Smalls skeleton in top hat and bowtie with red and purp0le voodoo dolls and sugar skull pens for Valloween 2023

What better way to highlight some of the irresistible finds we added to the Ghoulentine Valloween Gift Ideas shelf in the Skareporium than with a giveaway? Plus, it’s been a hot minute since we had a contest around here. That’s why I present for your entering fun, my Valloween 2023Continue Reading

Smalls with Scooby-Doo bag and other Lovepop haunted house

Do you like playing games? Me too! That’s why I’m excited about the new Spirited Fun & Games page we recently added to the site. So excited, in fact, that I decided to host a Haunted Fun and Games giveaway to help promote it! Well, that and because Haunt JauntsContinue Reading

Creepy baby doll with human hair from Sanilac County Museum FB announcement

A lot of museums and historical societies host Halloween-themed events. Last year I thought the Pickering Museum Village’s haunted drive-thru ghost tour was pretty clever. However, have you ever heard of a museum holding a creepy baby doll contest? I never have, but that’s what the Sanilac County Historic VillageContinue Reading

Bonus points just ahead

The other day author Priscilla Bettis left a comment on “The Weird and Unusual Days of Summer” that inspired me to start something new around here. Namely, a new way to award bonus points for contests. Priscilla always manages to leave either thought-provoking, enlightening, or entertaining comments. Sometimes all threeContinue Reading

Nick Groff Giveaway 2021

Have you ever dreamed of investigating with Nick Groff? If you answered that question with a squeal of excitement, you may be interested in the Nick Groff giveaway. It offers a lot of cool prizes, including a grand prize 1-on-1 investigation with Nick and crew at the Hinsdale House inContinue Reading

Halfway to Halloween 2021 prize pack

Updated May 4, 2021 with names of winners (below) Life is funny, isn’t it? One place might suffer a drought while at the same time another endures flooding. The Weird Holidays & Observances page is like that. Not every day has a strange observance. In fact, some months are leanerContinue Reading

Haunted Lily doll drawing giveaway winner

I know everyone who entered is dying to know if they’re a lucky winner in the Krampusnacht Eve Winner’s Choice 2020 Giveaway. Which, I’m thinking of making an annual thing. I kind of dig how this worked out this year. I mean, I try to do a holiday giveaway ifContinue Reading

The Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure logo

I showed you a preview of the prizes up for grabs in the holiday 2020 giveaway this year. I also told you the contest would start on Black Friday, November 27. I just didn’t know what it would be called. I’m going with the Krampusnacht Eve Winner’s Choice Holiday 2020Continue Reading

Haunt Jaunts Holiday 2020 Giveaway Prize collage

At the very least, 2020 has been rough. Pretty much it’s sucked. I know I’ve had quite a few rough patches this year, but one way to feel better is by spreading some cheer. Contests are always popular, so here’s a preview of the Haunt Jaunts Holiday 2020 Giveaway. Also,Continue Reading

Collage of American Hauntings Teas and Haunted Magazine issue 27

Last night –and then again this morning– I held the drawing for the winners of the Haunted Magazine and American Hauntings Teas Power of 3 giveaway. “Why today too?” you may be wondering. Have I ever told you my nickname is “Whoopsie”? I come by it honestly. Mistake-prone. That’s me.Continue Reading

Collage of American Hauntings Teas and Haunted Magazine issue 27

Ever since the Paranormal Day Paracon, and especially my Terror Tryst with Paul and Andy, I’ve meant to host a Haunted Magazine Giveaway. In fact, during my chat with them, I said I’d be giving away three copies of their mag. Well, I’m a little bit late about getting myContinue Reading

Skull mask and boo bucket

Thank you to everyone who entered the Skeleton Crew Halloween Goodies Giveaway! Particularly to those who tagged friends on the Instagram post to enter. Sometimes we offer extra entries for that. Not this time, but we appreciated the enthusiasm and even gained a couple new followers because of it, so,Continue Reading