It’s officially Fall, witches ??
Happy Fall/Autumn, everyone! It’s officially the time of year when bloggers morph into a pumpkin spice latte. Although for me, it’s a pumpkin pie because those are my absolute favorite ? Anyways, I wanted to celebrate this national blogger holiday by talking about my Fall Essentials. We’re talking all things Fall today. From pumpkin everything to the best Halloween movies. I thought it would be fun to share my favorite things about Fall, so let’s get started ?
Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin
We’re talking PSL (pumpkin spice latte), pumpkin pie, pumpkin donuts, pumpkin spice creamer, pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice Cherrios, Milano pumpkin spice cookies, pumpkin spice oatmeal, & (my personal favorite) pumpkin pie Pop-Tarts. They literally taste like pumpkin pie!! Brands really know how to take advantage of the Fall time by turning foods they make into pumpkin flavored anything (and I thank them for that). Pumpkin foods are *clearly* an essential for Fall time.
best halloween movies
Halloween movies are my shit. I’ve been watching Halloween movies since I was a kid. It started with Halloweentown as a kid and now I’m watching any new horror movie that comes out. Horror movies are literally my favorite to watch. No idea why though? Maybe because I watched a lot of scary movies as a kid, that scared me to death by the way. Never show a child “It” because they will be afraid of clowns for 10 years (yes, I’m talking about me). It by Stephen King gave me horrible nightmares as a kid. It’s weird that I grew to like horror movies. Probably because my dad would take me to every horror movie that came out, but who knows! I also love kid Halloween movies, they’re cute and spooky too. Here’s my list of must-watch Halloween movies:
BEST HALLOWEEN HORROR MOVIES
BEST HALLOWEEN KID MOVIES
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993)
halloweentown (1998) & halloweentown II (2001)
If I had to choose my absolute favorites I would choose The Shining and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Shining isn’t necessarily scary or gory, it’s more of a psychological thriller and it’s AMAZING. The Nightmare Before Christmas is supposedly a Christmas movie, according to the producers, but with a song called “This is Halloween” I beg to differ. Both classics, both a must-watch.
best shows to watch
If you want to watch a show to get you into the Fall season, I would definitely recommend The Vampires Diaries. Okay, I’m a bit obsessed with this show not gonna lie. It’s about vampires, witches, wolves along with drama and romance. It takes place in small town where things start to go awry. Super binge worthy and addicting (I’m currently watching it for the 10th time).
If you really want to get spooky, American Horror Story will be your favorite. I’ve been watching this series since it first came out and it’s been amazingly horrifying since. Great storylines (every season is a different *American horror story* haha get it?) and great actors who play crazy characters. Also, The House on Haunting Hill was terrifying and brilliant.
If you have little ones, I would suggest Goosebumps. I LOVED this show as kid and I read the books. Creepy stories but kid appropriate! You can find all these shows on Netflix.
books to read
I love reading mystery thrillers during the Fall time. They’re not gory or scary but they are situations that are terrifying if you were ever in them. In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware is about a hen party gone wrong. She’s having trouble remembering what actually happened at the party and if she actually killed someone. Loved the ending, it was a good plot twist!
Another mystery thriller is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. I know it’s super old by now but it’s still such a good read. It’s about a girl on a train (no duh) who sees something that leads her down a path of drama, lies, and death. You get a perspective from multiple characters and find out how everything unfolded through their eyes.
CANDLES, please.
Bath and Body Works is the queen of Fall scents. From sweet scents like Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin to fresh, crisp scents like Fresh Balsam, BBW has it all. Kirkland’s apparently has it all too because that’s where I got this candle from and it smells AMAZING. Also, it was only $6 (a STEAL compared to a $24 BBW candle). Wherever you buy candles, a Fall scented one is a must. This one is called Autumn Apple and it smells like cinnamon apple or Fall in a candle. If you like more of a musk scent then you’ll love this Amber and Moss one. Both smell SO GOOD.
Those were all my essentials for Fall/Autumn 2019. To recap, my essentials are pumpkin pie Pop Tarts, The Shining, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Vampire Diaries, a mystery thriller book and a Fall scented candle. Ahh, I love this season so much. Can’t wait to make more Fall content for you all.
Check out my other Fall posts! ?
FALL FASHION GUIDE
Fall fashion guide for all the trends of 2019
Fall Outfit ideas
Fall outfit ideas for the week.
Until next time,
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Loved this post. Fall is just the best season. I love everything pumpkin spice flavored too. I’ve never tried the pop tarts, but I think I must! They sound so delicious. Horror movies are also the best. My favorite is The Conjuring. Though I hate watching them alone. Also, I love the smell of fall candles! I don’t own any though, but maybe I should change that! Great post!
You definitely should try the pop tarts, so good! The Conjuring is a great horror movie, also wouldn’t watch alone either lol. Also, it’s the perfect time to buy some candles! Thanks for reading (:
-Erika
It’s never fall in my house without my fall candles!
