BIC's 2023 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

[greeneyedgirl107]

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?

[greeneyedgirl107]

@CorgiMommy this is an amazing one!  Love those too!

[lmaster]

@CorgiMommy I've never seen anything like this!! Amazing 

[CorgiMommy]

@lmaster they are really cool

[Titian06]

October 9: What do you look forward to most this time of year?. Leaves changing color, cooler temps, fall colors, fall scents. 🍁🍂🍃

[Saradestin]

Oh yes!! All of that is amazing @Titian06!  😃

[Westcoasty]

@greeneyedgirl107  October 9: I look forward to lighting scented candles, and wearing cozy clothing, and snuggling under the covers in the morning.

[JoSometimes]

@Westcoasty Yes to cozy clothing! I love my cardigans, flannels, and hoodies. They’re even better when they’re fresh out of the dryer!

[Westcoasty]

@JoSometimesSame with me! I actually restocked my flannel shirts and cardigans this fall, and got some new sweatshirts and sweatpants as well, since I'm now working from home. I'm all set to be comfy and cozy as the weather cools down!

[Samtian]

October 8: Favorite fall drink? Pumpkin milkshakes!

October 9: What do you look forward to most this time of year? Pumpkin everything. And football.

[JoSometimes]

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

The first major snowfall. I love going for a drive in the snow before coming home to watching it all come down with a warm drink in hand. I hate the next day though when I have to shovel it out of the way…

[Westcoasty]

@JoSometimes  I confess I loathe snow, having grown up in Alberta. So you can have mine. LOL

[quspork]

October 6: Favorite fall scents?  

Give me all the spices! I love a good fall candle like Yankee Candle's Harvest scent that leans into spice without being sweet. It's also the perfect time of year to pull out the KILIAN Paris Apple Brandy Eau de Parfum 1.7oz/50ml Eau de Parfum Spray that @TeamBIC was so generous to gift for the holidays in one of our BIC community care packages. Love that scent! 

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

I love horror movies! The scariest for me is probably the original Paranormal Activity, mostly because my house is a little haunted but our ghosts are friendly at least.

October 8: Favorite fall drink?

warm apple cider

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

Everything really. Halloween is my favorite day of the year, so I always look forward to that- all the spooky decor, movies, candy, kiddos. But I love fall in general. So changing leaves, cooler weather, Thanksgiving, planning for the holidays, outdoor festivals, pumpkins, just all the things.

[JoSometimes]

@quspork Yes to Paranormal Activity, though we both picked that one for very different reasons. 😂

[Mel231]

@quspork I love Yankee Candle Harvest. I have it out right now.

[quspork]

It's such a good fall scent, isn't it @Mel231? I love spices that don't get too sweet or vanilla. 

[CorgiMommy]

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

Penn State football on Saturdays, wearing cozy sweaters, and the crunch of leaves under my feet during a hike 

[Saradestin]

For October 8: Favorite Fall Drink?, I need to choose hot chocolate. I know, I know, it is not a fall drink but it is what I like for this season!! 😁

[Westcoasty]

@Saradestin  Personally I think chocolate is an all-season ingredient! If you want to drink hot chocolate in the fall, I say go for it. 😁

[Saradestin]

You said it @Westcoasty !!! 😁

[faeriegirl]

October 8: Favorite fall drink?

Pumpkin Spice Latte🧡🎃

[CorgiMommy]

October 8:  favorite fall drink

I really don't have one but I do enjoy s cup of tea on the afternoon as the weather turns cooler