Giveaway of the Day: Win $50 to RedEnvelope from Sweeps4Bloggers

Have you heard of redenvelope.com? They have all sorts of great gifts for men, women, and kids. With the holidays coming up, winning $50 to spend there would be awesome. That's why I was happy to see this giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers. I entered several redenvelope giveaways last year, but I didn't win any... maybe I'll have better luck this year! I've seen several things on there that I'd like to get for my fiance or my dad. If you'd like to win too, head over and enter before November 10- there are lots of bonus entry options!

What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?

Nothing gets me into the Halloween spirit like a good old fashioned horror movie. When I was a teenager, I must have watched just about every singe one available at the local Blockbuster. Remember when you had to actually go to a video store to rent a movie? Man, I feel old. Anyway, here are some of my favorites- if you find yourself jonesing for a fright, check one out.



He'll Always Be Zachary to Me

 1. Hocus Pocus: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy star as sister witches in this 1993 Halloween comedy. I loved this one as a kid, and I still watch it once in a while. I was about to write a little about the plot and whatnot, but now I'm distracted because I just saw on IMDB that the cat/boy who I always thought was named Zachary Binx is actually Thackery Binx. What!? I couldn't believe it, so I went to Google and typed "Zachary Thackery Binx." The first result was a facebook page dedicated to this very issue. At least I'm not alone- 192 other people firmly believed that his name was Zachary. Ok, now back to the topic at hand. I recommend Hocus Pocus if you want a family friendly Halloween movie that's more funny than scary and/or you'd like to see Bette do a killer rendition of "I Put a Spell on You." Hocus Pocus is going to be on ABC family several times during the next few weeks, if you're interested in seeing it.


Groovy.

 2. The Evil Dead: A young and dashing Bruce Campbell stars as Ash in this early '80s cult classic. Here's a tip for all you campers: if you just happen to find a copy of the Necronomicon (complete with a recorded translation) laying around in your cabin, you should probably just leave it alone. Ash and his friends just had to play the tape and things didn't exactly pan out well for them, what with the demon possession and everything.  In spite of its low budget, Evil Dead delivers. It's gory, creepy, and pretty original as well. I also love the sequel/remake, Evil Dead II- in fact, I think I might prefer it. Evil Dead II mixes some humor in with the terror, and Ash is much more of a badass in II than he was in the original. I think I'll be viewing both of them this Halloween- luckily for me, the original is available on Netflix watch instant, and I'm pretty sure I have a copy of II around here somewhere.




They're coming to get you, Barbara!

 3. Night of the Living Dead: I know that zombies are kinda played out these days, but I still have a soft spot for the undead. George Romero directed this groundbreaking black and white horror film in 1968, and it's pretty much a must-see for any horror fan. Sure, Barbara's histrionics can get annoying, but NOTLD is still a thoroughly creepy movie. And that denouement? Dark! Romero usually likes to throw a little bit of social commentary into his films, which I enjoy. The next two films in the series, Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead are both definitely worth watching as well. The more recent ones... not so much. NOTLD is available to watch instantly on Netflix, and I recommend it to any fan of the genre.



Watch your heads.

 4. Sleepy Hollow: You know the story: Ichabod Crane is sent to the town of  Sleepy Hollow to investigate some decapitations, there is a headless horseman running amok, et cetera. What really makes this movie a must-watch for me is the atmosphere and the acting. Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Christopher Walken with some sick pointy teeth.... what's not to like? While it isn't exactly the most terrifying movie ever, Sleepy Hollow is pretty spooky and perfect to watch while cuddled up with your special someone on Halloween.



Silencio...

5. Mulholland Drive: I wanted to put a David Lynch movie on the list because he's one of my favorite directors, and I'm going with this one because I think it's a little more accessible than some of his other films. Plus, it has a scene in it that freaks me out every single time. It involves a dumpster, and if you've seen this one before I bet you know what I'm talking about. I recommend Mulholland Drive for people who like weird, unconventional movies that take some analysis to figure out. If you liked Inception, you might like this. This isn't your typical horror movie- it's more of a mystery, I suppose. Although it isn't terribly scary, it fills me with a sense of dread at points. For example, the performance of Llorando at Club Silencio- what a great scene. If you watch Mulholland Drive and enjoy it, try some of Lynch's other films. Lost Highway, Inland Empire, and Blue Velvet are my other faves.

