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Five Ways To Celebrate Halfway To Halloween!

4/30/2020

The last day of April means one thing... it's officially six months until Halloween! We are now at the halfway point with our constant countdown.

Over the next six months we can expect to see things popping up in stores, new ranges being released, the sequel to 2018s Halloween, Halloween Kills and just about as much spooky goodness as you can handle!

So to celebrate 6 months to go, here's five easy and fun things that you can do today to celebrate getting even closer to the best time of year.

Plant Pumpkins!

Now is actually the best time to plant your pumpkins within the UK. The colder days and nights are behind us (although it still feels like its winter some nights brrrr) and Summer is on it's way which also means warmer weather.

As the UK weather is very hit and miss late April to the end of May is the right time to get those seeds in the soil. It will give them plenty of time to grow and if the weather is good to us this year, you'll see a nice harvest come October.

If you're in a warmer location and don't have seeds to hand, then fear not as you can wait until as late as July to plant them. For all the ins and outs of pumpkin growing click right here.

Listen to Music!

This one is an easy one but should definitely get you in the mood for October. Have a little dance party at home with as many spooky songs as you can find. Youtube is bursting with Halloween songs and so many wonderful spooks have also created playlists to help cut out all that searching.

I also created a list of great songs to listen to (with a new one coming very soon!) and if you want constant 365 days a year Halloween music playing then why not check out Halloween Radio? There are five different spooky stations to choose from and it's available all year!

Spooky Snacks!

There might still be six months to go but it doesn't mean that you can't have a mini Halloween party with lots of spooky snacks. You don't have to head out to the supermarket to make your snacks either. If you've got yourself a Halloween cookie cutter why not cut out spooky sandwiches? If you have food colouring, add it to an easy cake mix to add a creepy twist. There are endless ways to add a Halloween touch to your meals today.

If you're in a making mood though why not make Toffee Apples? or Frankenstein crispy treats or these lovely Candy Corn Cupcakes!

Watch A Film!

I love watching Halloween films any time of year and today is no exception! In a world where we have Disney+ Amazon Prime and Netflix you don't have to worry about trying to find something to watch either.

If you have Disney+ you can currently watch all four HalloweenTown films, Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas along with other Halloween themed films and if you search Halloween on Netflix or Amazon you're greeted with a whole bunch of spooky films for your eyes to feast on.

Why not watch a Halloween episode from your favourite TV show or throw on a film you already have on and cosy on down under a big blanket. The Halloween episodes from Friends, Cougar Town, Scream the TV Series and Buffy the Vampire Slayer are all worthy of a watch. If you haven't seen a show before then why not start one! It might just become your new favourite show.

Plan, Plan and Plan!

Now we've hit the halfway mark, let's get planning! Some of you have been planning this Halloween since last Halloween and for those of you who haven't even started, now is the time!

You've got the perfect amount of time to decide on your costume, your party theme, even what treats you would like to put into treat bags. Start planning the food you would like to make, the things you would like to create or even start making a shopping list of what you would like to hopefully buy this year.

There are already thousands of Halloween goodies for you to find online too. So if you're in the mood for a little Halloween shopping then you can very easily trick or treat yourself. Planning for October can be extremely fun and if you really want to go for it, why not create your own book? Fill it with all your favourite Halloween things and then keep adding to it all the time. That way you have your own personal Halloween reference for when you need it more.

Happy Halfway to Halloween!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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Seven Spooky Things To Do This Week! April 27th - May 3rd

4/27/2020

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Missing Halloween and the month of October? Me too! So from now until Halloween, each week they'll be a new 'Seven Spooky Things' post to ensure you can add a bit of Halloween to your day 365 days a year.

These Seven Spooky Things should keep you well spooked from April 27th to May 3rd.

Check out this weeks activities below:

Monday

As so many of us have a lot of free time lately, we're all catching up jobs around the house and one of those jobs might be to clear out your wardrobe.

If that's the case then you'll love todays project! Using old shirts you can make these no-sew Pumpkins! All you need is an old shirt, some twine and some stuffing.

