Halloween Decor Hunting at Small Local Businesses! | How to find Unique Halloween Decor in Your City

I am so excited to be sharing some Halloween decor hunting at local businesses with you today! All of the shops featured in this video are some of my favorite places to look for unique Halloween goodies this time of year. I really hope you enjoy coming shopping with me!
Shops Featured:
1313 Mockingbird Lane, Lawrence KS - www.1313mockin...
The Raven Bookstore, Lawrence KS - www.ravenbooks...
Retro Vixen, Midtown Kansas City MO - www.retrovixen...
The Corner Candleshop, Brookside KCMO - thecornercandl...
White Pumpkin on Main, Weston MO - / whitepumpkinonmain
Buffalo Range, Weston MO - www.buffaloran...
Lively Ghosts (code MIDGEMUNSTER at checkout) - www.livelyghos...
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[@Stoicwindseternal]

Thank you for making this video and inspiring folks to try and not give in to consumerism and shop small! Spooky stuff is great! But landfills are scarier!

[@MidgeMunster]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@FITGAL1968]

Are your nails acrylic tips ? And how are the designs done ? Stickers, nail art? Pls explain

[@alexandriacorey5941]

All the shops look so cool and I found them online to be able to buy from them. I'm in SoCal but as a small business owner myself I love to support other small businesses. Thank you for filming the fronts of the store fronts. ❤❤❤

[@MidgeMunster]

Love that! Thank you for supporting my local haunts! 🥹🖤

[@misfittoys_htx]

Thank you for showcasing small businesses! As a horror toy store owner it’s greatly appreciated when influencers make videos because we don’t always have the budget for marketing.

[@ale_galleta]

white pumpkin shop looks so cute omg!! im totally in love with the concept🍂😍 i want to go🥲💖

[@wyrd-girl]

I've been loving your pivot to focusing on small businesses and making things. It makes me so happy and is great to see!

[@desiree8548]

Speaking out against overconsumption and highlighting importance of supporting local businesses- love it! 🖤🖤🖤

[@carlyvandenbroek4003]

Loved this video. I have collected Joe Spencer witches from a local small business for 15 years. I also make vintage inspired Halloween crafts so yay supporting local artists.

[@MidgeMunster]

Omg amazing! I really really like his work!

[@Sassyspectical]

It gets so old watching the big brand stores being shopped. I love a good thrift store or vintage shop myself. So much more fun! Great video!

[@MagikalSeasons]

Artists and small businesses need our support! Thank you for taking us with you on your spooky hunt. Love your finds! 🙂🖤🎃🕷

[@pagerkyma]

Omg Midge blitz blast from the last! I think she used to blog back in the olden times 🖤

[@krose6451]

Yay for small business support! But Id like to suggest people keep in mind fall craft fairs as well. Depending on which you go to some might be Halloween light, but it's a great chance to support makers and feel a sense of community. Also, some makers if they hear customers are interested they will try to provide and make more of a certain thing for the future, so if you dont see much Halloween asking and explaining what your looking for may help there to be more next time. Some makers also have too much stock to bring to a single show and might have more of what you're looking for that just isnt wiht them or be willing to make custom. Added bonuses of it is a lot of disabled and older folks rely on selling at such events to make ends meet. They may not have the energy/means to support an online sales presence, so those events are the only way to find their stuff. Also, firehouse craft shows tend to be their biggest fundraisers as well as some other groups/places that put on shows. If you can't afford to donate to them directly showing up and spreading the word can be a great help.

[@emmillerwrites]

4:35 I’m dying to know what book has cryptid, self care, ghosts and Mulder vibes because it sounds like my perfect book! 😍

[@sucha_shocker]

Same

[@gloriaaguilar692]

I love shopping at the little "main street" shops for Halloween and Christmas. Great finds and the shop owners are so happy to see you.

[@nicolehalloween365]

Lawrence is my hometown!! Thanks for highlighting the joys of downtime Lawrence!!

[@Jennifer-ng9ju]

Midge, I LOVED this video! I am done buying cheap, plastic Halloween decorations and love that you are showing how you can purchase unique, quality items that support the livelihood of local artisans! My favorite haul video that you’ve done!

[@laurentransue2310]

This video is doing the most for Kansas City tourism. I never thought I would want to take a KC trip

[@MidgeMunster]

Haha 😂 love this! Yes come on down!

[@MidgeMunster]

Me and TSwift holding down the KC tourism board 🤣

[@Waynem.9363]

Me too, now I want to go visit!

