# Cheers! with Chelsea > A toast to Cobwebs, Cocktails & Creativity ## Posts - [The Fremont Bridge Troll Adventure](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-fremont-bridge-troll-adventure/): During Christmas week, we did a family vacation to Seattle, Washington for a well deserved break with just the three of us. We didn’t put too much on our agenda. We planned for two things. One, to attend the Enchant light maze in Safeco Park on Christmas eve. And two, to search for the bridge troll rumored to be somewhere in Seattle. I’ll have to share our Enchant experience some other time, but discovering the bridge troll was quite the adventure in and of its self. Just in case you’ve never heard of it, there is this ginormous troll under the... - [Visiting Chronic Cellars Tasting Room](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/visiting-chronic-cellars-tasting-room/): I imagine most people are home now, back from their tricks and treatings, or have doused the candles on their alters. We, as a family will be wrapping up our Halloween celebrations with a “Graveyard Gallop” to some of our loved ones’ resting places this coming weekend as a belated homage to Day of the Dead celebrations and Samhain blessings. Back in April, I thought it would be super fun to visit different wineries and tasting rooms that kept their Halloween vibes all year round. Unfortunately, many foiled plans kept me from following through on my idea. Still, it didn’t keep... - [An Angelically Devilish Union](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/an-angelically-devilish-union/): To be honest, ever since I started cosplaying, it’s always a struggle to decide what to wear for Halloween! The irony! A closet full of costumes, but nothing quite fitting for the holiday. This year was no different and proved even more of a challenge with Little Monster thrown into the mix. I was determined to find a fun, simple family costume set that was still classic, flattering and not so overdone that someone might be sick of seeing it. I think…we nailed it! Actually inspired from my own very first Halloween costume, we dressed as an Angel, Devil and their... - [Pumpkin Guts Sensory Play](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pumpkin-guts-sensory-play/): This has been something I’ve wanted to do ALL of October. And it figures that I didn’t get to it until now. Such is the life of a mom… I was genuinely hoping to have a couple different pumpkins and other gourds for this activity, but in the end, just two different kinds of pumpkins. Your classic jack’o’lantern kind and a little sugar pumpkin. Maybe next year, I’ll have it more together. Or we can do something for Thanksgiving… Now, as some of you may now, I have a Montessori education background and one of my favorite things about the curriculum... - [Return to Dell'Osso Family Farm & Corn Maze](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/return-to-dellosso-family-farm-corn-maze/): I feel like I fully took advantage of my Dell’Osso season pass this season and I did promise you I would return. Since I shared my last experience at the beginning of the month, I got to visit Dell’Osso an additional two times! Our second trip, we brought Little Monster’s walking cart, which made for some pretty awesome photo opps. We even stopped by the corn crib once more and rode the hay ride. Our third visit was a second go with Papi, but we also went through the mazes again with my parents and sister, where our little cutie fell... - [6 Music Videos Inspired by Stephen King](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/6-music-videos-inspired-by-stephen-king/): This was a hard playlist to compile! Well, I mean, it was a challenge because I was looking for non-screamo/metal/ heavy rock songs. If you look in those genres, your list doubles rather quickly. However, for a list of easier listening music, this was a challenge for me. I got a lot of inspiration from last year’s release of IT and this year’s release of Castle Rock that I thought it would be fun to put together a playlist where the music videos were based off of Stephen King’s horror novels. For you, I found six different ones that are obvious... - [The Pilgrimess Dark Zodiac Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-pilgrimess-dark-zodiac-cocktail/): The Pilgrimess is an interesting ghost. In life, it was never fully confirmed if she was indeed a witch, but the cocktail that was inspired by her actually honors her name, Isabella. We’ve substituted grenadine with pomegranate liqueur from the original recipe, but it still turned out delightful. The Pilgrimess [amd-yrecipe-recipe:14] What choice would you have made for the Pilgrimess? A part of the Cryptkeeper Countdown Also love celebrating a little Halloween everyday through the month of October? Come join me and hundreds of other amazing Halloween bloggers! There’s a little something for everyone. - [The Angry Princess Dark Zodiac Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-angry-princess-dark-zodiac-cocktail/): The Angry Princess is a very depressing ghost to me. A beautiful woman who just couldn’t see the beauty in herself and brought her life to an unfortunate end. For this cocktail, I was inspired by the “Pretty Lady” recipe which came out beautiful looking then added some pomegranate liqueur for that red mistake the Princess did to herself. The Angry Princess [amd-yrecipe-recipe:13] What choice would you have made for the Angry Princess? A part of the Cryptkeeper Countdown Also love celebrating a little Halloween everyday through the month of October? Come join me and hundreds of other amazing Halloween bloggers!... - [The Torn Prince Dark Zodiac Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-torn-prince-dark-zodiac-cocktail/): Today’s cocktail is inspired by the Absolut Boston Home Run recipe with my own special twist. The Torn Prince was a baseball star who was taken too soon in a car racing incident. I’ve made his cocktail more bitter with the  juice choice as an ode to the bitter swift end of his little slugger days and mangled the lime in remembrance of how he was taken. Both the hubby and I approved greatly of this cocktail. Despite it being on the lighter side, it’s a perfect drink to unwind with after a long day at work. The Torn Prince [amd-yrecipe-recipe:12]... - [The Withered Lover Dark Zodiac Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-withered-lover-dark-zodiac-cocktail/): The Withered Lover is the ghost responsible for inspiring me to want to create the Dark Zodiac Cocktails. I knew what drink I wanted to make for this ghost quite a few months ago. Inspiration from the only kind and gentle ghost of the Dark Zodiac, the Withered Lover is the ghost of a loving wife and mother who burned in a fire, but was still able to protect her family from beyond the grave when they moved into the house where her spirit was trapped. The Withered Lover [amd-yrecipe-recipe:11] What choice would you have made for the Withered Lover? A... - [13 New Spooky Music Videos for 2018](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/13-new-spooky-music-videos-for-2018/): It’s that time again! I’ve rounded up 13 new spooky-themed music videos for your viewing pleasure once more! Just click play to start the playlist and enjoy the selection! Have you discovered any new videos this past year that are perfect to watch during the Halloween season? I’d love to hear them! I’m always looking for new ones. The Magic – Lola Blanc This was one of my favorite finds this year! There is so many witchy vibes in this video, it’s hard not to fall in love with the imagery. Not only that, but the lyrics have awesome spooky kick... - [The Bound Woman Dark Zodiac Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-bound-woman-dark-zodiac-cocktail/): The cocktail choice for this particular ghost was a little bit of a challenge. I wanted something flirty (since that is what brought about this ghost’s demise) but not too sweet or whimpy. This ghost was very self-centered and vain  and I wanted a cocktail that also reflected this. I feel like egg white drinks are show-off drinks, making this cocktail the perfect representation of the Bound Woman. It also ended up being super delicious as well! There was also supposed to be cherry, but I forgot it in the picture. >.