Well, those are my fave five. What do you plan on watching this Halloween? Any must-see horror flicks I should know about?

Giveaway of the Day: Win $100 or $50 to Karen Kane at Susan's Disney Family

I confess- I hadn't even heard of Karen Kane until a few days ago, when I started seeing some Karen Kane giveaways. Now I know that Karen Kane has some very nice, classy looking clothing. Some of it is even in my size! Unfortunately, I'm too poor to buy any of it for myself... which is why I'm trying to win a $100 or $50 gift card over at Susan's Disney Family. If you'd like to win too, enter this rafflecopter giveaway before 11/17. Good luck!

Giveaway of the Day: Win a Wii and More at the Penny Hoarder

The Penny Hoarder is giving away a Nintendo Wii + Mario Kart game, a $25 Amazon gift card, and a $10 Best Buy gift card. What a great giveaway! Even if you aren't into video games, or you already have a wii, this would make a fantastic Christmas present for someone. This Rafflecopter giveaway is open to everyone, and ends on Oct. 31. Check it out!

Giveaway of the Day: Win a $30 GC to Yandy.com at Bella So Savvy



Would you like to get a sexy Halloween costume? How about some new lingerie? Yandy.com has plenty of both, and there's a giveaway at Bella So Savvy for a $30 gift card. I've bought a few things from Yandy in the past, and I was pretty pleased with them. They have a huge selection of lingerie in many different styles, and their prices are good. Very large plus sized section, too! If you're interested, get your entries in before 9pm EST on 10/21. US only. Good luck!

Slackin' Sunday 10/16

Ahh, finally, my day off. Time to be thoroughly unproductive.



"If you can do a half-assed job of anything, you're a one-eyed man in a kingdom of the blind."

-Kurt Vonnegut (from Player Piano)

Giveaway of the Day: Win a Halloween Costume from Petsmart at She Scribes

I want to get a halloween costume for my dog. I know that probably sounds a little, uh, nutty to some of you. But, the thing is, she loves kids and I'm sure she'd love to sit on the porch with us while we hand out candy... and having a costume would just make it more fun! That's why I was happy to see this sweet giveaway at She Scribes. The prize is one costume for a cat or dog from Petsmart. They have some really cute ones, and the prices are pretty good! I'm tempted to buy a couple of hats to humiliate my cats with right now, since they're only $3.91. So, if you're a dorky pet lover like me, head over to She Scribes and enter this giveaway- it ends at 11:59 PM EST on Oct. 18. US only.

Giveaway(s) of the day: The Literary Giveaway Blog Hop

If you're a book lover like me, you won't want to miss the Literary Giveaway Blog Hop hosted by Leeswamme's blog. I love book giveaway hops, but most of them feature tons of romance, paranormal, young adult, or some combination thereof. Nothing wrong with that, but those particular genres aren't very appealing to me. I generally prefer books with a little more substance. That's why I was excited to see that this hop is fluff-free. No brooding were-boys, no finely sculpted vampires- we're talking real literature. Sound good to you? Hurry up and check it out, because these 53 giveaways will only be open until the 19th!

Giveaway of the Day: $25 EdenFantasys GC from Gee Spot Reviews

I've decided that I need to be more active about blogging, so I'm starting up a new feature- Giveaway of the Day. Each day, I'll post about a new giveaway that I think deserves a bit of attention. Now, knowing me and my aversion to effort, this might turn into more of a bi-weekly thing... but I'll try to do it every day. Promise.

Anyway, my first Giveaway of the Day is a $25 Gift Code to Edenfantasys from Gee Spot Reviews. You know about EdenFantasys.com, right? If not, check out my review. They have all kinds of great adult items, and there are plenty of things you could get for $25 or less. So, if you'd like a chance to win something fun for yourself, head on over and enter- it's a rafflecopter giveaway, so entering is a breeze.


I'll be hosting my own EdenFantasys giveaway later this month, so stay tuned!

Turn Up the Heat with EdenFantasys

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