October 31 · A little autumn magic
A little mischief.
A lot of magic.
Make room for the wonderfully spooky.
From the first pumpkin on the porch to the last handful of candy, find the little things that make Halloween feel like yours.
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Candy & treats
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Candy variety packs
A good candy bowl starts with the right quantity, then a mix people will enjoy.
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Non-candy treats
A separate bowl of non-food choices gives visitors another way to join the fun.
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Bags & buckets
The right bag is one a child can comfortably carry, even after the first few stops.
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Costumes
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Girls’ costumes, ages 3–5
From a little witch to a busy builder, these ideas leave room for a child’s own imagination.
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Boys’ costumes, ages 3–5
Choose a theme your child wants to play, then make it comfortable enough for the actual evening.
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Couples’ costumes
A good paired costume should be easy to recognize and practical for both people to wear.
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Family costume themes
A shared theme can look coordinated without making everyone wear the same outfit.
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Decorating
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Yard decorations
Start with one scene people can read from the sidewalk: a giant web, a small graveyard, or a friendly line of ghosts.
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Porch decorations
A porch has to welcome guests and let them pass.
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String lights
The useful comparison is not just the number of bulbs.
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Parties & hosting
Every tradition has a story
Before the candy,
there were soul cakes.
Harvest customs, remembrance, lanterns, and a little mischief: Halloween’s story has more than one thread.
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