Seasonal & Holidays

8 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed this Halloween (But You Do)

There's only one time of year you get to turn your home into a haunted mansion. Don't it mess up.

Listen up all you pumpkin-shaped procrastinators: We've just entered the sweet spot for spooking up your home for Halloween so (if you haven't yet) it's time to get your decorating game on!

We're firm believers that you don't need a lot of stuff to get in the spirt, just the right stuff. (Even though a lot is fun, too.) Any one of these Halloween finds will get your home looking holiday ready, whether you're decorating for your epic annual Halloween party, the trick-or-treaters, or just the living room to get yourself in the scary-movie-watching spirit.


40 LED Ghost String Lights, $14.99

These little ghosties could not be cuter if they tried — when you hang them just so, they look like they are floating oh-so spookily.

Halloween String Lights, ER CHEN(TM) 40 LED Ghost

Pressure Sensitive Screaming Doormat, $23.57
From here on out: Allow no one to enter your home and NOT remember it's Halloween with this screaming doormat that'll keep guests on their toes.

Screaming Doormat

Reusable Blood Bag Drink Containers, $19.99

Beloved by vampires everywhere, these are the creepiest sippy cups ever. Slip one into your kids lunch box if you're in the mood for pranking or fill them with mixed drinks and create a cool display at your Halloween party.

Live "Blood" of Halloween Parties - Amazlab Reusable Blood Bag Drink Container

72 Plastic Halloween Picks by FE, $6.73

No snack in October should go without one of these Halloween snack picks. They're perfect for party appetizers, topping cupcakes, or just snacking on cheese during a horror movie marathon.

Plastic Halloween Picks by FE

Mega Spider Web, $19.85

Don't think it gets easier than hanging this over-sized spider web from a corner of your house to turn your yard into the best looking trick-or-treating spot in the neighborhood.

Mega Spider Web

Halloween Scary Hanging Bats, $54.93

Creep out the kiddos with these hanging black bats that will look extra terrifying when they are shadows at night.

1 X Halloween Yard Decoration Scary Hanging Bats

Trader Joe's Haunted Gingerbread House Kit, $20.84

Gingerbread houses shouldn't be held captive by a single holiday, and here's the proof. Assemble this Haunted Gingerbread House then set it out all month long to admire.

Trader Joe's Haunted Gingerbread House Kit for Halloween


Brain Gelatin Mold, $5.67

There's only one time of year you can dig your spoon into gooey brains, so don't miss out. This gelatin brain mold will become a go-to for setting your Halloween party menu every year.

Brain Gelatin Mold

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