If you’re anything like me, I tend to wait until the last moment to plan any kind of dress up or costume outfit for my kids. It’s just too hard and all of the pre-made dress up outfits at the stores are so expensive for an item that is just worn for fun a few times.
So this fall, I have been trying to think through some fun dress up ideas for my girls that don’t cost a ton and can easily be made with items found (mostly) around the house.
Let me know what you think of this list and if you have any other ideas… I’d love to expand our dress up box options with some new outfits!
11 DIY Kids Costume or Dress Up Ideas
DIY Mail Carrier Costume
This costume requires almost no purchasing; all you might need to buy are a few American flag patches!
Boo from Monsters, Inc.
All you need for this cute costume is a pink shirt, purple pants, and white sneakers. Pull hair back into pig tails and its the perfect last minute dress up idea.
Bag of jelly beans
This week at Aldi, grab lots of new home care items – think electronics, tools for home projects, cleaning supplies and more.
Plus, they have even more spooky finds this week!
Note: Aldi products may vary by location. What will you find in your Aldi??
Aldi Fun Finds:
It’s time for Kroger meal plans! Here are some dinners you can make based on the current sales. Make taco casserole, one pot Italian sausage pasta, and more.
Look through the full Kroger weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Kroger Meal Plans:
- Kroger – Private Selection 90% Lean Ground Sirloin, 16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb, $8
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Kroger – Siete Canned Beans, 16 oz, B1G1 at $3.19 ($1.59)
(ends 10/6)
-.75/2 Siete Beans, any variety, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (2), use .75/2, makes it $1.22 ea.) - Kroger – Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables, 38-80 oz, $6.99
- Kroger – Wholly Guacamole, 7.5 oz, B1G1 at $3.49 ($1.74)
- Kroger – Sargento Cheese, 5-8 oz, $2.50
-10 points back per $1 spent wyb Sargento products, select varieties, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards (exp 9/30) mobile app (limit reached)
-10 points back per $1 spent wyb Sargento Natural American Sliced Cheese, 24 slices, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app - Kroger – On The Border Tortilla Chips, 8-11.5 oz, B1G1 at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Kroger – Taco Bell Sauce, 7.5 oz, $2.49
-$1 off Taco Bell Sauces, 7.5 oz., use up to 5x per transaction, Kroger (exp 10/6) eCoupon
(makes it $1.49)
2. Seasoned Chicken and Rice
Broccoli and Cheese
- Kroger – Tyson Fresh Chicken, Full Line Sale, (price not listed)
- Kroger – Rice-A-Roni or Pasta-Roni, 4.3-7.2 oz, $1.49
-.50/1 Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni Box, 4.3-7.2 oz., use up to 5x per transaction, Kroger (exp 10/6) eCoupon
(makes it 99¢) - Kroger – Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables, 38-80 oz, $6.99
- Kroger – Sargento Cheese, 5-8 oz, $2.50
-10 points back per $1 spent wyb Sargento products, select varieties, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards (exp 9/30) mobile app (limit reached)
-10 points back per $1 spent wyb Sargento Natural American Sliced Cheese, 24 slices, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
3. Roasted Chicken
Mac and Cheese
Peas
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Here are my top 10 favorite Target deals from this week! There’s a good Target Card deal, plus get select baby toys for 30% off and more.
See the full Target weekly ad for more current deals.
Top 10 Target Deals:
- Target – Figmint Bakeware, 20% off
- Target – Heyday Charging Accessories, 30% off
- Target – Select Baby Toys, Up to 30% off
- Target – Pepsi, Dr Pepper, 7UP Soda, 12 pk, $5.33
Save when you buy 3; 3/$16 - Target – Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, $1.39
-.50/2 Annie’s Mac & Cheese, excl single serve cups, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
-500 points wyb Annie’s Mac & Cheese, purchase $5, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards (exp 9/30) mobile app
(buy (2), use .50/2 ibotta rebate, makes it $1.14 each) - Target – Target Circle Car Seat Trade-In Bonus, 20% off
20% off one car seat, stroller or home gear item when you recycle your old car seat with Circle; car seats accepted through Oct. 3, 2026; bonus redemption valid through Oct. 17, 2026; redeemable twice per guest; excludes items sold & shipped by Target Plus - Target – Target Circle Card Get $75 in Circle Rewards When Approved for a Target Circle Card
Offer valid Sept. 27-Oct. 10; rewards deposited within 30 minutes if approved for a Target Circle Credit Card; not valid on Target Circle Debit cards - Target – Target Circle Join Free & Get 15% off Your First Purchase
15% off offer valid Sept. 27-Oct. 5; restrictions apply - Target – Target Circle 360 Join & Get $50 in Circle Rewards
Offer valid Sept. 27-Oct. 10; members get free fast shipping, same-day delivery & monthly freebies
See more Target deals!
