10 Fall Items You Shouldn’t Buy at Target — but Will Anyway

The cinnamon and nutmeg-laced pumpkin spice scent seems to be pumping out the vents of every vendor you pass. Fall is here which means not only is time to rake some leaves, but also buy some completely superfluous seasonal items to cheer up your space. No place can help you fill your cart with things you don’t necessarily need, but certainly want, like Target.

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You can go into this mega-retailer for milk and come out with five sets of yoga pants and a new TV. When it comes to nonessentials, Target has you covered, especially as fall, Halloween and the holiday season approaches. Target becomes a go-to destination for those looking to embrace the cozy, festive spirit of the season.

There is something about the combination of cozy and creepy that truly embodies Halloween and the autumnal season. It brings out the kid in everyone which may or may not lead to some impulse shopping. Here are 10 items you shouldn’t buy at Target, but probably will anyway .

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Hyde and Eek! Boutique Animated Eerie Victorian Telephone

• Price: $15.00

It’s time to answer the call of your inner interior decorator with this fun and kitschy throwback and fun display prop for the spooky season. It’s battery-operated, comes with a skeleton face and is reusable year after year.

Halloween Express Poseable Skeletons Carrying Coffin

• Price: $170.98

This can serve as an eerie beverage holder for your next haunted house gathering. The coffin holds up to 85 pounds and is water-tight, so you can be a cooler for all of your beverages or even a basin for some apple bobbing.

Threshold Potted Leaf Arrangement in Yellow Vase

• Price: $20.00

If you don’t live in a place where you can take advantage of fall foliage, then bring the orange, red and yellow leaves to you. This offers a great no-maintenance plant option for a festive centerpiece.

The Lakeside Collection Pumpkin Mantel Scarf

• Price: $13.00

As soon as there is a chill in the air it is time to light the fireplace. However, this doesn’t mean your mantle has to remain undecorated as this fall-themed lace mantel scarf has your decoration needs covered.

Hyde and Eek! Boutique TV Pumpkin Pump It Up Show

• Price: $15.00

This six-inch plastic Halloween prop is a great way to display your love of all things goofy and macabre. It is battery-powered and features a vintage design with dials and an antenna. It also showcases the “Pumpkin Pump” fitness show with Halloween-themed figurines in workout gear, so yes, may not be essential but it sure feels like a justified purchase.

Threshold Floral Jacquard Square Throw Pillow

• Price: $25.00

Tossing some seasonal throw pillows around your living space can make it feel like you’ve decorated for hours, or at least like you’ve put some thought into your fall aesthetic. These pillows come in a variety of designs and colors designed with Studio McGee.

Northlight Fall Harvest ‘Give Thanks’ Cornucopia Decoration

• Price: $29.99

Start the fall off right with a centerpiece you can use throughout the holiday season. This 8.5-inch cornucopia is recommended for indoor use only but is a perfect table topper or mantlepiece feature.

Hyde and Eek! Boutique Halloween Bat Wreath

• Price: $10.00

This bat wreath is 15 inches and will brighten any doorway with creepy cheer. It features a ivory crescent moon shape and two hanging black bats for an eerie (but cute) look. Let people know you are in the festive spirit before they even knock.

Big Dot of Happiness Fall Leaves Party Decorations

• Price: $9.99

Autumn is a time for birthday parties, Halloween gatherings and Thanksgiving planning. These decorative cupcake wrappers come in a pack of 12 and are the perfect way to decorate your dessert table without putting in a ton of effort.

Hyde & Eek! Boutique Pink Skull Halloween Decorative Prop

• Price: $5.00

This six-inch fluorescent pink skull will put you ahead of the curve with your fall and Halloween decorating. It’s both inexpensive and fun, so really not a budget breaker when it comes to investing in fun.

Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Sept. 9, 2024, and may be subject to change.

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