They're really easy to make and also a nice quick project too. I have actually made these myself with a few shirts I came across in a charity shop a few years ago and years later I still have them and put them out each year as decorations.
To find out more and how to make these wonderful pumpkins just head right here.

Tuesday

Todays we're making cocktails! This one is definitely not for the kids although you could substitute alcohol for a child friendly substitutes and make little mock-tails.

You might already have most of the ingredients for these cocktails in the house so you hopefully won't be needing to make a shopping trip (or add it to your list for next time). The cocktails have the colours of fall and the black sugar rim really does add a nice spooky touch.

Find out exactly how to make these right here.

Wednesday

I love this make, it's quick, simple and a lot of fun! All you need are some paper/plastic cups and a set of fairy lights.

Using the same amount of cups to bulbs, draw spooky little faces on your cups. Maybe go with different Jack'o Lantern faces or if your cups are white little ghost faces.

Make a hole in the top that isn't too big that they fall off your lights but wide enough for you to push the cup over them without it slipping right off and there you go! Hang these lights around the house or if you're using battery powered lights why not hang them in a bush or tree in your garden and relax in the evening?
Find out even more on how to make these right here.

Thursday

If you have a bunch of spare picture frames then now is the time to use them. With a printer and spray paint you can easily make these fun silhouette wall pictures for your home.

What I like most about these is that they're so simple and not just for Halloween. They would look great in your haunted home all year long.

Check out how to make them right here. The link also includes free downloadable printables so you can get the perfect design each time.

Friday

Friday night this week is movie night and this weeks film is the popular Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark!

The film was realease last year (2019) and although it wasn't a huge success it did earn enough to warrant a sequel which was recently announce to be given the go ahead!

Based on the popular short story series of the same name. The film follows a group of kids who stumble across a book that filled with short scary stories. When the stories start coming to life and also writing themselves it's up to them to try and stop whoever or whatever is behind the book before it's too late.

Saturday

It's the weekend! So let's get baking and what better thing to make today then Candy Corn Mini Cheesecakes!

If you don't have actual Candy Corns for the decoration then it's no big deal but you will need food colouring for them to get those Candy Corn colour layers.

These are a lot of fun to make and also look so, so cute! They'll definitely be fun to make with kids or just by yourself and taste great.

Find out everything you need and how to make them right here.

Sunday

The last day of the week is here and to end the week we're going to make Halloween sun catchers.

They're really easy to make and you can make them exactly how you want them. The spookier the better! You will once again most likely have a lot of the materials required to make these already around the house and if not you can easy substitute and still get the same great effect!

To find out everything you need and all the details just head right over here.

As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too.

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @norwegian_halloween_queen
Check out her awesome instagram for guaranteed spooky treats all week!

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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Ten Wall-Worthy Art Prints To Haunt Your Home

4/25/2020

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A Haunted Home is a Happy Home and these ten art prints will definitely haunt the walls of your house. I have put together a list of just some of my favourite art prints that I have come across recently which I think you might like too.

It was so hard to not buy all of these prints while putting this list together as they really are fantastic. I just have to keep telling myself "you have no wall room" and pretend I also didn't hear what I said...

Hallows-Eve Print

I have shared Lucky Hellcat before in a previous small business blog post and because I absolutely love this print I definitely feel like she needs another share!

This adorable print features a cute little pumpkin man called Mr Tooties (too cute right?) who is sprinkling stars in the sky to get ready for Halloween. He's also being carried by his friend Spookies who is giving him a lift through the night sky.

You can grab this 8 x 10 signed print right here and be sure to follow Lucky Hellcat on Instagram too.

Spoopy Bat Print

The fact the word Spoopy is in the title of this print is enough to get my attention (I love how spoopy is a thing) and this print is a gorgeous.

Featuring a Spoopy Bat carrying a Jack'o Lantern with a crescent moon behind, this print from Brett Manning Art is definitely one for the wall. Manning actually makes so many wonderfully spooky things including a throw blanket that I just had to purchase.

You can grab this 5 x 7 print right here and be sure to follow her on Instagram too.

