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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND Skimm'd with [new dinner recipes]( [Update location]( or [View forecast]( â$800â â [The cost]( of a Vintage Mai Tai at Chicagoâs Three Dots and a Dash. Thatâs going to cause a headache. Read In Pumpkin to Talk About The Story Americaâs love of Halloween is reaching [a scary new high](. Go big or gourd home, right? Thatâs the spirit. Seventy-three percent of Americans will reportedly celebrate this year â whether thatâs attending a â[Barbieween](â party (or two), taking kids trick-or-treating, or anything in between. Thatâs apparently up from previous years and partly explains why [businesses]( are saying âfab-boo-lous.â Another reason? People are expected to drop more money than ever on Halloween, with total spending projected to reach a record $12.2 billion (yup, thatâs billion with a b). *Gasp.* On what? Well, all those fun-size â or full-size, if youâre fancy â [treats](, which, apologies for the scare, cost [7.5% more]( this year. (Thanks, [inflation and extreme weather](.) That [even includes]( what might be one of the most divisive delicacies: [candy corn](. Plus, thereâs [the costumes](. Spoiler, expect to see Mermaid Barbie, President Barbie, Weird Barbie, and just about [every other Barbie](. Not to mention, lots of [Ken-ergy](. Though, thanks to moves made off the field, [Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift]( have lots of couples calling [a costume]( audible. Last but definitely not least? Look outside. Chances are, you have at least one neighbor [creepinâ it way too real]( with a house that looks like [Phil and Claire Dunphy](âs â complete with [disco pumpkins](, [Skelly](, and [Lewis](, the newest Halloween icon on the block. theSkimm This year, many Americans are paying a very high price to celebrate Halloween. That might be a fright for some, but for others, business is boo-ming. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Americans are expected to spend a scary amount of money on Halloween #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening ⨠In culture⦠People [are remembering]( their fave friend, [Matthew Perry](, who died yesterday at age 54. Meanwhile, â[Wicked](â still has everyone under its spell â 20 years later. Same with [real-life witches](. --------------------------------------------------------------- â¤ï¸ In relationships⦠Struggling with [swipe fatigue](? Tinderâs letting your friends and family [lend a hand](...literally. But if youâre already engaged, consider saying âI doâ to a pre-wedding honeymoon (aka, an â[earlymoon](â) and [separate laundry hampers](. Ditto for adding a home to your [registry](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð In style⦠Turns out, [denim maxis]( are no longer on the outskirts. Thatâs as [vanilla perfume]( is once again hitting the right notes. And [concealer lips]( are getting the kiss of approval. Plus, prepare to cozy up to the âhoodiestâ [hoodie](. Forward this to a friend. [Click here](mailto:?&subject=Check out this Daily Skimm Weekend newsletter&body=Check it out . Bookmark'd Hereâs a look at the reads weâve saved, texted, and emailed to our friends⦠[How Do You Create an American K-Pop Girl Group?](...the process is not as easy as 5, 6, 7, 8. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Dr. Becky Kennedy Wants to Help Parents Land the Plane](â¦the so-called âmillennial parenting whispererâ opens up about soft launching her scripts at home, why being a good mom can feel bad, and more. --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Complicated Return of the Celebrity Tell-All](â¦why mega-famous memoirs are having a moment â even as our lives become increasingly digitized. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Is a Coincidental Similarity Enough for Real Intimacy?](...whatâs behind the rise in people searching for their âastrological twins.â Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. Perfect-for-fall shoes that keep breaking the internet. [These celeb- and HQâr-loved sneakers]( are so comfy, theyâve racked up over 40K five-star reviews. Theyâre also eco-friendly, available in 15+ colors, and 25% off for a limited time with code SKIMM25.* [Go, go, go](
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--------------------------------------------------------------- 3. If you want to get into journaling, try Papier's guided journals. Our shopping editor tested three of the brand's popular (and pretty) planners. Read her full review [here](. [Find out more]( Psstâ¦love our recs? Follow [@skimmshopping]( on Instagram for more products, gifts, and services that are actually worth the hype (and the price tag). Save the Date Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about... Hey batter, batter â the Diamondbacks-Rangers showdown continues in Game 3 of the [2023 World Series](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Rock out with Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, and more [2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees]( when the ceremony [streams live]( for the first time. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Daylight saving time]( ends at 2 am. Reminder: Thatâs when most clocks turn back an hour â and you may get some extra sleep. PS: Want more events like this on your cal? theSkimm App gives you a heads-up on when everything from holidays to sports games to awards shows are going down. Download it [here](. Skimm'd by: Macy Alcido, Rasheeda Campbell, Melissa Goldberg, and Clem Robineau --------------------------------------------------------------- Photos by Yuliia Pavaliuk via Getty Images Design by theSkimm --------------------------------------------------------------- *PS: This is a sponsored post. Want to wake up with us every morning? [Subscribe to the Daily Skimm](. ---------------------------------------------------------------
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