Costume Supercenter

Recently, we posted a review of an online costume shop called Costume Discouters. Well, they’re also a part of another cool site called Costume Supercenter where you can find quality costumes at affordable prices for everyone in your family.

Here’s what our member’s had to say:

E=MC2: Since I don’t intend to make this [Princess Wildflower] an actual Halloween costume, and plan on adding it to the dress-up trunk, I checked out the stitching and durability pretty carefully. Although there are lots of raw edges throughout the costume, the stitching is strong and it should last my very active, very creative girls a nice, long time. That’s what we like in this household: durability!

All Because Two People Fell In LOVE: [My daughter] FINALLY picked the adorable Wonder Woman Costume! I was amazed at all of the extras that this costume came with! I usually send more on all of the extras that I spend on the costume alone! This Deluxe Wonder Woman costume included her red and blue dress with a gold vinyl belt, a separate cape, boot tops, a PVC headpiece, and a set of cuffs.

A Mom of 2 Dancers Reviews: Once I had my selection,  I was shipped the costume speedy quick.  I was surprised at how fast it arrived.  It was sent just like how you buy them in the store, in the plastic hanging bag.  It was shipped in a tyvek envelope.  These are the best thing for shipping clothes in, they do not get wet and they are really hard to tear open. The costume is a great quality, that will last for years. Customer service is excellant.  Plus the huge selection and great pricing is hard to beat.  On top of that, they offer free returns and exchanges.  You can’t fail when buying from Costume Supercenter.

A Nut in a Nutshell: The costume fits in a flattering way without being too clingy or too short, which I was initially worried about because I like to be more modest on Halloween than many other young ladies. As far as sizing, I ordered one size up from what the size chart recommended. I wear a 2 or 3, which translates to an XS on their charts, but I ordered a small. The dress has an interesting boat neck/cowl collar and some gold detailing at the sleeves to make it more special. Although the fabric is definitely man-made, it’s not see-through, so I don’t have to worry about fussing with special undergarments.

Mommy’s Free Time: First, I loved the material the [Super Girl] costume was made of. It can be cold in late October and I loved that this costume was long sleeved and looked like it would keep you warm but not hot. Second, the boot covers were awesome. I remember last year I had the worse time finding shoes to match with my daughter’s outfit. These covers simply fit over your shoes.

Confessions of an Overworked Mom: This year I totally fell in love with this Asian Princess Costume.  Isn’t it gorgeous?  I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the quality of this costume.  The kimono costume includes the dress in a beautiful butterfly print, the pink obi (belt) and the pretty flower headpiece.  It’s available in sizes toddler, small and medium.  It’s made of polyester and looks so cute and authentic!  At $24.99 it’s very affordable and can be used both for Halloween or for dress up play. It would work wonderfully as a homeschool aid when you study Asian culture.

Cool Baby Kid: We tried out the Pink Punk Pirate Toddler costume after deciding on a pirate theme for the family.  More recently I purchased a 2nd pirate costume, this one for our toddler boy, and choose Costume Supercenter for the purchase for a few reasons:
Competitive Price and Sale! (Currently 15% off a $25 purcahse), Huge Selection, Free Shipping on Product Exchanges, Free Size Exchanges, Free Replacement on Shipping Errors/Damaged Goods, & Lots of shipping options including same day shipping.

Leslie’s Life: I have a lot of good things to say about this costume: It’s flippin’ adorable!!, it’s very light weight and breathable, which is perfect for layering clothes underneath dependent on the weather, it makes Haylee look JUST like Jesse with amazing details all the way down to Jesse’s hairbow, and the best of all, Haylee loves it! My only negative is, we had one heck of a time getting it off of her wrists. The holes for her hands are WAY too small and I have a feeling I’ll end up having to make some cuts in it for Halloween.

Tethered Mommy: [Our monkey] costume is made of a soft brown material.  It is almost like microsuede – really that soft.  I also love that this is not too heavy of a material as Halloween can go in direction weather-wise around here.  It’s lighter-weight but not too much so.  It’s also very well constructed – this costume could definitely hold up to many instances of dress up.