<;; The Bound Woman [amd-yrecipe-recipe:10] What choice would you have... - [Elvira's Macabrenet](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/elviras-macabrenet/): I am going to be on my Halloween wine game this year! Just you watch! I’ve bought my wine, have cute Halloween wine pourers to complement each bottle and they’re at the ready to be tasted. Today for your tasting pleasure, we are trying a label I’ve tasted during a previous Halloween season, but a different varietal. Sit back and enjoy my tasting notes on… Sort This Out Cellars Elvira’s Macabrenet A little about the wine makers: Sort This Out Cellars is a small production boutique winery. They make limited runs of any wine they produce, making each bottle a treasure.... - [The Torso Dark Zodiac Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-torso-dark-zodiac-cocktail/): Continuing on with our Dark Zodiac Cocktails, today’s recipe is for the Torso. Inspired by the ghost of a gambler who made a bet with a deadly pay out, this Gin drink got some inspiration from a cocktail called “The Bronx Ain’t So Sweet”. The Torso [amd-yrecipe-recipe:9] What choice would you have made for the Torso? A part of the Cryptkeeper Countdown Also love celebrating a little Halloween everyday through the month of October? Come join me and hundreds of other amazing Halloween bloggers! There’s a little something for everyone. - [Rest In Peace Pinot Grigio](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/rest-in-peace-pinot-grigio/): I am going to be on my Halloween wine game this year! Just you watch! I’ve bought my wine, have cute Halloween wine pourers and they’re at the ready to be tasted. Today for your tasting pleasure, we are trying a label I’ve tasted during a previous Halloween season, but a different varietal. Sit back and enjoy my tasting notes on… Rest in Peace Pinot Grigio A little about the wine makers: I actually had trouble finding any information about the wine making team behind this wine. They reference their website and facebook page on their bottle, but not much is... - [The First Born Son Dark Zodiac Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-first-born-son-dark-zodiac-cocktail/): I love watching scary movies. But I get really scared of scary movies too. It’s a vicious cycle. However, I’m pretty particular about my scary films. They have to have some sort of supernatural element. I cannot stand serial killers, psychopaths or slashers. Now give me a good ghost story and I’m all yours. One of my all time favorites? Thir13en Ghosts (2013). This year for the count down, I thought it would be fun to mix up some spooky cocktails and I thought, why not use Thirteen Ghosts for inspiration? Today’s cocktail is the First Born Son. In the film, the... - [The Crypt-Kicker Five](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-crypt-kicker-five/): Even if you’re not as infatuated with Halloween as I am, it’s  still very likely that you have heard the unyielding classic Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. Even though it feels like you start to skip the song every time it comes on halfway through October, it still remains a personal favorite of mine. For me, Halloween music is all a part of the season and it’s very often an inspiration for crazy ideas and costumes. Yes, even the grossly overplayed Monster Mash! But did you ever feel like there was so much more to the rock and rollin’ world... - [My Closet Full of Halloween](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/my-closet-full-of-halloween/): It’s always been a dream of mine to have a spooky themed outfit for each day of October where I was donning the spirit from head to toe. To be honest, I haven’t yet reached that goal, but I do have quite the collection of Halloween-influenced attire that I’m able to swap around quite efficiently to make it through the season. Come join me on a tour of my ‘weenie wardrobe! All details are following from left to right. Spooky Shoes T.U.K. Cat Heels – Amazon.comI bought these to go with my outfit for Midsummer Scream last year. Emily the Strange... - [Dell'Osso Family Farms Corn Maze 2018](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/dellosso-family-farms-corn-maze-2018/): It’s a big tradition of mine and my hubby to make it out to a corn maze every year together. This year we made the visit even more special by taking our little monster for the first of what will hopefully be many. We started the day a little later than planned, but we took our time getting ready for comfort, which improved the day later on. Our little girl had this adorable headband on, which she removed in the car and we forgot to put back on for the rest of the day. >.<;; Oops. I sincerely love going to... - [Putting Out The Halloween Tree](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/putting-out-the-halloween-tree/): I’m excited to place the Halloween Tree back out this year! What do you think of it’s new home? I’m hoping we can also replace the frames we use for our passed loved ones. The ones we have were just cheapo ones we bought for our wedding and I really want ones that fit the look a little better. Maybe gold frames to match the tree? I’m also in search of ideas to work in more aspects from the book. I’m hoping that when reading it again this year, it will spark some inspiration. Our Halloween Tree area is starting to... - ["31 Days of Halloween" from Nancy Nightmare & the Wizard](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/31-days-of-halloween-from-nancy-nightmare-the-wizard/): Usually, I put all my favorite musical finds of the season in my 13 Spooky Music Video playlist, but this song was so amazing, it deserved its’ own post! If you’ve not yet had the pleasure of listening to Nancy Nightmare and the Wizard‘s 31 Days of Halloween, you should stop what you’re doing and hit that play button now. It’s ok. I’ll wait. What isn’t there to say about 31 Days of Halloween? Nancy and the Wiz captured the spirit of the season perfectly in this carol to Halloween. The beat is fun, the lyrics are catchy and they even... - [The Halloween Guys in Modesto, CA](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-halloween-guys-in-modesto-ca/): On September 7th, I had the pleasure of getting to attend opening day of a local Halloween store in my area. Modesto, California, to be exact. Modesto is only a 15-20 minute drive from my home depending on traffic and I was not disappointed by this very exciting pop-up shop dedicated to the Halloween season. Even more exciting was that I had a very enjoyable conversation with the owner of the store and got permission to film and take photos! The owner, Ray, runs two other party stores during the rest of the year and has launched The Halloween Guys the... - [Nine Months Into Motherhood](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/nine-months-into-motherhood/): How is it that it’s become 3/4 into my baby girl’s first year of life?! I feel like so much has happened already yet still at the same time feel like we were coming home from the hospital. It’s definitely a whirlwind of emotions! Month Seven Officially crawling, this girl was seriously on the go! It really didn’t take her long to master her crawl, despite not really loving it. She’d much rather be pulling herself up on furniture or using hands to take her own steps. She’s even gotten daring and will let go to trial how long she can... - [Halloween Card Exchange 2018](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-card-exchange-2018/): Can you believe it’s already that time of year again? Yes, it’s true! I am mailing out Halloween Cards once more this year! I had such a blast last year mailing out cards and getting ones in return that I couldn’t resist doing it again. And this year it’s a whole new card design so expect it to look completely different from last year. Plus there may be a goodie or two hidden inside. 