1. DECORATE YOUR HOME
I know you probably do this already – or maybe you leave your decor up all year! But this year, I encourage you to make it an event. Pick a weekend afternoon to dedicate to decorating. Put on some spooky music (need a playlist?), watch your favorite Halloween and horror movies and drink a spooky cocktail.
2. HOST A HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT
One of my favorite Halloween memories – which no one else in my family remembers – is the October we watched old school horror movies together. These days, movies are one of those things that quickly fall down the priority list, but that changes when I need to stay closer to home.
Pick a night of the week (Monster Mondays, Witchy Wednesdays…) and watch a Halloween or horror movie weekly. Pick a theme and decide every movie you watch in October has to fit it. You could go about a million different directions with this!
Bonus points: you could totally do this over Zoom or FaceTime with friends or family.
Need a list to get you started? Check out this one.
3. MAKE CLASSIC TREATS
This is one of those things I always want to do and also let fall down my priority list as the season goes on. This year, make it a point to enjoy a classic treat!
Popcorn balls, caramel or candy apples and even Devil’s Food cupcakes are considered classic Halloween treats. Set aside an evening or afternoon to make one of these – maybe before your movie night!
Need a super easy popcorn ball recipe? I’ve got one!
4. HALLOWEEN ELF OF THE SHELF
Fun fact: the classic Elf on the Shelf…terrifies me. I just don’t trust his shifty little eyes or that mischievous face. He kind of reminds me of Chucky…
That alone would make him a perfect cross-over item for Halloween, but you can also create your own elf for October. It could be a pumpkin, a witch, a skeleton – whatever you have on hand! Let it pop up October 1 and have some fun all month long.
There are several products like this out there as well. My fave I’ve seen lately? The Doll in the Hall – the face is gorgeous and who isn’t terrified of dolls?
5. CARVE JACK-O-LANTERNS
Who says you have to wait until October 31st to carve a pumpkin? This year, try carving a few throughout the season! It’ll also give you a chance to do different designs and faces.
6. SEND A SCARE PACKAGE
Have a friend or family member who loves Halloween as much as you? Send them a Halloween care package, aka a scare package, with some tricks and treats just for fun!
Include things like prepackaged candy, Halloween stickers, a card and maybe even a piece of decor or two.
7. 31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN OUTFITS
Challenge yourself to wear a Halloween T-shirt, dress or accessory every single day in October. It can be as simple as wearing Halloween colors too. Bonus points if you incorporate costume elements, like cat ear headbands or a mask!
Looking for ideas or new items? Just shop now.
8. SEND HALLOWEEN CARDS
Some days in 2020, going to my mailbox has been the most exciting part of my day. Halloween cards are such an easy way to make someone’s day!
Make or buy your own Halloween cards to send out to friends and family.
Don’t forget to pick up some Halloween stamps from the USPS!
9. COSTUME DINNERS
Much like pumpkin carving, who says costumes are only for Halloween night? If you have a family or roommates, pick a night to have dinner together…in costume. You could even give this a theme, like witches, and make an entire menu based around the theme!
10. TAKE A PUMPKIN WALK
I’ve never done this, but it sounds like a blast! Take a walk through your neighborhood a night or two before Halloween and count how many jack-o-lanterns you spot.
Really, you could do this with any Halloween icon – skeletons, spiders, even inflatables. This is also a fun way to enjoy your neighbor’s décor!
11. CREATE A THEMED PLAYLIST
Music is such an important part of setting the Halloween mood for me.
Read the first point of this article, then try creating your own and listen to it all October long!
And if you need somewhere to start…I’ve got you covered.
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