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Ghost Cake Pops

Store-bought cake and candy eyes make a super fun and totally delicious holiday treat that will impress kids and party guests alike! (via Hello Little Home)

Chocolate Caramel-Covered Banana Goblins

These goofy goblins are just as delicious as they are adorable. Plus, since you’re snacking on potassium-rich bananas, you don’t have to feel bad about the chocolate and caramel. (via Handmade Charlotte)

Trick or Treat Mummy Nuggets

There’s no easier way to make a cute Halloween treat than by using snacks you already have in your house. These mummy nuggets would be a fun project to keep kids busy while practicing their artistic skills. Just don’t be surprised if you find a lot missing. (via Easy Peasy Pleasy)

No Bake Protein Balls: Monster Cookie Edition

These no-cook, no-bake monster cookie protein balls are a fun and delicious after-school snack or lunch treat. They have the perfect amount of sweet without any potentially inflammatory sweeteners. Even the candy-coated pieces they recommend are made with minimally-processed ingredients! (via The Real Food Dieticians)

Graveyard Dirt Cups

We might be okay with being buried if it’s in six feet of chocolate cookies and pudding. Decorate your cups with edible bones and tombstones to really make it look like a cemetery. (via Sugar, Spice and Family Life)

Swirled Chocolate Butterscotch Bars

These deliciously easy homemade treats require no oven, very little prep time, almost no effort, made in one bowl, and make the perfect homemade Halloween “candy bar." (via Half Baked Harvest)

Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

Please a crowd with this 5-ingredient dip that's super creamy and topped with crunchy toffee bits. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Candy Corn Cookie Bark

Somehow you always have candy corn left over at the end of Halloween (heck, you may have some left from last year). Put it to good use by making this gift-worthy cookie bark that showcases all of the Halloween colors we know and love. (via Grace and Good Eats)

Butterfinger Fudge

This homemade spin on one of Halloween’s staple sweets is one that will make you very proud of yourself. It’s not every day you can say you made candy that’s better than the original. (via A Bajillion Recipes)

Candy Corn Krispie Treat Pretzel Pops

These treats aren’t just no-bake; they’re no-cook at all. Take advantage of store-bought Rice Krispies to form your candy corn look-alike, and you won’t even break a sweat. (via Love from the Oven)

Homemade Candy Bars

In case your local grocery store is all out of your favorite candy come Halloween, you can always make your own! Try experimenting with homemade Snickers and Twix, to start. (via Brit + Co)

Worms and Dirt

Make this classic Halloween treat for kids without refined-sugar, dairy, and gluten, but still filled with chocolatey flavor. There's an option to use store-bought chocolate cookies, making it easy and no bake! (via Clean Cuisine)

No Bake Monster Bars

These protein-packed peanut butter chocolate bars are perfect for Halloween and fall snacks, just keep them in the fridge or freezer so you always have a healthy treat within reach. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

Candy Corn Popcorn

Since we can’t enjoy candy corn year-round, let’s go overboard this whole month. This no-bake snack doubles the fun with candy corn popcorn served in a tricolor waffle cone. (via Brit + Co)

No Bake Vegan Chocolate Almond Coconut Bars

These no bake bars are a mix of healthy and delicious with Medjool dates, coconut, almonds, cocoa powder and chocolate chips.(via Vanilla and Bean)

Halloween Banana Popsicles

If you’re looking for a healthier Halloween snack or if you tend to have those hot Indian summers that won’t quit, these banana fruit pops are the way to go! (via Food Bank of the Southern Tier)

Halloween Chocolate Bars

Did you know you could make candy corn and Oreo-filled brownies without even turning on your oven? The result is thick and fudgy, just what you want for Halloween. (via Homemaking Hacks)

Frankengoblin Jello Shots

Oreos and Jello. What could be better? These cookie jiggler shooters will scare your creepy socks off. (via Brit + Co)

No-Bake Orange Curd Mini Cheesecakes

These orange curd dessert are the perfect Halloween treat for potluck parties. You just need crust, cheesecake filling, and orange curd, so easy it's scary! (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)

Frankenstein Twinkies Pops

How cute are these guys? Just when you thought Twinkies couldn’t get any better, this happens. (via This Silly Girl’s Kitchen)

Black Cat Cookies

Our favorite thing about these ominous feline bites is that the cookies are pre-made. Being totally smothered in melted chocolate helps too. Me-ow. (via Hungry Happenings)

