The countdown to Halloween has officially begun and it’s time to prepare your holiday décor for trick or treaters. Whether you want to spook the entire neighborhood or simply incorporate a few festive pieces in your home, decorating for the most frightful night of the year can actually be quite simple.
Here are our tips to concoct the perfect holiday atmosphere.
1. Pumpkins from MacDonald’s Ranch – Pumpkins may be the most important accessory this holiday season. Whether you’re carving, baking or decorating, a few pumpkins can go a very long way. There is no better place to find the perfect pumpkins than the Pumpkin Patch at MacDonald’s Ranch. All pumpkins are grown, picked and provided to MacDonald’s Ranch from right here in Arizona. Prices vary depending on size, $4-$16.
While you’re at the Ranch, you won’t want to miss the Hayride, Train Ride, Petting Zoo, Gem Mine, Hay Maze and Western Games. For more information, visit http://www.macdonaldsranch.com/pumpkin-patch-info.htm.
2. Hay and Straw from Black Mountain Feed – Fall seasonal decorations nearly always include hay or straw. Unlike our family and friends back East, us Valley residents can actually get the real deal. Black Mountain Feed, in Cave Creek, rents and sells everything you need to create your festive fall ambiance, including hay, straw and cornstalks.
On Halloween, Black Mountain Feed will be celebrating and providing candy to all kids in attendance. Don’t forget to add Black Mountain Feed to your stops. For more information, visit http://www.blackmountainfeed.com.
3. Halloween Decorations from 99 Cents Only – With locations throughout the Valley, the 99 Cents Only Store is the perfect one-stop-shop for your holiday needs. From DIY’s to well-made pieces and themed paper goods, the store has great options that won’t break the bank. Currently, all Halloween decorations are buy one, get one free. Think of all you could purchase with just $10!
If you need artistic assistance, 99 Cents Only has YouTube video tutorials to help spark your creativity. If you have an idea, their staff is more than happy to help you create a personal masterpiece. For more information, visit http://99only.com/. You can also view their YouTube videos at https://youtu.be/ukmBU-KDJ9s.
Here are some of my favorite Halloween looks featuring some key pieces from 99 Cents Only.
