Porches were made for Halloween. Think about it: the best costumes, the steady parade of candy-seekers, and your ESA acting like the unofficial bouncer.
This year, skip the folding chair at the end of the driveway. Claim your porch as the stage:
Pumpkin line-up: Classic jack-o’-lanterns plus one carved like your pet.
Mood lighting: String lights, lanterns, or even a thrifted chandelier (bonus: less chance of tripping witches).
Pet cameos: A dog in bat wings, a cat with a tiny cape—just enough to get laughs without the side-eye from your pet.
The trick? Keep it cozy for you, too. A thermos of cider, a blanket, and a bowl of candy within reach turns handing out treats into an actual event.
Bottom line: Your porch isn’t just decoration—it’s Halloween headquarters. The costumes will pass, the candy will disappear, but the vibe of a well-styled porch? That sticks like caramel on an apple.