Ghost Crackers

It definitely doesn’t get much cuter than these. If you can stop playing with the decorations long enough to taste the crackers, the sweet and salty flavor will be simply addicting. (via Cake Wiz)

No Bake Chocolate Lasagna

Make four layers of yumminess in this incredibly easy to make dessert, including a no-bake oreo cookie crust, instant chocolate pudding, cream cheese fluff, and whipped topping. Add orange sprinkles to make it extra Halloween-y! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Chocolate Eclair Cake

Here's another super easy cake you can top with your Halloween toppings if you like. Make it in about 10 minutes with graham crackers, pudding, whipped topping, and chocolate frosting! (via Culinary Hill)

Homemade Almond Joy and Mounds Bars

It seems these candy bars only make an appearance come Halloween. But we’re willing to bet the homemade version will stick around all year. Yeah, they’re that good. (via Marin Mama Cooks)

Mummy Truffles

These mummy truffle bites don’t have a trace of “scary,” thanks to the decadent pumpkin cheesecake filling. Once you get past the blaring red eyes, it’s nothing but sweet and creamy dessert goodness. (via Creme de la Crumb)

Jack Skellington Donut Pops

he Nightmare Before Christmas is a classic movie that is on repeat around Halloween. Give the star the credit he deserves by making these snackable donut pops adorned with Jack’s loveable skeleton face. (via Finding Zest)

Vegan Twix Bars

Something tells us the word “healthy” never comes to mind when you’re eating a Twix. That’s all about to change with this chocolatey vegan dupe. (via Healthful Pursuit)

Mini Phyllo Bites

Phyllo shells are the gateway to endless dessert possibilities. Repurpose your leftover candy minis to form a new and improved treat that you’ll make year after year. (via Nifty Mom)

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

This easy no-bake pumpkin pie cheesecake is creamy and delicious and the perfect Halloween time dessert. (via Feel Good Foodie)

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Parfait

What can you do with a couple of Oreos and a can of Fanta? No, this isn’t a joke; those are the two main ingredients to this simple Halloween parfait. Dig in! (via Cook With Manali)

Peanut Butter Candy Corn Bark

You can’t go wrong with pretzels and peanut butter. The sweet/salty combo is to die for, and you could easily package it and give back to trick-or-treaters. (via Something Swanky)

Candy Dipped Pretzel Rods

Halloween sprinkles and colored candy melts make for a fun autumn day in. Make your own masterpiece on a pretzel rod that is both beautiful AND delicious. (via Love Bakes Good Cakes)

Easy No-Bake Halloween Treats

These easy treats take just four ingredients! (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)

Cookie Dough Mummies

What lurks inside these truffles isn’t a mummified body part, but a sweet ball of luscious cookie dough that’s egg-free, of course. (via Catch My Party)

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Pumpkin and peanut butter are like Halloween’s version of the PB&J. As if that isn’t reason enough, sandwich them between two pretzels for a little bit of crunch and saltiness. (via Fresh April Flours)

Easy Pumpkin Patties

Whip up these festive homemade candies for a treat that will put your actual Halloween candy to shame. Each bite is as buttery and sugary as the last. (via Mom on Timeout)

Vampire Donuts

These frighteningly delicious donuts double as a snack and a party favor. Once your guests inhale their donut, they’ll sport the vampire fangs all night long. (via She Knows)

Pumpkin S’moreos

Here’s a crazy idea: Let’s combine summer’s favorite treat with milk’s favorite cookie and Halloween’s favorite flavor. Yum, yum, yum. (via Brit + Co)

Halloween Pretzels

There are so many options when it comes to decorating pretzels for Halloween — just let your imagination run wild. Although, the owls are quite a hoot. (via The Monday Box)

Witch Hat Surprise Cookies

Inside the barrel of this chocolate ice cream cone there’s a bevy of various candies waiting to surprise their trick-or-treater. Kids will love the unexpected treat, and you’ll have fun making them. (via It’s Always Autumn)

Homemade Caramel Corn

Looking for an easy-to-make treat that will ease any craving? Look no further, because this Halloween-friendly popcorn will do the trick. (via I Heart Naptime)

No Bake S'Mores Cheesecake

Impress your Halloween guests with this no bake s'mores cheesecake, made with a graham cracker crust, no bake cheesecake filling, chocolate ganache, and toasted marshmallow meringue. (via Butternut Bakery)

Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow

Nibbles are essential at any Halloween party, and puppy chow is always a crowd favorite. Give it a fall update with pumpkin spice and candy pumpkins and TRY not to get addicted. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

