Food:
I am always plugging Trader Joe’s, their Apple Cider Donuts, or the Cinnamon Rugelach are super dank!
Clothes:
Sweats/ loungewear are soooo in right now! Below are my top four picks of cozy/affordable items from places like Nastygal, Missguided, and Pacsun.
https://www.missguidedus.com/plus-size-mint-hoodie-and-joggers-co-ord-set-10194771
https://www.missguidedus.com/tall-black-cropped-sweatshirt-and-joggers-co-ord-set-10163510
https://www.nastygal.com/luxe-like-fun-sweater-and-shorts-lounge-set/AGG56283-2.html?color=209
Makeup and skincare:
Since chapped lips are never in! I want to give a shout out to the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask- because it soothes and moisturizes and can be used as a chapstick! Kind of pricey but lasts a long time! Plus there are a variety of “flavors, “to choose from.
Movie and TV shows:
For those who want spooky/ scary options I have handpicked some available primarily on Netflix and Hulu:
Netflix:
The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Birdbox
As Above, So Below
Hush
Hulu:
Behind You
Wrinkles the Clown
Wounds
Awoken
*Disclaimer: I don’t get scared when watching movies easily, some of these are mostly jump scares but still might get you hiding under covers tonight!
Not scary but still in the Halloween spirit movies, also available on Hulu and Netflix:
Netflix:
The Adams Family
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Ratched (TV show)
The Adventures of Sabrina
Hulu:
Halloween Wars
Books:
For those who love to read and want to get into the spooky szn properly, I would highly recommend “Things We Say In The Dark” by Kirsty Logan. It’s basically a collection of dark contemporary feminist stories, exploring the fears of women in the form of dark fairy tales to frightening ghost stories. If you are into dark tales and aren’t afraid of the dark- then this book might be for you! It is incredibly well written but very dark and graphic so be forewarned.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1787301532/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&tag…
For my gals that prefer to avoid horror stories, I would highly recommend the book “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert this month. I just finished it and just adored Gilbert’s style of writing, and overall varying themes. She talks all about self-discovery, love, mental health, peace, self-actualization, healing, spirituality/religion, and delicious food. These are all concepts that every human undergoes and actively thinks about, which is why I think everyone should read it at least once in their life. It is definitely an easy read, but will certainly make you think as we begin to dive into the holiday season.
https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419
Songs:
Music this month ranges from chill/ hanging at home vibes to getting down at home to Halloween. Check out some of the songs I’ve been obsessed with!
“October Eyes” – Alt Bloom
“We fell in love in october” – girl in red
“October Song” – Amy Winehouse
“October Skies” – Mumford and Sons
“Somebody’s Watching Me” – Rockwell
“I Put a Spell On You” – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
“Season of the Witch” – Donovan
“Monster Mash” – Bobby “Boris” Pickett (OF COURSE!)
Home items:
unwasted Silicone Stretch Lids- Set of 7
I love it because it’s only $15 and is a sustainable kitchen item everyone should have!
https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Silicone-Stretch-Lids-Versatile/dp/B07P5…
Candles:
Pumpkin Pecan Waffles- From Bath and Body Works (reg $14.50- unless you Mix/Match 2/$20)
Opalhouse Pumpkin Pancakes from Target ($10)
Handsoap Edition
(Because we spread love, NOT germs )
Pumpkin Apple- from Bath and Body Works ($7.50- unless you Mix/Match becomes 5$)
Mrs. Meyers Apple Cider Handsoap ($3.99)