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Move Over Haunted Trails, Here Are 10 Unusual Ways To Get Into The Halloween Spirit

"I think the 'Monster Mash' on repeat is the perfect soundtrack for the month of October."

Ashley Oldham

Oct 11, 2018

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October is finally upon us, and even though school might have let that slip away from you, the fact of the matter is that Halloween is literally right around the corner. I know, I know, it's hard to believe, but if you're looking something to do to really get you into that festive, spooky spirit (and something that isn't too overdone), then look no further than these 10 ways to bring some unusual spice up into your Halloween.

1. Smash some pumpkins.

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Last year, a club on campus set up a booth where you were given a mallet, a baby pumpkin and a chance to literally smash that pumpkin to pieces. Now, I don't really know what that might accomplish, but for some reason, it was super fun, and definitely a different way to spice up your Halloween.

2. Decorate Halloween-inspired cookies.

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Cookie decorating and gingerbread men are usually left to Christmas, but who says you can't make your own skeleton gingerbread men, or maybe a few carved pumpkin-inspired cookies? I say, break out the cookie cutters, and the orange and white icing, and have some fun!

3. Have a quirky Halloween costume photo op with friends.

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I'm not talking about buying that perfect costume, I'm talking about finding (or DIYing) that quirky costume that makes you laugh every time you think about it. Maybe it's a classic sheet-over-your-head ghost costume, or maybe it's something you could only find with a little Pinterest searching, but either way, dressing up and taking pictures with some of your best friends in some of the coolest costumes known to man is a surefire way to get into the Halloween spirit.

4. Have a Halloween-themed girls night.

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Get a few spooky, seasonal face masks, some orange and black nail polish, and your favorite pair of black cat pajamas. Pop in a classic Halloween movie, grab some candy and popcorn, and you've got a great girls night.

5. Listen to spooky music.

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Throw on your favorite throwback Halloween jams and get ready to be instantly energized and ready to do some work. I think the "Monster Mash" on repeat is the perfect soundtrack for the month of October.

6. Decorate, decorate, decorate.

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I'm not talking about your usual decorating. I'm talking about some over-the-top, lights, skeletons, pumpkins, and candy everywhere sort of decorating. Go big or go home, am I right?

7. Have a Halloween-inspired picnic.

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This sort of ties back in with the cookie-making thing (which you can totally bring as dessert), but what crazier way to celebrate this spooky holiday than with a spooky treat-inspired lunch. Back to searching on Pinterest, there are about a million ways you can turn normal food into Halloween themed food, which sounds pretty fun to me.

8. Have an ugly sweater party, Halloween edition.

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Who says ugly sweater season only applies to Christmas (besides North Carolina weather)? This Halloween, grab some friends, and decorate your own ugly sweaters (or t-shirts if it's still too warm for sleeves) with some fake pumpkins, spiders,and anything else you can think of.

9. Go on a Halloween road trip.

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Instead of your usual Haunted Trails, look up some other cool, spooky places in the area (or however far you're willing to drive) to visit this Halloween. Maybe it's a town festival, or something else altogether, but getting out of your comfort zone a little can definitely lead to some good times.

10. Do something that makes you happy.

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The best way to enjoy Halloween, or any holiday or day for that matter, is to do things that you think are fun. Grab some friends, or some family, and have your own kind of fun, and that doesn't necessarily have to be the kind of fun that other people think is "cool." Make this Halloween special in your own, unique way.

This Halloween, do something fun, and something different! How will you spice up your Halloween?

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Move Over Haunted Trails, Here Are 10 Unusual Ways To Get Into The Halloween Spirit

"I think the 'Monster Mash' on repeat is the perfect soundtrack for the month of October."

1. Smash some pumpkins.

2. Decorate Halloween-inspired cookies.

3. Have a quirky Halloween costume photo op with friends.

4. Have a Halloween-themed girls night.

5. Listen to spooky music.

6. Decorate, decorate, decorate.

7. Have a Halloween-inspired picnic.

8. Have an ugly sweater party, Halloween edition.

9. Go on a Halloween road trip.

10. Do something that makes you happy.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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