Pumpkin Fudge Spice

Trying to stay healthy this fall? This Paleo-approved, 100-percent-vegan fudge totally has your back. (via Paleo Running Mama)

No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

It’s hard to believe something as indulgent and rich as a cheesecake could be no-bake, but it’s true. Bonus points for the decorative pumpkin marshmallows on top. (via Jane’s Patisserie)

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Balls

Are they cake pops? Butter balls? Candy? Cookies?? You be the judge. Whatever you call them, these M&M-infused balls are jaw-droppingly peanut buttery. (via Buzzfeed)

No-Bake Sugar Wafer Frankenstein Cookies

How adorable are these mini cookies resembling Frankenstein’s monster? And the best part: All you need to make them are sugar wafers, green candy melt, chocolate sprinkles, and candy eyes. (via Shaken Together)

Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffle Mummies

What gives these truffles their mummy-like appearance? Simple food coloring and an extra few drizzles of white frosting. (via La Creme de la Crumb)

No Bake Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

This uber-sweet dessert sandwiches peanut butter pudding between peanut butter cookies. It’s basically a PB-lover’s dream come true. (via Crazy for Crust)

Caramel Apple Nachos

Sure, these are basically just sliced Granny Smith apples drizzled with a few choice sweeteners (namely, white chocolate, chocolate chips, Heath bar bigs, and caramel). But *everything* is better in nacho form, right? (via Life in the Lofthouse)

Halloween Monster Marshmallow Melts

These super cute marshmallow treats allow you to get creative. Don’t feel limited to green coloring and two eyes: Throw other colors in there and make them with one eye, three eyes, or eyes everywhere! (via Finding Zest)

Mickey Mouse Halloween Cookies

Oreos are a delightful invention. In addition to coming in tons of crazy flavors, they also come in both normal-sized and mini form. And with that distinction comes the ability to create Mickey Mouse-shaped cookies. (via Living Locurto)

No Bake Pumpkin Pie in a Jar

Looking for a delicious dessert you can take on the go? This pumpkin pie in a jar should do the trick. (via Life Love and Sugar)

No-Bake Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Oreo Cookie Cups With Marshmallow Cream

Here’s another delicious and Halloween-inspired use for your Oreos. The cookie cups are made not only with America’s favorite cookie, but also powdered sugar, butter, marshmallow cream, vanilla, and, of course, sprinkles. (via Two Sisters Crafting)

Halloween Spider Donuts

Okay, so the reason these donuts are no bake is because you have to go out and buy the donuts ahead of time. The *real* magic happens when you add a chocolate donut hole on top and give the creature some chocolate spider legs. (via The Semi Sweet Sisters)

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Balls

These gluten-free, vegan pumpkin pie balls are great for your health-conscious friends (not to mention gluten-intolerant trick-or-treaters). With ingredients like pure maple syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin puree, and almond flour, you really can’t go wrong. (via Gluten Free With LB)

Gummy Worm Ice

Surprise kids with these creepy crawlers, or use them in your Halloween cocktail! (via Brit + Co)

Reese’s Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Fair warning: You’re going to be tempted to eat these right away. But it’s imperative to let them chill for at least a few hours. Put them into the fridge to speed up the process. (via Mom on Time Out)

Witch Hat Cookies

Last but not least, a quintessential Halloween favorite: Things shaped like witch hats. In this case, chocolate kisses sitting atop chocolate-rimmed Ritz crackers. (via Dizzy Busy and Hungry)

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Shooters

Take your favorite Halloween candy up a notch with some chocolate vodka. Just make sure to pick up a skull-imprinted ice cube tray ahead of time to make it extra creepy. (via Brit + Co)

Creepy Petit Fours

Nothing says Halloween quite like a smattering of bite-sized blood. Shards of sugar make a just-as-creepy cake topper that will leave you shuddering. (via Brit + Co)

Blood and Bones Cocktail

A treat for adults! What could be creepier than bone-inspired jello shots? Floating them in a blood-red cocktail, of course. Cheers! (via Brit + Co)

Candy Corn Jello Shots

Let your partygoers shoot back these tasty shots of festive color and scary spirit. Pro Tip: Always make more than you think you need. (via Brit + Co)

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Rory and Dean from 'Gilmore Girls'

Rory's first boyfriend makes for an excellent Halloween costume. Especially if you're at the beginning of your rewatch. (via Brit + Co)

Who doesn't love Cruella and her 101 pups? Oh, everybody. Grab your fave black dress, a sharpie, and some old white clothes to create this couple's costume. (via Brit + Co)

We think Marilyn said it best: “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she'll conquer the world." And she'll conquer Halloween while she's at it. (via Brit + Co)

Beyoncé never disappoints when it comes to her performance wardrobe and glam. (via Brit + Co)

Fellow peasants, thy princes have arrived to rule the land and look damn good too. (via Brit + Co)

Tiffany and Chucky Partner Costume

This is one spooky couple's costume that will give everyone the creeps...in a good way.

