Thread: Fiend Gets Her Fix

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This Halloween Fiend got an unexpected fix on a rainy April day.

While out running errands, I decided to stop in to the little variety store that used to be the Ben Franklin in Mound, which incidently was my grandparents B.F. before it became the variety store. I went in more for the sake of nostalgia then to buy any of the assorted sewing, gardening and home decor supplies overflowing from all the isles.
Just strolling through the isles of dated toys, pet supplies etc, (when's the last time you saw a Rugrats toy?) I came right to an isle with HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! (Plus effects makeup and fake mustaches!) I was literally making "ahh" sounds as I looked at the bounty. I don't often go in so I had no idea they kept Halloween stock out all year. I even found a JOL flashlight. I didn't want to leave!
I knew the best way to relish the day would be to share it with everyone on the forum

Excellent! I know of a few places (at least 3) in the Chicagoland area that stock Halloween supplies year-round, but they're a little out of the way and prices are a little over the top, so I rarely go. It is nice to drop in from time-to-time when I'm near to get that little "fix". Thanks for sharing.

I would be thrilled to find Halloween stuff now!

Very cool.

what fun, finding a unexpected halloween bounty! The party city by here keeps out some of their halloween, about half, maybe less, and of course isn't cheap, but I stop in every so often to stroll the isles and soak in the halloween, hoping that something new will be out, but enjoying what is there. mostly costumes and make up, wigs, and the like, propbably for mascarade parties and such, but until they get more, it'll do me fine.

how exciting! there's a year round halloween store in my town, but i don't go too often. i like the anticipation, so i like to wait til that time of year before i get started.

A year round Halloween store?! Lucky! Every now and then I realize that there is an item I desperatly need and have to wait 9 months to purchase. If there was one near me I'd be their best customer!

Greetings theworstwitch....how nice of you to think of all of us and share that story....really makes a difference sharing with folk that appreciate it!

Haunted Host.....when you have time can you post the names & if possible the addresses of those Halloween stores there in Chicago.......when I come home to visit this next trip...the relatives & I will go check them out! Aunt always wants to buy me halloween stuff...I need to take her on an excursion like that!! I keep thinking I'm going to get her over to Toscano's for Gargoyles!!lol

Thank You

Muffy

Thats too cool. I love finding stuff like that!

maybe you should change your name to the best witch, it sounds like you hit a jack pot. it's fun to find stuff this time of year. congrats

The Party America near me has some Halloween stuff out. Pirate and other costumes and such.