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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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Halloween Hunting: Witchy Hollow 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 another fave find from Creep It Real OC: Witchy Hollow Co.
How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Crackle Coffee
The crackle coffee trend might be over and done with on TikTok, but I still think this is a fun one to try out for spooky season. Learn how to make a pumpkin spice crackle coffee!
How to Make a Fluffy Ghost Soda
The fluffy ghost trend from TikTok is resurfacing just in time for spooky season. Here is how to make a Fluffy Dr. Pepper using just two ingredients…and some creative design work on your cup.
By Pumpkin’s Light: Summer 2025 Guests
Did you know I co-host an interview podcast where we talk to Halloween creatives? It’s called By Pumpkin’s Light. Check out all the guests we had on this summer.
Feelin’ Like Halloween
Feelin’ like Halloween? Then this is the perfect soundtrack for your day, including iconic spooky artists like Dead Man’s Bones, Aurelio Voltaire, and LVCRFT.
Halloween Hunting: Holli Rose Art
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 meeting an artist who is local to me in Minneapolis: Holli Rose Art.
Review: Music for Halloween Night
George Streicher returns with his second orchestral album for spooky season, “Music for Halloween Night.” Check out my thoughts on the album, plus where you can buy a physical copy.
Music of the Macabre: Q&A with Composer George Streicher
Meet George Streicher, the composer and Halloween lover behind “Music of the Macabre.” In this Q&A from his appearance on By Pumpkin’s Light, George shares how his love of Halloween turned into a must-have orchestral adventure.
Halloween Hunting: Vixen by Micheline Pitt
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 where I love shopping for new spooky clothes: Vixen by Micheline Pitt.
Is a Jack-o-Mart Subscription Box Worth it?
Jack-O-Mart is a new subscription box for Halloween lovers…but is it worth it? Here is a peek inside the first two packages + my thoughts as a veteran Halloween content creator.
Spooky Country Playlist
Happy Y’alloween! Here are 31 country tunes with spooky vibes to help put the y’all in your Y’alloween this October.
Halloween Hunting: Shrimp Sauce
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 TikTok discovery of mine: Shrimp Sauce.