If you haven't seen the Disney short, Paperman, it's truly magical. This one was a special one for Jon and Paige, because Jon asked Paige to marry him with a Paperman-inspired proposal. (I'm not crying, you're crying!) (via Brit + Co)

“But Grace, I'm engaging with all the people on the Internet-land." Prepare to unleash your super sassy selves as one of Netflix's best on-screen duos. (via Brit + Co)

Dress up as this real-life power couple or grab two friends and complete the costume crew with Trump and Bernie. (via Brit + Co)

Let’s be real — the show Bananas in Pyjamas is pretty bizarre. But since we love eating bananas and we love wearing comfy pajamas, it kind of works, right?! (via Brit + Co)

“Tale as old as time. A song as old as rhyme. Beauty and the Beast." (via Brit + Co)

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Ross and Rachel

For this Ross and Rachel partner costume, go for an iconic look like Rachel's Central Perk apron or a funny moment — like when they doodle on each other's faces. Just make sure you use eyeliner instead of Sharpie.

You'll be destined to win the easiest and most comfy couple's costume when you dress up as Baby and his love interest, Debora. Perfect for the audiophile who wants to make a quick getaway - from the party. (via Brit + Co)

From Broad City's season three “Game Over" episode where Abbi competes in the Soulstice Games and Ilana loses her job at Deals! Deals! Deals!, this costume pairing just might be two of the show's most iconic looks. (via Brit + Co)

Is it just us, or is James Corden's Carpool Karaoke series one of the greatest gems of the Internet? Try it out and pick from any of our favorite guests — like the always groovin' Justin Timberlake. (via Brit + Co)

This Ryan Gosling + Emma Stone-inspired costume is easy to put together, and once you have it on, you’ll be ready to dance and sing your way through the Halloween party. (via Brit + Co)

This pair of heartbreakers looks like they’re ready to tear it up on iMessage AND the dance floor. (via Brit + Co)

Let's journey back to 1988 when the world accepted the idea that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito could be… twins? Wait, WHAT? (via Brit + Co)

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This costume involves some serious Taylor Swift ‘tude and an S.O. who is willing to rotate between several masks throughout the night. (via Brit + Co)

Ham it up all night pretending to fight off Stormtroopers with Kylo Ren. May the force be with you! (via Brit + Co)

Joe and Love Partner Costume

Get ready for your favorite eerie show with a couple's costume that is totally easy and totally iconic.

You'll have some serious fun with this couple's costume. Grab your best male friend OR a random guy from Bumble who isn't actually your BF for an epic Halloween evening pretending to be this messy couple from a distant past. (via Brit + Co)

This is SUCH a classic. Whether you’re partners, friends, or actual stepbrothers, it’s sheer comedic genius every time. (via Brit + Co)

“Oh look, frost!" (via Brit + Co)

Harley Quinn and the Joker from Suicide Squad are THE edgiest of couples costumes with their oddly twisted yet heartfelt love. (via Brit + Co)

It doesn't get any better than this classic duo. Be everyone's favorite treat when you head out or in this Halloween. (via Brit + Co)

No idea why this is hilarious? It's definitely a deep cut, straight from Jimmy Fallon's archive on The Tonight Show. (via Brit + Co)

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If you still aren't quite sure what this means, we'll break it down for you. This is code for a makeout session, so pucker up with your boo. (via Brit + Co)

Horseheads are a thing, and we happen to have two. So, if you really have no idea what to be this Halloween, just Amazon Prime a pair and get ready to get creepy all night long. (via Brit + Co)

For those of you who have no desire to create your own costume but still want a legit getup, look no further than these '80s-inspired pre-made costumes. (via Brit + Co)

Burt Macklin and Janet Snakehole

Dressing up as characters who are dressing up as characters? That's meta.

