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The 10 best things to buy in October

The 10 best things to buy in October
The 10 best things to buy in October

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It's finally October and fall is well underway. While we're all for sipping pumpkin spice lattes, enjoying our favorite fall festivities (hello, apple picking!) and gorging on Halloween candy, now is also the time to start thinking about the final few months of the year—and what you'll need for them.

Below are 10 items you should buy in October, whether it's a Halloween-themed face mask to celebrate the season, a patio heater to keep you warm outdoors, or a quality snow shovel for when winter hits. Some of these products are selling out fast—or expected to later on—so you'll want to grab them now.

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1. A cozy pair of slippers

Your feet will thank you.
Your feet will thank you.

Slippers are always a hot commodity when the temperatures start to drop but this year, with all of us spending a lot more time in our homes, they're even more popular. Ugg slippers (like the celeb-loved Fluff Yeah slides for women or the Scuff slippers for men) have thousands of rave reviews for their super soft sherpa material and long-lasting quality. If you're looking for a more affordable pair, I bought these plush slides off Amazon and couldn't be happier—they're my new favorite.

2. A high-quality winter coat

Bundle up.
Bundle up.

Whether you're dining outdoors or simply need to get out of the house, a super warm winter coat will definitely come in handy in the weeks ahead. For a splurge-worthy pick, people love this North Face parka, which they rave is high-quality, warm, and durable. I personally am obsessed with the cult-favorite Amazon coat, which has over 11,000 reviews. I wore mine all winter long last year and love how comfortable and roomy it is and that it kept me nice and toasty on even the coldest days.

3. A top-rated space heater

Stay warm this season.
Stay warm this season.

With experts predicting that this winter will be colder than usual, you'll want all the help you can get to stay warm. Enter a space heater like this one from De'Longhi , which is the best one our experts have ever tested. This heater is powerful (it raised the temperature of a 1350-cubic-foot room six degrees in just an hour) and has much-needed safety features like an automatic shut-off function.

Get the De'Longhi Mica Thermic Panel Heater from Amazon for $95.66

4. Baking tools for the holidays

Thanksgiving is coming...
Thanksgiving is coming...

Remember when bread baking was the "it" thing back in the spring and baking pans were selling out everywhere? There could be a second baking wave later on in the season as people prepare for Thanksgiving and holiday baking so you'll want to snag your must-have pans and tools now. Some of our favorites include this trusty loaf pan by Rachael Ray, this baking sheet that makes perfect, evenly-baked cookies, and this durable pie dish.

5. A fire pit or patio heater for your outdoor space

Stay warm even outdoors.
Stay warm even outdoors.

Both patio heaters and fire pits are in high demand right now, as people try to prepare for the colder months ahead by upgrading their backyards. Our experts have found some of the best places you can still buy patio heaters online that are hard to find right now, including Amazon and The Home Depot. As for fire pits, one of the most popular options is this one from Amazon which has over 3,100 glowing reviews (pun intended).

6. A product that gives back for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Wear your support on your sleeve.
Wear your support on your sleeve.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to honor that, a lot of brands and retailers are releasing limited edition apparel and accessories that give back to the cause. Vineyard Vines is donating 20% of proceeds from its new Bright Pink collection (shirts for men, women, boys, and girls) to the non-profit organization Bright Pink, for instance, while Vera Bradley's Carry Pink line supports breast cancer research.

7. Home exercise equipment

Stock your winter home gym while you still can.
Stock your winter home gym while you still can.

Since the beginning of quarantine, exercise equipment like weights, resistance bands and kettlebells have been hard to find, as people rushed to set up home gyms. There's still a shortage of dumbbells, and that will likely continue into the winter months with many of us move our workouts indoors. Fortunately, there are still a few places you can snag dumbbells and free weights, including Amazon and SPRI.

8. Our favorite snow shovel

Get your shovel before the first snow.
Get your shovel before the first snow.

Don't get caught empty-handed this winter (a.k.a. snowed in without a shovel). Of all the snow shovels we've tested at Reviewed, this aluminum one from Forest Hill is the very best. It's very durable and versatile (you can use it for everything from snow to mulch to compost) and can pick up a lot of snow at once for the most efficient shoveling. While we don't expect it to snow in October, it's good to snag it now before snow shovels are hard to find.

Get the Forest Hill Homeowner Aluminum Scoop Shovel from Amazon for $64.99

9. A Halloween-themed face mask

Fright night face masks are a thing.
Fright night face masks are a thing.

To get in the spooky spirit of the season, swap out your regular old face mask for something a little scarier—a.k.a. a Halloween-themed one. There are plenty to choose from, including this Jack o'lantern mask from Vistaprint (which is one of the top 10 face masks our experts tested) or this patterned one from Etsy with thousands of positive reviews.

10. Patio furniture

A sectional like this can make your autumn nights even cozier.
A sectional like this can make your autumn nights even cozier.

There are two good reasons to buy patio furniture (like chairs, tables, and chaises) right now. First, a lot of retailers like Wayfair and The Home Depot are having end-of-season sales on outdoor chairs, tables, chaises, etc. now that summer is over. And second, because if you're spending more time at home this year, you'll want your backyard or patio to be as welcoming and comfortable as possible so you can get outside, even if the weather is a little.

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This article originally appeared on Reviewed.com: The 10 best things to buy in October: Patio heaters, Halloween face masks, and more