I'm going to post an update soon on my outdoor decorating. I've been stocking up on everything I can get my hands on (or, rather, wallet on). I'm pretty happy with the haul I've got, so far, and have managed to pay very little (thank you, Dollar General!). I will surely get pictures up as soon as possible on my progress.
Anyway, onto my topic of the day...week...whenever: the Moonlight Margarita! If you've ever watched the movie Practical Magic, you would know what this is. I could live off of Practical Magic = definitely one of my favorites! It's a fantastically mild Halloween movie--very family friendly...for the most part. Anyway, I've found a website that has figured out the golden ratios that bring together the blessed Moonlight Margarita. I'm a weekend drinker and haven't had the chance to try this out, yet (don't quite have the supplies, yet). I intend to try it ASAP! Here is the source where I found the recipe. This is a fun website filled with fun Halloween things. They're also obvious Practical Magic fans (they've featured the bit of the movie where the witches drink the Moonlight Margarita). I'll post the recipe here, but it can also be found on that link (obviously):
Midnight Margaritas Recipe
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 8 mins
Ingredients
6oz tequila
2oz triple sec (ideally Cointreau)
4oz lime juice (from freshly squeezed limes)
Ice (optional)
Salt and 4 lime wedges (garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut a lime into wedges and run one around the rims
of your glasses. Dip each rim into salt to coat. Chill in the fridge
until needed 2. Roll your limes on a kitchen surface (you'll get more juice this way) then cut and squeeze into a container until you have 4oz 3. Put the tequila, triple sec or Cointreau and lime juice into a
blender (plus ice if you want it extra chilled) and whizz until mixed
and slushy! 4. Pour into glasses, add a lime wedge to each rim and serve
They also list a different way to do it, but I'll let you visit the page if you're curious. :) Happy drinking!
I'll start with a topic I know the most about: music. I love music, and I've come across a lot of music that really gets me in the mood for Halloween. There are a few bands I listen to when I'm feeling like Halloween during the year and don't want to feel too lame by just listening to a haunted house soundtrack.
One of these bands--and my favorite of the lot--is The Rasmus. Particularly their album Dead Letters. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to listen to their new album, The Rasmus, but the part I have heard has been equally good. Most of their songs are upbeat, but with a bit of a creepy undertone. They're very subdued despite the loud guitar riffs. I believe I first heard of them on FUSE TV (back when they used to play music videos back to back almost all day). I saw the music video to In The Shadows, and I was hooked. The music video is spooky and the song is amazing. I would love to encourage you to listen up on Spotify (both full albums are on there). Light a candle, turn it up, and lay back. Feel the goth wash over you. Enjoy :)
Another band I really love listening to when I'm feeling both dark and sexy is Rob Zombie. For some reason, his music just oozes sex. It also oozes Halloween spirit. Songs like Living Dead Girl and Dragula are my top go-to songs when it comes to Rob Zombie. I also love Foxy Foxy, though that's more I-plan-to-pole-dance-now rather than I'm-hanging-Halloween-decorations-now. Most of his music, of course, has darker undertones...and overtones. I feel like today is Halloween whenever I'm listening to Rob Zombie because his voice gives that vibe.
A couple of other bands that I dabble in, but don't know much about are Marilyn Manson (all of his covers are fantastic, I also like his song This is the New Shit), Slipknot (Vermillion parts I and II), Breaking Benjamin (Uh, pretty much all of Phobia and We Are Not Alone), Fleetwood Mac (mostly those songs sung by Stevie Nicks like Gypsy, Silver Springs, Rhiannon, and Dreams), as well as Mika (just because his music makes me want to play dress-up like a little kid) and Nine Inch Nails (Starfuckers, Inc., Hurt, The Hand That Feeds, Closer). I mention these particular songs because they send me off to Halloween land in the middle of June, not necessarily because they are Halloween-themed.
And, of course, we can't forget movie soundtracks. I just watched The Shining a couple nights ago. Stressed me the hell out. But anyway, the soundtrack to that sucker is scarier than the movie itself. Have a listen sometime, but you may want to turn on a light. There are also the obvious ones: The Exorcist theme, as well as The X-Files theme, Psycho theme, and (my favorite) Halloween theme. And then, the ultimate, the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack. I know almost every word.
Of course, I intend to keep researching because I completely love music, especially creepy, Halloween-y music. I'll update you as I go. And if you, as the reader, have any good suggestions for me, please share in the comment box! I'd love to know your input :)
Hello, all. My name is Virginia Tefft. I'm a Halloween enthusiast who has decided to create a blog that will help others create a better, more enjoyable Halloween (and hopefully save some change in the process). I've loved Halloween and things of darkness since I was a kid. Halloween was my favorite holiday as a kid because I loved dressing up and trick or treating--which kid doesn't?! I have many happy memories from those years, many of which I still relive whenever I drive down those streets. In fact, everywhere I drive, I see Halloween--how it could be decorated, what it would look like covered in leaves and jack-o-lanterns, lighting I could use to make every individual house more creepy than it is the rest of the year.
I trick or treated until I was 23. I'm 25, now, and would much prefer to be giving the candy rather than receiving (not saying I'm more grown up, just saying my preferences have changed). I make it my goal to share Halloween cheer to everyone I can possibly touch with it. My style with Halloween is typically classically scary with a sensual touch. I'm not much for cutesy decorations or costumes, though I will share some that really catch my eye.
Speaking of things I'm planning on posting, my posts will include lists of music that will make your Halloween atmosphere more creepy, fun costume ideas that are both scary and funny, how to plant some of my favorite festive foods for the holiday (and having them ready in time), as well as any creepy stories of my own and much, much more.
It is now time for me to get back to work in my research and brain storming for my second official post in this new fantastic forum of mine. I will leave you with a picture of me at a zombie walk (though looking more like a vampire than a zombie):
Greetings from one zombie to the next! Have a great day!