😉 Who knows? And guess what? Learning from a handful of spooky friends whose exchanges I also participated in last year, I’ve made signing up to receive... - [Midsummer Scream 2018](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2018/): Another Midsummer Scream attended and another countdown for the next to commence! I had such a blast once again and it was super fun actually having people I know through Instagram that I tried to say hi to as well! In fct, I had so much fun, I still forgot to take enough footage. Luckily, my hubby and I talked about it together on our drive home and I have awesome plans to make documenting MSS 2019 even better! Since I was moderately preggers last year, my goal for dressing was all about comfort. This year, however, I was able to... - [#MSSCountdownChallenge 2018](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/msscountdownchallenge-2018/): Are you ready for the Midsummer Scream Instagram challenge? Need some guidance on the topics? Save the image below to your phone and read on for some suggestions if needed. Don’t forget to tag #msscountdownchallenge and @toastalongwithchelsea if you’re participating! I’d love to see how everyone does this year and how I can improve it for next year. 1. Scream So excited you could scream? Show the world your best screaming face! Or give someone a scream. It’s up to you. 2. Previously @ Midsummer Scream Share a little something from a previous experience at MSS. This doesn’t even have to... - [Six Months Into Motherhood](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/six-months-into-motherhood/): I can’t believe I’ve been a mom for six months! I can’t believe my baby girl is already six months old! Where did the time go? It still feels like we just came home from the hospital yesterday. The time is flying to fast, but I’m doing my best to enjoy every moment of it. Before I get into all the fun overview of what’s gone on the last three months, please enjoy this cute little video I compiled of my baby girl’s 183 days so far. 🙂 I’m always getting asked why I’m not sharing photos, and to be honest, I’m... - [Let's Talk Wine...Cocktails that Aren't Sangrias](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lets-talk-wine-cocktails-that-arent-sangrias/): Despite being an avid wine drinker, I’m not a huge fan of sangria. When drinking them at restaurants, they’re not usually up to par and there’s only one sangria that I can think of that I genuinely enjoyed which was made by an old co-worker. White wine, white peaches, white raspberries and grand marnier, it was beyond amazing. But that’s for another time. I decided to set out on a search for wine cocktails that aren’t sangrias. The Tipsy Bartender helped a ton and I found five simple ones to share with you here. Watch the video above to see what... - ["The Pink Elephant" Cocktail Recipe](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-pink-elephant-cocktail-recipe/): Inspired by HedgeComber’s Pink Elephant cocktail recipe, I sought out to make this recipe in large batch format so I wouldn’t need to keep mixing it up for guests during the party. Everything was chilled in advanced so the drink would be ready to serve. You may have also noticed that I substituted lemons in place of the limes. And when in bulk…it didn’t quite look pink… But it was still delicious! For a batch recipe, here’s the amount break down: 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 750 ml bottle of vodka 4 750 ml bottles of  I chilled the... - [My 30th Pink Elephant Vintage Circus Birthday Party](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/my-30th-pink-elephant-vintage-circus-birthday-party/): Come one! Come all! Step right up to read all about the details of my 30th Pink Elephant Vintage Circus birthday party! It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! After deciding somewhat spur of the moment back in January that I wanted to have a circus-themed party for my big 30th celebrating, I put perhaps a little too much time and thought into my celebration theme. From what I heard from those that attended, the event was quite the success. Sadly, I had a minor case of post-party blues when I realized that not all of those details were captured. This... - [Anniversary Celebration at Trader Vic's](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/anniversary-celebration-at-trader-vics/): We celebrated our anniversary at Trader Vic’s last Friday for lunch and boy, did we have a blast! We had the pleasure of checking out Trader Vic’s last year for brunch in November when we attended their Hawaiian Brunch and Bazaar to support our favorite bar tender, B-Rex selling his wares. I was eight month pregnant at the time, so unable to indulge in their rum-laden concoctions. We did get to enjoy their brunch options (sooooo good! I still dream about that passion fruit butter) and it was very awesome that they had non-alcoholic options on their menu which were just... - [Four Years of Wedded Life](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/four-years-of-wedded-life/): I never get tired of thinking about where we’ve been and where we’ll go. Going on nine years of getting to know each other and four years of marriage, we have been through so many adventures and I love that we only continue to plan even more. As it is, we’re on the amazing adventure of parenthood and I couldn’t have picked a better partner to accompany me. Although to be honest, it’s probably more true that you picked me. I’m so happy you found me. It’s not always perfect, but we always do our best to make the best of... - [My Top 5 Favorite Cocktails](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/my-top-5-favorite-cocktails/): As a wine lover, I’m betting you’ll be expecting to see a sangria or mimosa on this list, but prepare to be surprised! And on that note, even though I love me some good vino, rarely will you see me ordering a glass. While out, I greatly enjoy ordering cocktails. Especially when they make me feel classy. Here are a handful of my go-to favorites… Margaritas A simple cocktail to make at home, I love margaritas because you can make them very complicated or very simple. Like the one in the picture was a jalapeño cucumber margarita. I’m not a fan... - [Three Months into Motherhood](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/three-months-into-motherhood/): I know that I’m rather beside myself that I’m already into three months of being a mommy! I cannot believe it. To be honest, it still feels like it was just yesterday that we were coming home from the hospital. It may be flying by, but that certainly doesn’t mean that it has been uneventful! Month One Recovery period for Mommy and learning period for baby! Seriously, my baby girl had to learn so much from how to eat to how to sleep. For very instinctual actions, they don’t come naturally to babies. No one really tells you that either! XD;; Family... - [Welcoming Our Loved Ones through Our Halloween Tree](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-halloween-tree-welcoming-our-loved-ones/): Our Halloween Tree looked gorgeous  in the glow of lit jack-o’-lanterns and Halloween lights and the pumpkins’ lights made it all through the night well into the passing of the veil closing. I was quite impressed by how long the balloon lights did last as most of them were just leftovers from a previous party and I didn’t think the lights would stay lit past the time we decided to call it quits. (About 10:30) I will be very excited to add to this next year and am already plotting things to improve offerings and placement. I’d love for our Halloween... - [Slainte! to Halloween 2017](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/slainte-to-halloween-2017/): I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween and celebrated just the way they wanted! What were your Halloween plans? - [Comfortable, Cute & Expecting](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/comfortable-cute-expecting/): My life has been focused on our move, our coming baby and Halloween. Unfortunately, Halloween was been pushed to a back burner repeatedly as the first two become more pressing of matters when it comes to getting our old house on the market, our new house unpacked as well as finding a new hospital and doctor and getting things together for our little monster arriving in December and planning a baby shower. The countdown has suffered from it, for sure, but that doesn’t mean I can’t mix certain elements together while I play catch up and squeeze in some final posts... - [Dell'Osso Family Farms Pumpkin Maze 2017](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/dellosso-family-farms-pumpkin-maze-2017/): Every year, if we can make it happen, we go to the Dell’Osso Family Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. We just barely made it this year, but we did it and made record time with our maze wanderings! The last couple