TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Ross… Oh My!

The discount stores are offering up a whole slew of creepy creeps this year, mostly in the form of decorative Halloween busts and statues.  Two of the best are the Headless Horseman statue and the Frankenstein’s Monster bust.

First up is the Headless Horseman statue.  Available at Ross, this beautiful statue is quite heavy and elegantly sculpted.  It has more detail than the Horseman statues released at HomeGoods several years ago, and it is also a bit bigger.  It also features a lighted pumpkin head.  Coming in at $14.99, it’s a real steal.

Headless Horseman Statue

 

Next up is the Frankenstein’s Monster bust sold at TJX stores.  Available at select HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and Marshall’s stores, this Frankenstein bust is a re-release of a bust from last year, but it has an all-new paint job.  Bearing a strong resemblance to our favorite man-made monster from 1931, this bust features gruesome green paint and lighted LED eyes.  A bit more pricey than the Headless Horseman, the Monster bust is definitely heavy and quite worth the price of $34.99.

HomeGoods, TJ Maxx Frankenstein Bust

Headless Horseman Statue

 

Now it’s your turn.  Tell us what you have found at the discount stores this season!

Haunted HomeGoods

One of the best retailers to find menacing merchandise is HomeGoods, part of the TJX chain of stores which also includes TJ Maxx and Marhsall’s.  This year, HomeGoods has a few items that will be sure to satisfy even the most savvy of home haunters.

First is this fantastic vintage-style Halloween bucket fashioned in the shape of a black cat’s head.  This fiendish feline is extremely reminiscent of the papier mache Halloween treat pails from the early 20th century.

Vintage Style Black Cat Treat Bucket from HomeGoods

 

In addition to some vintage-style decor, HomeGoods is also offering a  variety of boo-tiful busts and statues.  One of the most popular is the Headless Horseman statue.  This year, the Horseman comes in two colors (silver or black) as well as two sizes.  The smaller one is perfect for a book shelf, while the larger one would be great for an entryway.

Headless Horseman Statue from HomeGoods

 

Spook Spotter: Martha Stewart Halloween Bargains

The following does not constitute an endorsement of any product or retailer.   It is for information purposes only.

Some Marshall’s stores have received shipments of Martha Stewart Halloween decorations and craft supplies.  And they are selling them at discounted rates, something usually unheard of when it comes to the Martha Stewart line.  Our local Marshall’s store has everything from window clings to Halloween scrapbooking supplies.  The selection, if available, at your store will probably vary.

We managed to pick up an “Elegant Witch Scene Setter” for just $2.99.  Unlike the more common — and more expensive — scene setters at party stores that are made of a vinyl-like material, this one is made of a light fabric, so it appears to be more durable.  But, the name is also a little misleading, as it is less like a ”scene setter” and more like a traditional wall or door hanging.  You may want to check out a Marshall’s store to see if they have anything you can use to haunt your home… or your Halloween craft projects!   If you should go, let us know what you dig up by posting in the comments section below!

Check back next week for our final weekly post before our daily countdown begins, September 3!