News flash: Halloween is not cancelled. Although this Halloween may look different from past Halloweens, the holiday isn’t cancelled. Trust me, no one can cancel your Halloween spirit!
Listen, the minute you get “too old” to go Trick-or-Treating, something magical happens…You figure out how to make Halloween still feel like Halloween sans knocking on doors for candy. I’d like to think I have 30+ years of experience keeping the Halloween spirit and this year is no different.
If some of your usual Halloween festivities are cancelled and you’re looking for things to do, I’ve got you covered! Below are 10 things you can do at home to get in the Halloween spirit:
- Watch spooky movies. Hocus Pocus, Nightmare Before Christmas, Bride of Frankenstein, Sleepy Hollow and Corpse Bride are a few of my favorites!
- Bake Halloween treats. Decorating spooky cookies and cupcakes are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit!
- Carve a pumpkin! You can even have a pumpkin carving contest with friends or family via FaceTime.
- Listen to spooky tunes! Thriller isn’t the only Halloween song guys….
- Read books or listen to podcasts on haunted history/paranormal activity.
- Decorate your house inside, outside or both! Dollar Tree has some great budget friendly options!
- Treat yourself to your favorite Halloween candy. I’ve lost track of how many mornings I’ve had candy corn for breakfast.
- Send Halloween greeting cards to friends/family. The USPS has spooky stamps, the Dollar Tree has amazing cards, no excuses!
- Add some spooky inspired clothes to your wardrobe. Ladies, so many small businesses have Halloween collections: Dela Deville’s Vintage, Unique Vintage, Vixen by Micheline Pitt and Le Femme En Noir are sure to keep you in the Halloween spirit now and year round.
- FaceTime a friend in costume, make sure your friend dresses up too!
Happy almost Halloween, everyone!
Striped top and pumpkin scarf from Della Deville’s Vintage, high waisted shorts from Express, Halloween knee high socks from Dollar Tree, witchy shoes from Unique Vintage.
Photos taken at Cobalt Studios by Michaela Higgison !