Every Halloween, you buy the pumpkin, down the lattes, and hoard the candy. But this year’s going to be #Ghouls err, #Goals. Itchy Party City costumes and generic appetizers won’t cut it.
But never fear! We’ve teamed up with Pinterest to find all the coolest tricks, smartest shortcuts, and legit magic to make your holiday spectacularly spooky. A Halloween hack a day keeps the boring away, so keep reading for the best in scary-easy DIYs, recipes, and costumes — and come back throughout the month for more.
To-Dye-For Tights
Why spend your hard-earned dollars on colored tights you'll wear for a few hours, when you can DIY the job like a financial guru/true artist? Your mom will be so proud.
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Super Mario World-Inspired Cat Bed
You cat will cut you if you even get near him with a costume, but this bed that looks like a Chain Chomp from Super Mario World is kitty-approved... and so Instagrammable. #supermeowioworld
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Baby Got Gap Tooth-torial
Even easier than makeup: some dental dress-up. Channel Lauren Hutton, Uzo Aduba, Jane Birkin, and other gap-toothed beauties with this easy hack.
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Halloween Makeup Hacks
Who says you have to dress up at all? Go as yourself, but scarier, with these artist-approved tricks from Make Up For Ever. (Don't worry: people will be able to tell this ain't your normal look.)
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Pokémon A-Go-Go
Pop culture Halloween costumes can be tricky. But if you must, why not go as the app sensation that used all the data on your phone?
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Superhero Cuffs
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... an actually cute thing to make with toilet paper rolls. Who knew?
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(That's So) Raven Costume
Still need a costume? Quoth the raven, "Nevermore." Just glue some felt and fringe on a black hoodie and start partying.
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Mummy Dogs
Woman cannot live on candy alone. Add some savory mummy dogs to your Halloween party for a more balanced diet. Pair with fancy cheese to make it gore -met.
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Homemade Blood
Baby, now we've got bad blood. It's edible, too, so drizzle it on your face, costume, or even party food.
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Easy Disney Costumes
Yes, it's costume party season, but you've got bigger priorities — like Netflix binging, hard cider, and early hibernation. No prob. Put on a few items you already own and boom, you're one of Disney's most beloved characters.
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Pet Tutu
Slacking on your pet's costume, too? Fashion together this homemade tutu faster than you can say "dogarina" or some much better pun.
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Painted Hack-O’-Lanterns
No knife skills? No problem! Keep your fingers intact and carve out more time for scary movies and costume parties by painting your pumpkins.
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Vampire Donuts
Morning’s no time for a vampire, but it’s just right for these donuts. Grab your favorite dozen, pop in fangs, and bwahahaha, a quick Halloween DIY that doesn’t suck.
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Mermakeup
With the right makeup application, you don’t even need a costume. Good news: This mermaid came to slay, fishes! (And you can use this trick for any scaly creature.)
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Pumpkin Drink Dispenser
Scoop out a pumpkin, insert a tap, and then add your own spooky brew for a party that’s gourd to the last drop. Oh yes, we went there.
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Monster S’mores (& More!)
Forget slasher films. Nothing’s scarier than needing a relatively impressive Halloween dish at the last minute. Trick out your treats with these deliciously doable snack shortcuts.
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Eyeball Cocktails
Halloween drinks call for a ghoulish garnish — look no further than these edible eyeballs. Serve shaken, not scurred!
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iPhone Black Light
The geeks come out at night! For extra-creepy Halloween party pics, turn your iPhone’s flash into a black light.
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Icy Hands
There’s clever, and then there’s straight-up brrr -illiant. Keep punch cold with the help of some frozen fingers.
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Switchy Witchy Nails
The mani cure for grown-up Halloween lovers: graphic nails that go with any costume, or lack thereof. Trick or chic!
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Doggie Unicorn Costume
It’s not Halloween until you’ve forced your furry best friend into a costume. This DIY unicorn get-up is so much cuter than all those basic store-bought outfits. Maybe your dog will even like— well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
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Halloween Candy Treats
You've got two choices: 1) consume your Halloween candy one fun-size chocolate bar at a time, or 2) put all of the Halloween candy on a delicious cake or brownie like a goddamn adult. We suggest the latter.
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