I love being on the internet, as I think most of you know by now. I thought I would share with you all my top 5 most visited websites. I am not including social media, my blog or email, or other people’s blogs, otherwise the list would just be links to all my social media accounts. 1. … [Read more…]
As promised, here are the answers to yesterday’s Halloween quiz (you can read it here if you missed it). 1. 1982 2. Saw 3. Jennifer Carpenter 4. Boris Karloff 5. Gallows Hill 6. Annabel 7. Samhain 8. 9 9. Slimer 10. And then a step to the right Again, if anyone wants a printable Word document, … [Read more…]
The name might be slightly misleading on this one, I think it’s more of a little top up than a haul. I must confess I got slightly more than is shown here, but the rest is Christmas decorations and I think it’s a little early to start posting those. 1. Liquid Sequin Nail Wear in … [Read more…]
Today, I thought I would write a fun little Halloween themed quiz. You could use it at your party, or just as a bit of family fun. If you would it sending to you in a word document so you can print it out easily, just drop me an email. Remember, it’s just for fun … [Read more…]
Decorations are a major part of any Halloween party. You can pick up lots of bargains at local pound shops, Home Bargains, B&M, Asda and Wilkinsons, especially if you buy them after Halloween for next year. But nothing quite beats the home made ones – they are unique and often a fun way of getting … [Read more…]
Time for the review of the first of October’s reading list (have a look here if you missed it). Book Review: People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry Blurb from The Back Cover In the summer of 2000, Jane Steare received the phone call every mother dreads. Her daughter Lucie Blackman – … [Read more…]
For all dressing up for Halloween is one of the main things I enjoy about it, I usually end up doing the same costume every year. It’s simple and easy and virtually free. I go goth – back dress, black tights, dog collar for my neck (an actual collar for dogs, not a vicar collar), cat … [Read more…]
Throwing a Halloween party can seem a little daunting the first time, there’s a lot to think about. It can be really fun though if you just relax and enjoy it. Make a list of everything you need to buy and another of everything you need to do. You can now stop trying to think … [Read more…]
Welcome to this week’s thought of the day. Monday People say the sky is the limit. The sky is merely a reflection. There ARE no limits! Tuesday Never change who you are to suit someone else. You will never please everyone, so you might as well please yourself! Wednesday See the beauty in simple things … [Read more…]
Halloween is all about dressing up in fun costumes, decorating, having parties and some trick or treating for the little ones right? Yes and no. This is indeed how we celebrate the modern day Halloween. But actually, that’s not what Halloween is about. Halloween is actually the Pagan Sabbat of Samhain, a festival to celebrate the … [Read more…]