A month long project like 31derful Days of Spooky Season is a great way to get into the “spirit” of all the fun of October! The best way to jump in? Do a little pre-planning a few weeks ahead of time!

Below are a list of prompts to help you document each day in October. My tip: pull out a little notebook and start writing now some highlights you want to capture.

Week 1: Halloween Preparations

• Document your Halloween decorating process.
• Capture your favorite fall recipes.
• Plan your Halloween costumes.
• Take an autumn walk and photograph the scenery.
• Go Halloween shopping and document your finds.
• Create DIY decorations and take photos of the process.
• Reflect on your favorite Halloween memories.

Week 2: Spooky Fun

• Make Halloween crafts with your kids or friends.
• Write down ghost stories or spooky tales.
• Bake Halloween-themed treats and capture the process.
• Have a family game night with Halloween-themed games.
• Plan outdoor Halloween activities and take photos.

Week 3: Haunted Adventures

• Visit a haunted house and document your experience.
• Host or attend a Halloween party and capture the fun.
• Go trick-or-treating and take lots of photos.
• Plan a spooky photoshoot with friends or family.
• Create a Halloween playlist and list your favorite songs.
• Have a costume rehearsal and document the results.

Halloween Night and Beyond

• Countdown to Halloween with a special activity each day.
• Prepare for Halloween night and document the preparations.
• Celebrate Halloween Eve with a fun activity.
• Capture your Halloween night experiences in detail.
• Reflect on your favorite moments from the month.
• Review your scrapbook and make any final touches.
• Share your scrapbook with friends or online.
• Add any final embellishments or details.
• Make a layout documenting your process and progress on the project!

This list is just a jumpstart for you- what can you add to it? Maybe you want top add more general Autumn themed memories- either way- you’ll be pushing pause and finding that you are more aware of the magic that comes with the month of October. You may even find that you even start to plan a little more fun than usual just for the photo op of it all!