years, though, we’ve forgone the pumpkin patch. This year, we swung by and got some pretty cute pics. I even mustered up the courage to go into the Haunted House! It wasn’t too bad. A bit better from last year too, I think. I really liked the set up they had this time around. Dell’Osso also had some characters... - [Dingle Pies for Samhain](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/dingle-pies-for-samhain/): Actually historically served in Dingle, Ireland during Lammas (the feast of apples), I added Dingle pies to my Samhain feast to accompany the colcannon. Colcannon is usually a main dish, but I have a family full of picky eaters so I searched for a recipe that was might be a little more universal to appeal to the tastes of the picky eaters. Everyone surprised me with how much they ate up the colcannon, but I guess that just goes to show it doesn’t hurt to experiment with food, even with a ton of special diets or food preferences. XD Do you... - [La Mas Nhbul for Samhain](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/la-mas-nhbul-for-samhain/): Now considered a more common drink during “wassailing” season or during Twelfth Night, originally La Mas Nbhul or lambswool was a recipe drunk during the feast of apples (Lammas), most namely during the end of harvest time as the evenings got colder. It’s a simple drink consisting of apples, ale and spices and often consumed alongside barm brack cake. It is perfect to warm the bones during the now chilly nights. My family greatly enjoyed it after our Samhain feast and my sister added a little spiced rum to her portion for more of a kick as you cook the alcohol... - [Colcannon for Samhain](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/colcannon-for-samhain/): Colcannon seems to be a traditional Irish recipe for all seasons. I’ve hear it used for Halloween, for St. Patrick’s Day, even for Christmas time. It seems that it just all depends on what you want it’s purpose to be! However, consistently, Colcannon seems to be a dish that is used to change or improve your fortune, which falls yet again into play with getting those fortunes read or changed during this time when the veil between the dead and the living is thinner. It was not uncommon for people to slip charms into the Colcannon as well, but I think... - [Barm Brack Cake for Samhain](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/barm-brack-cake-for-samhain/): This year, my Halloween focus has been all about getting in touch with my roots. Whether it be culturally, via family traditions, or for my husband’s family and culture. Maybe it’s the coming baby, maybe it’s been that vintage Halloween vibe being thrown around a lot recently or maybe it’s just because it’s been something on my to-do list that I finally decided to jump into it all at once. Whatever the reason, I decided this year that I would make a traditional Irish Samhain feast for my family and our visiting spirits. Through my research, I managed to find four... - [The Halloween Tree Sugar Skull Guardians](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-halloween-tree-sugar-skull-guardians/): Like Moundshroud is the the “keeper” of the Halloween Tree in the story, I felt my own tree needed a guardian. Ones to keep safe those it represents and to keep any spirits that aren’t welcome at bay. In Egyptian lore, cats are protectors, represented by the Goddess Bastet, for both the living and the dead and in Ancient Egypt were often depicted on the urn jars which contained mummies’ organs. She is what those little urns are actually named after! (can you tell I put a lot of ridiculous thought into this tree?) So as our cats were our companions... - [Maternity Costumes](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/maternity-costumes/): I’m here to protest painted bellies and punny pregnancy costumes. Now…don’t get me wrong, if you’re into that and cannot wait for your own opportunity to paint your belly orange and wear a shirt that reads “pumpkin smuggler”, more power to you. But I’m here to ask, why do all the maternity Halloween costumes out there have to be so gosh-darn unflattering?! At 32 weeks pregnant, I had actually given a lot of thought to my Halloween costume much more earlier than my 32 weeks. In fact, I had been brainstorming about it since May. Not really knowing what shape I... - [This is the Nightmare Realm](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/bewitching-haunts-this-is-the-nightmare-realm/): As you may recall, back in August, we got to see Nancy Nightmare and the Wizard perform live. Well today, they have a special treat for those of us who cannot catch all their shows for the Halloween season! They released their first EP! If you were lucky enough to you may have caught their demo “horror mixtape” back in April, but if you didn’t, this EP has all the songs which were included on that mix and more! The songs on that initial release have been rerecorded in addition to several songs featured on their Youtube channel that have yet to be... - [Halloweentime Earrings](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloweentime-earrings/): I love earrings. They’re always such an easy grab-and-go kind of accessory and they can be very simple or super elaborate. My Halloween earring collection is no joke and at this point, I have more pairs of Halloween earrings than there are days in October! In fact, I may actually have a Halloween addition problem. Putting together my collection to take a photo, I realized I have 45 pairs of earrings I can wear (I found a couple more after taking the photo you see)! And yet, I’m always on the search for more. There must be something wrong with me.... - [Jack-o'-Lanterns on the Halloween Tree](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/jack-o-lanterns-on-the-halloween-tree/): Our first part of my Halloween Tree are, naturally, the jack-o’-lanterns. In the story, the lanterns represent all the people living in the world and as they conclude their festivities for the Halloween evening, the light in their lantern on the Halloween tree goes out. On my Halloween tree, I’m bringing down that scale to just representing the people living in our home. Initially, I had planned to make the lanterns completely from scratch and get really detailed with their faces, but when I discovered the perfect paper maché pumpkins at Joann’s, I decided that I didn’t need to be that... - [Halloween Pet Bandanas](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-pet-bandanas/): Back before Midsummer Scream, I was on the hunt to make something that would be cute, yet also flattering to my then not-as-pregnant-but-still-pretty-pregnant body. I had looked for a project that would be easy to pull off with what fabric remnants I had, but of course everything I had was just a quarter-yard too short in width or mere inches too short in length. So, I broke down and went to a Joann’s for that extra length and instead bought a whole new fabric! >.<;;; I’m glad I did, because I completely fell in love with the fabric and even ended... - [Creating a Tradition Inspired by the Halloween Tree](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/creating-a-tradition-inspired-by-the-halloween-tree/): Two years ago, I finally dedicated myself to “conquering” Ray Bradbury’s “The Halloween Tree”. I adore Bradbury sci-fi works, but I had never committed time into reading this book. When I did, I was inspired. My vision and idea for Halloween and how it should be celebrated was changed. Of course last year, things panned out in ways I  had not hoped, so I didn’t really get to focus on that inspiration running through my mind. This year I wanted it to be different and get committed. In the midst of a move, I’m taking on this daunting task of creating... - [13 Super Scary Movies](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pass-the-popcorn-13-super-scary-movies/): I hope, my dearest spiderlings, that you are ready to turn off the lights and snuggle up with a buddy who makes you feel safe because today we are talking about the films that have and still do scare, terrify, haunt and horrify me. I’m a big scaredy cat. It doesn’t take much to put me at unease and not feel comfortable when feeling like something is going to scare me. Despite that, I still enjoy the occasional horror movie. I have been both laughed at and yelled at for getting scared in a movie