<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2pJbGe_0wElQarQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2pJbGe_0wElQarQ00" width="980" height="668" ><figcaption>Travis Lee</figcaption></figure><p>Halloween is coming up quickly. Looking for a new costume or some added decor for the holiday? Every department store has some themed merch, but how about a whole store dedicated to spooky stuff?</p><p>Spirit Halloween has been a seasonal franchise business for years, and this year in Billings you can find it in Rimrock Mall along the hall toward Dillards. They have a selection of costumes and decorations to fit any budget, so you can go simple or you can go elaborate.</p><h2>Costume Suggestions</h2><p>Before entering and aimlessly wandering the store, perhaps have these two things in mind:</p><p>1. Two or three costume ideas. Wanna be a superhero, a pirate, a slasher, a cartoon character, or a monster? What pop culture character would you like to be? <i>Harry Potter</i> fan?</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=47gOGj_0wElQarQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=47gOGj_0wElQarQ00" width="1250" height="835" ><figcaption>Photo: Travis Lee, TSM</figcaption></figure><p>2. Decide the style: cute, scary, or even sexy. Yes, Spirit Halloween has these options.</p><p>Once you have your preferences, start shopping. Spirit has entire costume kits plus accessories and make up. And who knows, you may find another option you hadn't thought before.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2y2Klz_0wElQarQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2y2Klz_0wElQarQ00" width="1250" height="952" ><figcaption>Photo: Travis Lee, TSM</figcaption></figure><h2>For the Desktop or for the Porch?</h2><p>How far would you like to go with decorations this year? How much do you want to spend? You can pick up a couple unique items for the workspace or the dinner table, or you can really intimidate the trick-or-treaters at the front door with a towering ghoul or a ravenous alien.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=028l3Q_0wElQarQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=028l3Q_0wElQarQ00" width="2032" height="1561" ><figcaption>Photo: Travis Lee, TSM</figcaption></figure><p>Better to shop sooner rather than later. As the holiday draws closer, the selection may thin out.</p><p>Spirit Halloween stores are located in Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls, Missoula and Kalispell.</p><p>One final warning: when they announce closing, make your purchase and get out of there. Don't want to spend the night with all that.</p><p>Well, maybe you do...</p><h2>The Five Best Brunch Spots in Montana</h2><p>Are you looking for good food and mimosas? Here's where to go in Montana. </p><h2>'Montana' Gifts You'll Find at a Walmart in Big Sky Country</h2><p>We browsed the "local" section at a Montana Walmart, searching for possible gift ideas for our out-of-state friends and relatives. Here's what we found.</p></div></body>

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Halloween is coming up quickly. Looking for a new costume or some added decor for the holiday? Every department store has some themed merch, but how about a whole store dedicated to spooky stuff?. Spirit Halloween has been a seasonal franchise business for years, and this year in Billings you...