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10+ years of decor ideas, recipes, DIYs, playlists, spooky travel, interviews, and more — updated year-round because October 31st doesn’t wait.
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My Favorite Places to go Halloween Hunting
UPDATED FOR 2026: Halloween hunting season is one of the most exciting times of year — if you know where to look. Here are my favorite stores for finding Halloween decor, plus tips for timing your trips, scoring the best deals, and never missing a first drop."
How to Grow Your Own Backyard Pumpkin Patch
UPDATED! Want pumpkins by Halloween? Here's everything you need to grow your own backyard patch, from choosing seeds to harvesting in time for October 31.
11 Spooky Deviled Egg Recipes
Deviled eggs were MADE for Halloween. Here are 11 spooky recipes to try at your Halloween party, spring luncheon or summer barbecue!
Spooky Things to do in Chicago
Looking for spooky things to do in Chicago? Every pick on my list is open year-round, not just during Halloween season.
17 Spooky TV Shows for Halloween Lovers
Halloween lover: need a new TV show that gives you the spooky season feels? Here’s a list of 17 recommendations (that hopefully aren’t the same ones you already know!), plus where to stream them as of April 2025.
Podcasts for Halloween Lovers
There are tons of lists for podcasts to enjoy during Halloween season, but few include the outright Halloween options. Here are 10+ of my personal picks you should be listening to all year long.
A Day in Anoka, MN — The Halloween Capital of the World
Spend the day in Anoka, Minnesota, the self-proclaimed Halloween capital of the world! Learn how it got this name, plus all the Halloween hot spots (and a few personal faves) you need to see while in town.
What is Spooky Season?
If you spend any time on social media looking for Halloween ideas, you've likely heard the phrase spooky season. But what does it mean?
30+ Covers of "I Put A Spell On You" You Need to Hear
Have you listened to these covers of "I Put a Spell on You"? Here are 30+ covers + the story behind the original song from 1956.
Things You Need for a "Practical Magic" Summer
Attention...everyone: hot girl summer is hereby canceled. Instead, we will be doing "Practical Magic" summer.
Spooky Things To Do In Las Vegas
Looking for spooky things to do in Las Vegas? Every pick on my list is open year-round, not just during Halloween season.
Vintage Halloween Songs
Need a little throwback in your Halloween playlist? How about spooky tunes from the early 1900s? Here are 40+ vintage Halloween songs to enjoy.