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10 Things We Want to Do This Weekend


The weekend we’ve been eagerly awaiting is here. Check out our big plans for Halloween. What are yours?

Use lots of fake blood.

Whether it’s on our cookies or our costumes, you can bet we’ll be seeing a lot of red this weekend. Just don’t get it on the couch.

Eat something healthy.

Between candy and booze, we’ll try to squeeze in a nutritious Halloween snack.

Feel confident about our costume choices.

There’s no turning back now. Don’t read into your costume too much, and you’ll be fine.

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10 Things We Want to Do This Weekend

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Frighten Your Date – With 50 Halloween Costumes for Couples. (via YourTango)
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Gallery: 8 Eco-Conscious Halloween Costumes Courtesy of Environmental Disasters


Who said Halloween costumes have to be silly and frivolous? Just think of all the environmental disasters out there, and you can pack an unwelcome, socially-conscious message into your Halloween costume without much extra effort. True, your costume may not inspire peals of laughter, and neighbors may call you “Debbie Downer” to your face. But when’s the last time someone dressed as a sexy flight attendant (or a pissed-off one, Steven Slater!) actually made a difference in the world? These Halloween costumes are perfect for people who care about the environment – and don’t mind preaching about it to cornered party guests who’re just trying to have some damn fun. … More »

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Gallery: 8 Eco-Conscious Halloween Costumes Courtesy of Environmental Disasters

Link Like: 10 Halloween Costumes for Lazy Bastards – and 4 Other Finds


A Kick-Ass Workout Move We’re Not Doing Often Enough – Jumping? (via Vitamin G)

10 Halloween Costumes for Lazy People – Or those who just hate dressing up. (via The Frisky)

Dating Your Political Opposite? – 5 tips to help you not sling mud at each other during election season and beyond. (via YourTango)

22 Unforgettable Halloween Costumes From the 80s – It’s not too late! (via Urlesque) … More »

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1970s Halloween Safety: Flashback Friday


Yearning for the Halloweens of your childhood? Relive the endless (albeit, wise) warnings from your teachers and parents about Halloween safety with this film from 1977. Ah, to be young and have to check your pears for razorblades again.
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1970s Halloween Safety: Flashback Friday

Gallery: Our 6 Favorite Halloween Movies That Aren’t Terrifying (on Purpose)


Watching horror movies around Halloween is like lighting fireworks around the Fourth of July — it’s just what you do. But we’re suffering from co-eds-get-slashed-fatigue, so we found six non-horror flicks that take place around Halloween. Like the classic E.T., these movies use Halloween as the backdrop for their narrative arc. You’ll still get into the Halloween spirit, but, as a bonus, you’ll be able to sleep without the lights on. Tell us your favorite non-scary Halloween films in the comments section. Oh, and boo (Radley). … More »

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Gallery: Our 6 Favorite Halloween Movies That Aren’t Terrifying (on Purpose)

Gallery: 10 Really Politically Incorrect Halloween Costumes


Year after year, no matter how many Halloween parties you attend, one thing always happens: Someone shows up in a politically incorrect costume and makes everyone else feel really uncomfortable. Most likely this person thinks he or she is hilarious, rather than completely offensive. Unfortunately, we can almost guarantee that you’ll see at least one of these cringe-worthy costumes this weekend. What do you think: In bad taste or just harmless fun? Check out our gallery of 10 politically incorrect Halloween costumes, and let us know if you spot any that trump these doozies on October 31. … More »

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Gallery: 10 Really Politically Incorrect Halloween Costumes

Pumpkin Gallery: Our 10 Favorite Halloween Jack-o’-Lanterns


We haven’t carved pumpkins yet — we’re waiting til this weekend to hollow out everyone’s favorite gourds. But we’ve been browsing Flickr for some inspiration, and we found more than a few Halloween jack-o’-lanterns that we’d be happy to display on our front stoops. Check out ten of our faves: … More »

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Pumpkin Gallery: Our 10 Favorite Halloween Jack-o’-Lanterns