[@paurob7114]

The witch pumpkin last is EVERYTHING!!! So beautiful yet creepy

[@blueladycouture]

What a fantastic video Midge! Not a spooky small business personally (although I've made a few spooky cosplays over the years), but it really means a lot to see small creatives getting supported. Also I was filming a video where I mentioned Mary Shelley and I suddenly realised I was calling her Ann Shelley!!! Oooops!

[@TANAMOE]

I could quite literally live in the corner candle shop! Their shop curation is just *chefs kiss*

[@chatnoir7923]

This channel makes me happy 😊

[@MidgeMunster]

This comment makes me happy 🥹

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Ohh my gods 7:50 I love those large vintage almost Victorian style wall hangings.

[@danapritchard6259]

Love to hear that you are a Missouri supporter; ME TOO!!! (Born & raised actually) I’m in SE MO (along the Mighty Mississippi) & I too love to shop small local businesses; they are always more personable 😁

[@RavenTheTrickster]

This comment may be two years later, but I work at a small year-round Halloween shop, and we carry quite a few of the pieces you saw at the White Pumpkin! I think the cute mice are from Primitives By Kathy! That witch pumpkin was amazing, and I’m SO glad you mentioned the Halloween Tree movie! Sometimes, I feel like I’m the only one who saw it!

[@strangeamanda7470]

This is fantastic, so Autumnal and spooky, so nice not to be shown the big shopping malls. I could almost smell spice candles in that amazing candle shop. Yes more please and take us back to Western when the other shops are open 🕸️🎃

[@oliviamyers2606]

I love this! I watch Halloween Hunting vids for *the vibes*, not recommendations, so high-vibe AND less feeding the soulless corporations?! Count me in.

[@creepyspookyicky]

LOL you are rly having a MOUSE MOMENT this year!! They're all awfully cute - I definitely don't blame you. I kinda love them all too!👹

[@JulyMoon82]

I loved this. I intentionally didn't buy much this year, and regardless of how nice certain items were, or how much I wanted something, I told myself that I didn't need it and only purchased a couple of items very intentionally. Whether we reduce our unnecessary spending or shop small, or even do a combination of those things, we need to be more mindful of our spending.

[@karendakis8526]

OMG I love the Corner Candleshop!! If that store was in my town, I would have to take out a loan for everything I would buy from there!! Love the small business focus! I am going to do the same around my town! Happy hunting!🎃🎃

[@dianebroaddrick8316]

OMG…I love you & everything about your Halloween obsession!!! You’ll never guess what I found today while thrifting Halloween…A WITCH HEAD PUMPKIN!!! It’s the same mold as yours, painted in a more traditional pale orange color!! I can’t believe I found it!!! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@starrdust411]

I was very excited when this video came up on my feed. Nothing beats Halloween goods from small businesses 🎃

[@tracy_222]

What a fun haul👍🏻 love the witch pumpkin🧙‍♀️🎃

[@AugestReeves]

omg 😍😂 not me watching your video and waking up my husband because I was so excited for the shout out!!! ! 🥰

[@CarterJMiller]

All my favorite decor is from small local businesses and artists. This was a fun video! It’s cool to see something different than the same box stores again and again.

[@slothburglar]

Yeeeees I'm so glad you got the picnic basket!

[@VintageTreasures-1]

Love this video, and your outfits are super cool! It's great to promote your hometown, or businesses that you enjoy going to. As a small business owner, it helps us out. I love Halloween, and have a small room dedicated to it in my shop. Love the items you purchased, my favorites are the witch pail/bucket, and the witch pottery head. Can't wait to see your upcoming videos. Take care.

[@piper320]

Omg that candle shop is amazing! I absolutely adore the orange fire king mug candles! What a fantastic idea! 🎃

[@Whitewolfen]

I absolutely loved this unique shopping experience. You are so lucky to get to live a life that is very much you and you are happy. Please keep sharing smaller good quality stores! 👻

[@kerilawler2240]

okay, so I always thought The Halloween Tree was just a fever dream of mine cause every time I brought it up, no one knew what I was talking about 😂 thank you for mentioning it and validating me😂❤

[@AliceKelsey123]

I am from Lawrence :) So fun to see someone shop there for Halloween!

[@florindalucero3236]

I knew you were in Lawrence from the first second of the video! Specifically, Mass Ave ;)

[@lewisnapton8399]

This is really good stuff to see-something else than Target, Walmart...

