Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Get your [ 2K17 Halloween Weekend ] on


Looking to spook some of your friends? Trying to get in the Halloween spirit? You have come to the right place. I will be sharing my top 5 Halloween Haunted Bay Area locations, guaranteed to put you in the most terrified mood, possible.

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Not based on a true story… this IS THE TRUE STORY. The widow of William Winchester (creator of the Winchester rifle) built up this house for over 30 years in order to hide from the spirits of those who were killed by her late husband’s invention. A psychic told her that if they find you… they will kill you too. So she built hundreds of fake staircases and doors and rooms that led nowhere, in order to confuse the spirits. The spirits still haunt the house to this day. You can take a tour by flashlight, and gamble if you will ever come out alive..


16th and Castro -Oakland, Ca

You may think that it is a regular neighborhood, by the homes and trees that line the street. For over a century, residents have reported numerous ghost sightings. From twirling under street lamps to doorbell ditching to items missing and turning up in mysterious places… Mark this community for trick or treating… if you dare!


Lone Tree Cemetery -Hayward, Ca

If you having been searching for a venue for your next séance.. This is it. The cemetery's founding legend holds that once upon a time, an eloping couple's furious parents killed them on the spot where the cemetery now stands. After nightfall, strange sounds and calls for help can be heard as well as lights that shine in the distance, but come from nowhere.


1000 Lombard St. - San Francisco, Ca

Just because you didn’t get an invite, doesn’t mean you want one.. This gorgeous house, located on one of the most iconic street, is haunted. When social columnist Pat Montandon held a “zodiac themed” party at her house in the 1960s, the tarot card reader she hired got angry when she didn't give him a drink. He cursed the house with freezing spells, blood stains on the ceilings, and disembodied screams. The house has a streak of vandalism and robberies. Gusts have committed suicide and mysteriously killed. I would cross the street before walking in front of this house, just to be safe.


The Vestry –San Francisco, Ca

It’s not the music giving you chills at this popular concert hall. It’s the little girl who lives there.
The Chapel was built back in 1914 and was originally a mortuary. Since being renovated into a music venue and adjoining restaurant, the noise is obviously too loud for this girl to enjoy her final resting place. She has been seen pulling pranks on visitors and has be captured on surveillance footage, numerous times. You’ll definitely get a show to go along with your Halloween dinner.


 ciao xx,

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Bay Area Haunted Houses

I'm not your typical girl.. Take me to a haunted house where people chase me with knives and chainsaws.. and I might just want to marry you. 

I LOVE Halloween and everything that goes along with it... Still haven't figured out my costume for this year. Last year I went as a modern day Dorothy, with Maddie being the best Toto ever!! 
My 2015 costume
Even though, I haven't landed on a costume- I will share with you this year's best Bay Area events for all things spooky.

Haunted Houses

Halloween Parties 

Pumpkin Patches for the babes


Happy Halloween!!
xo, ciao

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Bloody Brownies


I made something yummy over the weekend. I was test driving a Halloween recipe that I want to have for my party at work. . 

I thought they were delicious, especially with a little vanilia frozen yogurt on top.

 I was flipping through Emilys blog and saw the recipe there. But it originally came from here...


Usually when I'm making a recipe for the first time- I try not to tweak the ingredients list too much... for fear that they won't turn out well. This time around the only changes I made was the use of whole wheat flour and low fat cream cheese.

 Nobody even cared or asked about a difference in taste, winner winner!!

I love when I can substitue healthy iems to make a recipe even better. I give these Bloody Brownies two very enthusiastic thumbs up and I hope you enjoy them for all your Halloween spookiness too.







Wednesday, October 30, 2013

get your {{Halloween}} week on

After researching the Halloween events in the area I have made a list of all the spooky places you want to check out, in order to fully engage in the Halloween spirit this year. I am in love with all things scary.. I really enjoy that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach and when the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. So for everyone who lives in the Bay Area, enjoy your Halloween Weekend!!



San Jose Costume Pub Crawl

Saturday November 2, 2013.
Starts at 4:00 pm at The Old Wagon
Here are the rules: 
  • Must wear a costume- No costume than you'll have to stay put at home!!!!
  • I'll have a Pub Crawl Golf Score Card for all participants
  • Will be at each Bar for no more than 32 minutes
  • Prizes to be awarded for top 2 scores and voted costume
  • A total of 6/7 bars our Group will participate in and end up at a Food Location

Thursday October 31st
Starts an 7:00pm at Blackbird Tavern

The JurassiC and the Blackbird Tavern are throwing a costume party with three local bands that blur the lines between jazz, soul, funk and RnB. The JurassiC mashes classic songs with hip-hop beats. Mixed with the chill vibe and good drinks of the tavern.. it's sure to be a good night. 



2501 Tully Road, San Jose Ca
7:00-11:00 pm

The Halloween experience is not to be missed and has been San Jose staple for years now.. With two events to choose from at the same location, you might just want to do both. From the reviews, this looks like a scary one.. just perfect for tomorrow night!