theater from screaming or panicking over... - [An Eerie Tale to Share after Midnight](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/an-eerie-tale-to-share-after-midnight/): It was trying to get in. But it needed permission. My permission. And I knew I shouldn’t give it, no matter what. If I acknowledged it was there, the results would not be pleasant. I could feel it in my stomach. The growing baby in my belly felt like it was trying to wiggle away from my dread. But there in the corner it continued to lurk…waiting. Looming in the corner. Knowing…if it was just a little more patient, eventually, I would have to get up and open the door and that would be all it needed. These darker beings did not... - [13 Spooky Music Videos](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/13-spooky-music-videos/): I love Halloween music, but I really get in the spirit after watching some well-made spooky-themed music videos. The last few years I’ve shared what I found and this year, I couldn’t resist yet again to do the same. Ready to watch some super spooktacular videos? All you have to do is click the play button to watch the whole playlist. My Thoughts on the Music Videos Addams Groove by M.C. Hammer This video needs no introduction. If you grew up watching the Addams Family movie, this song will be easily recognized as the one which plays during the ending credits.... - [Halloween Card Exchange 2017](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-card-exchange-2017/): If you know me, you know I am a lover of all things snail mail. There is nothing more satisfying than slapping a stamp on something and dropping it in the blue bin to hear the excitement from it’s receiver a few days later once it has arrived. This is certainly something I have always loved doing and will continue to do so long as the post office stays in service. This year, I have designed the cutest little Halloween card to help you get your boo on. Honestly, this has to be my favorite illustration for Halloween I have done... - [Nancy Nightmare & the Wizard @ Universal Bar & Grill](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/nancy-nightmare-the-wizard-universal-bar-grill/): Back during Midsummer Scream, I was fangirling over meeting Nancy Nightmare and the Wizard, an alternative horror pop/rock duo that hit me up on instagram to check out their stuff last year during the Halloween countdown. Their style was definitely more my pace so I followed them and it’s just kind of gone from there. I knew they had some shows coming up and at Midsummer Scream they handing me a flyer of their upcoming shows. I was excited and really happy to see all the gigs they had lined up for them, but was slightly bummed seeing the dates. Them... - [Elvira for Couture for Every Body Launch Party @ Pinup Girl Boutique](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/elvira-for-couture-for-every-body-launch-party-pinup-girl-boutique/): Way back at Midsummer Scream (was it really only a month ago? It feels like so long!), Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) in collaboration with Pinup Girl Clothing‘s Laura Byrnes leaked a special preview of their up and coming clothing line exclusive. In addition to showing off the collection, they also handed out a little flyer talking about the project and their special exclusive release party happening at the Pinup Girl Boutique in Burbank. A long time lover of both names, this was a match made in heaven for me and I had been waiting on seeing the line... - [Midsummer Scream 2017](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2017/): It is 75 days until Halloween and what better way to celebrate the coming season than with my coverage and reflection of my attendance at the Halloween festival I attended at the Long Beach Convention Center on the last weekend of July? What. A. Blast! Midsummer Scream was all I could have hoped and more. You’ll have to watch the video for the majority of my feelings on it, but I can most definitely guarantee that we will be returning next year. With what few photos you see here, you can see I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Of course I cannot forget... - [Let's Toast!...To Life's Surprises](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lets-toast-to-lifes-surprises/): Our family and friends have been asking and waiting and and asking and waiting… …And now? The time is here! My husband and I are very excited over our little monster and I’m very excited to go through the experience and share it with you all. Thank you for letting me share our excitement with you! - [20 Weeks of Tiki Drinks](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/20-weeks-of-tiki-drinks/): On the small island of Alameda, California is a quaint little tiki bar which houses a vast collection of rums from around the world as well as delicious tiki-inspired libations for your consumption.  This small hide away is the one and only Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge. They have an exclusive “Kill Devil Club” for those that have conquer the extensive rum collection. The number of regulars and Alameda locals is quite impressive and to keep these thirsty travelers returning for another round, special events are a common occurrence. One of the most ambitious events I have been witness to at Forbidden Island has to be... - [Three Years of Wedded Life](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/three-years-of-wedded-life/): What’s the difference between wedded and married? Not much, actually. But for Erick and I, it is a little different. We celebrated 5 years of marriage in February even though today marks the official date of our wedding festivities. 😉 I think both are big milestones so since I didn’t share my feelings of celebration in February, I’m combining them now. Every year, I love to reminisce about our wedding day, just like any normal married couple. I love to take the time to watch our little wedding music video (and our whole blu-ray video too) and browse through our wedding album... - [Stag's Leap Wine Cellars](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/stags-leap-wine-cellars/): Last year, I celebrated my birthday adventure in wine country. I had such a blast that I decided to do the same this year and even ventured out of my comfort zone from my beloved Castello di Amorosa. I was not sure what awaited us during our time at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, but it was certainly a time to be had and I’m extremely glad I discovered this winery, almost completely by accident. Now, Stag’s Leap has a very rich history and if you’re into that kind of thing (which I just so happen to be), they have a lot to... - [An Elvira Wig Styling How-To](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/an-elvira-wig-styling-how-to/): I forgot to mention in the video that I am following the tutorial shared by Bouffant Delacroix. Obviously, I did not follow them step by step (I could NOT get their “tacking” technique down at all. It was just total annoyance instead of assistance), but thanks to them, I got a rather kick-booty looking wig. 🙂 - [Dell'Osso Family Farms Corn Maze 2016](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/dell-osso-family-farms-corn-maze-2016/): I still can’t believe we ended up spending over six hours at the corn maze! We definitely made good use of our time, regardless. It was constant fun the whole time we were there. It was also Dell’Osso’s 20th anniversary for their corn mazes so a very special event to be sure. 🙂 Naturally, we began with the corn mazes. I always love to discover all the clues throughout the maze, although this year, they just had them on the back of the map, so it was slightly disappointing that it was a little easier in that you technically didn’t need... - [Dell'Osso Family Farms Corn Maze 2015](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/dell-osso-family-farms-corn-maze-2015/): Unlike my other Monster Gracey presents, this one was somewhat poorly planned and will be lacking in a video. As a tradition, the hubbs and I always go to a corn maze since we started dating. And it has always been the same one. The Dell Osso’ Family Farms Corn Maze has been our pick for the last six years. Last year was very unfortunate and we did not get to make it out to Lathrop to do our usual romp through the maize. I’m very happy that we remedied that this year. And with wonderful company to boot! I channeled my inner Lydia... - [Bailey's Ghost Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/baileys-ghost-cocktail/): I’m not sure how it happened, but over the years, we’ve accumulated a couple bottles of Bailey’s Irish Cream. Because of this, I really wanted to make something that used it. I don’t know if it goes bad or what, but these bottles are just sitting around, so I thought, “Why not?”