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The best of the best in order to get you in the fall spirit. These are the best movies to watch around the fireplace, with a few friends, and with only the coziest of blankets. Hocus Pocus What’s not to love about this Halloween classic? Any Harry Potter Movie Need I say more? The Conjuring In need of a good scare? This one will be sure to give it to you. Practical Magic The perfect combination of the bonds of sisters, witchcraft, and fall scenery. Donnie Darko With the end of the world being right after Halloween, this film is a wonderful fall pick. Halloweentown Along with all of the sequels. This was a movie I looked forward to watching on Disney every year. The Nightmare Before Christmas How can you not watch this movie around Halloween? Or Christmas for that matter? The Addams Family I can actually watch this year round. It’s just too good to be only watched in the fall. Sleepy Hollow A classic example o...

My fall playlist, basically the songs I listen to on repeat this time of year. Keep in mind that most of them are Indie...don’t judge me. Mad World - Gary Jules I See Fire - Ed Sheeran From Eden - Hozier Youth - Daughter Dead Man’s Party - Oingo Boingo Kiss With  Fist - Florence and the Machine Sleep on the Floor - The Lumineers Breezeblocks - alt-J Sedona - Houndmouth Caroline - Animal Years Cordelia - My Life as Ali Thomas Devil’s Backbone - The Civil Wars Where the Skies Are Blue - The Lumineers Flowers in Your Hair - The Lumineers Dancing on My Own - Calum Scott She Wolf (Falling to Pieces) - David Guetta ft Sia Howl - Florence and the Machine No Light, No Light - Florence and the Machine Sweater Weather - The Neighbourhood Stubborn Love - The Lumineers

This time of year brings out a lot for things. Hot drinks, bonfires, cold weather, and most importantly, fall TV shows. Scandal If you’re into drama, this show is definitely for you. Gravity Falls Just try to get through this show without smiling. It may be a little childish, but I think we all need to find our inner child sometimes. Scream Queens Specifically season 1, this horror-comedy really emphasizes the fall/Halloween season. The Goldbergs A classic show taking a peak at a witty family in the 80s. Stranger Things Who hasn’t been told about this amazing show when asking for recommendations on what to watch? The Walking Dead Need I say more? American Horror Story Binge-watch the first 5 Seasons on Netflix, or just watch the newest season on tv. Bob’s Burgers There’s no question why there’s now 8 seasons of this show. Modern Family Everyone can feel at home when watching this show. The Good Doctor Alt...

It’s getting to be the best time of the year to read. There’s nothing like sitting by the fire with a good book and a cup of coffee. This year, I’ve searched for a few books that I know I want to read this season. I’ll Give You the Sun - Jandy Nelson Two Kisses for Maddy - Matthew Logelin The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend - Katarina Bivald Walking Shoes - Lynne Gentry This may be a small list, but I unfortunately don’t have a lot of time for reading. So I’ve compiled a list of other books that are perfect reads for the fall and winter seasons. Dracula - Bram Stoker Something Wicked This Way Comes - Ray Bradbury Harry Potter Series - J.K. Rowling The Golden Compass - Philip Pullman Tinkers - Paul Harding All The Bright Places - Jennifer Niven Looking for Alaska - John Green Tuesdays With Morrie - Mitch Albom The Goldfinch - Donna Tartt The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold

Fall is my favorite part of the year, and these are just a few of my favorite things that happen during this season. Halloween ...Obviously. Seeing little kids in their costumes, all excited. Getting to make scary, or cozy, decorations. A night where you can be whatever you want. It the most wonderful time of the year! Finally getting to watch Hocus Pocus, and all the other amazing fall movies I try to keep Hocus Pocus a fall film, so whenever the first day of the season comes, you best believe I’m on my couch watching it. Other than that, any Tim Burton movie, as well as Disney classics like Halloween Town, The Haunted Mansion, and countless others can really get you in the mood for Autumn. Fall scented candles The very best of them being Bergamot Waters, Sweater Weather, and Pumpkin Woods, all of these from Bath and Body Works. You can always find me in the candle aisle of whatever store I’m in, especially this time of year. Sweaters, and scarves...