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All the best of Spooky Season

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This list is for my fellow spooky season fans who aren't afraid to admit it! These are all the things that bring me joy during this time of year and I'd love to hear your thoughts on what I have on here. I hope you enjoy!
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Halloween Costumes

Finding a Halloween costume that's cute but also comfortable can seem impossible! I'm all for the DIY Halloween costumes and saving some money! Those tacky Halloween stores are so expensive - I'm sorry, but I'm NOT spending $60 on an outfit I'll only...

 
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A pirate can be a cute (or sexy) and fairly easy costume! You get a bandana, a white shirt, some striped pants/skirt, black shoes, and call it a day! I would add an eye patch and some battle scars because I like doing the bloody makeup lol. Amazon ha...
Pirate Costume
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A ghost is the perfect "I tried, but not too hard" costume lol - quick & easy. This blog walks you through how to make the perfect DIY ghost costume.
Easy DIY Ghost Costume
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I wore this last Halloween and it was surprisingly not uncomfortable! My boyfriend got an astronaut onesie and it was perfect! There are a lot of different kinds of alien outfit - I just wanted to do some fun makeup honestly (I used a lot of glitter ...
Alien
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A hippie is an adorable costume and it can be so comfortable too!! Any flowy pants with a fun pattern can be turned into something similar to this with the right accessories! Amazon has a ton of good options.
Hippie Costume
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Grab your Peter Pan and fly to your halloween party! There are so many fun Tinkerbell costumes out there.
Tinkerbell Costume
 
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This is a perfect costume that you can make comfy or sexy! Play with some fun blood makeup (just make sure you look at the reviews before you buy the fake blood bc most will stain your skin!)
Vampiress Adult Costume
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Spooky Home Decor

I love decorating my home for spooky season! I'm scared of the dark, but I love Halloween haha - I would start decorating in August, but my boyfriend says that's too early! (he's lucky I love him lol) I've collected some really fun Halloween Decor an...

 
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Is it really Spooky Season without some ghosts?! Amazon has a ton of adorable options to fit your space!
Halloween Ghost Decorations
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The pure joy I got from creating a spider web with string… I felt like a kid again! It was so fun and it stayed together so well. I used scotch tape and I got a ring with a spider on it from a cupcake at my work party and it was PERFECT! Please let m...
DIY Spider Webs CHEAP & EASY
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You may think I'm crazy, but I keep my 5ft skeleton out all year round lol I named him Reggie and I change his outfit according to the season. I have a Halloween sweater for him, an ugly Christmas sweater, and a poncho for Cinco De Mayo! There are to...
Skeleton Decoration
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My family would hide life sized witches/ halloween decor in the house to scare each other and it's a core memory. We would randomly hear my mom scream and it was hillarious! I highly recommend finding something like this to hide around the house to s...
Skeleton Maid Halloween Decoration
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I love my bats! The sticky tack that comes with them kind of sucks, but normal painters tape holds them up pretty well for us!
Halloween Bats
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My boyfriend got me these and I am obsessed with them. This is another Halloween decoration that I keep out all year lol they're just so cute!
Hear, See, Speak No Evil, Set of 3
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How stinkin' cute!! They fit anywhere you could want them! These lil gnomes stole my heart!
Set of 3 Halloween Gnomes Decoration 6"
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I love this pillow! It's the perfect little accept piece in the living room - PLUS - it's fun to play with!
Square Throw Pillow Gold/Silver/Black
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Is it really Halloween without the spider webs?! I use these as both indoor and outdoor decor. It can be tedious to get it stretched the way you want, but it's so cool once you get it up!
10" Stretchable White Spider Web
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Halloween Movies

The best movies out there! This is a mix of comfort movies and horror movies - bc what's spooky season without some horror?? I'm all for finding new movies so please drop your favorites in the comments!

