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Parades are no place to feel melancholy. With Christmas just around the corner, the following were popular places to go with friends or family to celebrate beforehand:

On December 1: Belmont Shore Parade- Known for its marching down East second street to the beats of a plethora of marching bands and many dressed up puppys.

On December 8: Daisy Lane Parade- A long beach tradition filled with nothing but Christmas spirit, making its way down Daisy Avenue.

On December 8: Naples Island Boat Parade- Large boats floating by while people eat at nearby restaurants and carolers sing holiday songs.

December 15 will be the Parade of 1000 Lights- Located by Downtown Long Beach’s Shoreline with boats decorated admirably floating by.

Looking to add some more thrill? Don’t fret, for there are also these following options:

Christmas Fantasy Parade- Located at Disneyland California as a part of Mickey’s Very Merry Disney Party. (now-January 6, 2019).

Mickey’s Soundsational Parade- A percussion based parade also located at Disneyland California. (A returning later parade).

Want even more thrill? Look no further.

Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™- Universal Studios brings the four Hogwarts™ houses to life as they light them up with spectacular lights. (Now-January 6, 2019).

Snoopy Ice Show: Merry Christmas Snoopy!- A show at Knott’s Merry Farm filled with striking skating by Snoopy, Peanuts and more! (Now-January 6, 2019).

“Beach House” – Boy Pablo

“Tamales” – Eddie Zuko

“Needed” – Brent Faiyaz

“Pink+White” – Frank Ocean

“Empathy” – Sylvan LaCue

“Oh Honey” – Delegation

“Just to Keep You Satisfied” – Marvin Gaye

Who doesn’t love candied sweet potatoes? If you don’t, you simply haven’t had the right ones. Here’s a delicious recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth during the Hallowthankmas season!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

You will need:

3 Large Sweet Potatoes

⅔ Cup of Sugar

⅓ Cup of Water

2 Tablespoons Butter

2 Tablespoons Orange Juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Scrub and wash potatoes to remove all dirt. Then, boil the potatoes in water until they’re tender.

Peel potatoes and slice them into the desired shape and size.

Place potatoes in a glass baking dish.

Make a syrup by boiling the sugar, water, butter, and orange juice together.

Pour the syrup over the potatoes.

Place potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes. Baste the potatoes once after 15 minutes has passed.

Go hiking

A drive-in movie theater

Try out a new restaurant

Walk around a bookstore and pick out books for each other

Go to a pumpkin patch

Cuddle under a blanket and binge a show

Make a playlist for each other and listen together

Make your own pumpkin spice lattes, cookies, brownies/Decorate the house with fall decorations

Carve out pumpkins

Bummy but Cute

Sometimes it’s so cold in the mornings that we don’t want to get out of our pajamas and just go to school in sweats. Instead of being completely bummy, dress up your joggers by wearing a fitted long sleeve to pull the look together. If it’s too cold for just one layer, add a graphic T-shirt on top and tuck them into your pants.

Matching the Leaves

Dark colors are coming back in style since fall is here, so don’t be afraid to go bold. Even though seasons don’t really change in Southern California, there are ways to incorporate those fall oranges and dark greens into your attire. In this example, the medium wash jeans provide a perfect base to compliment any seasonal top or sweater. Small heel booties complete the look without going over the top for school.

Don’t Forget to Layer Up

In this time of year, we wake up freezing but end the day with 80 degree weather. Find something in your wardrobe that keeps you warm but won’t give you a heat stroke once the sun kicks in.  Any type of outerwear like denim jackets and cardigans can be a staple piece in your wardrobe but are still breezy enough to survive the day.

I’m sure a bunch of us are upset that summer is officially over, but fall is be the best season ever. We can finally wear makeup without sweating every minute, and the amount of new makeup products being released this fall is even better.

This year Maybelline released new liquid lipsticks, SuperStay Matte Ink City Edition Liquid Lips, coming in ten different colors, such as moody shades like deep red, wine, and navy blue. They cost $7.94 and are available at the drug store – these are perfect for any fall occasion.

Another new fall product is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Eyeshadow Palette. This palette costs $45.00 and is perfect for the holiday season.

NYX Cosmetics also released a limited edition highlighter duo called the Machinist Highlighting Duo. This product costs $12.00 and is available at NYX Cosmetics.

Lastly,  Milani released a palette, Soft and Sultry Eyeshadow Palette, and it features matte and metallic shades. This product costs $14.97 and is also available at any drug store.

Fall makeup launches are perfect for the season and for makeup lovers.

These are seven best fall drinks you can ever get. They are satisfying and live up to your expectations. Ever get in line and just think what are you going to get ? Well now you can take my advice and go try one of these tasteful drinks so you can fulfill your needs.

