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Where spooky is always in season.
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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Blood Orange 31: A Cocktail + Mocktail Recipe
Blood orange season meets spooky season with a festive cocktail, a non-alcoholic spritz, and simple tips for using blood oranges at home.
Ghost Stories Reading Stack
A winter ghost story reading stack inspired by long dark nights, candlelight, and the age-old tradition of sharing eerie tales by the fire.
A Yule Playlist ❄️
A gentle, otherworldly blend of wintry folk, celestial pop, and atmospheric instrumentals crafted for quiet solstice moments. Soft vocals, shimmering melodies, and warm candle-lit textures evoke ancient magic, winter forests, and the slow returning of the light. Perfect for rituals, reflection, or cozy seasonal spell-casting.
DIY Valoween Conversation Heart Collages
Sometimes you need to create just for the sake of creating, and that’s exactly what inspired these Valoween conversation heart collages. Learn how to upcycle an old Valentine’s Day candy box into something spooky.
Perfect Pumpkin Eggnog
Pumpkin has a way of creeping into all the other holidays, and this recipe for a perfect pumpkin eggnog is no exception. Learn how to make it—with variations for dairy-free and vegan options.
10 Valoween Gift Ideas from Spooky Cat Press
Looking for Valoween gift ideas? Here are 10 items I'm loving from Spooky Cat Press this year, from wrapping paper to cards and more.
Halloween Resolutions to Make This Year
Anyone can set a resolution to lose weight or eat healthy in the new year. Why not have some fun and set a few Halloween resolutions instead?
How to Make Halloween Gingerbread Cookies
Here is my favorite recipe for Halloween gingerbread cookies, plus a few creative ideas for decorating them for the holidays.
DIY Candy Corn Ornaments
Make your own candy corn ornaments this holiday season! Learn where to buy supplies, how to make them and how to decorate with them.
DIY Halloween Christmas Garland
Want to make a Halloween Christmas garland for your home? Here's how I made mine, plus where to find supplies outside of October.
How to Make a Chilling Adventures of Sabrina-Inspired Yule Wreath
Make the Spellman's Yule wreath featured in episode 11 of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" to hang on your door this holiday season and keep spirits away.
Halloween Things You Need When Winter is Coming
The seasons may change, but staying spooky never goes out of style. Here are 9 Halloween things you need to stay cozy all winter.