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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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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.
What’s Your Halloween Anthem?
Answer seven quick questions about jack-o'-lanterns, candy, and costumes to find the Halloween song that should be on repeat all October.
Halloween 101: How Much Candy to Buy for Trick-or-Treaters
Don't run out of candy or overbuy it. Use this simple guide to figure out exactly how much Halloween candy you need for trick-or-treaters.
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 Confetti Candles
Taper candles are already a Halloween staple — but these DIY confetti candles take them somewhere extra. With just a handful of crayons, a vegetable peeler, and a cup of hot water, you can customize your candles in any color combo you want in about 15 minutes flat. Easy enough for kids, cute enough for a party, and cheap enough to make a whole set before October ends.
Review: “Night at the Mausoleum” by Thee Gassed Caskets
Looking for the perfect Halloween party soundtrack? "Night at the Mausoleum" from St. Paul's Thee Gassed Caskets sounds like a long-lost 60s novelty record, and I'm obsessed.
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.
Miranda’s Monster Mix
100 campy monster novelty songs for Halloween — surf-rock spooks, doo-wop ghouls, and garage-band ghosts in one gleefully creepy playlist.
Shop Darksome Art and Craft Market
Kick off October 2026 at the Darksome Art and Craft Market, a virtual market of Halloween artists running Oct. 2-4 only. I'm a proud sponsor, and I'm sharing my favorite finds.
The Spooky Little Clubhouse: A Place Where Halloween Never Ends
I've joined Patreon! Learn more about the Spooky Little Clubhouse, my new space on this platform, and what you'll find over there.
5 Q’s with Sandi and Terrance Horan
Sandi and Terrence Horan of Spooky Cat Press have built a business on one irresistible idea: every holiday is better with a Halloween twist. From their annual Halloween card tradition to their beloved Creepmas collection, the duo has turned a lifelong love of spooky nostalgia into a thriving creative brand. Get to know the artists behind the cats, and find out what their perfect Halloween day looks like (spoiler: it does not involve Orlando in October).
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.