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BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

greeneyedgirl107 — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:56:23 GMT

Last year I started this late, so I figured that this year I'd start early! Feel free to post about all things fall, Halloween, beauty and everything in between. Answer as many or as few prompts as you'd like, and know that you're encouraged to add your own ideas as well!

This officially starts October 1. But if you just can't wait then, here are some prompts: Ideas to kick off fall? Any superstitions? Favorite things about pumpkins? Mars or Hershey's brand candy? Ways to keep your spirits up as the season changes? Creepy things that you enjoy? Halloween nail ideas? What colors compliment orange and black? How have you noticed Halloween changing over time? Any cocktails or mock-tails that sound interesting? Favorite sounds of the season? Are you into the Hocus-Pocus movie mania? Best baked goods?

October 1: Who's your favorite witch?

October 2: Top three candies to have in your trick or treat bag...and bottom three.

October 3: What's your decorating style? It could be for Halloween or autumn in general.

October 4: Favorite pumpkin spice foods. (Alternatively, sound if you aren't a pumpkin spice enthusiast.)

October 5: How is your beauty routine changing as we enter fall?

October 6: Favorite fall scents?

October 7: Scariest horror movie? Best B-movie?

October 8: Favorite fall drink?

October 9: What do you look forward to most this time of year?

October 10: What do you look for in pumpkins and gourds?

October 11: Favorite kind of sweater? Or, is there a fashion you want to try out this year?

October 12: Best way to consume apples? (Cider, pie, sliced...?)

October 13: Favorite Halloween TV episode? What are the best movies to watch this time of year? What movies haven't you seen yet?

October 14: Post a Halloween-inspired meme.

October 15: Most over-rated part of the season? And most under-rated?

October 16: Post your own meme.

October 17: Favorite fall flowers?

October 18: What's an aspect of Halloween that you'd like to experience? (It could be something simple, fantastical or ghoul-ish.)

October 19: Best way to carry your candy from house to house?

October 20: What's you most beloved costume from yester-year? Or, what costume would you love to wear?

October 21: Did you ever sing any fun Halloween songs or read any fun Halloween books growing up?

October 22: Are you missing summer? What do you miss?

October 23: What candles are good this time of year?

October 24: What stores had the best Halloween displays or merchandise? Has anyone in your neighborhood done anything special...or tasteless?!

October 25: Best way to consume pumpkin? (Beer, pie, cookies...)

October 26: Do you prefer tricks or treats?

October 27: Do you send Halloween cards?

October 28: Would you ever dress up your pets?

October 29: Favorite fall activity?

October 30: If you could create a Halloween-inspired beauty product, what would it be? Or, do you have a favorite?

October 31: What full size candy bar would you love to give out or get on Halloween?

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

GeorginaBT — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:21:17 GMT

I am so ready for spooky season @greeneyedgirl107! I felt the need to wear a scarf today since it's just a tiny bit colder outside, and that alone makes me feel like its fall already. 🤪🍂

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

greeneyedgirl107 — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:55:14 GMT

@GeorginaBT great idea! I'm about ready to start wearing gloves in the morning. I wish Charming Charlie still had brick and mortar stores. They had lovely, inexpensive gloves. I like the idea of wearing beautiful gloves, like old Hollywood. I read that Vivien Leigh had a glove fetish. How romantic.

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

CynthieLu — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:48:42 GMT

Ooh thank you for this thread @greeneyedgirl107. I'm ready for the cozy fall season and Halloween. 👻 🎃 You picked some very fun and cute prompts. 😊

(I already have my pumpkin candles burning 🧡🤎 and the weather has gotten cooler, so we're all dressing more cozy, feels like fall too me.)

What color compliments orange and black? I think it's brown. 🍂

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

greeneyedgirl107 — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:46:11 GMT

@CynthieLu COZY is the perfect word!

Glad you liked the thread! I tried to make it different than last year.

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

CynthieLu — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:53:46 GMT

I love it @greeneyedgirl107. It's so festive and fun. I liked your thread last year, I'm so happy you brought it back. 😁

And it totally helps spread of some Halloween and fall fun on the threads too. 🍁🍂

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

greeneyedgirl107 — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:55:09 GMT

@CynthieLu you are too sweet! 🍫 🍬 🎃

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

snoflakefaerie — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:59:39 GMT

Perfect timing! I came snooping here earlier yesterday looking for Halloween talk/count down thread/potential Ghoulfriend gift exchange. I must have looked a couple hours before you posted because I didn't see anything yet. I'm so ready for October! I already have my pumpkin/Jack-o-lantern kitty hand towels up; I'm burning fall scented candles; and I have already had multiple pumpkin flavored beers and lattes.... 🎃🎃🎃

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

lmaster — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 01:50:10 GMT

Love this!!! @greeneyedgirl107

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

CookieGirl1 — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:58:36 GMT

Honestly I'm not a huge Halloween fan but I love burning pumpkin candles!

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

CorgiMommy — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:08:21 GMT

@greeneyedgirl107 will be joining this fun thread in October. Have been missing these.

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

JoSometimes — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:19:30 GMT

@greeneyedgirl107 What a fun thread! I need to remember to come back here next week.