 
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Halloweentown was a movie that I watched as a kid and it just brings back the nostalgia and love I have for Halloween. I need to watch this movie every year or it's simply not Halloween! Make sure you check out all the Halloweentown movies and let me...
Halloweentown
 
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A true staple in my childhood - this is another movie I need to watch at least once during spooky season. I personally wasn't a fan of Hocus Pocus 2, but the first one will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Hocus Pocus
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I was obsessed with this movie growing up! It's a well created movie with a solid storyline in my opinion. There's also a Twitches 2 if you like the first one!
Twitches Movie
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This CREEPY movie is about a possessed doll that causes some wild issues for this family. Based on a TRUE STORY - this movie low key gave me nightmares but it was a really good movie… Just give yourself time to watch an episode of Family Guy or somet...
Annabelle
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My first ever scary movie! This movie is wild and kind of disturbing at times… Have you seen it?!
Jennifer's Body
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Absolutely SPOOKY! Woo this movie made me sweat, but it was so good! This is another movie that you'll want to buffer with some Rick and Morty (or anything that's not scary) before you go to bed or you're risking nightmares!
The Nun
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There are a few Conjuring movies and they are creepy… It's based on a true story which makes it even worse (or better, depending on your stance lol). These movies are the reason I will never play with a ouiji board!
The Conjuring
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There are a few Purge movies out now, but the original is my favorite. In this movie, all crime is legal for 24 hours and MAN things get crazy!
The Purge
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An absolute CLASSIC! This creepy movie is about a couple who faces some really strange things after taking a ride to the store… They really did a great job creating this movie.
Beetlejuice
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This movie is pretty spooky - especially for kids, but I really enjoyed it. I watched it for the first time lasy year, but it's perfect for spooky season! I need a whole month to watch all my favorite Halloween movies!
Coraline
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A perfect mix of funny and spooky. This movie is in the same style as Nightmare before Christmas and Coraline. Some people don't like the animation style, but I honestly love this movie and feel it's worth a watch!
Corpse Bride
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Some may argue this is a Christmas movie, but look at them! This movie is honestly perfect in the way it kind of transitions you from Halloween to Christmas. Have you seen it?!
The Nightmare Before Christmas
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I just watched this movie for the first time last year and it was pretty good! Creepy for sure, but it's also kind of funny because.. I mean, look at that bunny costume!
Donnie Darko
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I love this movie!! It's a Halloween staple for sure. I can hear the mausoleum song just by thinking about this movie - If you know, you know! lol
Haunted Mansion
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I used to be low key scared of this movie when I was little, but it really is a good movie! Have you seen it?!
A Series of Unfortunate Events
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Omg this movie freaked me out when I was little, but I love it! A perfect spooky season movie honestly.
Monster House Movie
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If you haven't seen the Harry Potter movies, you're doing yourself a disservice. My grandma took me to see all these movies in theaters as they came out so I always think of her when I watch these movies. - It's definitely a commitment because there'...
Harry Potter
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These goofy movies crack me up! I won't give spoilers so, I'll just say you need to watch it to understand lol
Scary Movie
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This movie will make you appreciate our reality because this is CRAZY. I've only ever seen the first one, but there are 3 parts out now!
A Quiet Place
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This is a fun, light hearted movie. Good for the inner child for sure!
Hotel Transylvania
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I absolutely LOVE this movie! It's a beautiful story. So heart warming. I am not liable for any / all songs that may get stuck in your head lol
Coco
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The cutest lil ghost and it's such a fun movie! Have you seen it??
Casper
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People went absolutely bonkers over this saga! I enjoyed these movies for sure - my friends and I went to the movies at midnight to watch this movie for the first time and it's such a fun memory we all share!
The Twilight Saga
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The real Scooby Doo movie in my mind. I hold this movie in a special place in my heart. My old babysitter and I would argue over who would date the cute DJ boy (he's significantly less attractive now that I've aged a bit lmao) but this movie is amazi...
Scooby-Doo
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Yep, this movie spooked me! I liked the story but this was another movie that made me sweat low key hahaha
Orphan
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One of my favorite horror movies. It's scary no doubt. Have you seen it?
Insidious
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Spooky time

There are so many fun things to do during spooky season! These are some fun things that you can enjoy during this fun time of year!
 
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I've been following this account for years and she always posts interesting/ spooky facts about bodies of water across the globe! I just love her!
Spooky lake month - Instagram (@geodesaurus)
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Carving pumpkins (and baking the seeds!) is such a fun activity that you can do with your favorite people. This blog gives so many fun and creative ideas!
The 75 Best Pumpkin Carving Ideas
 
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When I tell you these seeds were NEXT LEVEL delicious… It's so easy and I already had all the ingredients in the house! It's a fan favorite in my house as of last year when I found this recipe. - What's your favorite pumpkin seed recipe?!
Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
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