[@ryanamandadouglas4441]

I love this video! Thank you for sharing. I love traveling and for good folk and vintage Halloween, I’m always looking for new places to shop. There are no shops like this around me.

[@tygerstripes3752]

I've been to Sleepy Hollow. It's a seriously magical place. I hope you have a wonderful time!

[@MidgeMunster]

Thank you I’m so so excited 🥹🥹

[@michele6391]

Thanks for the list of businesses to shop. I'm in the KC area. I have the pumpkin witch head and the pumpkin picnic basket too. Will definitely hit up some of those stores!

[@somewhereoveronrainbow4415]

Omg, I just stumbled upon your channel, and can't believe my luck; I live in Prairie Village. I can't wait to watch the video and check out these places!

[@JessieB1048]

Love this! I love vintage stuff. Just found a really cute sign at dollar tree that has a pinup witch on it. I had to get it.

[@laurennutt726]

Thank you for making this video! It was soooo fun to see the local Halloween goodies in your area! Refreshing! 👻❤️

[@anneplowman9034]

Omg I have been to Lawrence!! It was amazing. Thanks for showing it

[@MidgeMunster]

It’s such a great town, and so inclusive!

[@TillIGetToYou]

Love this! Shopping small is the best idea.

[@VictoriaPL]

The ceramic green witch head also favors the witch from the anime Spirited Away.

[@helengarner8826]

I’m new to your channel and you have me hook line and sinker in love with you and your channel, I’ve been binge watching and will desperately try not to comment on all I watch, just wanted to say hello from the uk

[@mrscb5303]

Loved this idea so much and the music was a lovely touch! Enjoy your bday trip! 🧡🖤🧡

[@melissaclemens3851]

This is so cute, I’m from Weston! A lot of my family still live there - it’s crazy how popular it’s gotten over the years. I love watching your videos, I feel like I never see KZbinrs from KC 🤗

[@MidgeMunster]

Oh my gosh that’s so cool! ☺️ thank you so much for watching!

[@LS-um3zq]

This was very enjoyable! I loved seeing something different and your purchases are cool!

[@Ashley-ku7is]

So much better than the big box stores!

[@BugHerder1964]

Hi, I am a new subscriber. I just happened upon your channel today. I love, love, LOVE everything you're about. I'm going to try and find some shops like these in my town, but I've honestly never seen anything like it here. I live in a big town in Central California. We have a lot of people but a lot of what's on offer is pretty generic. Thank you for sharing these shops!

[@shamszakhour6076]

I really enjoyed this excursion! I plan to save it in case I ever travel there.

[@Suze2233]

Yay Weston! I love Weston. 🎃🎃🎃

[@Waynem.9363]

That spider is adorable! Now I want to visit KC. These stores are great!

[@janiebrossmann1178]

Very cool items…the shops looked really cool 🖤

[@MidgeMunster]

They really are! So lucky to have such neat places here!

[@Avigailish]

I just discovered your channel and I am addicted! 🖤What a great opening too🧡 🧝🏾‍♀️Greetings from Jerusalem IL

[@megdillon1897]

Great video, midge! Have a great birthday trip!!!

[@irhonda31]

What a fun “shop with me!” You’re lucky that you can wear large earrings, and those ouija board ones were gorgeous! Really fun purchases! It is hard to believe that you’re married to someone who didn’t know Mary Shelley! 😂😂

[@cheryleann6394]

I agree. I love small businesses and artists. It's a great way to get unique gifts for friends and family. Thanks for sharing your local peeps!

[@JennaMcCallister]

I absolutely LOVE this concept! I’ve got a few in Chicago for you to try if you’re ever up this way 🙃

[@tanishahogan9396]

My best friend is from Lawrence, KS! She lives in KC now (I met her when she went off to finish grad school in a different state).

[@KatherineYoung]

The first shop had a Dr. Giggles VHS and my childhood innocence was forever lost to that one! lol

[@MidgeMunster]

Oh no 🤣🤣

[@caliluv4244]

LOVE the black pumpkin picnic basket! And the witch pumpkin…fabulous. 🧙‍♀️ 🎃

[@JustJennyKelly]

I love this trip of the small businesses in your area! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 there’s seriously nothing better than handmade. I feel like you should take a “stab” at felting your own little mouses…🤷‍♀️ juss sayin…your sculpting skills…I feel like it could be in your talent wheelhouse! My kids learned how to “felt” wool in school because they went to a homeschool alternative school with a farm and garden program and learned how to properly sheer and clean and felt wool 😳🤷‍♀️😂. I’m a city chick so I was like 😳👏🏻👏🏻 😂. Anyhoo synthetic or “knot” (omg it’s the wine!) I feel like you’d excel with your eye for shapes and placement ♥️♥️♥️ The Barbie earrings!!! 😱👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 ✨🎃✨👻🎃✨👻✨🎃✨👻✨🎃✨

[@Krystal-sd2yh]

That picnic basket is amazing

[@megansoetebier5543]

I really loved this video and I hope you’ll keep doing more like it.