. I took an original Bailey’s martini recipe and morphed it to make it a little more Halloweenie. Ingredients 2 parts Bailey’s Irish cream 2 parts milk 3 scoops vanilla ice cream Peeps ghost Pour Bailey’s and milk into blender. Add scoops of ice cream. Blend to desired thickness. Pour into... - [Just Another Trip to Castello di Amorosa](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/just-another-trip-to-castello-di-amorosa/): “Just another trip to the castle…” she said casually. Only any trip to any castle isn’t “just” another trip. It’s a new magical adventure just waiting to be discovered! My latest visit to one of my favorite places this past Saturday was exactly that. My husband was out of town with my sister, attending a convention. All my friends seemed to already have plans or really aren’t wine people. My mother just so happened to be free, which was perfect, because she’s really fun company. When I called to schedule a tour with Angie, I’d told her how I’d wanted to take... - [Clue Carousal](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/clue-carousal/): The Clue Carousal was a major success for our first party in our new apartment! We ended up having a total of 18 guests. Since Erick and I started our own parties, I’ve never had such a great turn out. It was an awesome feeling. Not only that, at the end, lots of people were asking for more in the future, which made me feel really good. When I got up this morning, people were already talking about last night on Facebook. Someone even shared a quote from yours truly trying our party’s very bad selection of tequila for the shots portion of the... - [Dell'Osso Farms Corn Maze From 2010 to 2013](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/dell-osso-farms-corn-maze-from-2010-to-2013/): One tradition that Erick and I have made and followed through together is going to the Dell’Osso Corn Maze every year since we started dating. It has been such a fun tradition and we always get such great memories from it. Dell Osso’ Farms Corn Maze 2010 We went with a large group of friends and my two youngest sisters to attend the Manteca Pumpkin Festival and then follow it with a visit to the corn maze. We have some great pictures, but mostly not so great ones because my brand new camera at the time decided to take fuzzy pictures.... - [Comikaze 2012 : Sunday](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/comikaze-2012-sunday/): Day two was a little less eventful. There were plans to attend just one panel and the rest of the time was used to enjoy and peruse the exhibit hall. There didn’t seem to be as much of a line on Day Two, so we stopped by Stan Lee’s museum. I was rather underwhelmed. It just wasn’t for me. We spent the rest of the time just taking our time to really go up and down each isle of the exhibit hall. This was so worth the time. And it was a great way to pass time while we waited for... - [Comikaze 2012 : Saturday](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/comikaze-2012-saturday/): There is too much to say about this convention so let’s just jump right in. I have to say for starters, that Comikaze really stepped up their game from last year. In just one year, there was an amazing improvement that was noticeable to all attendees from it’s pilot year. My complaints are small and few between and the majority of them have to do with their customer service and the staff’s lack of knowing what was going on. After picking up our passes, we made a beeline for the Macabre Museum. This was really what I was looking forward to ever since... - [The Bride of Frankenstein Cosplay](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-bride-of-frankenstein-cosplay/): If I haven’t said it before, I’ll say it again. I LOVE costuming. Wearing costumes, making costumes…I don’t know what it is, but I love the feeling of making something come to life through your own hands from the book or screen that inspired you. Last year, I made the Bride of Frankenstein, inspired by the classic 1935 film’s Elsa Lanchester depiction of the Monster’s bride. Although not perfect to the quality I wanted it (more flow-y, wider base, etc. etc.), it was a big enough hit for myself. Particularly the mastering of the hair. Classic bride was not so much... - [Elvira Cosplay Interviews](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/elvira-cosplay-interviews/): I’ve had a couple occurrences where I’ve been interviewed while dressed as Elvira. Although it’s not something I go out of my way to pull off, it is most certainly an ego booster. This interview is from Comikaze Expo 2011. I think the thing that sticks out most in my mind when I think of this interview is that I honestly had no clue what the interviewer’s mask was from. (We were an Alien family, not Predator. Can you blame me?) And since I have you watching videos anyways, interested in seeing my very first cosplayed interview? This one is from FanimeCon 2011. - [Elviras of Events Past](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/elviras-of-events-past/): I think if I could only cosplay one costume for the rest of my life, it would be Elvira. Let's explore my first two years cosplaying Elvira! - [Nine Months into Siblinghood](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/nine-months-into-siblinghood/): How did we hit nine months already? These two littles are thick as thieves and I am so amazed over their growth and developments. - [Arachnid Astrology : Aquarius](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-aquarius/): The Jorō Spider represents Aquarius this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Webdrobe Review : Strange CVLT Web Flats & Boots](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/webdrobe-review-strange-cvlt-web-flats-boots/): Call me a Strange CVLT convert because even though it kicked off a little rocky, these shoes have become a closet staple. - [A Toast to 2021!](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-toast-to-2021/): 2020 was an adventure all its own. Even putting the pandemic issues aside, my life was quite full. In such beautiful and raw extreme ways. I feel so touched by both the good and the bad. It was quite a transformative year for me. With that, I adopted an optimistic outlook which allowed me to very much cherish 2020. - [Arachnid Astrology : Capricorn](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-capricorn/): The Himalayan Jumping Spider represents Capricorn this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Winter Holiday Card Exchange 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/winter-holiday-card-exchange-2020/): Every year, I hope I can come up with a new card design for the winter holidays like I do for Halloween, but I usually end up so distracted by October, that I never give myself enough time to create a new piece in time for the winter without me scrambling to get it finished at the last possible moment. This year I feel super prepared and now my cards are just waiting for you to sign up. As always, International participants are welcome to sign up! I mail my cards world-wide wherever standard post is accepted. Sign ups close on... - [Arachnid Astrology : Sagittarius](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-sagittarius/): The Arrow-Shaped Spider represents Sagittarius this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [The Magic Began on Hallowe'en](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-magic-began-on-halloween/): I hope you all had a pleasant celebration for Hallowe'en! We turned on all the lights and decor on Halloween night, dressed up, hung out and had an overall good safe time. - [Decorating the Halloween Tree](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/decorating-the-halloween-tree-2/): I am still so in love with the fact that I started this tradition. Each year we get to add a little something more to the tree, whether it’s a new decoration