Thanks to the regular SNL skit, our two favorite songwriters are welcome to crash any of our holiday parties! (via Brit + Co)

You’re destined to have a KNOCKOUT Halloween when you dress up as this dynamic GLOW duo. We’re always in it to win it! (via Brit + Co)

Besties, BFFs, more-than-friends. Show your friendly or romantic love for each other in IRL text communique. (via Brit + Co)

If you haven’t seen the SNL skit featuring Kristen Wiig, you’re overdue. “Her name is Gilly and she’s at it again, causing lots of ruckus like a barnyard hen. She’s always making trouble, her hair is like a bubble. Knock, knock, who’s there? It’s Gilly.” (via Brit + Co)

The Mecca of everything Kristen Wiig has ever done on SNL is the Dooneese skit. This crazy ugly duckling character knows how to make us cry-laugh with her outrageous one-liners and tiny hands. (via Brit + Co)

We give all our yesses to Broad City and the two kweens that are comedy geniuses Abbi and Ilana. If you haven’t seen this episode intro yet, you’ve not fully lived. (via Brit + Co)

Inspired by SNL's David S. Pumpkins skit, these two bony babes easily be sported sans Tom Hanks. Just be sure to bring the goofy faces and plenty of dorky dance moves. Alternatively, you can use any Skeleton costume to be Phoebe Bridgers! (via Brit + Co)

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Oh, Barb… she may just be the most tragic character on the show. And, for the most part, it seemed like she only had Nancy looking out for her. Rep this strong (if brief) friendship in easy-to-recreate ’80s costumes. (via Brit + Co)

Possibly one of our fave Netflix duos, these two are the perfect combo of Halloween sweetness and strange. (via Brit + Co)

This Disney flick is truly full of awesome life lessons. Like that it’s not recommended that you marry a man you just met or that you shouldn’t be afraid to just be yourself. We think this is the ideal criteria for a costume too. (via Brit + Co)

No matter which flavor of La Croix you and your S.O. may be, we can all agree that La Croix is life. (via Brit + Co)

Eyeballs and serious DIY mask-making skills are required for this monster version of the couple stuck in the attic in one of our favorite spooky flicks. (via Brit + Co)

“You're an idiot, Steve Harrington." “You're beautiful, Nancy Wheeler." Aww, young love at its strangest. (via Brit + Co)

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Grab your STELLAR babe or BFF to dress up like these two space station queens. Any excuse to wear pink spandex and we’re definitely in.(via Brit + Co)

Pikachu and Ash are bound to be a popular duo every Halloween, so be as creative as possible when dressing up your pets. (via Brit + Co)

We were THRILLED when Apple released the batch of emojis featuring both a male and female David Bowie. It's time to put on your red shoes and dance the blues, baby. (via Brit + Co)

He thinks of you as his Wonder Woman, and he's your Superman. Why not dress the part? (via Brit + Co)

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Who's in the People We Meet On Vacation cast?

We finally have the cast of People We Meet On Vacation! The movie will star My Lady Jane's Emily Bader as Poppy and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Tom Blyth as Alex. The news was announced on August 2, 2024, and on September 18, we got more cast members!

Lucien Laviscount, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, and Lukas Gage have also joined the cast, although their roles are being kept under wraps for now. My guess is we'll see Jameela as Poppy's boss Swapna, Sarah as Alex's ex Sarah Torval, Lukas as Alex's brother David, and Lucien as Alex's future brother-in-law Tham.

Is People We Meet on Vacation getting a movie?

Yes, we're getting a People We Meet On Vacation movie! Brett Haley will direct, while Yulin Kuang will write the script. Deadline confirmed the adaptation in October 2022.

When is the People We Meet On Vacation movie coming out?

The People We Meet On Vacation movie is in the very early stages of pre-production, which makes me think we'll see it in 2026. Considering the story is all about two friends going on a vacation together, I think this could be the perfect summer movie — it might even become a cult classic we want to watch every year! Keep checking back here for the latest news on the movie's release date.

What is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry about?

This Emily Henry book follows ex-best friends Poppy and Alex, who used to take a vacation together every summer. That is, until their friendship suffers a serious blow. When Poppy starts feeling stuck in her own life, she reaches back out to Alex and gets him to agree to a final trip. Now, they have one last chance to repair their relationship before it's too late.

Are any other Emily Henry books being made into movies?

Yes! Beach Read,Book Lovers, Happy Place, and Funny Story are also being adapted! These stories have such good relationships, characters, and settings that I cannot wait to see onscreen. I'll go anywhere Emily Henry goes!