8 Best Items for Parents To Buy at Marshalls Before Fall Ends

Fall might be the busiest time of year for parents — it bridges the gap between summer vacation and the end-of-year holidays. Getting kids back into the swing of school takes up a lot of time and energy during the fall. Beyond that, you need to put away the summer items and start thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

You also need to make a shopping list to stock up on fall and winter items, and it helps if you choose a retailer with a wide selection. Marshalls fits the bill. The off-price chain offers designer home and apparel merchandise at prices that are typically 20% to 60% below what you’ll pay at full-price stores.

If you’re in the market for affordable products to fit the season, here are eight of the best items for parents to buy at Marshalls before fall ends.

• Price: $24.99

Parents know how important Halloween is, and the whole family can have a frightfully good time displaying this 32-inch, LED-illuminated skeleton. The set comes with two skeletons to double the fun.

• Price: $9.99

Speaking of Halloween: If you expect plenty of Trick or Treaters this year, then you’ll need a bowl that reflects the holiday and holds plenty of candy. This orange-highlighted bowl has images of jack-o’-lanterns on the side, is 14 inches deep and six inches high.

• Price: $29.99

Kids grow out of winter boots quickly, so fall is a good time to buy new ones. These boots are waterproof and temperature rated to -22 degrees Fahrenheit. They feature a traction sole, bloom eco comfort footbed and durafresh bio-technology to fight unwanted odors

• Price: $39.99

Another must for cold weather is a coat that can keep your kids warm. This hooded nylon/polyester coat has two front pockets, a faux fur hood trim, a front zip closure and is machine washable.

• Price: $34.99

For the boys in the family, this hooded and insulated polyester coat has a front zipper and Velcro closure to keep the cold out. It also comes with two chest pockets and two front pockets, and is machine washable.

• Price: $39.99 (Queen), $49.99 (King)

Nothing keeps you cozy during brisk fall evenings quite like a cozy blanket. This hypoallergenic down comforter is made of a polyester/carbon fiber and is machine washable.

• Price: $39.99

Okay, maybe you aren’t thinking about the holidays just yet. But in case you want to get ready for the season before prices start going up, here’s an affordable Christmas/holiday tree stand that lets trees stand up to 11 ½ feet tall. It measures 15.35 inches in diameter and comes with a foot pedal mechanism for easy setup.

• Price: $59.99

Fall and winter are the perfect seasons for making slow-cooked comfort food, and a braising pot is the perfect vessel. This four-quart cast iron pot has a porcelain enamel exterior and is suitable for the stovetop, oven and broiler. It can handle oven temperatures of up to 500 degrees and comes with a heavy lid to retain heat and nutrients.