Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Halloween Tag | lambchops & chocolate

I normally never do these, but I was tagged by my real-life friend Val from Making It Sparkle, so I had to say yes.

If you're not into these types of things, come back next week for a Fall favorites post inspired by my friend Jamie's YouTube channel. I'm hoping to share some of my well-loved items for Fall. Some food, some clothes, some home comforts. Oh, and don't worry there will be no mention of pumpkin spiced lattes! Promise.

THE HALLOWEEN TAG 
 
1. What is your favorite Halloween movie?
Hmm, well considering I can't handle scary movies at all... probably something more suspensful. Maybe Black Magic, although I haven't seen that one in years. I'm more into Christmas movies. I think it's still too early to watch Elf though. I have strict rules about these things.

 

2.  What was your favorite costume?
Ah, so many to choose from! I'm one of those annoying people who gets overly excited about dressing up in costume. I was a dance and theatre kid back in grade school. That should explain some of it.

Here's my favorite costume I've thrown together:


I got to become my beloved childhood best friend, my stuffed animal Lambchops. Every little girl's dream.


Please ignore how scary I look in the top right photo. I know it's Halloween and I was cold, but still.


3.  Do you like haunted houses?
No. Not even a little bit.

One year I succumbed to peer pressure and went to to a haunted walk at a zoo with friends. This was a terrible idea. The thought of going through these enclosed spaces while people jumped out at me with blood all over themselves and holding weapons was too much for me. I got about one or two steps into one of the exhibits and darted back out. So, I waited outside after each one. All night. While seven year olds went through without batting an eye.

4.  What's your favorite candy?
Chocolate or sour candy.


5.  Do you decorate for Halloween?
I don't now, but if we had a house we would put a few pumpkins out. No skeletons and bones though.... not really our style.

 
6.  Do you still dress up for Halloween? If yes, what will you be this year?
I always do, if there's a party to go to. This year, I planned to be a mermaid, but I couldn't make it to the fabric store, so I'm going as a swamp lady instead. There will be drapey fishnet fabric, painted on fish scales and fake seaweed. I'll make it work!


7.  What is the one Halloween candy you can't stand?
Those taffy's wrapped in the orange and black wrappers. Ick.

8.  What's your best Halloween memory?
Trick or treating around my subdivision as a kid. There were quaite a few houses which meant a decent candy haul. We always collected our candy in pillowcases. Did you guys do that?


9.  What song comes to mind when you think of Halloween?
The monster mash.


10.  What's your favorite part of Halloween?
Cute kids in costumes. Little superman's & fairies melt my heart!


11.  Would you rather trick or treat?
Treats!


12.  Candy Corn- Take It or Leave It?
Ew.
 
13.  If a black cat crosses your path, what do you do?
Call it towards me so I can pat it. Here kitty, kitty, kitty....



14.  Do you carve/decorate pumpkins?
Yes! I haven't the past couple of years though. I painted one a few years ago and it was really enjoyable so I think I'll do that again soon.



15.  How old were you when you stopped Trick-or-Treating?
16? I still remember feeling too old for it at that point, but some teens in the neighborhood still did it. I guess I'm a sucker for free candy.
I was a banana that year. A hellow hoodie and a sign on my chest that said "Yes, I'm a banana". I hope you don't feel jealous of how cool I was... Haha.


16.  Festive Nail Art- Yes or No?
Subtle nail art is good. Black with silver, a deep burnt orange or peach, but no long red claws for me.

I hope your Halloween is extra sweet. Happy trick or treating!

xx
Janelle

3 comments:

  1. I loved your lambchops costume! And I love your painted pumpkin!
    I also forgot about those yucky taffy candy. Hahah
    I want to see pics of the swamp lady!!!

    Making It Sparkle

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  2. Aw, you made the cutest little lambchops! And I totally agree those taffy candies are all tricks and not a treat.

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