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Halloween Haul: Midsummer Scream 2025
What did I shop for at Midsummer Scream 2025? The better question is what didn’t I shop for? My haul includes the newest dress from Black Mast, a Halloween countdown calendar, and some killer books.
Midsummer Scream 2025
Year five of attending Midsummer Scream is done. Here is an insider’s look at the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention in the world in Long Beach, CA.
5 Q’s with Splash of Spooky
Get to know a Halloween community member! Here are 5 Q’s with Melissa España, the creator behind SplashofSpooky.com.
Halloween Hunting: Black Mast
Burnt out on big box stores when it comes to Halloween hunting? Shop small instead! This weekly series features small businesses you can shop any time of the year. This week we’re stopping by one of my newer faves for apparel: Black Mast!
15 Halloween Decorating Ideas
Need new decorating inspiration for Halloween? I’ve rounded up a few lists with more than 300 ideas, plus pulled out 15 of my very favorites for you to try.
60s Witch: A Playlist
If a lead singer of a 1960s pop/rock band met a witchy woman…this is the playlist their love child would listen to. Enjoy 30+ spooky and witchy tunes on this themed playlist.
Halloween Hunting: Bloom and Gloom Co.
Burnt out on big box stores when it comes to Halloween hunting? Shop small instead! This weekly series features small businesses you can shop any time of the year. This week we’re stopping by a spot with the cutest spooky art: Bloom and Gloom Co.
How to Style a Little Black Dress for Halloween
Have a closet full of little black dresses? Here are three easy ways to style your favorite black dress for Halloween.
Horror Movie Essentials: A Watch List for Beginners
Want to jump into horror but don’t know where to start? Here is a list of essential horror movies a beginner must watch, curated by Matthew Woods for Spooky Little Halloween.
Halloween Hunting: Carpe Noctem Candle Co.
Burnt out on big box stores when it comes to Halloween hunting? Shop small instead! This weekly series features small businesses you can shop any time of the year. This week we’re stopping by a small biz local to me in Minnesota: Carpe Noctem Candle Co.
Why I Keep Returning to Midsummer Scream
2025 is my fifth year returning to Midsummer Scream. As a content creator who has attended conventions across the country…why do I keep going back? Find out.
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.