[@cinlakech888]

This was one of my favorite videos!

[@rachelmcnulty9975]

Wow! I know where I’m taking a short trip to next September! Thank you so much for sharing your local small shops! This was such a great video 🖤🖤🖤

[@ellier3817]

Fantastic haul...love it all, especially the green witch & witch pail

[@Bulldoghustle]

Great vid and nice nails too!!🖤

[@endlessawareness]

Midge, if you did a black, orange, and black candle and then orange, black, orange, it would look great as well! Great video!

[@stuartbinnie8277]

Another awesome video 🤍🩶🖤

[@williambalsley3923]

Thank you! ❤ My MS was being a bit obnoxious today, but seeing this was like an extended hug from an old friend. Your videos are so awesome and brighten my day. If it's been especially hard, I binge a few of my favorite videos of yours and always feel better. Thank you. 🩷💜🧡🖤

[@shannonsmith1517]

Omg! The two witches you got- GORGEOUS!!!! 😍🎃🦇 I am obsessed with pieces like that!

[@Raven_Snow]

This was such a fun video! It felt almost like a travel vlog. Thanks for sharing your area's "local color."

[@KJ-wh8fu]

Thanks for highlighting and supporting small businesses. You're so much fun!

[@scarlettemmi8969]

I live for your videos, thankyou,,HAPPY HALLOWEEN 😊😊

[@AuroraTigress]

Love this video! My area doesn't have places like these.

[@Verona_Draven]

Totally agree with your Halloween tree comment!!! Love it!!

[@gloomy.bruja.221]

This video was super interesting seeing the different shops around KC.

[@LivinLargewithLCruu]

looks like ive gotta plan a trip for this time next year!! I should make a video like this for the chicagoland area

[@BigSeance]

I LOVE me an old candelabra! I think I have 4 of them. Always looking for more. 😁

[@itsreelydalin]

Loved this video!! Everything looks adorable and very Midge as always. Also, though I recently moved, I've been a NYer who lived near Sleepy Hollow for most of my life so if you need any tips let a girl know!

[@ESan333]

Omg you say pecans the same way I do! Me and my boyfriend bicker about how it's said. I say it's how you and I say it lol. I'm gonna show him this video 😆

[@kristycartwright4743]

I adore the small shops! One of a kind pieces, cool spooky finds is right up my alley!👻🎃🦇🧹🍁🍂 That was so much fun!🤎🖤🎃

[@Lichelet]

Thank you so much for choosing the more sustainable options and supporting local artists! I love halloween decor hunting and decorating but it's exhausting seeing the same items from big corporations in every one. (And living in Kansas, I now have a lot of new places to check out!)

[@Bulldoghustle]

Im so excited you listed their websites!!

[@pattiray8542]

So much fun!!!!! Thanks for this video, I loved the cozy vibe of the small shops ❤️ Have a wonderful time in Sleepy Hollow!

[@racheltaylor8975]

Thank you for pushing small businesses ❤️

[@daronmarkley826]

Such a fun time hanging out with you and I really loved see the different Halloween 🎃 merch and thank you so much for always keeping Halloween 🎃 alive no matter what month it is also I hope your having an amazing Halloween 🎃 so far now with that peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Midge and I’ll see you on the next awesome Midge Munster video peace ☮️ out ✌️

[@jamiemarsh3422]

This makes my haunted heart happy 🎃♥️! So much fun and so many talented artists out there! Loving your content for this spooky season!

[@erinrabideau3691]

LOVE this video!!

[@BlueSatine592]

Absolutely love this! I’m tired of seeing folks promoting the big box stores. It’s the same and boring. Can you show us more shops whilst on your travels to sleepy hollow?! ❤❤

[@-streaminadream-5356]

i want unique outdoor decor! excited to watch and get ideas. nothing is poppin on etsy

[@TheMiddletonMama]

So glad I found you. Just moved from Chicagoland to Florida. Who did the art for your intro?! I love it!