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I feel the exact same way!
-Erika
So cute! I am currently reading The Shining and hoping to finish it just in time to rewatch the movie this Halloween season! ?
I’ve never read the book but I bet it’s so good!
-Erika
My essentials consist of all things pumpkin including the candles! I’m a “scaredy-cat” so no scary movies for me!!!
I haven’t found a pumpkin candle I like yet, but I love a cinnamon scented one! Horror movies are definitely not for everyone, my mom stays clear of those. But we love watching Halloweentown!
-Erika
I love everything about this! I live for all things Halloween, especially all things Nightmare Before Christmas. I honestly can’t get enough of it
My sister and I LOVE that movie. Although she probably loves it a little more because she plays the soundtrack in her car lol.
-Erika
Fall is my favorite season! Looking forward to a Halloween movie binge soon!!
SAAMMEE. I love watching Halloween movies any chance I get during the Fall time!
-Erika
Loved this post! Fall is my absolute favorite too. I just wrote blog post about my fall bucket list a few weeks ago too! Just watched Nightmare Before Christmas the other day and watching TVD now since you reminded me!!
I’ll check it out, I love reading bucket list so I can add to my own ☺️ I’m OBSESSED with TVD #stelena?
-Erika
Hi Erika!
I really love Fall (it is my favorite season) but I somewhat reject all the pumpkin foods, decor, etc. I am not against a pumpkin latte or pumpkin bagels, but I think since it is everywhere and there is so much hype, I feel like it isn’t special anymore haha. Anyways, I really like watching American Horror story in the Fall. I might rewatch True Blood this year as well. I want to re-read the Harry Potter Series, which with wizards going on feels like it could be a Fall/Halloween appropriate read. Fall scented candles are definitely a staple. I love Amber, moss, pine and generally deeper musky scents!
I like the decor for the colors, mostly. I know what you mean by it being hyped, that’s how I feel about Christmas lol. But this year, I really want to celebrate Halloween because I really like it! I’ve never read the Harry Potter series but I did see all the movies (i know i’m horrible lol) Ooohh I love those scents! Have a great season, Ashley ☺️?
Haha yeah, Christmas is definitely the same way! I really like Halloween too so I feel ya. Haha if you ever get a chance or get motivated, I really recommend reading them! They are a fun read, and of course better than the movies.
Thanks, you too!
Oh, my God, candles! Thank you for movie recommendations, btw ?
You’re welcome! They are all so good!
-Erika
I love your book and candle picks. Girl on the Train is one of my all time favorites.
It’s so good! The book was way better than the movie tbh lol
I loved The Girl on the Train. The movie was great too!
One of my favorite books!
-Erika
Your article is so cool and remind me that I’ve never seen classical horror movies like The Shinning or Halloween haha. I’m more a Burton’s girl during this period haha (I also watch The Nightmare Before Christmas at Halloween and not at christmas!). AHS is really perfect to have chills and so is The girl in the train, I looooved this book (and I red it literally in the train each morning). Loved this post ! x
I definitely would recommend watching The Shining, it’s not that scary I promise! lol I also love Tim Burton’s movies! TNBC is my favorite, though. That’s cool that you actually read the book on a train! It probably made it more realistic and relatable (kind of lmao). Thanks for reading, Diane (:
-Erika
This is an awesome post! I just finished Ruth Ware’s book In a Dark Dark Room! So good. Love all your movie suggestions and candles! You have me all in the mood for Fall!
Such a good book! The Fall is my favorite time, maybe because I get to light all my Fall scented candles and snuggle in bed lol.
-Erika
Refreshing fall post. Loved it. I love candles and everything pumpkin. My pet name is pumpkin too! I wanted to watch The Shining, but lately I started getting scared by horror movies, uses to be a big fan though.
Thank you! Also, I felt the same way about horror movies last year but remembering that it’s fake and the real world can be scarier helps a lot. The Shining isn’t too scary though!
I love this! Yes to pumpkin everything! I’ll definitely be watching Hocus Pocus on repeat next month.
Yessss! Love that movie ☺️
Love the Fall vibes here right now!! My fall essentials definitely include pumpkin spike, pumpkin decor, pumpkin anything honestly!
Yes, girl! We are on the same page ?
Love this! Fall is my favourite season. Don’t forget the chunky sweaters!!
Of course the chunky sweaters!! I should do a Fall Fashion Essentials (:
-Erika
Hahah it really is the essentials!
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There’s nothing better than watching Horror movies/TV in Spooky Season. You should totally check out ‘Scream Queens’ if you haven’t already – gets me excited for Halloween every year. Also while pumpkin is the flavour of the month for everyone else, I really rate gingerbread!
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I watched Scream Queens when it first came out. It was the perfect mix of horror/comedy, it was a good show! I’ve only ever had gingerbread cookies, what else would you recommend I try? (:
-Erika