Guest guest Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Having trouble viewing this email? Read it online. Want to change your service? Update your subscription, or (sniff) . Oct 25, 2007 BANG FOR THE BITE If 10,000 Biters buy a vintage costume instead of a new polyester one, we'll avoid sending the weight of 2,833 jack-o'-lanterns in plastic to landfills. COCKTAIL FACTOID Last year, more kids dressed as princesses than any other character; witches topped the list for adults, and pirates came in second in both categories. LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . .The Halloween Candy Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip?(5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 Can you get a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume on the cheap? The Bite Boo-yeah. Just pick up an outfit at your local vintage store or rent a costume. Both options are less expensive than buying new, and help stabilize the world's scary-large inventory of PVC Darth Vader helmets and pirate hooks to boo-t. The Benefits Uniqueness. You're not gonna win any costume contests wearing that packaged fairy-princess outfit from the drugstore. Less trash. Let's face it: You usually wear a costume once and then get rid of it. Cheapness. Although quality vintage costumes can come at a premium, renting usually costs less than buying new. Personally Speaking We’ve recently become obsessed with our avatars (graphics that represent us in instant messaging). Check the blog for our first-annual avatar costume contest. Wanna Try? Buffalo Exchange - chain vintage store that becomes a chain vintage costume store just before Halloween. Yelp - search for used clothing stores and costume rental places in your city. Make Magazine, Halloween Special Edition - make awesome Halloween costumes at home, even using stuff you already own ($10). Join the Bite Club: give companies your 2¢ and get discounts or freebies. Sponsor UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES | PRINT THIS TIP CONTACT US | EDITORIAL POLICY | PRIVACY POLICY | DISCLAIMER | AFFILIATES © IDEAL BITE, INC. You are d as cyndikrall. If you would like to , go here. All above editorial suggestions are the result of testing and preference. No one can pay to be in a Daily Tip. Read more on our editorial policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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