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Beginning today and every day through the 31st I'm going to be adding 3 new Halloween smileys to the posting page. Yes, that means 30 new ones!!
Enjoy or be aggravated!! [hall2_grin]
Here are the ones in the first batch: [Hall_RIP] [ReallyScary] [tricktreater]
I felt the first is particularly good for DS because how many times did we see hands reaching out of graves?! [b003]
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Ultra cool, MB!!! [tricktreater] [tricktreater] [tricktreater]
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Here are the ones in the second batch: [carv_pump] [Creeping] [Vampire_Cape]
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Here are the ones in the third batch: [EvilWitch] [FangedDevil] [VampInCasket]
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Here are the ones in today's batch: [HapHallo] [Werewolf] [HapHalloVamp]
It's too bad the second one doesn't have sound. [hall2_wink]
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And here are the ones in today's batch: [Frank] [Pump] [Were_Vamp]
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And here are the ones in today's batch: [Monster] [Flying_Witch] [Winking_Monster]
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And here are the ones in today's batch: [Black Cat] [ScaredGhost] [wizard]
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And here are the ones in today's batch: [Spooky_Ghost] [Waving_Skeleton] [Zombie_Hand]
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And here are the ones in today's batch: [Hallo_Costume] [Spin_Jack-o] [Zombie_Hand_Grave]
Just one more batch to go...
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The tombstone makes me think of a house near me with decorations including tombstones, etc. in the yard. One of the tombstones says, "Rest in pieces."
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And here are the ones in today's final batch (well, at least for this year): [Hallo_Ghost] [Vampire] [Zombie_Mummy]
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One of the tombstones says, "Rest in pieces."
The tombstone in the smiley is boring because all it says is:
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Sadly, the waving skeleton [Waving_Skeleton] waves bye-bye as he and his fellow Halloween smileys go back to the vault. But many will return next year...
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These were great, MB! Thank you for posting them! [hall2_smiley]
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Thank you for posting them! [hall2_smiley]
I was thrilled to find them and to share them. And I still have a few in reserve that will probably make their debuts next year...
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Something to look forward to!
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The other day I received an email from Michaels Stores that was entitled:
"This is your sign to start Halloween early with funky new décor. 🎃"
Start Halloween early? Who are we to argue? So that's why you'll notice that the Bunny Smileys are gone and they've been replaced with the Pumpkins. [hall2_smiley]
And beginning in August, more and more signs of the approach of Halloween will be showing up earlier than usual. Blame Michaels Stores. [hall2_wink] [hall2_grin]
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And beginning in August, more and more signs of the approach of Halloween will be showing up earlier than usual. Blame Michaels Stores. [hall2_wink] [hall2_grin]
As you may have noticed, a Halloween smiley has popped on the posting page. It will be followed every few days by another. And eventually all the Halloween smileys will be available by Halloween...
Interestingly, I came across this article the other day. Don't necessarily be fooled by its title:
‘Summerween’ trend sparks debate after retailers roll out Halloween decorations early
The ‘Summerween’ trend is inspired by retailers stocking shelves with Halloween items in the middle of summer (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/summerween-trend-debate-halloween-decorations-b2587854.html)
My thing is it's impossible to bring out the Halloween merchandise too early. [ghost_nowink] But I can understand how others may not agree, especially people who may not like Halloween, as shocking as it is that such people exist.
On the other hand:
"On TikTok, people were reveling in the Halloween theme, posting videos of them hosting spooky gatherings in late June and early July."
My kind of people!! [ghost_wink] [ghost_cheesy]
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My kind of store:
Spirit Halloween is starting to open its RI stores. Here's where they'll be in 2024
Have a great idea for a Halloween costume? Here are all the locations of Spirit Hallowwen in Rhode Island (https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2024/08/03/providence-ri-spirit-halloween-stores-in-rhode-island-near-me/74644464007/)
I've lost count of how many costumes or parts of costumes I've bought from Spirit Halloween over the years. They have a great selection. Though I shop in their MA locations. But if the RI stores are opening, something tells me the MA stores won't be far behind...
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Popular Halloween Store Is Opening Over 1,500 Stores Across the U.S. This Spooky Season
FIND OUT WHERE YOUR CLOSEST SPIRIT HALLOWEEN IS SETTING UP SHOP THIS YEAR. (https://bestlifeonline.com/spirit-halloween-opening-stores/)
They must do a good business in my area because there are two stores opening within a few miles of each other...
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I added four brand new Halloween Smileys today:
[Happy_Halloween_Ghost] [Halloween21] [Shrunken_Head] [Bride]