It’s coming down to the wire to be able to get gifts to their place before the 25th, but thankfully online stores are helping out with free upgraded shipping, free shipping, and more coupons. Check out these stores for their gift guides and shipping deals.

Gaiam – FREE 2 Day Shipping on Any In-Stock Order with Coupon Code: FEDEX13. Offer only Valid Wednesday Dec 19th – expires Thursday, Dec 20th at 10:00 a.m. EST.

LittleMissMatched -10% off orders through December 24th with Coupon Code: AFHOL10. Very cute items with emphasis on miss matched pajamas, socks, and more!

Brookstone – View Brookstone’s top Holiday gifts. Get 50% off the In-Out Blanket in a Bag – a $39.95 value, now only $19.99!

Buy Costumes – Get 25% OFF Christmas items (costumes, party supplies, decor, etc.) with the special Coupon Code: holi25.

The Succulent Wife – Just increased their last minute savings coupon to 15% OFF! Coupon Code: Merry15. Offer is valid now through 12/21. They have great gift ideas and lots of handmade artisan goods for those with an eco-friendly gift giving agenda.

Like you saw last year, things get pretty dead around here during Halloween because we’re posting over at 365Halloween.com. Here are some Halloween sales that we posted about over there that are still in effect.

Fright Catalog Monster Costume Clearance – Get up to 60% off select costumes. Also remember to use code SPOOKY07 to get 10% off orders $90+.
UPDATE: Get up to 33% off all Gortraits (gorey portraits).

BuyCostumes – There is still time to order your costume online and get it before Halloween, but you have to act quick. Get discount shipping (on orders $60+) plus guaranteed Halloween delivery. See their shipping chart to make sure you order in time for Halloween.

Costume Craze – Use coupon code LNTEN to get 10% off

Be sure to see our previous post about Halloween discounts and Halloween store coupons. Some of those devilish deals are still in effect. Better yet, subscribe to our Halloween Sales RSS Feed and be the first to know.

As the year comes to an end all the clearance sales jump out at us to entice us to buy one last time. So if you are looking for a great deal, clearance sales are the way to go. There are always awesome deals over on our coupon code page but I’d like to take the time to feature some great clearance sales right here.

Brookstone – Save up to 80% – Clearance on Brookstone’s Best
Cooking.com – Clearance Sale – 75% off!
BuyCostumes – Clearance Costumes up to 80% off!
Hammacher Schlemmer – Save up to 70% at the Hammacher Schlemmer Special Values Sale.
Books aMillion – Book Clearance Sale – Save up to 80%!
CircuitCity – Spectacular Sale & Clearance begins Dec 26th
Zappos – Check out their clearance section.
NewEgg – Check out their clearance section.
UnbeatableSale – Free Shipping on Clearance Products $200 up to $500
CollectiblesToday – Shhh… Super Secret Collectibles Clearance Sale!

All of these clearance sales end soon, so act now and save. Some will end with 2006 and some will continue for one more week.
For coupons that aren’t expired check out our online coupons page.

The next 3 days or so is the final rush for online Halloween shopping, so retailers are offering some good deals. Costumes are flying off the shelves too, so if you don’t have your costume yet then you need to either buy RIGHT NOW or plan to wear a DIY get-up. Some of the coupons and deals below expire this weekend, so don’t wait!

Extremely Time-Sensitive Deals

• Fright Catalog: Same day shipping on most orders placed by Noon EST. Variable shipping costs. Place an order of $50 or more TODAY (October 21st, 2006) and receive 2 R.I.P. Rewards cards worth $10 each for future purchases of $40 or more (details here).
• Buy Costumes: $0.99 FedEx Ground shipping and $5.99 FedEx Express shipping for orders over $60. Expires Sunday October 22, at 11:00 P.M. CST. Not sure which shipping method you will need? Check their handy “order by” chart.
• Hot Topic: 50% off all pre-packaged costumes. Orders must be received by Monday, October 23rd to arrive by Halloween.

More Great Deals

• Spirit Halloween: 15% off pirate costumes, sexy costumes, and theatrical quality costumes. Use coupon codes “pirate15“, “sexy15“, or “theatrical15“, respectively. Or save $5 on any purchase of $15 or more. Variable shipping costs. Not sure which shipping method you will need? Check their handy “order by” chart.
• Half Price Costumes: Free economy shipping on costumes. Not sure which shipping method you will need? Check their handy “order by” chart.
• Costume Craze: $5.99 flat rate shipping. All Orders placed by 3:00 pm MT on weekdays will be shipped the same day
• Flirty Lingerie: 10% off using coupon code “spooky“. Variable shipping costs.
• Spook Shop: $5.99 flat rate shipping for most costumes. Most orders ship within 1 business day.
• Nickelodeon Shop: 20% off costumes, plus free shipping on orders over $75.
• Target: Free shipping on most costumes (and a lot of other items), plus 10% off your entire order.

On Halloween night, lawn decorations get the most attention simply because trick-or-treaters have to pass them to get their treats. Low lying fog, eerie colored lights, and spooky sounds are all just accents to your lawn decorations, which are the center of attention to your costumed visitors. My obsession for zombies brings us to an obvious choice for lawn decorations that should bring a scare or smile to anyones masked face.

First up is the Corpse Solar Light that cleverly combines a solar powered lantern held by an undead rising corpse. It rises 17 inches above the ground and requires no extension cord or batteries because it’s solar powered. Leave it out during the day and it will charge itself up to work at night. With that same idea in mind check out the Skeleton Arm Solar Light, which is basically the same, but just a skeleton arm holding a solar powered lamp and no head. Add a creepy tombstone next to either of these to complete the look… more
[via 365 Halloween]

Hosting a spooky Halloween party this year? Or just want to redecorate the living room for a while? Try these inexpensive and easy to apply covers and wall clings over your everyday furniture to spook the place up. This Torture Coffin Sofa Cover is made of cotton/polyester blend and it not only freaks people out, but makes it easy to clean up all the crumbs your guests leave behind… more
[via 365 Halloween]

In honor of our newest costume page (Zombie Costumes) I’d like to remind all you Halloween party hosts, when filling up your snack table, not to forget about those who eat different than most party goers. Just keep in mind the vegans, zombies, vegan zombies (they eat grains, cumin beans, and Hufu) and others. So lay out a tray with oozy mummy dogs, and another with fresh brains and everyone will be happy… more
[via 365 Halloween]