What is it about Halloween that makes people so crazy? It seems, as adults, we’re pretty much divided on the subject – either you’re in full-on costume or you refuse to acknowledge the existence of little children running rampant in the streets begging for candy. It seems to me that the naysayers should just give it up because there’s no way that us Halloween enthusiasts are gonna stop being weird. Besides, it’s only one day a year, right?
If you’re gonna participate, then you might as well go all out. The Nomskull Cupcake Mold (Perpetual Kid, $11.99) is an essential party staple that lets your guests know just how serious you are about this holiday. The set includes four silicone molds and a frosting recipe, allowing you to concoct deliciously accurate edible “brains,” aka cupcakes with squiggly frosting.
As much as I love Halloween, I don’t know if I’m down with eating brains. I mean, they look amazingly real. I don’t know if I could casually sit down to a bowl of brains, sweet as they may be.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Includes four molds and frosting recipe
-Made of silicone
One of the most important aspects to remember when throwing a Halloween party is ambiance. You need to decide if you want your guests to be delightfully entertained or scared out of their minds. It’s one or the other – you can’t be bobbing for apples while dressed like Freddy Krueger, it just won’t work. If you insist on breaking the rules, there are very few decor pieces that can artfully make the transition from cute to frightening.
If you’re looking to have it both ways, the Jack-O-Melt Candle (Wrapables, $9.99) can take your party to the next level. Unlit, this candle exudes the adorable side of Halloween. Light a match and watch as smiling pumpkin faces turn into glaringly evil jack-o-lanterns. How does it work? The candle is made of two different types of wax, each a different color with its own unique melting temperature. Because the black wax melts faster, it pools out the side of the candle to reveal a scary grin beneath a seemingly benign smile.
Also, this is so much easier than actually having to carve a pumpkin. You know, if you’re looking to cut some corners.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 6″ tall; 3″ diameter
-Two types of wax
-Melts at different temperatures
-Faces carved into outer shell
I want your braaaaaaaains! But only if they’re properly seasoned. Seriously, is there anything worse than a bland brain? Of course not, especially if you’re a zombie. Most people (and zombies) think that you had to overload a brain with tons of exotic spices, flavorings, and special marinades. The truth is, less is more. A delicious brain is lightly seasoned, allowing it to exude its natural zest. All you need is a little salt and pepper.
The Brain Salt and Pepper Shakers (ThinkGeek, $9.99) not only look charming on your dinner table, but are perfect for preparing the main course. Each hemisphere houses a separate condiment with a magnetic clasp in the middle to lightly hold them together when placed on the tabletop. Finally, an easy way to answer the question of, “What’s for dinner?”
This could be a great way to convince a zombie that you’re one of them. I mean, if you don’t know how to properly prepare a brain feast, it’s a big tip-off. And then you’ll be the brain feast.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 6cm x 8cm x 5.2cm
-Salt and pepper shakers
-Magnetic clasp lightly holds hemispheres together
-Ceramic
Can you believe that Halloween is on a Sunday this year? I mean, what a drag! How are you supposed to have any fun on a Sunday night when you have to go to work the next day? The simple answer is you can’t, so you’re much better off having a party the night before. And hey, you’re in luck because not only is that a Saturday, but it’s also Mischief Night!
To make sure your Mischief Night is all that it can be, you’ve got to be prepared. Everyone knows that the most important element is a good toilet papered tree, and the Toilet Paper Prank Pack (Kegworks, $42.50) is perfect for that. The pack includes 12 jumbo rolls of two-ply white toilet tissue, best used for tree decoration but will certainly work for toilet paper mummies. And hey, if you have some left over, this toilet paper can also double as…toilet paper. Shocking, I know.
To be clear, I’m not advocating vandalism of any kind. If you want to decorate your neighbor’s yard, that’s your business. I just wanted to make sure that if you were gonna do it, you were gonna do it right.
3 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 3.5″ wide; 9″ diameter
-Case of 12
-Two ply jumbo white toilet tissue rolls
-Made in the USA
Did you hear on the news about how cell phones today carry as much germs on their screens as a public toilet? Pretty gross, right? If you’re still not convinced, think about the nastiest gas station bathroom you’ve ever been in. Got it? Now think about rubbing your face on the floor. It’s enough to make you a bit queasy. So why would you want to rub that many germs right all over your face via your smartphone? The problem is that there’s no simple and effective way to clean your phone. It’s not like you can leave it to soak in a sink full of soapy water or spot clean it with Fantastik.
An answer to germophobic prayers everywhere, the UV Cellphone Sanitizer (Amazon, $49.99) promises to safely destroy 99.9% of surface bacteria from your favorite gadget. Using the healing power of UV light, dual bulbs clean your phone without the use of harsh chemicals or solvents. Better yet, the whole process takes less than five minutes to do so your gadgets can be spic and span in no time flat!
All those germs are almost enough to make you stop talking/texting/gaming on your phone. Almost.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 5″ x 3.8″ x 7.8″
-Safely destroys 99.9% surface bacteria
-Dual UV bulbs
-No harsh chemicals or cleaners
-Cleans in less than 5 minutes
-Uses 3 AA batteries (not included)