Ghost Party Print

Another business I absolutely love (and have shared before) is Simply Gothic. The store stocks a bunch of different jewellery pieces along with subscription boxes and now a large amount of new prints!

This Ghost Party Print is super cute and would make a great gift for someones birthday. Plus how great is that graveyard cake?

You can grab this print in either A5 or A6 size right here and also follow Simply Gothic on Instagram here too.

Ghost in the Stars Print

Rhode Montijo makes some of the best spooky products around and this print is no exception. Featuring a spooky ghost with Jack'o Lantern, bats and stars, this print is a must.

Rhode has so many prints, pins, patches and even huge Halloween flags available in his store. So if you need a vintage style Halloween fix then you know where to go.

You can grab this signed 8 x 8 print right here and be sure to follow Montijo on Instagram too.

The Major Arcana Poster Print

If you're into Tarot cards and also Halloween then this poster is the one for you. Featuring the full set of Major Arcana Tarot Cards on one poster, this print would look amazing on your wall.

Yosiell Lorenzo has created a whole world of Victorian Era inspired Halloween treats and as the owner of a bunch of his products they really do not disappoint at all. If you would rather have the actual Tarot Cards then you can grab those too!

You can buy this poster print right here along with the Tarot Card set. Be sure to follow Yosiell on Instagram too!

Trick or Treat Print

This print from Simons Nest gives off so many spooky vibes and I absolutely love it. Featuring a Jack'o Lantern, bats, candy corn and an autumnal look, this print is available in multiple sizes and also on different products.

Simons Nest has quite a few Halloween products available in her store too including Candy Corn badges, tote bags and more. So be sure to check out the whole store.

You can grab this print in A3, A4 and A5 right here and follow Simons Nest on Instagram here too.

Hocus Pocus Emily's Funeral Print

Hocus Pocus is quite possibly the definition of a Halloween film (unless your Halloween is more of a stabby stabby kind of Halloween.... i'm looking at you Michael) and if you absolutely love it (like I do) then you'll love this print and also Sugar Mynt Gallery.

This print is a reproduction of an original storyboard for the 1993 film. It was drawn in pre-production in 1992 by Giacomo Ghiazza who was the storyboard artist for the film. Although it's a re-print it has actually been signed by Ghiazza himself.

This particular print is taken from a deleted scene from the film where Binx watches Emilys funeral from afar, which is honestly heartbreaking.

Currently there are a total of 17 storyboard prints available from the gallery and you can check them out right here. Also follow Sugar Mynt on Instagram here too.

Haunted House Print

Who doesn't love a Haunted House? Whether it be visiting one, looking at one, buying things to do with Haunted House or just living in one. There really is something so fascinating about a home that is haunted.

This print from Manière Noire shop is hauntingly beautiful and only available in a limited edition quantity of ten. The print itself measures 5 x 7 inches. So perfect for framing too. Look at a Haunted House while standing inside a Haunted House... bliss!

You can still grab this print right here and be sure to follow the store on Instagram too.

Trick or Treaters Halloween Print

Trick or Treat yourself with this Trick or Treaters Halloween print from Little Spooky Studio.

Featuring adorable kids dress in their Halloween costumes (how cute is the ghost?) this print not only would look great framed but I really love the colours used in this to give off an autumnal glow.

It's available in 5 x 7 inch size and you can grab it right here. Be sure to also check out the rest of the Little Spooky Studio store for more spooky treats and follow LSS on Instagram too.

Halloween Poster Print

The first time I ever came across Madame Talbot's poster prints was in Salem and the moment I saw this particular poster I knew I needed it.

The print features all kinds of Halloween imagery, witches, skeletons, bats, owls, a grinning moon, shrieking cat and more. The colours used really add a vintage look to the entire print. This poster is stunning and even nicer in person.

What's more is the original design was hand drawn and then sent to the printers. So a computer has never edited or had any part is the making of this design. What you get is a re-print of the original, fully hand-drawn design. How amazing is that?

