Who doesn’t LOVE Jeanne Robertson? I’ve shown you some of her stand-up comedy before and it’s hilarious. This one’s about finding the humor in Halloween as a 6-foot-2-inch seventh grader. I laughed so hard at the punch line near the end!
Not-so-spooky meal deals for Halloween in 2023
Halloween is lurking around the corner, and you know what that means — spooktacular treats and deals! 👻 I’ve rounded up some fang-tastic offers for you to sink your teeth into this season. No tricks, just treats, as we dive into these mouthwatering deals.
Don’t miss these Halloween bargains
- Auntie Anne’s: Get ready for a taste explosion with 20% off the new confetti pretzel nuggets and a drink when you join its rewards program. But hurry, this deal only lasts until Nov. 13!
- Baskin-Robbins: If candy didn’t satisfy your sweet tooth, don’t worry. Enjoy 31% off scoops of ice cream on Oct. 31. The perfect way to top off Halloween.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Enjoy buy-one-get-one 50% off wings with 26 sauce and seasoning options for dine-in, takeout or delivery. A Halloween feast awaits.
- Carvel: Score $5 off orders of $25 or more on Uber Eats, Grubhub and Doordash from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31.
- Krispy Kreme: For a sweet and scary delight, head to Krispy Kreme on Oct. 31 in your costume and snag a free donut. It’s become a sugary Halloween tradition.
- Jamba: Celebrate National Pumpkin Day (Oct. 26) with 50% off any item when you purchase a pumpkin smash smoothie online or on the app.
- Johnny Rockets: From Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, enjoy free chocolate chip cookies with any in-store purchase. No need to wait until Halloween for your dessert fix.
- Sonic: On Halloween, savor 50 cent corn dogs all day and half-price cheeseburgers after 5 p.m. A savory twist on Halloween treats.
- TGI Fridays: You can pick from 10 lunch offerings available for $10 on Oct. 31. Choices include chicken alfredo fettuccine and a whiskey-glazed chicken slammer combo. Plus, all month long, indulge in $4 cocktails, $5 wine and $2 beers.
- White Castle: One deal leading up to Halloween is 13 cheeseburger sliders for the price of 10. The offer lasts through Oct. 31. Also, keep an eye on its social media for daily specials, such as a buy-one-get-one breakfast combo and 25% off all mobile orders on Halloween. These are the deals Harold and Kumar live for.
Halloween just got a whole lot sweeter with these devilishly delicious discounts. Enjoy, and have a ghoulishly good time!
Use tech to have the spookiest house on the block this Halloween
Spooky season is well underway and you should be expecting some trick-or-treaters soon. Before you get the candy ready, take some time to ramp up your security.
Vandalism and property damage are more common during the holiday season. Whether you’re home or away, you’ll want to keep an eye on things. A video doorbell is a simple way to secure your home. Tap or click here for my favorite video doorbell to keep an eye on what’s happening out front.
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Giant skeletons are one of the Home Depot’s hottest items, selling out within hours every Halloween. They’re a spooky $299 (paywall link), but I’ve got a budget-friendly alternative: Human-sized skeletons for just $40. They’re so humerus!
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Find all the best candy spots this Halloween with a handy neighborhood map
Nobody does Halloween like America with an entire night of festive trick-or-treating until you can’t fit any more candy in your bag. Want to really get into the Halloween spirit? Tap or click here to get spooky with your smart speakers.
Use your smart speakers to set a spooky Halloween mood
Halloween has always been a fun holiday, and then came advanced technology that made it even more entertaining. From inflatable and animatronic decorations to spooky sounds, technology adds flair to an already great holiday. Tap or click here to make your house the spookiest with digital decorations.
Scary science: Halloween movies ranked by BPM, or how much they get your heart pumping
There’s almost nothing like a good scare. Your heart races, your head fills with fear, and when it’s over, you feel both exhilarated and relieved.
You don’t need to visit a creepy haunted house this year to get scared out of your wits, though. There’s a way to get your fill of heart-pumping fear from the safety of your own couch.
Good news: A genius DIY to make this year's Halloween fun and safe
The longer COVID drags on the more it changes our plans for 2020. Many schools have gone remote, some birthday parties are now drive-by events and public places are still, in large part, off-limits.
As with any pandemic, there isn’t a firm date as to when the chaos will end. With Halloween fast approaching, we’re going to have to get a little crafty about how we party our costumes off and follow social distancing rules. Need help with Halloween decorating ideas? There are plenty of high-tech ways to add some spook accessories to your home this year.