233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos
6:30-12:00 am

Offering trick or treating early in the evening for the little ones.. but the haunt really begins for the adults after sundown.  hear the characters even follow you out to the parking lot. 



Thursday, October 24, 2013

Spooky Inspiration

Brainstorming a really good Halloween costume can be hard. You don't want one of those generic bag costumes (or maybe you do, I don't judge) I have been stalking the pinterest site for some good inspiration.. and I think I found some. Head over to my Halloween Pinterest Board for more ideas, but here are a few of my favorites that I have found. I still can't 100% decide on one..

Skeleton

Homeless Bums

Crazy Cat Lady

Cereal Killer

Comic Book Character

I just really love the makeup

Daria and Jane

Apple vs Android

Dion and Cher

Saturday, October 27, 2012

tricks and treats


heavy on the treats this year... like every year actually.
These are so easy and will get you a million compliments, I swear!
Plus, just switch up your cookie cutter depending ont he season.
Taking these bad boys to our Halloween party tonight, it's themed- Heros and Villians
enjoy xx

Jack-o-Lantern Krispees

6 1/2 cups of krispee cereal
1 10 oz bag of marshmallows
1/4 cup of butter or substitute
1/4 teaspoon of vanillia
2-3 drop of red and yellow (to make orange) food coloring

cool, cut and grub... effortless






:: get your SPOOKY weekend on ::

ok boys and ghouls, this is a special edition dedicated to all things scary in honor of Halloween ... and let me tell you, I want to scare the pants off of you!! Unfortunately, I can’t do that sitting at my computer, but I can tell you where to go for a frightfully good time.


I feel like the Bay Area is in love with Halloween because there are so many options to choose from. You can get idea by checking here and filling in your stipulations for something in your area. I have done some research and found the best haunts in the area, just to help you narrow down your choices.

Have a fun and safe Halloween everybody!!

This is the story of the wife of the man that invented the Winchester Rifle. She believed that all the spirits of people who were shot and killed by her husband’s invention, would come back and kill her. So she built staircases that led to nowhere and doorways that opened to brick walls… all so the spirits couldn’t find her. Experience this tour with flashlights, oh and watch your step.
Runs through Nov 3
$36 admission
525 S Winchester Blvd San Jose, CA 95128

Conover Mystery Ranch

Since I grew up in Morgan Hill, Hollister was only a 20 minute drive for me… but to all you North Bay folks, this fright fest is totally worth the drive. Girls, you will cry… scary guys chase you with chainsaws!!! If you really want to get scared this Halloween, this is the best in the business. For a preview click here. But proceed with caution.
2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
$25 admission for the corn maze and haunt

Dead Time Dreams Haunted Attractions

Just reading the description for this event gives me chills. Plus you get to experience two haunted houses for the price of one, what a deal. They have the "Meat Factory" and "The Church"
2501 Tully Rd. at East Capitol Expressway, 95122
$15 admission and the doors opens at 7


This is an event that happens after hours at the park. Everything gets a touch of Halloween with several mazes throughout the park and all the zombies and vampires come out to scare the park guests. All rides are open too, just don’t loose your head.
fortunately No one under 13 is admitted, so you know it is scary!
4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95050
$30 admission for entrance and it runs 7pm-12am


This event is located at the Santa Clara fairgrounds and has won the award for biggest/best haunted house for the last few years. It fits the bill if you’re looking for some local frights.
$22 admission
344 Tully Road San Jose, California 95111


Also, just to throw this fun one into the mix- the Teen Musical Theater up in San Francisco is hosting a Haunted House too. There will be tricks and treats but best of all a Thriller performance, which is sure to be amazing, go check them out!!
$4 admission and is open from 7-10
346 Fair Oaks, San Francisco, CA

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Halloween Dressup Inspiration

Halloween is right around the corner, do you know what you are going to dress up as? I'm still having a hard time figuring it out. For work I will be a skeleton with Day of the Dead face painting, because its easy and our theme is "scary"...

I have been searching the internet for fun costume ideas, but I can't decided if I should be something whimsical, intricate, ficticious or funny? Probably, in the interest of time, I shouldn't try and attempt Heidi Klum's costume- even though it is amazing!! I also LOVE Lauren's Rachel Zoe inspired outfit- although I don't think I'm as cool as she is.. nor could I get away with it. Plus the party that we're headed to the weekend before the HOliday is a themed party- Heroes and Villains... But does that mean that we have to be one of each? or can we both be the same thing- like terrorists or zombies? What's your take on it?

 
hmmm… decisions, decisions


well, while I'm still deciding- feast your eyes on some of my favorites from past years.

my girl Joanna as Kim Kardashian

Whitney, from To Live and Diet in L.A., as Cleopatra

Lauren, from LAintheBay as the infamous Rachel Zoe

Nicole Richie as the fabulous J-Lo

Gwen Stefani as Princess Cinderella

Heidi Klum as the Hidu Goddess, Kali
                                                                 
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