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

Samtian — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:39:01 GMT

@greeneyedgirl107 Woo can't wait~

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

greeneyedgirl107 — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:21:19 GMT

@Samtian @CorgiMommy @JoSometimes you can totally start now. I included these prompts for those of us who can't wait:

But if you just can't wait then, here are some prompts: Ideas to kick off fall? Any superstitions? Favorite things about pumpkins? Mars or Hershey's brand candy? Ways to keep your spirits up as the season changes? Creepy things that you enjoy? Halloween nail ideas? What colors compliment orange and black? How have you noticed Halloween changing over time? Any cocktails or mock-tails that sound interesting? Favorite sounds of the season? Are you into the Hocus-Pocus movie mania? Best baked goods?

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

greeneyedgirl107 — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:24:39 GMT

So I did include prompts for those of use who can't wait until October 1st - myself included!

Ideas to kick off fall? I'm bringing in pumpkin spice goodies from Trader Joe's to work. However, I was underwhelmed by the pumpkin bagels from them. Their whipped cream cheese was decent, though

Any superstitions? None that I can think of, but if I remember any I'll edit.

Favorite things about pumpkins? Everything! The colors! The smell! The pumpkin patches! The different sizes!

Mars or Hershey's brand candy? Neither. Once I started eating Lindt chocolate regularly, it was hard to go back to regular candy. I've always disliked Hershey bars. Too bitter/sour.

Ways to keep your spirits up as the season changes? Decorating, candles, sending cards. Maybe tea when I'm in the mood.

Creepy things that you enjoy? I guess some scary movies. When I was younger I enjoyed the spookier Halloween decorations as opposed to the classic kind. Now that I'm older I don't like the gruesome decorations that seem to be so popular these days. It's not my style at all.

Halloween nail ideas? I don't follow nail art, but I love to look.

What colors compliment orange and black? I've seen little pops of teal here and there and don't mind it. I wish more colors went with orange and black.

How have you noticed Halloween changing over time? I feel like costumes are less home spun. On the one hand I like the difference, but on the other hand it might feel too commercial. I also mentioned that I feel like people do more spooky/creepy/ghoulish decorations these days - at least outdoors. I feel like in the past it was more just pumpkins, happy scarecrows, cotton-y spider webs, etc.

Any cocktails or mock-tails that sound interesting? I'd like to try a nice spiked apple cider drink. But hold the spice - I just don't care for it.

Favorite sounds of the season? Maybe crunching leaves.

Are you into the Hocus-Pocus movie mania? Not at all. I'm happy that other people enjoy it. And I appreciate it when an old movie gets a cult following. But I saw that movie in the theatre and barely got through it. I don't see the appeal. And now to see it all over the place (I'm talking to you, Hallmark!) I'm kinda bummed.

Best baked goods? Nothing fall-related springs to mind, but Trader Joe's had some good looking Apple Cider donuts, apple/pumpkin danishes (or similar) and apple/pumpkin hand pies (or something like that). I'm still on the fence about if I'll try them. They might be sold out by now. Plus, they'll probably have too much spice. Plus, I'm on a diet. Oh - maybe the best baked good I can think of is Costco's pumpkin pie!

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

Titian06 — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:32:55 GMT

@greeneyedgirl107 - I found this thread before it started--woo-hoo! 🎃

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

CynthieLu — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:44:36 GMT

Ooh Lindoor makes yummy treats @greeneyedgirl107 I can see why it would be hard to go back too the others. ( I'm very into my Reese's Choc Peanut Butter Treats for Halloween )

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

quspork — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:07:27 GMT

Ooh, thanks for that starting this again, @greeneyedgirl107! I love seeing how everyone celebrates the season. 🎃

Ideas to kick off fall?

I've brought out my Halloween mugs for my morning tea each day and it's (thankfully!) finally starting to feel a bit cooler here to the windows can stay open to let in some fresh air.

Any superstitions?

nothing is coming to mind

Favorite things about pumpkins?

I love carving pumpkins and roasting the seeds to snack on.

Mars or Hershey's brand candy?

Ugh, such a hard decision! As much as I love a Twix or a Milky Way, I'd probably go with Hershey's for the Reese's line up, plus Kit Kats and Rolos.

Ways to keep your spirits up as the season changes?

Fall is my favorite season, followed by winter, so luckily I don't need a pick-me-up this time of year. Now ask again in June as summer is rolling in, lol.

Creepy things that you enjoy?

All the horror movies!

Halloween nail ideas?

I picked up some Dashing Diva and Kiss sets on sale last year after the holiday so I'll probably pull those out once October officially starts. I think I have four or five designs to pick from.

What colors compliment orange and black?

Purple is one of my favorites to pair. Also green.

How have you noticed Halloween changing over time?

Definitely. More people are into decorating these days which I think is fun. But every year we see fewer trick-or-treaters which makes me a little sad.

Any cocktails or mock-tails that sound interesting?

There's a restaurant here that does the most amazing spiked apple cider. I don't remember what spirits they put in it, but it's so good!

Favorite sounds of the season?

Rustling leaves being blown around by the wind

Are you into the Hocus-Pocus movie mania?

Not really. It's a cute movie, but I was more of a The Worst Witch kind of kid.

Best baked goods?

Nothing beats a classic chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven for me. But I do also love to play around with pumpkin flavors this time of year.

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

CorgiMommy — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:26:11 GMT

Been looking forward to this.

October 1 : Who is your favorite witch?

The three witches in Macbeth. Best line from them "Double, double toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.”

Re: BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

CynthieLu — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:45 GMT

Those are good picks @CorgiMommy,the Witches from Macbeth are classic.