The B That Keeps Us Honest: Over all the quality of the costume is what I would expect, not something he would wear all the time but is built sturdy enough to withstand an active toddler. It should also be noted that the costume in the package differs slightly from the image on the package and on the website. Honestly, I like what is in the package better, it’s suited better for a toddler and actually looks to be a better quality than the image. Finally, the costume, with the except of the glasses, runs a little small so if you aren’t sure what size to get go one size bigger. Jude just turned 2 years old and it fits him perfectly.

Here are even more reviews by our members:

Costume Discounters

Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner? My kids love to dress-up and start making their costume plans from the beginning of the year. Of course, they usually have a whole list of people they’d like to be and narrowing it down can be very difficult. For me, the easiest thing to do is just visit an online costume store and let them make their choices. This year, we’re going with Costume Discounters.

COMPANY GUARANTEE

We guarantee that Costume Discounters offers the lowest costume prices on the Internet. We’re so confident that we have the lowest prices, we offer our Lowest Price Guarantee. If you find the identical costume elsewhere within 10 days of purchase, we will match the costume price and take off an additional 20%.

OUR REVIEW

Some very lucky FRN members had the opportunity to review a costume of their choice from Costume Discounters. Here’s what they had to say:

Faithfully Frugal and Free: The quality of this dress really shocked me! Usually toddler costumes can look so cheap, but this looks just like the real deal! My two favorite things about this costume are; the wings (they are ultra soft, not hard and stiff like most wings), and the neck detail! It adds so much to the overall look of the dress! We could not be happier with this dress!

Misadventures in Baby Raising: If you know me IRL then chances are you know that I normally prefer homemade costumes to store bought, BUT Costume Discounters and my sons adorable Woody costume made my change the way I think about that! The Toy Story 3 Woody costume has got to be the cutest costume that I have ever seen, from the boots and gun holster to the most adorable cowboy hat ever! I was actually surprised by the quality of the fabric, it’s soft and not at all itchy and uncomfortable (like most seem to be) and it is incredibly durable.

Mommy Living the Life of Riley!: Our Deluxe Plush Elmo Costume from Costume Discounters was really well-made and of a very high quality. The short red fur looked very believable and there were no rips or tears in her costume. All of the seams were sewn securely and nothing appeared like it would begin falling apart once the costume was worn. I especially liked how heavy duty the zipper on the front of the costume was.

Thanks, Mail Carrier: Already a big fan of Clifford, she was more than excited to step right in to this plush outfit and take on being such a fun character. I was happy to see that the fabric was extremely soft and durable (and washable!) and the addition of the padded head and front paws made this much better quality than I have seen in the past.

The Mom Buzz: I have to say… I really like [my Jedi costume]. It’s a simple, brown, long, thin robe. I think the Jedis would approve. I wouldn’t want anything heavier for everyday play or a warm Halloween. I think Costume Discounters goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with your purchase! Plus their selection is unbeatable for Halloween or just imaginative play clothes.

Night Owl Mama: The plastic is not cheap and it feels really sturdy not at all like the cheap plastic like when we were kids, or as my 4 yr old would say ” This is COOL, just like the racers use mom!” It only took him a brief 20 sec to get fully unclothed to try on the costume when I pulled it out of the bag. I swear I never saw him get undressed so fast. I was a little worried that the costume didn’t have a large enough area for him to step into but it was quickly proven wrong. Not only does it stretch but there was room to grow too. I’m very impressed with the costume quality.

Rockin’ Mama: Can I let you in on a little secret?  I had to put the costume away because my son wants to dress up as Buzz for school…and the grocery store…and at bedtime.  The costume is adorable and includes a jumpsuit with attached chest piece, hood, and shin guards.  It is made from 100% polyester, which means that it will keep kids warm during the fall.  I like the fact that it’s lightweight, since many costumes are bulky and uncomfortable.  The costume is an authentic Disney costume.  My son completed the look with his Talking Woody Doll.

A Frugal Friend: My 3-year old is always in the 90th percentile in height and we ordered a small, which fits sizes 4-6. It fits perfectly. It’s made of a heavier fleece type material which will be wonderful if it’s cold outside (I’m praying for Texas to actually have an autumn this year instead of skipping from summer to winter)! The quality – I have to give the costume a thumbs up as this is the best costume I’ve ordered so far for my daughter. It’s the best made, with secure buttons and all. No shortcuts here and no flimsy material either. I’m quite impressed.

So stop by Costume Discounters for all your costume needs. They have the widest selection at affordable prices.

