It’s the three-week countdown to Halloween and if you haven’t gotten your costumes and candy yet, this is your final warning! While you’re at it, maybe you want to dress up your porch for all those darling trick-or-treaters. Kristy is never one to shy away from the festive furnishings, and this year is no exception . . . her porch is all decked out with scarily chic decorations. Your porch will look boo-tiful too with this fun and fabulous spooky season decor. See our inspiration below.

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Ding dong, it’s your brand new front door! Take your door from drab to fab with a fresh coat of paint! This wood look paint kit will make any ordinary door extraordinary. Kristy’s metal door (see the before look in the photo below) takes on a whole new vibe with a few coats of this paint . . . you’d never know the door isn’t real wood! Add a few carefully curated accents like lanterns, a welcome sign, and a gorgeous doormat and your front door will feel extra inviting.

Now for the fun stuff! Add your spooky touches like a Halloween wreath and doormat, and then bring on the bats. Drape some gauzy fabric on your furniture, hang a banner or two, and don’t forget your cart full of treats for your delivery drivers (see that post here)!!

Set the vibes with these colorful lights and hanging witches hats. Add some tabletop decor and let things get creepy cool once the sun goes down.

Don’t forget your frightening friends! This glamourous witch and this smiling skeleton are ready for the ultimate Halloween hangout. Grab your favorite beverage, a bucket of candy, and get ready to kick back and relax.

It’s the three-week countdown to Halloween and if you haven’t gotten your costumes and candy yet, this is your final warning! While you’re at it, maybe you want to dress up your porch for all those darling trick-or-treaters. Kristy is never one to shy away from the festive furnishings, and this year is no exception . . . her porch is all decked out with scarily chic decorations. Your porch will look boo-tiful too with this fun and fabulous spooky season decor. See our inspiration below.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here.

Ding dong, it’s your brand new front door! Take your door from drab to fab with a fresh coat of paint! This wood look paint kit will make any ordinary door extraordinary. Kristy’s metal door (see the before look in the photo below) takes on a whole new vibe with a few coats of this paint . . . you’d never know the door isn’t real wood! Add a few carefully curated accents like lanterns, a welcome sign, and a gorgeous doormat and your front door will feel extra inviting.

Now for the fun stuff! Add your spooky touches like a Halloween wreath and doormat, and then bring on the bats. Drape some gauzy fabric on your furniture, hang a banner or two, and don’t forget your cart full of treats for your delivery drivers (see that post here)!!

Set the vibes with these colorful lights and hanging witches hats. Add some tabletop decor and let things get creepy cool once the sun goes down.

Don’t forget your frightening friends! This glamourous witch and this smiling skeleton are ready for the ultimate Halloween hangout. Grab your favorite beverage, a bucket of candy, and get ready to kick back and relax.

We’ve got some special sales for you this week! Target Circle Week is in full swing, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days kicked off this morning, and Walmart just launched Walmart Deals!! That’s a lot of really awesome sales from three top retailers, and we are definitely ready to shop. We’ve rounded up some highlights from each sale so you can see what’s hot right now, and then take your time browsing because there is a TON to see! Check out our sales roundup below.

Amazon

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The fall sale we’ve all been waiting for! It’s prime day in OctoberBig Deal Days are here and we are ready to shop! See a roundup of all the best deals on the Frugal and Thriving Amazon storefront.

Shop deals under $25

Shop deals on Amazon devices

Shop buzzworthy deals

Shop deals on fall favorites

Target

Target Circle Week has begun and these are sales you don’t want to miss! From home to fashion and everything in-between, Target has got you covered.

Shop up to 50% off kitchen items

Shop up to 50% off select toys

Shop 20% off Threshold furniture

Shop up to 40% off floorcare

Shop 30% off Threshold bed and bath

Walmart

And in case those sales weren’t enough, Walmart is coming in hot with Walmart Deals!! Deals up to 50% off?? Yes, please.