You can grab this poster print right here and be sure to check out the entire treasure trove of posters available from the store. Oh and follow MT on Instagram too!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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Seven Spooky Things To Do This Week! April 20th - April 27th

4/20/2020

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Missing Halloween and the month of October? Me too! So from now until Halloween, each week they'll be a new 'Seven Spooky Things' post to ensure you can add a bit of Halloween to your day 365 days a year.

These Seven Spooky Things should keep you well spooked from April 20th to April 27th.

Check out this weeks activities below:

Monday

It's a new week! So lets kick start this week with a super easy and quick make. You might even have one of these around the house from all the Easter Chocolate you've had.

Todays make is this Gothic box which is made from an old Ferrero Rocher plastic box. All you need to do is spray paint it and add some embellishments for a super easy gothic make.

Find out more and how to make it in more detail right here.

Tuesday

Today's activity should actually keep you busy for more than just a day and it's totally free! I previously released an Activity Pack to help combat boredom and also give kids a little something to do during this lockdown.

Well last week I released another Activity Pack and this one is bigger! It once again contains colouring pages and puzzles/games but you can also make your very own Candy Corn bunting Decoration.

You can grab the first Activity Pack right here and the second pack here. If you do download and make these please do tag me in your pics as I would love to see!

Wednesday

Let's make pancakes! These pancakes are easy to make and also low in fat.

All you need is: 350g sieved flower, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 bananas, 2 eggs, 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 250ml of milk.

Mash the bananas into a bowl with the eggs, vanilla extract and milk until it's all mixed together and smooth. In another bowl mix the flower and baking powder together and then combine the two mixes together.

In a hot pan melt a little butter and pour out you desired amount. Cook for around 90 seconds to 2 minutes on each side and then serve! I had mine with syrup and sliced banana.

Thursday

I absolutely love these. They're such a great idea and fun to make. All you really need is some paper, card and ice lolly sticks to make your very own little flying witches.

What's more is you could have a whole bunch of these on your wall or stick to your windows for Halloween. Hang them to make little ceiling decorations or even a mobile.

Find out all the details right here.

Friday

Continuing with the witchy makes today and this one is another fun and easy project. All you need is string, pens, paper cups and some card/paper.

You can make these hanging witches that would look great in the garden. Their little paper dresses blow in the wind along with their fuzzy paper hair.

This is another make that would be great fun with the kids and you can really make each witch your own, so you have your own little paper coven at home.

Head on over to here to find out more and how to make them.

Saturday

This week Saturday is movie night. And this weeks movie is HalloweenTown. I have only just watched this film recently as it never had a UK release. With the arrival of Disney+ here in the UK all four of these films are now available for your streaming pleasure.

The film focuses on the Cromwell's who have a very long history of witchcraft and magic within the family, except the kids don't know that yet. When grandma needs help the kids take it upon themselves to not only help save HalloweenTown and it's people but also to find out who they really are in the process.

It's such a fun little film that I will definitely be watching every October from now on.

Sunday

It's your final Spooky Thing to do this week and this one is another super easy make.

All you need is orange and black paint (black markers would be suitable too) and some empty tins.

Make sure the tins are not sharp around the edges to avoid any cuts. All you need to do is paint them orange and draw/paint on your own Jack'O Lantern faces. You could make these into plant pots, stack them as decorations or even make your own game of bowling! Find out more right here.

Who to Follow

As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too.

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @mrhalloweenie
Check out his awesome instagram for guaranteed spooky treats all week!

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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If You Love Candy Corn You'll Love These Ten Candy Corn Products

4/18/2020

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Candy Corn is possibly the most loved and hated Halloween candy out of all the Halloween candy available on the market. So many people love it but at the same time so many people absolutely hate it, which personally I think is crazy. Not only is it an iconic candy but it also tastes great.

If like me you love it then you'll love these ten Candy Corn themed products and if you don't like Candy Corn then you're in luck! As you can't eat any of these products but they'll look super cute in your home.

Candy Corn Stained Glass Sun Catcher

This sun catcher is handmade by Scary Carrie Designs on Etsy and would look great in your window all year long. Its made from glass, lead solder and copper foil. It comes with a hanging chain attached so you can easily hang it in the window and will cast a lovely Halloween glow across your room.

