How to stop pumpkin rot: 5 tips to make your jack-o'-lantern last longer
There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.
There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.
Sam's Club reveals 2026 Thanksgiving meal: Here's what it will cost
Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person.
Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person.
Here are 2026’s hottest Halloween costumes, as ranked by Google searches
If you’re still looking for Halloween costume ideas or you’d like to get an idea of what to expect from trick-or-treaters, Google just released its annual Frightgeist list of the most-searched costumes this year.
If you’re still looking for Halloween costume ideas or you’d like to get an idea of what to expect from trick-or-treaters, Google just released its annual Frightgeist list of the most-searched costumes this year.
Holiday toy prices surge as tariffs, war-driven energy costs squeeze shoppers
Toy prices have jumped 6.6% over the past year as tariffs, higher energy costs and Middle East conflicts put pressure on U.S. consumers ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Toy prices have jumped 6.6% over the past year as tariffs, higher energy costs and Middle East conflicts put pressure on U.S. consumers ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Top Halloween candies by state for 2026
A 2026 candy report finds that fruity and sour treats are gaining ground as Halloween shoppers adjust to rising chocolate prices.
A 2026 candy report finds that fruity and sour treats are gaining ground as Halloween shoppers adjust to rising chocolate prices.
Worst Halloween candy for kids’ teeth ranked by pediatric dentists
With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.
With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.
Watch: Pumpkin flies 1,900 feet in pumpkin chunkin' launch
A Belgian engineering team makes pumpkin chunkin’ history with a record-breaking launch and third straight championship victory.
A Belgian engineering team makes pumpkin chunkin’ history with a record-breaking launch and third straight championship victory.
America’s best ghost tours - See the top places to get spooked
Check out these spooky ghost tours that will be going on all month long.
Check out these spooky ghost tours that will be going on all month long.
Pumpkin spice season is back, but it can cost extra; See how much
Pumpkin spice-flavored products are taking over menus and grocery aisles again as the traditional fall flavor returns. A new report, though, finds that people who are eager to pick up some pumpkin spice comfort for the cooler nights will have to pay for the privilege, and this year, they will have to pay even more.
Pumpkin spice-flavored products are taking over menus and grocery aisles again as the traditional fall flavor returns. A new report, though, finds that people who are eager to pick up some pumpkin spice comfort for the cooler nights will have to pay for the privilege, and this year, they will have to pay even more.
Hershey changes Reese’s Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit over design
The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy.
The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy.
USPS ready for 2026 Christmas card mailing with 185 million Christmas stamps printed
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its 2026 Christmas stamp featuring a depiction of the Madonna and Child.
2026 holiday travel: Thanksgiving, Christmas airfares reach highest prices in a decade
Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.
Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.
Here are FedEx’s deadlines to ensure holiday gifts arrive by Christmas
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
Here's when the USPS says you'll want to ship your holiday packages by to get there on time
The holidays are fast approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to make sure that everyone’s Christmas gifts reach their destinations on time.
The holidays are fast approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to make sure that everyone’s Christmas gifts reach their destinations on time.
It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
NFL fans rejoice: The Super Bowl falls on Presidents Day weekend so many will have Monday off
The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off.
The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off.
Labor Day travel rush hits LAX as millions take to skies, roads amid higher prices
Los Angeles and Anaheim rank seventh among AAA’s top Labor Day destinations this year, behind Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, New York and Chicago.
Los Angeles and Anaheim rank seventh among AAA’s top Labor Day destinations this year, behind Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, New York and Chicago.
Labor Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.
Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.
Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.