Fang-tastic Halloween faves
You’ve got two weeks to go from “meh” to “monstrous.”
📺 Mini smart projector (44% off): Stream spooky movies right in your front yard. You’ll be an instant trick-or-treating hot spot.
Balloon lights (41% off, 100 pieces): Turn any balloon into a glowing orb. Reusable for any party that needs extra sparkle.
🍫 Assorted candy bars (25% off): Butterfinger, Crunch, Baby Ruth … these classics vanish faster than a ghost at midnight.
Wreath hanger (20% off): No nails, no tape. Change it up for every holiday without leaving a mark on your door.
🔦 LED flashlights (13% off, six-pack): Easy to carry and bright enough to spot lurking ghouls or just the driveway steps.
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👻 If the broom fits, fly it: Most smart doorbells let you change the tone to something more festive around the holidays. For Halloween, yes, I’m talking about a witch cackle or howl. Open your doorbell app, go into the settings, and look for something like “chime tones” or “doorbell theme.” In the Ring app, it’s under Devices > Audio Settings > Chime Tones.
Find the best Halloween treats with this map
Hunting for those full-sized candy bars? There’s a trick to finding them, and it’s as easy as opening an app.
Deepfake dumpster fire: Jamie Lee Curtis went full Final Girl on Meta after a sketchy AI ad used her image in a fake endorsement. She posted to Insta, tagged Zuck directly and got the ad pulled. Lesson here: Don’t mess with someone who’s survived multiple maniac attacks in Halloween and nonstop sequels and reboots.
100 calories of candy
Adds up pretty quickly around Halloween. Here’s how many of your favorites you can enjoy while staying under that limit: 24.6 Skittles, 22.8 M&M’s, 13 HARIBO Goldbears, 4.3 Jolly Rancher hard candies, 2.8 snack-sized Kit Kat bars, 2.4 Hershey’s Miniatures or 1.2 fun-sized Butterfinger bars.
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Stay cozy outside
From Halloween haunts to Friday night lights, these have you covered.
⚡ Outdoor stake timer (20% off): Let your Halloween or Christmas lights shine until dawn or just a few hours to save energy.
Extension cord covers (21% off): Waterproof latches protect your plugs from rain and snow. Fits multiple sizes.
🥑 Rechargeable hand warmers (30% off): Trick-or-treat with cute avocado-shaped heaters keeping you toasty.
Stadium seat cushion (20% off): Memory foam + adjustable straps = the best seat at the football game.
🛠️ Screen repair tape (33% off): Patch holes in minutes with this 30-foot roll. Saves you from replacing your whole door.
💡 Only bright ideas: For every season and reason, I’ve got more finds waiting for you on my Amazon shop.
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14 and up
Age groups banned from trick-or-treating in Pennsauken, New Jersey. The town says kids 14 or over can only participate if they’re acting as chaperones. Even then, they can’t ask for candy, and they must wait until they get home to share. Show me the mummy!
Halloween is coming
🎃 Trick or treat yo’self to some candy and fun. Grab these now before it’s too late!
- Running out of candy is sca-a-a-a-ry! Keep trick-or-treaters happy with a 75-piece bag of assorted Hershey’s miniatures — includes Hershey’s milk chocolate, Reese’s cups, gummy bears, lollipops, Twizzlers and Kit-Kits ($9.94).
- Turn tricks into treats with this massive 160-piece bag of Halloween faves, like fun-sized Baby Ruth bars, Butterfingers, Nerds and SweeTarts ($19.97).
- Ghouls and goblins of any age will love this spooky candy bowl with an animated witch hand inside (9% off, $24.99).
- Set the mood indoors or on your porch with this 20-piece “floating” LED candle set. The remote control is a wand! So sweet — and on sale for 48% off right now.
- Still need to decorate the yard? This adorable flying witch prop is designed to look like she’s crashed into trees (or mailboxes or posts), and she’s only $11.99.
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Scariest movies this Halloween, backed by science
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