Shop deals for home

Shop tech deals

Shop deals on fashion

Shop deals on toys

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Beach days are the best days! Playing in the sand and surf screams “summer” and the sun and salty air are medicine for the soul. One of the most important factors for a guaranteed enjoyable beach day is proper preparation. Check out our checklist below to make sure you have everything you need for the best beach day ever.

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Tilting Umbrella | Waterproof Speaker | Low Profile Beach Chair | Paddle Game | “The Big One”
Beach Towel
| Cooler | Beach Tent | Beach Vibes Tote | Tassel Beach Blanket | Beach Toys

Beach Day Checklist:

  • Beach Tent – A pop-up beach cabana provides all-day shade from the sun and offers wind protection, too. Take a look at this family-sized beach tent, this one with UV protection, or this sun shade canopy.
  • Beach Blanket – Perfect for picnicking in the sand or playing a game, a beach blanket is a must have. We like this beach blanket with a carrying tote, this tassel blanket, and this pop-up tropical blanket.
  • Beach Chair – Whether you’re reading, tanning, or sitting by the water’s edge, a beach chair is useful for many reasons. This lounger is great for tanning or laying on your tummy, this chair has a canopy which is perfect for reading a good book with no glare, and this low profile chair is awesome for relaxing with your toes in the water.
  • Beach Umbrella – This 6.5ft beach umbrella with a tilt function and added UV protection will keep you safe from the sun all day long, and the sand anchor will ensure your umbrella doesn’t fall over or blow away in the breeze.
  • Beach Towel – These “Big One” beach towels are oversized for extra room to lay out and nap, and the quick dry feature won’t leave your towel soaking wet for hours after a dip in the ocean.
  • Beach Cooler – Keep your beverages and perishable snacks chilled all day long with a top-of-the-line beach cooler. This cooler bag makes for easy travel, this backpack cooler is great when you have your hands full, and this rolling cooler means no hauling a heavy bag across miles of sidewalk.
  • Beach Toys – Keep the kids (and yourself!) entertained for hours with beach toys. These sand toys are fun for the young ones, this paddle game offers a few different options for entertainment, and this portable cornhole game will have everyone wanting to play.
  • Waterproof Speaker – Put on your favorite playlist, get lost in an audiobook, or listen to a new podcast with this wireless waterproof speaker.
  • Beach Bag – Keep all your essentials in one place with a beach tote. This cotton tote is bringing all the right vibes, this mesh tote doubles as a cooler, this water resistant tote will keep everything dry, and this Bogg bag is award-winning for a reason.
  • Sun Protection – Protecting your skin from the sun is extremely important. Take a look at our sun safety blog post for everything you need for safe fun in the sun.
  • Swimsuit – A cute bathing suit is a must!! See some of our favorite women’s swimsuits from Amazon here.

Beach days are the best days! Playing in the sand and surf screams “summer” and the sun and salty air are medicine for the soul. One of the most important factors for a guaranteed enjoyable beach day is proper preparation. Check out our checklist below to make sure you have everything you need for the best beach day ever.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post.

Tilting Umbrella | Waterproof Speaker | Low Profile Beach Chair | Paddle Game | “The Big One”
Beach Towel
| Cooler | Beach Tent | Beach Vibes Tote | Tassel Beach Blanket | Beach Toys

Beach Day Checklist:

  • Beach Tent – A pop-up beach cabana provides all-day shade from the sun and offers wind protection, too. Take a look at this family-sized beach tent, this one with UV protection, or this sun shade canopy.
  • Beach Blanket – Perfect for picnicking in the sand or playing a game, a beach blanket is a must have. We like this beach blanket with a carrying tote, this tassel blanket, and this pop-up tropical blanket.
  • Beach Chair – Whether you’re reading, tanning, or sitting by the water’s edge, a beach chair is useful for many reasons. This lounger is great for tanning or laying on your tummy, this chair has a canopy which is perfect for reading a good book with no glare, and this low profile chair is awesome for relaxing with your toes in the water.
  • Beach Umbrella – This 6.5ft beach umbrella with a tilt function and added UV protection will keep you safe from the sun all day long, and the sand anchor will ensure your umbrella doesn’t fall over or blow away in the breeze.
  • Beach Towel – These “Big One” beach towels are oversized for extra room to lay out and nap, and the quick dry feature won’t leave your towel soaking wet for hours after a dip in the ocean.
  • Beach Cooler – Keep your beverages and perishable snacks chilled all day long with a top-of-the-line beach cooler. This cooler bag makes for easy travel, this backpack cooler is great when you have your hands full, and this rolling cooler means no hauling a heavy bag across miles of sidewalk.
  • Beach Toys – Keep the kids (and yourself!) entertained for hours with beach toys. These sand toys are fun for the young ones, this paddle game offers a few different options for entertainment, and this portable cornhole game will have everyone wanting to play.
  • Waterproof Speaker – Put on your favorite playlist, get lost in an audiobook, or listen to a new podcast with this wireless waterproof speaker.
  • Beach Bag – Keep all your essentials in one place with a beach tote. This cotton tote is bringing all the right vibes, this mesh tote doubles as a cooler, this water resistant tote will keep everything dry, and this Bogg bag is award-winning for a reason.
  • Sun Protection – Protecting your skin from the sun is extremely important. Take a look at our sun safety blog post for everything you need for safe fun in the sun.
  • Swimsuit – A cute bathing suit is a must!! See some of our favorite women’s swimsuits from Amazon here.
sandy coast near sea in daylight

Beach days are the best days! Playing in the sand and surf screams “summer” and the sun and salty air are medicine for the soul. One of the most important factors for a guaranteed enjoyable beach day is proper preparation. Check out our checklist below to make sure you have everything you need for the best beach day ever.

Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post.

Tilting Umbrella | Waterproof Speaker | Low Profile Beach Chair | Paddle Game | “The Big One”
Beach Towel
| Cooler | Beach Tent | Beach Vibes Tote | Tassel Beach Blanket | Beach Toys

Beach Day Checklist:

  • Beach Tent – A pop-up beach cabana provides all-day shade from the sun and offers wind protection, too. Take a look at this family-sized beach tent, this one with UV protection, or this sun shade canopy.
  • Beach Blanket – Perfect for picnicking in the sand or playing a game, a beach blanket is a must have. We like this beach blanket with a carrying tote, this tassel blanket, and this pop-up tropical blanket.
  • Beach Chair – Whether you’re reading, tanning, or sitting by the water’s edge, a beach chair is useful for many reasons. This lounger is great for tanning or laying on your tummy, this chair has a canopy which is perfect for reading a good book with no glare, and this low profile chair is awesome for relaxing with your toes in the water.
  • Beach Umbrella – This 6.5ft beach umbrella with a tilt function and added UV protection will keep you safe from the sun all day long, and the sand anchor will ensure your umbrella doesn’t fall over or blow away in the breeze.
  • Beach Towel – These “Big One” beach towels are oversized for extra room to lay out and nap, and the quick dry feature won’t leave your towel soaking wet for hours after a dip in the ocean.
  • Beach Cooler – Keep your beverages and perishable snacks chilled all day long with a top-of-the-line beach cooler. This cooler bag makes for easy travel, this backpack cooler is great when you have your hands full, and this rolling cooler means no hauling a heavy bag across miles of sidewalk.
  • Beach Toys – Keep the kids (and yourself!) entertained for hours with beach toys. These sand toys are fun for the young ones, this paddle game offers a few different options for entertainment, and this portable cornhole game will have everyone wanting to play.
  • Waterproof Speaker – Put on your favorite playlist, get lost in an audiobook, or listen to a new podcast with this wireless waterproof speaker.
  • Beach Bag – Keep all your essentials in one place with a beach tote. This cotton tote is bringing all the right vibes, this mesh tote doubles as a cooler, this water resistant tote will keep everything dry, and this Bogg bag is award-winning for a reason.
  • Sun Protection – Protecting your skin from the sun is extremely important. Take a look at our sun safety blog post for everything you need for safe fun in the sun.
  • Swimsuit – A cute bathing suit is a must!! See some of our favorite women’s swimsuits from Amazon here.