Perfect for when you're missing Halloween in the middle of Summer. What's more is that every order also comes with extra treats!

Find out more about this sun catcher right here.

Jack-o-Corn Enamel Pin

How great is this Jack-o-Corn pin from Sourpuss? It's made from a mixture of enamel and metal and measures approximately 1 inch by 1.5 inch, so it's a great little spooky accessory to add to your jacket.

The glittery design was designed by Alexandre Fische for Sourpuss. They also released a few more Candy Corn pin designs which are also available from their store right now.

You can grab this from Sourpuss Europe or October 31st.

Candy Corn Pocket Mirror

As a lover of Candy Corn and all things associated with it I had to add a bunch of original Candy Corn products to the October 31st store and so apart from a pillow and badge, this mirror was released last year for the 2019 Halloween range.

It's been so popular though that it looks like it's here to stay for while. The mirror fits perfectly in your pocket or make-up bag and is covered in cute Candy Corns.

Grab your own mirror right here.

20 Candy Corns in a bag from Bethany Lowe Designs

Who doesn't need a bag of twenty different sized candle corns? These decorations will add a sweet touch (see what I did there) to your Halloween decorating for sure. The Candy Corns range from 1.25 inches to 3.5 inches high and are covered all over in glitter.

I actually own these after buying them from Zulily last year and have them sitting in a large cauldron with a few artificial autumn leaves sticking out of the sides to add an autumnal touch. They really do look great and even better in person.

You can grab them from here and here.

Candy Corn Salt and Pepper Shakers from Johanna Parker Designs

This salt and pepper Candy Corn set is part of Johanna Parkers 2019 range and has been extremely popular. When Johanna first posted these on her instagram I knew I needed to get them and luckily I did.

They measure approximately 3.5 inches high and would loko great in your kitchen or on your dining table 365 days a year.

Grab your very own set of these cute little guys right here.

Paper Honeycomb Centrepiece Candy Corn Decoration

What's great about this decoration is that it's not only extremely cheap but also looks great. It measures approximately 30cm tall and although its designed as a table centrepiece you can always thread a little string through it and hang it around the house, on the porch, in trees (for a Halloween garden party?) or pretty much anywhere you can place it.

To grab your very own Honeycomb decoration just click here.

Candy Corn Earrings

Handmade by Hand Craft Lab on Etsy, these Candy Corn Earrings are made from a mixture of enamel and metal alloy. They measures approximately 0.8cm by 0.6cm so fairly small but perfect to add a small touch of Halloween to your day.

You can purchase your own pair right here.

Glittery Candy Corn Pick

This Candy Corn pick from Craft Outlet can be placed into a vase on it's own to make a stand alone Halloween decoration or add it to a bunch of flowers, place in bushes when decorating outside or just about anywhere you can easily slot it into. It measures 16 inches high and has wire stems for easy adjustment. It's also cheap too at only $2.50! So why not just have a whole bunch of these sitting in a vase?

Swipe up a bunch right here.

Corny Vinyl Sticker

Made by Creepies, this Corny Sticker features a cute little Candy Corn character who actually looks like they've eaten far too much Candy Corn themselves (would that be cannibalism? I hope not). The durable vinyl sticker measures approximately 4 inches high and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

You can pick one up from Creepies store right here and be sure to check out all their other wonderful treats too!

Halloween Badge Set

The last item on this list isn't just a single Candy Corn item but a bunch of wonderful Halloween treats! Created by Simons Nest on Etsy, this set includes a total of four Halloween badges with one being an adorable trio of Candy Corns.

With how great this set of badges is, I couldn't leave it off the list. You can grab your own set right here and also be sure to check out other items from the Simons Nest store too.

If you're still wanting even more Candy Corn treats and are also after something to kill a little time right now, there is currently a free Activity Pack available from my blog.

It includes colouring pages, puzzles, games and a make your own Candy Corn bunting decoration.

You can download the whole pack for free right here.

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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Another Free Activity Pack To Help Kill Even More Time!

4/15/2020

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To help pass the time a little i've put together another small Activity Pack that you can either download for free (link at the bottom of the page) or you can simply right click and save all images below.

