Festive Advent Calendar Day 19

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 19!

Itโ€™s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 โ€“ 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!

I’ve given you a slew of book ideas for the readers in your life of all genres. This week we take a deep dive into the essence of Killers and Demons – metal and murder. For my avid followers, this one is for you!

On Day 19, I bring you the Trans-Siberian Orchestra – it’s Metal Christmas time!

These guys rock! Enjoy rocking out and a head bang or two while getting into the festive spirit.

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Festive Advent Calendar Day 16

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 16!

Itโ€™s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 โ€“ 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!

Thus far, the calendar has been heavily focused on books, with a little music thrown in. You should have a decent selection for all the different types of readers in your life. Now, we turn to the essence of Killers and Demons – metal and murder. For those of you who are avid followers, this is for you!

On Day 16, I bring you Sinister Metal & Rock – A band and true metal enthusiasts.

These guys are a metal lover’s dream! Their Facebook page is to die for. They do live shows. You can see their killer performances on the videos they share. They also pay tribute to all the top notch metal out there. I love the amazing artwork they post.


This one is a FREEBIE for you metal lovers out there to sit back, throw back a cocktail, and unwind while consuming some killer metal!


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10 Days of Halloween – Wrap Up

It’s sad to say goodbye to my beloved Halloween for another year. But, as I look back on the last week, I realize I’ve had enough fun…for now.

Our pumpkin carving was a success. The new carving toolset is awesome! I can’t wait to stretch my limits next year.

Bake time was a blast, and it was delicious. Who doesn’t love feasting on the remnants in the mixing bowl?

I spent the whole day listening to Halloween songs, including my all time favorite.

And of course, I had some devlish fun on my makeup.

To top off this amazing week with an 80s metal cherry, Halloween Howler with Broken Toyz was a blast.

If you love Halloween as much as I do, stay here, and follow along on Facebook or Instagram, for plenty more spine prickling things….

10 Days of Halloween – Halloween Howler

Tonight is the Halloween Howler! What is the Halloween Howler, you ask? It’s a double header live 80s metal show! Adhering to the restrictions in place, a hotel in the downtown core of my city has found a way to support live music. Thus, my tiny entourage and I will be making our way down to the belly of the city, decked up in 80s metal gear, and watch two live bands prove that 80s metal is still alive!

Last week, when a multiple day snow storm hit, and winter descended upon us much too early, I thought, oh my, we will be huddling in our winter coats watching the show. You see, in order to meet the requirements, the show is at a hotel, the bands will be on the pool deck, and the fans will be watching from room balconies.

But then…the weather turned. The sun came out, the snow melted, and the day of the show is looking very promising indeed.

I am particularly excited about seeing Delicious Dan (yes, that’s my name for him). He was my favourite when I saw Broken Toyz at a small dive hot-boxed in sweat.

Here’s to Halloween! Here’s to 80s Metal! And here’s to making the best of life.

What activity are you looking forward to this Halloween? I would love to hear! Share in the comments.