Whether you’re in college or just working, October can be a stressful month. Halloween is the start to a stressful 3 months of holidays, planning, and maybe travel if you have anywhere to go back home to. Also, if you’re in college, October is when you have a lot of midterms. However, a little bit of stress is no reason to forget to celebrate Halloween.
Last week I talked about how to throw a great Halloween party, but if you’re struggling to even get into a spooky season mood, then this is the article for you. From movies to watch, candy to eat, and places to look at costumes, I have all the answers for spooky season.
So light that pumpkin candle, put those Halloween cookies in the oven, turn some low lighting on, and tune in:
MOVIES AND SHOWS TO WATCH
Classics: Hocus Pocus 1 and 2, Halloweentown, Twitches
Disney Movies make the perfect easy watch for Halloween season. Personally, these are my absolute favorite movies to put on in October. Not only are they cute, they are cheesy in the best way. All of these can be found on Disney+!
Horror: Scream, The Shining, Chucky
Horror movies are an easy go to to get into the Spooky Season Mood. I always avoid these, a little to scary for me. But if horror movies are for you, these three are great classic horror movies to put on this October!
Fun: Harry Potter, BeetleJuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas
If you don’t love horror or cheesy movies about Halloween, these are three great movies you can put on to get in the mood for Halloween. Harry Potter is a classic look into the Wizarding World. Beetlejuice is a great funny movie to put on. The Nightmare before christmas is a great movie to transition from halloween to the Holidays.
CANDY AND TREATS TO TRY
Pillsbury Halloween cookies
These Cookies are the perfect treat to pick up for any occasion. Great for parties or after dinner snacks! Try pressing them into some premade chocolate chip cookie dough for a double treat.
Candy corn trail mix
This candy corn trail mix is the perfect snack to throw together for any party. If you love salty and sweet, this is the treat for you. With pretzles, peanuts, chex mix, and candy corn this is so easy to make!
Haribo Halloween Gummies
Haribo never misses. These sour gummies are the best treat to pick up on your next trip to the store!
Orange and Purple Lights
Orange and Purple lights put a perfect spooky touch in whatever room you put them in. They can be found at target or even the dollar tree!
Halloween Door Wreath
A cute wreath on the outside of your door goes a long way when it comes to decorating for Halloween. Decorationg the door of my apartment is what keeps me sane, so when the holidays roll around I am always first to target to get my hands on a cute one. XXXX
CANDLES TO BURN
Target Bourbon Pumpkin
This candle is so sweet smelling and will quickly fill your space with pumpkin so fast. This target candle ranges from 5-15 dollars and is the best to put on your coffee table.
Target Cinnamon Pumpkin Muffin
If you want pumpkin but want more with it the addition of cinnamon in this is the candle for you. This target candle also ranges from 5-15 dollars!
B&BW Enchanted Candy Potion
Described as smelling magically sweet and fruity witches brew, this candle has notes sugar, berries, and pixie dust. This candle can be found on bath and body works website.
B&BW Vampire Blood
Described as smelling fruity, floral, and frightful, this candle has notes of strawberry, jasmine, and plum. This candle can be found on bath and body works website.
BOOKS TO READ
Harry Potter
Now this is a true classic! You can never go wrong with a good read of Harry Potter. Whether you have read it multiple times, or it will be your first time jumping into the wizarding world, this book really never gets old.
Dark Places
This Murder Mystery Thriller is a great non-halloween themed book to get you in the spirit. You never know what’s coming next!