The pack contains colouring pages, puzzles and a make your own candy corn bunting decoration!

I hope this is a little fun for some of you and please do tag October 31st or myself if you download and complete any of these as I would love to see!

Candy Corn Bunting Decoration

Colouring Pages

Games and Puzzles

If you would like to download a zip file for this pack instead and download everything together. Just click the file to the right ->

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Seven Spooky Things To Do This Week. April 13th - april 19th

4/13/2020

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Missing Halloween and the month of October? Me too! So from now until Halloween, each week they'll be a new 'Seven Spooky Things' post to ensure you can add a bit of Halloween to your day 365 days a year.

These Seven Spooky Things should keep you well spooked from April 13th to April 19th.

Check out this weeks activities below:

Monday

To start this week off and hopefully something for you to complete throughout the whole week,you can grab a free Activity Pack! This was made available last week and for those who might have missed it it's todays activity. So you can enjoy a whole bunch of puzzles, colouring pages and a crafty make!

Another Activity Pack will also be available this week! Grab your free pack right here.

Tuesday

Todays make is a big one! You might not have everything you need to make this right away but you can at least get everything together and take your time with this one (which will most likely also kill a lot of time right now).

For today you can make your very own Hocus Pocus spell book! It fairly easy to make too and will look great on your shelf, in your Halloween display or as an accessory for this years Halloween costume. As now is also the perfect time to get planning this years costume and party theme.

To make your very own booooooook just head right over here.

Wednesday

If you checked out last weeks Seven Spooky Things then you will have seen how you can make little pumpkins out of pebbles for a super cute decorating idea.

Well this week the pebbles are back but for a game this time. All you need are pebbles, pens/paints and some tape (or just drawing the lines will do). to make your very own Tic Tac Toe game.

Fine out more right here.

Thursday

Thursday is a baking day and it's super easy to make. You might have even made one before, so for today we're making Apple Pie! But this one has a spooky twist!

I actually made an apple pie for the first time on the weekend and really enjoyed it, I was also surprised how easy and quick it was to make and hopefully you'll enjoy this one too.

To make your own spooky pie just click right here.

Friday

It's movie night! And this weeks movie is Donnie Darko. The film was released in 2001 and on it's original release didn't do well at the box office. It only made $7,500,000 on a $4,000,000 budget but after it went to Dvd the film started to gather success and even developed a cult following. Donnie Darko is dark, a little confusing at times (but it all makes sense in the end) but overall a brilliantly creepy film. A sequel was also released in 2009. The film stars Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaul, Drew Barrymore and Patrick Swayze!

A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after he narrowly escapes a bizarre accident.

Saturday

Todays make is really easy to do and you can make it with pretty much anything around your house. It comes from the wonderful guys over at Your Best Halloween Ever!

All you need are buttons and something that is a shape (official instructions! :) once you have those things get glueing everything together to make something that would look great on your wall. I love the star that has been made and how it has autumnal vibes! If you make something yourself please do tag Your Best Halloween Ever! on Instagram and be sure to check our their website too.

Sunday

Today is the last day for this weeks spooky things and its a great day for a bath. As today we're making Pumpkin Bath Bombs!

They're super easy to make and you can easily make a whole bunch to save for when you need one (just keep them in a jar to make sure they don't go soft).

To make your own Pumpkin head right over here.

Who to Follow

As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too.

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @katiepumpkinhead
MessageCheck out her awesome instagram for guaranteed spooky treats all week!

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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Ten Spooky Small Businesses You'll Love

4/11/2020

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One of the downsides to the start of Spring is that spooky season still feels so far away. It's still a few months until we start seeing shelves filled with Halloween goodies and you might be getting withdrawals. Well if thats the case then this list might help you out!

I've put together a list of ten spooky small businesses that are bursting with so many different tricks and treats. Please note that unfortunately not all stores do ship worldwide (although if you really want something a little message might help) but they're still worthy of a follow on instagram.

Do you have a favourite spooky store? Let me know in the comments below as I would love to check it out!

