1 days until Halloween!

Now is time to get the final preparations in gear for your Halloween night. Make sure you have some festive music playing and create your own free custom playlist with our Halloween-themed suggestions.

Spend the night watching some scary Halloween movies like Interview with the Vampire or choose some more kid-friendly flicks like Harry Potter.

This weekend, make a low-cost Halloween dinner at home with these budget-friendly recipes.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Need a break? Check out these hilarious Web sites for a quick, free mood boost.

Icanhascheezburger.com: Funny pictures of cats accompanied by silly captions (there’s also a dog version at ihasahotdog.com)

Cutethingsfallingasleep.org: The name says it all—adorable videos of snoozing penguins, sheep, cats, dogs and squirrels

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16 days until Halloween!

Turn up the Halloween tunes with this complete list of our all-time favorite Halloween hits. Jam out this Halloween by creating your own custom playlist on YouTube.com from our Halloween music suggestions, then set a computer speaker near your front door and let the trick-or-treaters enjoy these chilling melodies. You can hit play, set the play list to repeat and you won’t have to worry about it the rest of the night.

Here are a few samples from our favorites:
“Thriller,” Michael Jackson
“The Monster Mash,” Bobby “Boris” Pickett
“Somebody’s Watching Me,” Rockwell, featuring Michael Jackson
“Love Potion Number 9,” The Searchers
Ghostbusters Theme Song
“I Put A Spell On You,” Creedence Clearwater Revival

Check out the rest of the gallery to see if your favorites are included!

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Celebrate Halloween for less

Throw a ghoulishly glamorous Halloween party

Serve a spooky dinner

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18 days until Halloween!

Save some money on your date night this month and instead rent classic Halloween horror flicks to watch after the kids go to bed. Serve up some adult appetizers like Voodoo Fondue for only $1.05 per serving and Witch’s Purse for only $1.17 per serving. Interview with the Vampire and The Shining will get you in the Halloween spirit, but remember that these movies are not for the faint of heart. Be sure to have a nightlight ready, just in case!

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Celebrate Halloween with budget recipes

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Cook with pumpkin

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28 days until Halloween!

Opt for a family movie night at home instead of going to the movies. Get teenagers excited about the fun month ahead and turn the evening into a Halloween event. Serve up some blood-red ghoul-aid punch with these tasty popcorn skulls on sticks. Rent classic Halloween movies they will enjoy, such as Twilight and movies from the Harry Potter series. Be sure to screen movies beforehand and check the movie’s rating.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Make a Halloween music playlist

Entertain the kids this Halloween

Catch the Halloween spirit

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Gratitude journals go digital with Gratitude Stream, an ongoing list of positive thoughts sent in from people all over the world. Write what you’re thankful for—or just read other people’s thoughts—via the free Gratitude Stream iPhone app or online at http://tinyurl.com/nx499k. These activities can boost your happiness. Submissions are posted on a Twitter account (twitter.com/GratitudeStream) for all to enjoy.

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Save money with Twitter
Check out 10 free iPhone apps

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Being such a big movie fan, I’ve found Netflix a great low-cost service. Some weekends I find myself watching a little more television then I like to admit, especially when I don’t have any Netflix DVDs left to view. That’s why I’m obsessed with the Roku (Roku.com; $99). Using the device you can watch more than 12,000 Netflix movies and TV shows instantly (unlimited with your subscription!), or you can purchase over 40,000 movies, plus more

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Hitting the movie theater is costly these days (especially for concession stand addicts, such as myself), but I still think it’s one of the most fun, relaxing things you can do with friends and family. So, here’s some good news!

AMC’s 2009 Summer MovieCamp is throwing a bone to families with little ones. Every Wednesday from now until July 29, AMC theaters will charge $1 per person to view the G- and PG-rated films on their list of hit 2008 films, such as Horton Hears a Who and Kung Fu Panda. Even better, admission and concession proceeds will benefit Variety-The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. Find participating locations at amctheatres.com/smc.

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Use an iPhone to find a flick near you
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Let’s face it, even for a modest kid’s birthday party, the expenses quickly add up: balloons, decorations, party favors—not to mention the entertainment! Ready for the good news? If you have access to a Wii gaming system, your child’s party could end up costing little more than $39.99. Birthday Party Bash, available in stores today, is a new video game that simulates a real child’s birthday party. Kids create their own theme and can play more than 20 different birthday-themed games (including classics like Pin the Tail on the Donkey and the ever-favorite piñata). The package even includes invitations and coupons from Duncan Hines and Party City, so extras won’t break the bank. Now all you need is the cake! 

Posted by Lauren DiPilla, All You Intern

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Wish you could enjoy your favorite restaurant entree without dropping $20? Good news—now you can prepare the same dish you’d order in a restaurant without leaving the house (That means you’re saving on gas, too.) For just 99 cents per recipe TopSecretRecipes.com tells you how to make the same meals that are on the menu at popular restaurants across the country. Some recipes are even free. It’s a great way to save money without sacrificing taste. I’m already planning to stay in this weekend and whip up my own take on Dragonfire Chicken to share with my friends. Hold the T.G.I. Fridays, please! 

Posted by Lauren DiPilla, All You intern

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