It’s the most spooktacular time of year. Cooler nights, vibrant leaves, stormy skies, apple cider, hoodie weather — I won’t lie, I’m a girl in love. Fall is one of my favorite times of year; as Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables said “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Harvest is underway or in some cases done and it’s time to break out all things cozy. Warm blankets and soft hoodies curled up with a bowl of spicy chili and hot cocoa while the aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg drift about — how could this not be heaven?

Of course, the end of October brings about Halloween — That one night a year where children and children at heart get to dress up and compete with the spirits of the night for candy and treats. Who could want more?

Considering that Americans purchase a

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