or a new pair of hands to help trim it. - [Candy Corn Crew Membership](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew-membership-2/): I’m wrapping up the momentum of treats from CandyCornCrew.com with a candy bar sized treat you won't want to miss. - [Six Months into Siblinghood](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/six-months-into-siblinghood/): We’re celebrating National Pumpkin day by reflecting on Lil’ Boo’s six month milestone last week! Can you belive it's been a whole year since I shared with you all that this lil' pumpkin was growing in my patch? - [Arachnid Astrology : Scorpio](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-scorpio/): The Ravine Trapdoor Spider represents Scorpio this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Welcome to the Unknown, Kids](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/welcome-to-the-unknown-kids/): Monster and Boo get dressed up from Over the Garden Wall; an idea which popped in my head and for a show that deserves quite a bit of tribute. - [Candy Corn Crew Membership Kits](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew-membership/): There are a variety of goodies available on CandyCornCrew.com, but I'm quite proud of the membership kits I assembled to bring an additonal level of interactivity to the website. - [A Retro Hallowe'en Countdown House](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-retro-halloween-countdown-house/): I fell in love with this little wooden haunted house from Michael's and thought it would be the perfect interactive additon to my Halloween decor for my Littles to grow with. - [Ghastly Guests in the Gardens of Winchester](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/ghastly-guests-in-the-gardens-of-winchester/): Little Monster and Lil' Boo haunt the gardens of Winchester Mystery House as ghoulish guests. - [Candy Wrapper Keychains](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew-keychains/): Have you had the chance to check out my new candy wrapper keychains over on CandyCornCrew.com? I am so proud of how these turned out and now you can bring one of my spiderlings with you on any adventure. - [Pumpkin Pails and Tissue Paper](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pumpkin-pails-and-tissue-paper/): This seemed like a simple idea to pull off when it popped in my head. It turns out it wasn’t as simple as I thought it would be, but in the end, the results are beyond my expectations. I was inspired by this idea thanks to what should have been Midsummer Scream’s theme for 2020. The goal was to capture the feel of an old illustrated home magazine or a vintage Halloween postcard. Even though there’s loads of resources and vintage inspired decor out there, I also didn’t want to break the bank. Looking over any old photos and illustrations I... - [A Cryptid Book for Bedtime](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-cryptid-book-for-bedtime/): I thought it would be really fun to have Monster read some interesting tales to Boo in a late night after bedtime sort of fashion and capture the moment. I review our book choice in addition to sharing some spooky fun photos. - [Scary Stories for the Season](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/scary-stories-for-the-season/): Ready to peruse the pages on what is sure to be a very special Spooky Season? The Candy Corn Crew is and they're ready to share their tales! - [Time to Make Life Sweeter](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/time-to-make-life-sweeter/): There are all sorts of fun things to discover at CandyCornCrew.com and I hope this will be a truly enjoyable experience for all who choose to explore it and join in on the fun I've planned just for YOU. - [Arachnid Astrology : Libra](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-libra/): The Mirror Spider represents Libra this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Farewell, Summerween!](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/farewell-summerween/): We’ve been rewatching Gravity Falls all throughout the summer and it really got my creative gears going. Little Monster and Lil’ Boo may not be twins, but they look absolutely adorable as the Pines Duo! - [Samhain Society Halloween 2020 eZine](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/samhain-society-halloween-2020-ezine/): This summer, the Samhain Society worked together to create this very fun eZine to inspire some Halloween spirit. - [Stamp 'n' Treat Halloween Card Exchange 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/stamp-n-treat-halloween-card-exchange-2020/): Sign up to receive a Halloween card for the Halloween 2020 season. - [Frank's Fun Run 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/franks-fun-run-2020/): Little Monster and Lil' Boo did great on their very first fundraiser walk, going almost 2 miles during one of the hottest days we've experienced this year. - [Arachnid Astrology : Virgo](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-virgo/): The Velvet Spider represents Virgo this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Candy Corn Crew Card Club](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew-card-club/): Join my postcard club and get mailed six different postcards over 2021 in celebration of some fun obscure holidays. - ["Shark Teeth"](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/shark-teeth/): It's Shark Week this Sunday and the Candy Corn Crew are diving deep in search of some "Shark Teeth" for the occasion. - [Help Us Raise $100 for Don't Be a Monster](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/help-us-raise-100-for-dont-be-a-monster/): Little Monster and Lil' Boo are participating in a virtual fun run to support "Don't Be a Monster", a nonprofit anti-bully program. - [Three Months into Siblinghood](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/three-months-into-siblinghood/): Lil' Boo turned 3 months old on the 22nd and we're experiencing some amazing developments and milestones already. - [Arachnid Astrology : Leo](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-leo/): The Regal Jumping Spider represents Leo this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Webdrobe Review: The Oblong Box Shop Arachnophobia Caftan](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/webdrobe-review-the-oblong-box-shop-arachnophobia-caftan/): The Oblong Box Shop has kick-started my caftan obsession with their beautiful Arachnophobia caftan and I cannot wait to tell you all about it. - [Join the Candy Corn Crew](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/join-the-candy-corn-crew/): Time to break out the candy corn and celebrate! My little spiderlings are off on a new adventure with a new name AND a new website coming to you very soon! - [Arachnid Astrology : Cancer](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-cancer/): The Flower Crab Spider represents Cancer this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Arachnid Astrology : Gemini](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-gemini/): The Zigzag Spider represents Gemini this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Lil' Boo's Quarantine Birth Story](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lil-boos-quarantine-birth-story/): Giving birth during a pandemic is not that different from labor during normal times. I'm sharing my birth story of Lil' Boo to help reassure those expecting a little one during this strange time. - [A Toast to Refilling My Glass](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-toast-to-refilling-my-glass/): Round two of motherhood is proving to be an adventure that's keeping me rather busy. So I'm taking a pause to fill up my glass. Upon my return, I'll be like a new lass. To wrap up this toast, I'm shouting out "Cheers! Thanks for your patience while I reset my gears!" - [Arachnid Astrology : Taurus](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-taurus/): The Spiny-Backed Orb Weaver Spider represents Taurus this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Cobweb Tea Party Photo Shoot: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobweb-tea-party-photo-shoot/): I had to do something fun on my birthday day and decided to end it with a Little Miss Muffet cobweb tea party photo shoot! - [Self-Education: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spiders-self-education/): We’re