Halloween is Saturday, and it's estimated we'll spend billions for the holiday. (How much exactly?) How will Americans spend all that dough? Costumes and candy galore, pumpkins, decor, haunted houses and more.
Costumes: Top sellers are witches, princesses, pirates and superheroes, but pop-culture costumes are also hot. The biggest trend is bloody obvious, and here are some ways to get in touch with your inner vampire. Think Michael Jackson gloves
or Kate Gosselin wigs. Or get some video inspiration for a shiny, floating parody.Candy: Chocolate is by far the most popular Halloween treat, but kids also love prank candy, themed lollipops and, well, gross gummies. This year a dark variation on a Valentine's favorite is a big seller.
Creative carving: The old eyes-nose-mouth triangles have given way to complex and beautiful pumpkin designs. Get creative with free templates and tips.
Spooky décor: Make a do-it-yourself gravestone or hang ghostly apparitions in the trees. If you're willing to put a little effort into it, this electronic creep is frighteningly good.
Haunted houses: Most every city has pay-per-scare haunted houses. This one in New Hampshire and another in Pennsylvania are popular, but this horrifying home in Baton Rouge consistently gets top ratings.
Boo you: Have you ever been BOO-ed? It's a cute way to spread Halloween spirit from house to house.
Costumes: Top sellers are witches, princesses, pirates and superheroes, but pop-culture costumes are also hot. The biggest trend is bloody obvious, and here are some ways to get in touch with your inner vampire. Think Michael Jackson gloves
Creative carving: The old eyes-nose-mouth triangles have given way to complex and beautiful pumpkin designs. Get creative with free templates and tips.
Spooky décor: Make a do-it-yourself gravestone or hang ghostly apparitions in the trees. If you're willing to put a little effort into it, this electronic creep is frighteningly good.
Haunted houses: Most every city has pay-per-scare haunted houses. This one in New Hampshire and another in Pennsylvania are popular, but this horrifying home in Baton Rouge consistently gets top ratings.
Boo you: Have you ever been BOO-ed? It's a cute way to spread Halloween spirit from house to house.
Wells Kelly was the founding drummer for Orleans, a soft rock band that formed in 1972. The band is best remembered for their ’70s pop hits, “Still the One” and “Dance With Me.” As early as 1977, “Still the One” has been played on numerous television shows and films. Over the course of their career, Orleans were a popular opening act for the likes of Jackson Browne, Little Feat and Melissa Manchester. After his run with Orleans, Kelly played with Steve Forbert, Clarence Clemons, and Meat Loaf. It was while on tour with Meat Loaf that Kelly, 34, was found dead of asphyxiation.