Y’all know I love my Amazon promo codes! There are too many deals to list, but here are some of my favorite deals you should grab today!
Note that any promo codes listed can be added during the last stage of checkout. Click on Use a gift card, voucher, or promo code under payment type and enter the code. These can be a bit finicky. Sometimes you have to apply the code twice for it to work. Then click Review order or refresh the page if the discount doesn’t show right away. I often have to do both refresh the page and click review order for the discount to show.
Amazon Promo Code Deals
Serrated Bread Knife Set, 3 PCS – $15.59 (reg. $38.99)
with code VWL4IWCB
expires 10/12
Lumbar Support Pillow – $9.99 (reg. $19.99)
with code DR7TF3XN
expires 10/17
NBYSGO Outdoor Resin Deck Storage Box – $20.39-$55.79 (reg. $33.99-92.99)
with code 1TVLCN89
expires 10/31
24 PCS At Home Pilates Kit for Women – $12.99 (reg. $27.99)
with code CZIPZWAA
expires 10/11
Run over to Woot! where they are offering an extra 20-30% off discounted running shoes by On Running and Hoka!
You’ll get 30% off as a new customer and 20% off if you’re a returning customer. Discount will automatically apply at checkout.
Sale ends 10/5, but the extra 20-30% discount is only good through 10/1.
Deal Ideas
HOKA Rincon 4 Shoes Men’s – $99.99 (reg. $125)
-20% off at checkout
makes it $79.99
HOKA Rincon 4 Shoes Women’s – $99.99 (reg. $125)
-20% off at checkout
makes it $79.99
On Running Cloud X2 Men’s Shoes – $109.99 (reg. $160)
-20% off at checkout
makes it $87.99
On Running Cloud 2 Women’s Shoes – $109.99 (reg. $140)
-20% off at checkout
makes it $87.99
Head into Walgreens this week for a great stock-up price on Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner! After Register Rewards you’ll score Lysol for just $2.49.
Walgreens Lysol Deal (ends 10/24):
- $5 RR wyb (2) Lysol Household Products – Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner, 32 oz, $4.99
Buy:
(2) Lysol All-Purpose Cleaner, 32 oz, $4.99
Total Due: $9.98
Get Back: $5 Register Rewards
Makes it $2.49 each
Check out more great Walgreens deals.
Head to your store to find these deals from the new Lowes Foods weekly ad that will run through 10/6! Get good deals on Kellogg’s cereal and more.
3 Day Sale
- Growler or Crowler Pours, 32 oz, 64 oz or 128 oz, half off
Friday to Sunday only
Buy One Get Ones
- Gala Apples, Crisp and Sweet, 2 lb bag, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Fresh Express Salads, 4.5-11 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, 12-16 oz, at $12.99 ($6.49)
-100 points WYB Oscar Mayer Bacon, limit 1, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards (EXP 9/30) mobile app (limit reached)
(use Fetch to earn 100 points) - Lowes Foods 41/50 Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail Off Shrimp, 16 oz, at $18.99 ($9.49)
- Ocean Bonnie Argentine 21/25 Extra Large Raw Shrimp, 32 oz, at $28.99 ($14.49)
- Lowes Foods 41/50 Cooked Peeled & Deveined Tail On Shrimp, 16 oz, at $22.99 ($11.49)
- Lowes Foods 61/70 Cooked Tail On Shrimp, 16 oz, at $17.99 ($8.99)
- High Tide 31/40 Shell On Carolina Shrimp, 16 oz, at $16.99 ($8.49)
- Screamin’ Sicilian Pizza, 16.35-25 oz, at $11.99 ($5.99)
-$1 off Screamin Sicilian Pizza (sign up) printable
(use printable, makes it $4.99) Read More→
Prime Members can save money on gas for the rest of the year! Starting 10/2, members save 20¢ per gallon on Fridays through 1/29/2027!!
Savings are available at BP, Amoco and ampm locations. Just head here to activate your new benefit. You will need to link your Amazon account to the earnify app to start saving right away!
If you’re not a Prime member yet, you can get a free 30-day trial right now. The fuel savings are just one of the many perks you’ll enjoy!
See more offers from Amazon.
