When Should You Order Your Halloween Costume?

So many people wait until the last minute to do everything, and buying their Halloween Costume is no exception. You can pretty much buy a costume ANYWHERE these days, but for a larger selection and better deals, a lot of people order their costumes on the internet. While there are a couple reasons to wait to order your Halloween Costume (stores and websites are still getting inventory), the reasons to buy soon are greater:

1. You can pick the cheapest method of shipping and not worry about it getting to you in time. Why pay for overnight shipping? Order ahead of time and save lots of money right there!

2. If your costume doesn't fit properly, you have time to exchange it or find another costume. If you wait until a couple days before and overnight the costume, you have no time to do anything if there is a problem.

3. You have time to accessorize. We have all learned that the image doesn't always represent what is included in the package. If you get your costume in time, you can try it on and figure out if there is anything you would like to add to make your costume the best it can be. Maybe you need to add fishnets, a petticoat, some fake blood, or something else to complete your look.

4. A lot of costumes sell out. The good ones go fast! Plus, once a costume starts selling fast, the price can sometimes go up. Supply and demand, people.

I recommend buying your Halloween Costume between the last 2 weeks of September and the first 2 weeks of October. Most of the stock is in by then...and it gives you time to fix any problems that you have.

If you do wait until the last minute, do a little research before you order. Look at the sellers website and find out where they are located and then look at a shipping transit map. If you are a day or two away, there is usually no need to have your package overnighted. You may also want to read the fine print on the website. Do they guarantee delivery before Halloween? Do they have a couple days "processing" time before your package will be shipped?

Planning ahead and ordering your Costume in time can save you money and a headache, so don't wait until the last minute!

Ways to Celebrate Elvis Week

Grab your Rock N Roll Glasses and Bedazzled Jumpsuits, 2011 Elvis Week has begun!

For those that are in Memphis for the big week, there are tons of events. From Elvis tribute artist contests to Graceland trivia, there is something for every fan. Check out this site for schedule of events. If you visit Graceland and have a smart phone, make sure you enter to win tickets to Viva ELVIS (airfare not included). To enter, you must have a QR Code Reader on your phone, find an employee with a Blue Elvis week shirt, and scan the QR code that is on the back of their badge.

If you aren't in Memphis for Elvis week and still want to celebrate:
1. Make yourself a Fried or Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
2. Watch Jailhouse Rock, Blue Hawaii, or another Elvis movie(s)
3. Listen to some Elvis tunes
4. Go to an amusement park and ride a roller coaster
5. Play Elvis Monopoly

What are some other ways you can celebrate Elvis Week?