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AppleCheeks Reusable Diapers

The average baby will go through approximately 5,000 diapers before that magical moment of potty training success.  Most of those diapers are disposable, and regardless of whether they’re “eco-friendly” or not, they’ll likely end up in landfills.  How a parent chooses to diaper their child has important health, economic, and environmental effects.

There are numerous companies offering modern cloth diapering solutions today.  AppleCheeks offers a breakthrough in reusable diapering.  Here is a bit more information about the company from the site:

New advances in textile technology allow for amazingly trim fitting washable diapers that unstuff by themselves in the wash!. Gone are the days of bulky plastic pants and saggy, wet bottoms. Pins and Snappis are a thing of the past. AppleCheeks cloth diaper bring you the ultimate in form and function, combining effective leak control with attractive styling. Imagine a dry bottom that actually looks good! Who knew?

A select group of our reviewers had an opportunity to check out The MiniTest from AppleCheeks.  Here is what they had to say:

Blessings Abound Mommy:

A Couch With a View:  Here’s what I love, first of all, I feel a bit more environmentally responsible when using these, which make me want to use them even more. Second of all, they are sooooo easy!! I am so disappointed in myself for not taking this little leap into cloth diapering earlier. I love how they just snap closed, no looking for pins or anything like that. Third, they didn’t start stinkin’ like I’ve noticed with disposables. Maybe its because I’m more apt to wash these quicker?

Mommy Reviewed:

My Sentiment ExactLee:  This diaper is one of the best made diapers I own. It is super soft, continues to be super soft and the hardware is strong. I have popped a snap off of a few brands of diapers but I have not done this with AppleCheeks. I’ve given the diaper quite a few firm tugs and everything has stayed in place.  I recommend AppleCheeks diapers to parents new to cloth diapers and those who have been practicing for years. As long as you keep the fit in mind you should be fine.

Nerd Family Things: Putting it on her was a snap. Literally. They have adjustable snaps on the front where I tightened up one side more that the other to give her a custom fit. But when I picked her up I wasn’t sure that she had even wet it at first. Not only was there not a drop that got out but also the insert wasn’t clumpy (but soaked). Then I just slipped out the insert and it was ready for another. The microfiber lining seemed perfectly dry. So if we were doing this system exclusively we could have totally put it back on her. Then the insert just got thrown into the washer and dryer.  My final verdict? Cloth diapers seem pretty awesome. They have come a long way from rubber pants and pins. The AppleCheeks system works beautifully! I would totally recommend it!

Baby Toupee

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Whoever said that being the parent to an infant can’t be both heartwarming and hilarious? Certainly not the creators of Baby Toupee! This fun new product is sure to provide lots of laughs, and definitely some very funny baby photos, during those adorable baby months.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The mission of Santa Barbara, CA-based BabyToupee and SmallHuman, LLC is to show that while parenting can be a great responsibility it can also be a source of endless amusement. The company’s
goal is to bring creative and fun products to market that make
parenting a little more fun, all while bringing a smile to the
face of their children. Life is too short to take seriously… have
fun with your baby!

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Baby Toupee makes fun baby wigs for infants, ages birth to 12 months. They offer four fun styles: The Bob, The Lil’ Kim, The Samuel L., and the Donald, each hilarious in its own right. These would make great baby shower gifts or Halloween costumes!

REVIEWS

A few lucky members of Family Review Network recently had the chance to try  Baby Toupee for themselves. Here’s what they had to say:

My Organized Chaos: The Baby Toupee would be ideal for Halloween, it’s coming up quickly!! It would also be a hoot for pictures, birthdays and family gatherings. There is 4 toupees to choose from, The Lil Kim being the best one for girls. I chuckle when I see pictures of The Donald, what a crazy comb-over!! US customers will like that Baby Toupee offers free shipping!

Mom Fuse: The baby toupee was good quality, the only problem we had was with the sizing and my son has a small head. The toupee wouldn’t even fit my daughters head which is larger than my sons. It’s a cute and funny concept, especially if you’re little one will go along with it!

Momstart: An Excellent gift idea for an expecting mom or for a baby shower. It would also be great for an upcoming candy holiday we all know and love. I do at least. I love Halloween and always have. I’m on the search though for a boy’s Halloween costume. I think Baby Toupee should expand and make some for larger babies too. Just my two scents.