Salted Caramel Mocha

Maple Pecan Latte (Hot Or Iced)

Pumpkin Spice Latte (Hot Or Iced

Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino

Maple Pecan Frappuccino

Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte

Hot Chocolate

The night before Halloween, the wind screeched with lashes and the whips of air were strong enough to move rocks. It was the middle of the night in a town named Billsberry, Kansas. A fresh new crop of yellow corn had sprouted up from the ground in significantly straight rows, but so did an evil spirit that haunted the townspeople every 53 years, the night before Halloween.

The spirit wore a torn blue tuxedo and squeaky old black Italian leather dress shoes whose steps left a trail of blood stains. The spirit fed on the souls of the happy, with a wild yell right before feasting on its prey, but this night the spirit saw no one in sight, so he searched and searched scouring the town until he found his first meal.

Little did he know, the townspeople were sheltered inside the sewers in a chamber made by the mayor. There was only one single exit sealed by an indestructible titanium metal door, or so they thought. As the spirit searched, he heard noises coming from the sewer stream, so he crept down and slithered towards the sound.

His blood shot eyes never blinked and pulsed with a thirst of blood. He licked his dry lips with his long sinister tongue and crept closer and closer to the sound that echoed in the sewer.  Meanwhile the townspeople kept as quiet as possible, praying to survive the night. Suddenly, a baby exploded in tears, whaling and shouting.

Outside, the spirit stopped, turned his head in a slow gleaming way and smirked with satisfaction. Then he flew towards the sound, he then found the titanium door that read “The Townspeople of Billsberry’s Hideout.” He transformed into a young, attractive lady and screamed for her life. “Help me, please someone help me! I’m a traveler and the spirit is after me. Help!”

The mayor quickly tried to open the door but a bystander said, “Don’t you dare open that goddamn door. You don’t even know that woman. Why should we risk our lives to let her in?” He was right, but the mayor refused to listen and tried unlatching the seal, but failed.

The bystander began to snicker and laugh uncontrollably. Everyone’s eyes started to glare at him. He cleared his throat and stood still; everyone still watching in confusion.

His eyes start to bleed and the woman outside, now in the deep,, aggressive voice said, “Let. Me. In. You’ll regret it.”

The bystander instantly fell to the floor and the lights in the room cut off. The townspeople start screaming in fear. After three seconds, no noise was heard except the sound of steps stepping. The room was splattered with red blood once the lights turned on again. The man with a wild smirk and a blue tuxedo in a hushed voice said, “Lights out.”

Long Beach is home to some of the sweetest places to Trick or Treat. A few safe places to go and target the best and tastiest candies include Belmont Heights, Belmont Shore, California Heights, the Virginia Country Club neighborhood, and Naples Island. These homes and communities go all out with decorating and passing out the king sized candy bars. All these neighborhoods are not only a score for the kids; they are safe and family-friendly.

1: “Halloween” – The Office, Season 2 Episode 5

In this episode a Halloween party is planned and Michael has to fire someone by the end of the day but doesn’t exactly want to ruin the fun. With The Office you do not need to watch previous episodes in order to understand this episode, which is great to watch by itself.

2: “It’s  the  Great  Pumpkin, Sam Winchester -” Supernatural, Season 4 Episode 7

Although Supernatural mainly deals with all things horror and monsters, they  episode is dedicated to Halloween day only. Sam and Dean must stop witches from resurrecting Samhain, an infamous demon known for rising the dead on All Hallows Eve, before time runs out.

3: “Halloween” – American Horror Story, Season 1 Episodes 4 & 5

Yet another show known for its horror, literally stated in its title, introduces even more creepiness to the shows first season. This episode is one of the turning points in the season as Tate and Violet are being chased by a gang of teenagers with bullet holes and mutilated bodies, which leads Violet to a realization. The teenagers are not normal and in fact are actually ghosts.

4: “Here Comes Treble” – The Office, Season 9 Episode 5

We have yet another episode from The Office, in this episode the iconic Pumpkin-Head Dwight makes his appearance throughout the episode. In what started as an innocent prank lead into misery for Dwight.

With Halloween around the corner, scary amusements parks are the hype of Halloween, they ranging from prices to attractions.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios is best known for their terrifying mazes, the price starts at $60 and is open from now until November 3.

Knott’s Scary Farm and their scary interacting characters will give you thriller vibes until October 31 starting for the low price of $42.

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland starts at $95, it’s perfect for all ages and will be available until November.

If visiting one of the most haunted location is your vibe then the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor will give you nightmares starting at $85.

Affordable community events like the Long Beach Zombie Fest and Zombie walk located on Shoreline Village and visiting Pa’s Pumpkin Patch on PCH are also a great way to spend  family time while still getting into the Halloween vibe.

“I Put a Spell on You” – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

“D.O.A.” Bloodrock

“I Eat Cannibals” – Toto Coelo

“It’s Almost Halloween” – Panic! At The Disco

“Ghosts” – Michael Jackson

“Be True To Your Ghoul” – the Ghouls

“Vampires Will Never Hurt You” – My Chemical Romance