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These matching Halloween PJ sets work for the whole family

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It’s the first day of October so we are in FULL Halloween mode. To get in the spirit, check out these matching family pajama sets – including dogs, of course.

This one, from Target, is reasonably priced at $10-$25 per family member. The design features a carved pumpkin grin on stripes, which makes for a classic look.

And if you’re in a “treat yo self” kind of mood, head over to Hanna Andersson for sets like this one, with items priced at $30-$46. All pieces have the Marvel Captain America shield design, and the collection has two different color schemes for kids (as pictured).

The best part about the Hanna Andersson sets, by the way, is that each collection includes a really fun kids mask/hat. Here’s the one for Captain America:

So. Stinkin. Cute.

You can buy actual props from the set of “The Office”

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Until October 5, Screenbid is holding an auction for more than 500 props from hit TV show “The Office.” Though some items are fairly expensive (the Dunder Mifflin reception desk is listed with a $6,000 asking price!), others are in the $100 range. For fans of the show, these props could make for great holiday gifts. Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to brag to coworkers about using a fancy TV show prop to staple your documents or dispense your Zip Notes?!?

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IHOPS Pumpkin Pancake Stout debuting this weekend

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IHOPS, a limited-time Pumpkin Pancake Stout craft beer collaboration from IHOP and brewery Keegan Ales, is debuting this Saturday, September 29 at the 5th annual Bacon and Beer Classic in Flushing Meadows, NY. According to a press release, the beer is actually brewed with pancake batter mix. “The innovative flavor profile of IHOPS Pumpkin Pancake Stout is different from other pumpkin-flavored beers as it blends IHOP’s signature Buttermilk pancake batter mix with ingredients from its fall menu into a Keegan Ales’ stout.” Though the brew isn’t available in IHOP restaurants, you can find it at various New York bars and festivals this month.

Watch the Hadid family parody that famous “Beetlejuice” dinner scene

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The movie “Beetlejuice” came out in 1988, and no one has since been able to hear “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” without automatically thinking about Catherine O’Hara shimmying wide-eyed at the dinner table. Now the Hadid family has re-created the iconic scene for Vogue, in a video that’s actually a lot creepier than the original. Just in time for Halloween! *cue evil music*

Watch sibling/models Bella, Gigi and Anwar with their mom Yolanda (model and former star of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”):

And catch the original Tim Burton scene here:

Tallest launch coaster in Florida coming to Busch Gardens

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced a new roller coaster, Tigris, which will be Florida’s tallest launch coaster. “Tigris will catapult riders through an exhilarating array of looping twists with forward and backward motion, breath-taking drops, a 150-foot skyward surge, and an inverted heartline roll, all at more than 60 miles per hour,” according to a press release. “Tigris will race riders along more than 1,800 feet of steel track designed to mimic the awe-inspiring agility of the world’s largest and most powerful cat – the tiger.” The new coaster opens in Spring 2019.

Irish MMA star Conor McGregor made his own Irish Whiskey

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Irish professional mixed martial arts world champion Conor McGregor has just announced that he’s created his own Irish whiskey, Proper No. Twelve, which he’s launching in both Ireland and the United States. “We took the time to develop an incredible whiskey and I’m excited to share it with the world,” McGregor said. “I respect other Irish whiskeys, but I am coming in strong, with passion and with purpose,” he continued. “I am the founder of this company and I am going to give it my all.”

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Amazon just announced a DVR for recording live (free) TV from an antenna

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Amazon’s Fire TV Recast is a box that “lets you watch, record, and replay free over-the-air programming,” according to the Amazon blog. “Stream live TV anywhere from shows to local news, sports, and more from stations like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, and The CW.” Two models became available yesterday for pre-order on Amazon for $229.99 and $279.99, and allow for recording 2 or 4 shows at once. You can use Alexa-enabled devices to search for shows and manage recordings, and you can watch your recordings on up to two devices like Fire TV, Echo Show, or smartphone.

“Twilight” back in theaters for its 10 year anniversary

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Bella and Edward will be back on the big screen in October, thanks to a 10th anniversary re-release of the “Twilight” movie by Fathom Events. Catch Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson playing Bella Swan and Edward Cullen (and pick up a commemorative poster!) at theaters nationwide Sunday October 21 and Tuesday October 23, at 2pm and 7pm local time.

Glitter tongue is a thing because Rihanna says so

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“Allure” revealed that its Best of Beauty Cover Star for the October 2018 issue is Rihanna, calling this “the year of Fenty.” Rihanna’s beauty company has indeed dominated the industry this year with its wide range of makeup shades, and Rihanna herself has dominated… well, everything. In the behind-the-scenes video of Rihanna’s cover photoshoot, Bad Gal Riri dips her tongue onto a plate of glitter, and a trend is ignited. A quick web search reveals that the “glitter tongue” fad has been building for quite some time now, but Rihanna has obviously made it official. Check out the cute moment:

This is the perfect frozen treat to beat the heat AND transition to fall flavors

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For those of us who are still steaming in the heat of summer, but WANT to experience the transition to Fall… This limited-time frozen treat is made for the occasion. “The Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat is a smooth and creamy combination of pumpkin pie pieces blended into classic DQ® vanilla soft serve, crowned with whipped topping and nutmeg,” according to the Dairy Queen website. In fact, the treat is “so popular it will be featured as the Blizzard of the Month flavor for two consecutive months,” so grab it while you can, folks.

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