10 Halloween Essentials That’ll Solidify Your Status As The Spookiest House On The Block

Halloween, like every other 2020 mid-pandemic holiday, is going to look a little different this year. Your family has been through months of social distancing and virtual learning, and if you're anything like me, you're probably too exhausted to put up a spider web decoration.

But instead of taking the easy way out and offering trick-or-treaters a bowl full of last Valentine’s Day’s candy hearts, use this holiday as an opportunity to go all out at home for a Halloween that your family will never forget.

To make things even easier, Walmart has just what you need to create the spookiest Halloween ever — without adding any more stress to your life. Here are 10 products that will show your family and the whole block that you're not phoning it in this year.

1. A Set Of Themed Lawn Decorations

Figuring out spooky décor is tough enough without having to organize everything a la cart. So go with a theme, like Nightmare Before Christmas, and breeze through the decisions and the shopping. Pair an inflatable Jack Skellington with a hanging Oogie Boogie to create the scariest porch-greeters anyone could imagine.

2. A Doorbell With A Dark Twist

The key to winning the scary award is surprising people with spooky sights and sounds from the most unlikely places. This doorbell decoration has a sinister glowing red spider and a creepy voice that will startle any visitor who dares to ring.

3. A Costume That Turns Your Kid Into A Superhero

This one's less spooky and more super. Make your kid feel like the hero they are with this fun take on a classic costume.

4. A Creepy Lighting Element

Lure trick-or-treaters into your Halloween lair with this light up ghoul decoration. It can light the way outside just as well as it can set a spooky tone inside.

5. An Archway That Makes A Terrifying Impression

Let everyone know that you mean business this year by creating a haunting entrance without breaking a sweat. This archway combines lights and flames with a giant dragon head that no one will soon forget.

6. A Speed-Defying Kids' Costume

This year, skip the DIY tutorials and take your kids to Walmart for costumes that pack a punch, like this Super Mario Brothers inflatable. It'll keep them happy (and occupied) even if this Halloween is an indoor affair. Just make room for the inevitable game of human bumper cars that'll be taking place in your living room.

7. Candy That Goes Beyond

This extraordinary Halloween can’t function on ordinary treats. Skip the suckers and stock up on something different, like this Nerds Spooky Rope. Pro tip: Get a few because these are gonna go fast.

8. A Bag Of Halloween MVPs

Make sure the candy keeps flowing with everyone's go-to Halloween faves. This 100-piece bag will keep the trick-or-treaters coming back for more — that is, if you and your family don't eat them all first.

9. An Unexpected Addition To The Candy Bowl

While we're on the subject of Halloween treats, add one more spooky little touch to your holiday with this chill-inducing candy bowl. No one will expect an extra hand to be helping out around the party.

10. A Little Dress Up-Fun For Mom And Dad

This whole thing only works if you can keep everyone convinced that this Halloween is better than any pre-COVID bash. The easiest and most fun way to do that is to don your own silly — but still somewhat scary — costume. With this inflatable getup, all you have to do is waddle out in costume to get the party started.

This post is sponsored by Walmart.