tree. Target is overpriced for what they offer. <br /><br />And I swear. If I see any more GLITTER, I will poke my own eyes out. <br /><br />Does the east coast have Dollar Tree?Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543883212378785104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-29262247264129997122011-09-24T10:42:34.953-04:002011-09-24T10:42:34.953-04:00My HomeGoods doesn't really have that great of...My HomeGoods doesn't really have that great of a Halloween selection, just a bunch of glittery crap....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-72335551281133454152011-09-24T09:06:47.954-04:002011-09-24T09:06:47.954-04:00A agree with your HomeGoods observation. My store ...A agree with your HomeGoods observation. My store featured a very healthy display with multiple old-style (or primitive) inspired pieces. I found my dining room table centerpiece there. A large, ceramic jack o' lantern with the expected triangle cut-outs for eyes and nose. An instant classic. I also like to point out that my local vegetable-stand goes all out for Halloween. Mostly outside decor featuring garden-style stuff, banners and bails of hay but very colorful never the less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-2777074660020843362011-09-24T08:57:20.659-04:002011-09-24T08:57:20.659-04:00Hey, i received my Primitives By Kathy pumpkin hol...Hey, i received my Primitives By Kathy pumpkin hollow large traditional pumpkin! I didn't expect it to be that big and solid, man! It's pretty sweet. it officially started my decorating for Halloween. I'll snap a pic of it.crudedoodle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394418563830966718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-32907877470335735882011-09-24T03:55:14.162-04:002011-09-24T03:55:14.162-04:00I did get a couple of nice candles and a skeleton ...I did get a couple of nice candles and a skeleton from Target, but I have to agree. It was apathetic display this year. I guess they didn't want to invest in it with the economy like it is.Your mugs are very cool and the owl is adorable.Mr Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14002539246083518684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-47884961861082317002011-09-23T22:04:43.115-04:002011-09-23T22:04:43.115-04:00Target has a nice new 5' glow-in-the-dark skel...Target has a nice new 5' glow-in-the-dark skeleton, but that's about it. I visited the store over several days, refusing to believe that was their best effort. But then I remembered this is the same store that close down their outdoor garden area- I bought many pieces of statuary and plants there- and no longer has the AMAZING outdoor Halloween decor they used to carry out there. <br />Goodbye, skull and bone windchimes, skull fountains, heavy tombstones, big resin vultures, big heavy gargoyles eating bones. Hello heartbreak.trickortreathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187280549519866534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-8519036089398469102011-09-23T18:04:24.215-04:002011-09-23T18:04:24.215-04:00Yeah, our Target is pretty disappointing too. One ...Yeah, our Target is pretty disappointing too. One or two interesting things, and actually a whole lot of neat lights, but other than that a whole lotta nothing.SaraB!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14503617067463075810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-75971819495482983882011-09-23T14:30:41.048-04:002011-09-23T14:30:41.048-04:00The mugs are GREAT! I have one from the same line...The mugs are GREAT! I have one from the same line that is a creepy damask print.<br /><br />The owl was a wonderful find :)Countess VonRauber (Heidi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05880428613360138677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-55007082845989533942011-09-23T13:57:25.761-04:002011-09-23T13:57:25.761-04:00You got it right Rot. The Walmart near me has neve...You got it right Rot. The Walmart near me has never had less than 8 isles of Halloween, not counting Candy. This year they have 2 isles and that IS with candy. All the things they have this year, I was buying up in November for a dollar or less... Sad but true.wicKEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239994735354453516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-7668101080171683082011-09-23T13:45:27.200-04:002011-09-23T13:45:27.200-04:00I think the bad economy is forcing the giants to s...I think the bad economy is forcing the giants to scale back and go as cheap as possible. I remember being able to linger in stores (even Walmart's Halloween aisle)...but now it's a quick look, and exit.<br /><br />Sad.Rothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11329750481399948095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-31902825497159070582011-09-23T13:43:04.398-04:002011-09-23T13:43:04.398-04:00I was disappointed with Target, too. I wondered if...I was disappointed with Target, too. I wondered if they'd just begun to stock the Halloween stuff when I went there but apparently they just don't give a crap anymore. Looks like Halloween might get a downgrade this year, like everything else. >:(Steve Ringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701916717122040015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-49799102864984347582011-09-23T12:50:42.801-04:002011-09-23T12:50:42.801-04:00Good finds! I love the owl. I was really disappoin...Good finds! I love the owl. I was really disappointed at Target's selection this year, as well. I was so excited, they usually do pretty well. Oh well! I'm really enjoying the smaller gifty type shops this year, and garden centers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-81536295360052145322011-09-23T12:40:20.256-04:002011-09-23T12:40:20.256-04:00Those mugs are great. Good find on the owl. There ...Those mugs are great. Good find on the owl. There are a few festivals hitting my area soon. Hope I luck up like you did!wicKEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239994735354453516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784285653010648547.post-24728966967348024852011-09-23T12:37:32.945-04:002011-09-23T12:37:32.945-04:00Target has gotten weaker by the year. I was hoping...Target has gotten weaker by the year. I was hoping to find nice tableware for our first ever Halloween party. Not much this year.<br /><br />The label on that chocolate bar from HomeGoods is so cute I'd save it. :)Minakittynoreply@blogger.com