This is Sian Ellis

Sian Ellis creates wonderfully spooky products all year long and she's adding new products to her store all the time.

If you're after adorable ghosts and even personalised products then this is the store for you. On top of this, she also shares regular spooky pics on her instagram! They're guaranteed to a add a little bit of spook to your day.

You can check out her store right here and if you have time give her instagram a like too!

Emporium 32

I think I could talk about this store until I am blue in the face, it is such an amazing store!
Located in Salem, Emporium 32 sells all kinds of wonderful tricks and treats all year long. If you're sitting there thinking "but I can't get to Salem" well you're in luck! Emporium 32 have been adding so many new products to their online store and they ship worldwide so you can grab as many of your new favourite things as possible.

Check our their store right here and be sure to follow them on instagram too!

Halloween Preservation Society

When something is called 'Halloween Preservation Socierty' you know it's already worth checking out!

Education, appreciation, observance, and recognition of the diverse history and practices associated with Halloween.

HPS is all about Halloween and everything in between. They upload regular pics of all different kinds of Halloween things from vintage products to books, new releases and more!

Plus they also have an online store where you can grab a whole bunch of vintage inspired Halloween goodies. Check out the HPS store right here and don't forget to hit that follow button on their instagram.

Simons Nest

Simons Nest is an online store that's bursting with all kinds of wonderful products. You can grab gothic illustrations featuring haunted houses, skeletons and witches right up to adorable pumpkins, candy corn and Pumpkin guys!

There really is something for everyone and there are so many products that if you see something you love you can grab it on a mirror, tote bag, badge and more.

Check out here wonderful store right here and also be sure to follow Simons Nest on instagram too.

Jawline Jewellery

Jawline Jewellery is such a brilliantly unique store. The main focus of this store is doll eye products and there are so many different products available. You can grab all kinds of jewellery featuring doll eyes.

Not only are all the products eye-catching (see what I did there?) but you can also grab other products like doll head candles and pots!

Check out all the eye candy available (another pun, i'm sorry) from her store and also be sure to follow Jawline Jewellery on Instagram too!

Simply Gothic

Simply Gothic is another store that sells a whole variety of different spooky jewellery products. You can grab ghost and bat earrings, haunted house necklaces and more!

SG isn't just all about jewellery though as there are a bunch of prints currently available and you can even sign up to a subscription box.

Due to the current Covid-19 situtation Simply Gothic is only shipping out prints at this time but you can still check out her store and get a list of what you want ready for when it's all back to business like usual!.

You can check out her store right here and head on over to her instagram and hit that follow button.

Loveless House Boo-tique

Loveless House Boo-tique is a very new store that has recently launched and it is totally worth checking out. The store focuses on handmade creations and antiques.

There's new products being worked on for the store and already you can grab a bunch of Halloween inspired air fresheners and jewellery! You'll also soon be able to purchase handmade Witch House coasters that I am absolutely obsessed with! Even though it's still very new I can see this spooky little store making big waves in the future!

Follow Loveless House on instagram and be sure to check out her brand new store right here.

Lucky Hellcat

You only need to check out the Lucky Hellcat instagram to want to also check out her store! LH sells so many different spooky treats from ceramic hand painted ornaments to jewellery, prints and more.

From many of the products available you can clearly see there's major vintage Halloween vibes throughout her store, especially with the Smile Now, Cry Later enamel pins (pictured) that I maybe couldn't resist and purchased...

Check out the Lucky Hellcat store right here and hit follow on her instagram.

Creepies

Creepies pretty much has everything and spooky ghoul could need. You can buy enamel pins, prints, tote bags, mugs, wax melts and much, much more!

There are even two subscription boxes available from their store. You can either grab the Fright Club box which includes two handmade creepies (and much more) or the Fang Gang pin subscription box.

Check our Creepies right here and be sure to follow on instagram too.

Creepy Maneki

If you love Vintage Halloween (which you might be able to tell I do) then you'll love this store. Creepy Maneki specialises in vintage inspired Halloween treats and everything available is truly wonderful.

You can purchase so many different products for your home, including clocks, shelves, planters and more. Each item is hand painted and finished so you know a lot of love has gone into every single product.

