1.6 million witches

That's one of the projected figures for this year's trick-or-treaters, courtesy of New York Times online-shopping goddess Michelle Slatalla and mother of Clementine (8), who does not plan to be a witch this year or, quite probably, any year. Clementine, who - frighteningly - has mastered the skill of one-click shopping, always chooses to be royal for Halloween, and this year to be an "Elizabeth-ian Queen" (Target.com, $42.99). Don't miss the photo with this fun piece - it illustrates that there are choices in the witch category, with "Sweet Witch" and "Pretty Princess Witch" depicted.