October officially signals the start of spooky season, which means jack-o’-lanterns, bats, and ghosts galore. While costumes and candy are essential, the true spirit of the holiday shines through in outdoor Halloween decoration ideas .

If you've been curious about the 12-foot skeleton at Home Depot, we put it to the test to see if it really belongs in your yard. Spoiler alert: It does.

So, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite places to shop or thrift the cutest Halloween decorations of the season! As the name suggests, most items in Five Below are around $5, not counting the sales tax or the more expensive items in the back of the store.

Many transformations occur during the month of October. Leaves begin to turn various shades of orange and red, while the weather gets decidedly cooler. In the meantime, neighborhoods across the country begin to look quite different, with many homes decked out in Halloween garb.

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DIY, pro-using-what-you-have. We’re not going to judge you if have some plastic skeletons in your closet, but wouldn’t it be better if you simply shopped your yard for something spooky? Or scrounged your utility closet for a witchy decoration?