Do you see what I see? These stuffed mushroom “eyeballs” are sure to freak out your party guests this Halloween. And they’ll tickle the tastebuds, too. I created this recipe to be SUPER easy, but also to look impressive on the table. My family ate the entire plate that night! Yes, they’re THAT good. If you’d rather just get the quick-and-dirty, here’s the vid short on how to make these gross gourmet bites. See? Told […]

Hello, my spooky friends! As you know, we’re an Amazon Associates Program affiliate. And as my creepy little fingers were haunting my keyboard the other day for sparkling flavored water — I know, not very spine-tingling — I realized that Black Friday deals have already started at Amazon. Er mah gerd! While Sir David isn’t particularly happy that I found this out, I knew you would be. So I found some fun deals you might […]

At Melvira’s house, Halloween is never really over. So imagine my and Sir David’s delight when we came across the Reign of Terror Haunted House special event in Southern California set for early December. (Yeet!) Reign of Terror’s Ho-Ho-Horror event takes place on Dec. 6 and 7, 2024 ONLY from 7 PM – 11 PM at 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. Tickets are limited, so grab yours now. With the regular $39 pass, […]

Wow. We just had a listen to something very different…and amazingly rockin’. Here’s our review of the new kids’ Halloween collection from Julius J. Davis Jr. (Psst! Want to hear the tunes? Scroll down to Melvira’s Review to listen right now.) * Kid-geared Halloween songs are a longstanding tradition, making their way into grownup playlists and sometimes, onto the pop charts.  But let’s be real. Halloween playlists and albums made just for kids can be…a […]

Have yourself a scary little Christmas! From Krampus to the butcher who feeds children to St. Nick, here are 7 horrifying Christmas traditions you never knew existed. Merry Christmas, and remember, whatever you d0…don’t be naughty. 7 Creepy Christmas Traditions from Around the World 1. Krampus   You knew Krampus was going to be on the list, and we aim to please! Krampus is everybody’s favorite killer Christmas creeper. An ancient tradition in Germany, Austria […]

Last May, I talked about how my house has a ghost. (Yes, really.) If you’re curious, you can read about it here. But what if you think something, well…not-quite-worldy is dwelling in your dwelling? We scoured information from dozens of sources to come up with the top tip-offs that the paranormal might have invaded your own household. Here are the top 5 signs there may be a ghost in your home, plus bonus tips to […]