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7 Ways to Beat the Post-Halloween Blues
Feeling those post-Halloween blues? Here are seven ways to make them better, from a year-round Halloween blogger.
Why I'm Not Sad Halloween Season is Over
Another Halloween season might be over, but I'm not sad. Yes, you read that right - the Halloween blogger isn't sad it's done! Here's why...
Happy Halloween! Here Are 31 Ways to Celebrate
Looking for a few simple ways to celebrate Halloween? Here's my list of 31 ideas (one for every day in October) so you can have a spooky little Halloween!
The Best of Spooky Little Halloween | Halloween 2026
Halloween 2026 is almost in the books. Here’s a look at the five most-read posts of the season, plus five personal favorites, including a new series, a love letter to October, and the post I wrote because I genuinely needed it.
The Folklore Behind Fall: Why October Feels Different
That feeling you get every October — like something has shifted, like the world is different somehow — isn't just in your head. It's ancient. Learn more about the folklore and history behind why fall feels the way it does.
What Your Favorite Halloween Aesthetic Says About You
Your Halloween aesthetic is a personality test you decorate your way through every year. From classic vintage to gothic maximalist to cottagecore witch, here's what your favorite Halloween look might be saying about you.
The Feelings of October: A Love Letter to the Best Month of the Year
For eleven months of the year, Halloween lovers are slightly out of step with the world. October is the month the gap finally closes — and here's what that feels like.
How to Convert Someone to be a Halloween Lover
Think your person is a lost cause when it comes to Halloween? They're not. Here's a gentle guide to bringing someone around to the best season of the year, from finding their entry point to celebrating every small win along the way.
Halloween Music History: “Monster Mash”
Think you know “The Mash”? Think again. Born from an attempt to capitalize on the early 60s dance craze songs, “Monster Mash” is the Halloween masterpiece that was written in 30 minutes, recorded in less, and still charts in October 60+ years later. This is the history of Halloween’s anthem.
Halloween 101: Countdown Checklist
Halloween prep can feel like a lot. This free printable checklist breaks decor, costumes, parties, and candy into one simple page.
How to Plan the Perfect Fall Day Out (for a Halloween Lover)
For Halloween lovers, a fall day out is practically a sacred ritual. Here's how to build one that actually delivers, from pumpkin patches and antique shops to cemetery walks and fall markets.
Halloween Music History: “Thriller”
“Thriller” never set out to become a Halloween anthem, and it’s iconic music video was nothing more than an attempt to revive sagging record sales. Yet, here we are. Learn the musical history behind this song and all the people that went into making it larger than life.