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  • 11 Halloween Margaritas

    The only thing I love more than a margarita...is a Halloween margarita. Here are 11 recipes to drink on a beach or under the glow of the October moon.

    Margaritas: they aren’t just for summer anymore! As a Texan, I am treated to my pick of these tart and tasty cocktails year-round, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. And they are definitely a crowd-pleaser, especially at Halloweenie Roast. The two years I’ve served margaritas as my big batch cocktail – like my Beetlejuice Margarita – we’ve gone through them within the first two hours of the party!

  • Halloween Tank Tops to Wear This Summerween

    Keep it spooky all summer long in one of these Halloween tank tops! Check out all these designs, styles and color options.

    The moment Target’s Halloween tank tops and tees hit the racks is one of THE most anticipated moments of the Halloween hunting season. But September is a long way off, so what’s a ghoul to do until then? Take to the Internet to find cute Halloween tank tops, of course! I’ve gone digging through a few of my favorite shops, Etsy and Amazon for a variety of designs and shirt styles. If you’re looking for the perfect tank top for summerween…you’ve found the right blog post.

  • 16 Ocean Horror Books Perfect for Summer Scares

    If you're looking for a unique summer read centered around being out on the open water, here are 16 ocean horror books to check out!

    I have to say, The Halloween Book Club picked some really stellar themes this year. And our summer theme, “Deep Blue Sea Scares” has prompted a reading list all of us are excited to tackle this summer. Who doesn’t need a little ocean horror for a beach read? (Probably those of you already terrified of the water…)

  • Halloween Swimsuits You Need This Summer

    If we must suffer through summer to get to fall, at least we can look spooky at the beach, right? Here are Halloween swimsuits for all!

    Summertime and the living is…spooky! Well, it should be. One of my favorite parts of writing a year-round Halloween blog is finding ways to make ALL the seasons spooky, and summer – you are NO exception!

  • Things You Need for Summerween

    Need a little something to get you through summer? Say hello to Summerween! In this blog post I'm sharing 17 tricks and treats you need for a spooky summer.

    Hello, Summerween! After two years of celebrating you, it feels like you’ve finally caught on! Everyone seems to have something summer and Halloween-themed to share or sell this year, and I am living for it.

  • How to Make Apple Cider Margaritas

    Margaritas are never out of season with this fall take on a classic. Learn how to make an apple cider margarita today on the blog.

    In Texas, margaritas are never out of season. We simply adapt them to the time of year, and fall is no exception! With so many fall flavors to be enjoyed, putting an autumnal spin of your favorite poolside drink is easy.

  • How to Make Watermelon Lime Zombie Pops

    Need an easy - and spooky - summerween treat? Here's how to make watermelon lime zombie pops using just two ingredients! Plus, my tricks for carving a summer jack-o-lantern.

    They’re coming to get you, Barbara! I mean…how can you NOT use that as your opening line on a blog post about zombies? Zombie popsicles, to be more specific. Earlier this year, my cousin Stephanie texted me one night because she had found some zombie popsicle molds and thought I needed them.

  • Summerween Cocktail: Pineapple Cider

    Say hello to your new favorite summerween drink: pineapple cider. Never heard of it? Neither had I until I gave this recipe a whirl and fell in love. My suggestion: drink it cold now, then try it again hot this winter!

    The one downside to making my pumpkin juice recipe? I always have a TON of pineapple juice leftover. So…I turned to the Internet for ideas of how to use it and ran across this recipe for pineapple cider. Um, hello perfect summerween cocktail!

  • How to Make Frozen Pumpkin Juice

    This frozen pumpkin juice is thick and creamy, just like a milkshake. It's the perfect cold treat for a hot summerween afternoon!

    As a Halloween lover, I have a challenging relationship with pumpkin. I love it in baked goods: cookies, cakes, pies, gimmie! I don’t even mind it in savory dishes. But drop it in a drink and you’ll have me running away screaming like Michael Myers is after me. Except for my pumpkin juice recipe!

  • It’s Spooky Christmas in July!

    We might celebrate Halloween all year around here, but it's never too early for Christmas - Spooky Christmas, that is! Here are a few of my favorite tricks and treats to get you ready to Halloweenify the December holidays this year.

    I know what you’re thinking: it’s official. Miranda has lost her mind. And you know what? At this point in 2020, I think I’d be willing to accept that. In addition to publishing a Christmas post in July, I’ve also been talking about a pumpkin coffee recipe I want to try and – GASPSHOCK – even finding a few horror movies I enjoy.