You can check out her store right here and also be sure to follow her instagram for updates on new treats.

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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Free Activity Pack To Help Kill Some Time

4/7/2020

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To help pass the time a little i've put together a small Activity Pack that you can either download for free (link at the bottom of the page) or you can simply right click and save all images below.

The pack contains 6 colouring pages, 2 puzzles and a make your own pumpkin decoration. This will be the first of 2 activity packs that will be released. The second pack will hopefully be available next week.

I hope this is a little fun for some of you and please do tag October 31st or myself if you download and complete any of these as I would love to see!

Colouring Pages:

Puzzles:

Make Your Own Pumpkin Decoration:

Download everything in one zip file by flicking the link to the right ->

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Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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Seven Spooky Things To Do This Week. April 6th - April 12th. Easter special!

4/6/2020

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Missing Halloween and the month of October? Me too! So from now until Halloween, each week they'll be a new 'Seven Spooky Things' post to ensure you can add a bit of Halloween to your day 365 days a year.

These Seven Spooky Things should keep you well spooked from April 6th to April 12th.

Check out this weeks activities below:

Monday

The end of this week is easter, so it only seems right that this week has a little Easter theme to make it a little more spooky (Halloween is all about eggs too right?). To start the week off there's a really easy craft project that you could potentially do with things in your home. All you need are pens, paints and plastic eggs!

Decorate plastic eggs and fill with candy for a Halloween egg hunt. Plus it'll be fun to do around the garden if the weather is nice right now. Find out more right here.

Tuesday

Here is another fun craft project that you can keep on going and going for as long as you like! All you need is rocks and orange paint.

Search for as many small rocks and pebbles that you can find then paint them all orange. Leave them in a box (decorate the box too if you like) and then every now and again give one a different pumpkin face. You could do this with the kids too and maybe hide them around the garden also. It would be great if you don't want to give out candy for an egg hunt and instead the person who collects the most wins a prize.

You can read a little more about this right here.

Wednesday

These vintage-style noise makers are another crafty project that is a lot of fun, super easy and great if you're having a little at home Easter party this week.

All you need are balloons, card and lolly sticks. You can make these as a fun little toy or even place them into little Easter bags for kids.

Find out more and also print out the templates for these right here.

Thursday

This week, Thursday is movie night and for tonight's film you've got Holidays.

Holidays was released in 2016 and is a horror anthology film that focuses on different holidays we celebrate throughout the year. This includes Easter and Halloween. The Easter short is actually one of my favourites from the film and has a really great twist.

This film could technically be watched during any holiday so make this one of your new favourite films to watch throughout the year. The soundtrack is pretty great too.

There is also a bonus movie for this week so keep scrolling below to check it out.

Friday

Another crafty make for you today (we could all do with more crafty things lately :) and this one might be a little tricky to make if you don't have a fake pumpkin... but you can easily substitute that for something else and get the same great effect.

This galaxy pumpkin is fun to make and looks fantastic. Even though the weather seems to be getting a little warmer it's still cold at night. So why not make this, build a fort and read/play games with this twinkling around the room. The perfect indoor camping night.

Find out more and how to make it right here.

Saturday

Continuing with this weeks Easter theme, today we're making Marbled Eggs! All you need is food colouring and eggs to make these spooky snacks. They're also a load of fun for kids to make too. Decorate with plastic spiders to add an extra touch of spook.

Oh and keep the egg cartons for tomorrow make.

Make your own right here.

Sunday

This is your last Easter themed make for the week but hopefully if you've made any of this weeks creations you've added a little spooky touch to this holiday.

Using egg cartons you can cut and paint to make little hanging bats! You can paint them in all different colours and decorate them however you like, maybe even paint them into bright pastels to add to a lovely spooky Easter display.

Find out more on how to make these right here.

Bonus Easter Video!

If you love Trick'r Treat then you will love this mini short that was made by Fear Net a few years ago. Happy Easter to all those celebrating this week!

Who to Follow

As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too.

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @Halloween.style
Check out her awesome instagram for guaranteed spooky treats all week!

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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