Halloween is by far my favorite time of the year. Most people would probably cringe at those words, call me a Santa hater, and dump all their Thanksgiving stuffing out onto my lap. Well, those people can go ahead and do just that because Halloween is my favorite part of the year and I have a very important reason why.
So lets go back to 1992, that was a great year, at least I suppose since I wasn't born yet. But patience people, because on October 31, 1992 I entered the world with my twin brother sometime around 10:30. So yes, I am a Halloween baby and I am proud of it. When the day rolls around, I not only got to go trick-or-treating, but I got to eat cake and party with my friends. Yes, Halloween is the best time of year because it is the day I turn another year older.
Honestly, I could think of no better way to get older. It is the perfect day to forget about being old and just revel in being young and having fun. On Halloween, you can be anything you want. So forget about your boring life, what you might be stressing about, and just live the day like it was intended. Acting like a crazy person and scaring all the demons away from a bountiful harvest.
I have had a great Halloween thus far. It has encompassed movies such as Hocus Pocus, (a classic of course) pumpkin decorating (which I haven't done in years) and eating tons of candy (almond joys!!). I have yet to secure a costume and maybe I am a bit too late, but oh well. If you want to check out some of my videos on Halloween check them out below.
As usual I am always going to find something fun to do. Of course that something would have to including lighting an object on fire. Don't worry, though, this is all in good scientific fun, and let's be honest, you are not a scientist unless you set something on fire!!!!
This btw is very kid friendly so don't shy away just because of the fire
SO this experiment is making little ghost rockets in honor of the season of Halloween that is quickly approaching. If it looks fun to you, then I have great news. It's a blast. I have never had more fun sending pieces of ash up into the air than I have doing this experiment. So here is everything you need.
Teabags (the thicker the bag the better it will work)
Sharpie or marks a lot
Scissors
matches or lighter
a plate (or solid non-flammable surface)
start by cutting open your tea bags where the fold meet at the top. Once cut, empty the package of all tea leaf material. (You dont want that stuff burning!!)
Time to draw on the faces, Use you sharpie to create whatever you like, spooky face or not.
Once that is done place it on the plate or non-flammable surface and light it up.
Your Ghost should take off into the air and extinguish itself right before your eyes!!!
It is something to see to believe and it is so fun you will want to do it again and again. Trust me I know I am an adult man and I could not get enough of this!! Who needs tea anyway (unless you are a Brit)
To be fair, I did use my least favorite tea packages. Check out the video below for my instructions and a demonstration.
It's October!! Yes finally. We can all take a deep breath and suck in all the candy corn that just piled its way on to our supermarket shelves. Halloween has always been a great holiday in the Americas and now it is spreading all over the world. For those of you that don't know, (you poor pitiful souls) Halloween is a very westernized rendition of an old pagan holiday that celebrate the cycle of life and death.
While nowadays, we don't celebrate the life and death cycle, we still make light of the frightening idea that are spooks and specters.
While all of you out there are picking out your sexy nurse outfit, I am busy trying to think of what I am going to do for my birthday. Yes, you read that correctly, BIRTHDAY!! I was born on the best day of the year (sorry Christmas) I get cake, presents, and candy all in one day. I know, be jealous.
So of course since I am one of the many masters of Halloween having been born on the day when the veil is thinnest, I have decided to talk about my favorite parts of this haunted holiday. We also travel to a cemetery for a little bit of fun. (good fun only) Flowers for the dead kind of fun. YAY! You can watch me do that in the video below.
Don't forget to send me some gifts for my Birthday!! You wouldn't want to upset someone who is close with the spirits would you? I think not. (My address is on the About Brian page)
All in good fun though! I can't wait to go trick or treating!! Give me some suggestions on this years costume and let me know what you are going as. This should be fun!!
Yes, I love fall, autumn as it is sometimes called. It is that time of year that all the DIY girls come out and show us how to preserve a cinnamon bun and make it into a wreath to hang on your door. Let’s not forget the fashion bloggers who show you how to bundle up like it -30 degrees outside.
*Sigh*
Brian: So what should you be doing for fall?
I honestly don’t know, but sure I will give you some tips and tricks.
Let’s start with a beverage laced with pumpkin spice. If you can’t find any, you might be blind but you can just pick up a can of pumpkin puree. It’s actually made with pumpkin and will taste more like pumpkin spice than the actually flavored items you get including that latte. It also doesn’t cost 7 bucks.
Why not buy some candles and fresheners that bring out those festive feelings. Nothing says fall over and die better than poisoning your guest and family with the nauseating scent of apples and cinnamon. Seriously don't get too crazy with this stuff. I like the subtle smells of fall just like anyone else but if I walk out of your house and smell like the baked apple pie, something is wrong.
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Another Fall activity would be to start buying all your Christmas presents early. No I mean seriously go and do that. Look don’t wait, you are never going to find what you want last minute are you crazy. And while you are at it, let's make fun of everyone else who doesn’t do their shopping early. I am honestly not an earlier shopper but for those of you that are. Applause, because you deserve it. I would have less problem if I would actually spend time looking for the perfect gift. But I am a guy so...
A great idea to keep warm this fall by bundling up in overly expensive and ridiculously suffocating clothes. Hey, you might get choked to death when your scarf snags on something but at least you look fabulous. Seriously just put on a hoodie or something. It is not that cold unless there is snow falling on the ground. Enjoy the air and relax. I love sitting outside with a good book, just fyi.
Also don’t forget to bake every single day. Cookies, cakes, pies, you know the really fattening stuff. Nothing says fall like forgetting how much hard work you put into your beach body. And if you didn’t work on your beach body then that’s okay, nothing to feel guilty about. This is something I really agree with. I always try to look my best for summer and end up not even taking my shirt off. I am so ashamed to say so but when it comes to food during fall, I am going to eat. I will get fit in the spring
So, guys, those are all my tips for Fall.
No, seriously I love this season. If it could always remain fall, that would be amazing. The weather cools down, the leaves change color, Haloween is my birthday so there is always that!!! Big 23!
and the food and family gatherings make it all worth it.
It’s a great time and you should do what you want.
