Halloween was always a time of DIY for me, ever since I was a kid. Part of what made this holiday one of my all-time favorites was the feeling of anticipation, and the rewarding sense of accomplishment I would get after I found some crazy and creative discount item or costume at the local dollar store or wholesale store that made my friends drool with envy. Come on, admit it… you were just as bad as me, egging everyone on with hints and vague descriptions of what you would dress up as, or show up with at the party.

I was only 5 years old… and already a little devil.

Part of the fun was always in digging up the crazy stuff that nobody else could find, and sometimes I really envy the kids today who have access to the Internet, and can find stuff from parts unknown to make their costumes with. There’s an unbelievable amount of awesome gear out there, and it’s not limited to the online sellers, either. Dollar stores and local discount shops are full of hidden treasures, and the recent economic hard times have even made the appearance of rapidly-disappearing seasonal stores a common occurrence these days.

But wait, I’m all gown up now… I don’t need to worry about getting the coolest costume any more. I’m not concerned with finding a gross-looking fake severed limb or plastic skulls, and I definitely don’t care about looking for the gags and novelties that make my Halloween escapades more of a trick, rather than a treat…

Check out the amazing black balloons behind me!

I’m a proper adult now, and that means I need a bunch of fake body parts! Lots of candy and treats! A whole truckload of novelties and party items… because now that I’m all grown-up, I’m the one who’s having the Halloween party!

Party planning requires a good deal of… well, party planning. It’s important to be the early bird, if you want to offer the best deals on the hottest Halloween goodies to your eager customers. You’d better believe I’m chomping at the bit, getting ready to make this the best year ever for a night of fun and experiences to remember! Remember… I live in China, where Halloween is viewed with little more than mild curiosity… so you shouldn’t leave your customers in the dark! Don’t be afraid to offer a dazzling variety of discount holiday goods, because this time only comes around once a year… and I’m terrified that you’ll miss the fun holiday sales opportunities, if you don’t start looking for the best wholesale and retail strategies for moving those hot Halloween goods now!