Every year, Halloween passes and for some, costumes matter more than for others. There are options online or DIY costumes. Orange and purple lights flashing through neighborhoods and festive decorations. Pumpkins, witches, and skeletons. Kids dressing up, searching for every bit of candy from door to door. Here are some fun ideas to get into the spirit of Halloween…(yes, this is my dog, sister, brother, and me on Halloween from 2008).

Watch the Nightmare Before Christmas. It’s currently still on Netflix, and a classic. I watch this every Halloween-season.

Watch the Corpse Bride. Another Halloween favorite. Another Halloween tradition of mine. Tim Burton movies are always creative and a little edgy.

If you don’t go to a pumpkin patch, do you even like Halloween time? Definitely go and enjoy walking around and picking out a pumpkin. It’s a great way to take pictures with loved ones and have a low-key, fun day. This is a pumpkin patch in Half Moon Bay, with so many different pumpkins to choose from.

Indulging in candy is also a tradition of this time of the year. Be like this little kid and grab your favorite candy to eat while watching your favorite Halloween movie.

Baking a Halloween treats for friends and family is always a fun idea to spend time with people. Halloween treats are great for parties, get togethers, or gifts. There are various recipes online to choose from, and most are very easy.

On Pinterest and other sources of social media, you can easily find DIY Halloween costumes if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a new costume each year. This is my favorite DIY costume I came across on the internet. So look in your closet and see if you can mix some items together and make your own costume yourself. Happy Halloween!