doing a little self-education about the world of spiders for Be Kind to Spiders Week 2020 with eight facts about arachnids! - [Itsy Bitsy Film Review: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/itsy-bitsy-film-review/): As a lover of all horror flicks focused on creepy crawlies, the 2019 Itsy Bitsy film has been on my watch list for reviewing. - [Knight’s Spider Web Farm: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/knights-spider-web-farm/): Join me on a virtual field trip to Knight's Spider Web Farm to learn all about the special people who make web farming a thing! - [Cobweb Care Package: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobweb-care-package/): Leaving goodies on your neighbors' doorsteps is a real treat, but nothing is quite like this cobweb care package I'll be sharing with you. - [Mailable Spider Encounter: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/mailable-spider-encounter/): Originally, I want to challenge you to encounter an arachnid friend, but the idea of a special mailable spider encounter sounded just as fun. - [Be Kind to Spiders Banner: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/be-kind-to-spiders-banner/): Follow this simple Do-It-Yourself project to make a banner to show your appreciation of spiders in celebration of Be Kind to Spiders Week. - [Arachnid Astrology : Aries](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-aries/): The Armoured Spider represents Aries this month for Arachnid Astrology. - [Save a Spider Day Giveaway on Instagram](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/save-a-spider-day-giveaway-on-instagram/): I'm hosting a giveaway on Instagram for Save a Spider Day! - [Little Monster Sets Sail on the Jingle Twos](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-toasting-skipper-sets-sail-on-the-jingle-twos/): Come check out Little Monster's 2nd Birthday Jingle Cruise party. - [Webdrobe Review : Hell Bunny Itsy Bitsy Spider Knit Sweater](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/webdrobe-review-hell-bunny-itsy-bitsy-spider-knit-sweater/): Hell Bunny and Unique Vintage are fostering my love for knit sweaters and I can't wait to tell you all about it. - [Webbed Heart Love Catcher Wreath](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/webbed-heart-love-catcher-wreath/): Come make a spider web heart-shaped dreamcatcher for Valentine's day (or Valoween if you like your days of love filled with a little bit of creepy) - [Revenge of Momvira's 13 Weeks](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/revenge-of-momviras-13-weeks/): Check out my maternity photoshoot for Lil' Boo taken at the beautiful Winchester Mystery House gardens. - [Snow Day Adventures](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/snow-day-adventures/): Took Little Monster out on two snow day adventures in both Spicer Sno-Park in Arnold and Yosemite National Park. - [Welcome to Websdays!](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/welcome-to-websdays/): Are you ready to get caught up in my web every Wednesday? - [Little Monster's 1st Hair Cut](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/little-monsters-1st-hair-cut/): Little Monster got her very first haircut this month and we got to document it. - [Blog Changes Coming in 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/blog-changes-coming-in-2020/): Lots of things are happening in 2020. Read on to get a taste of everything coming to the blog. - [Winter Holiday Card Exchange](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/winter-holiday-card-exchange/): Sign up here to get a special card to celebrate the winter season. - [A Toast to Halloween](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-toast-to-halloween/): I hope you all had a fabulous Halloween. I felt like I really struggled with my Halloween spirit this month, but once the 31st rolled around, I was so feeling it! - [Happy Halloween from the Candy Corn Thieves](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/happy-halloween-from-the-candy-corn-thieves/): How did you celebrating National Candy Corn Day yesterday? Be sure to share with me in the comments section. We had a lot of plans on our end, but they completely fell through. Next year I'll definitely have it more together, but I did my best to enjoy what I did. - [13 Animated Spooky Music Videos for 2019](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/13-animated-spooky-music-videos-for-2019/): Today, I have 13 music videos that have been animated in various forms of 2D, 3D and stop motion animations for your viewing pleasure! - [Celebrating National Pumpkin Day with a New Pumpkin in the Family Patch](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/celebrating-national-pumpkin-day-with-a-new-pumpkin-in-the-family-patch/): I'm excited to announce to any and all that might not have heard it yet that we're adding another pumpkin to our patch! - [Seasons Greetings from the Candy Corn Thieves](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/seasons-greetings-from-the-candy-corn-thieves/): Spooky Sweet tidings for Hallowe'en! - [Costumes for Candy Corn Lovers](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/costumes-for-candy-corn-lovers/): You know what's more funny than a spider obsessed with candy corn? If you guessed a spider dressed up as a candy corn, you were right! - [Toddling through a Pumpkin Patch](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/toddling-through-a-pumpkin-patch/): Utilizing the value of our season passes, we returned once again to Dell'Osso Family Farms and made a beeline for the patch. - [Child in the Corn Maze](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/child-in-the-corn-maze/): We're back for another round of mazes today at the Dell'Osso corn maze! - [5 Halloween Albums I Play on Repeat](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/my-top-5-halloween-album-picks/): Even with all the Halloween music I've amassed, I still manage to have a handful that I listen to constantly throughout the span of October. - [Halloween Inspired Musicians You Should Follow](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-inspired-musicians-you-should-follow/): A big part of Halloween is definitely the music. You can imagine my excitement when I started discovering artists and bands that are intentionally putting a Halloween feel into their music! - [Let's Play Bendy and the Ink Machine : Chapter 2](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lets-play-bendy-and-the-ink-machine-chapter-2/): We're moving on to Chapter 2 of Bendy and the Ink Machine! - [Classic Sweets with a Candy Corn Twist](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/classic-sweets-with-a-candy-corn-twist/): As you might know by now, the Candy Corn Thieves love their Halloween treats. - [Meandering through a Minotaur Maze](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/meandering-through-a-minotaur-maze/): It doesn't look like much when you see it from the outside, but this maze should really be called a labyrinth. Once you enter, your sense of direction is completely thrown off. - [Curated Playlists from the Samhain Society](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/curated-playlists-from-the-samhain-society/): I dug deep into fellow Samhain Society members' blogs (with a LOT of help from them) and found some pretty stellar playlists to help you add some awesome acoustics to your October. - [Let's Play Bendy & the Ink Machine - Chapter 1](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lets-play-bendy-the-ink-machine-chapter-1/): Today, I'll be sharing my game play of the first chapter to Bendy and the Ink Machine. - [Stamp & Treat with the Candy Corn Thieves](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/stamp-treat-with-the-candy-corn-thieves/): These candy corn cuties are really excited to be getting their Halloween cards in the mail this week. They're running a little later than planned, but it's for very good reason... - [31 Days of Enamel Pins & Candy Corn](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/31-days-of-enamel-pins-candy-corn/): It's another year of Halloween countdowns and I've got some new things I'm trying out this year for you. - [Five Videos You Didn't Know Elvira Was Part Of](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/five-videos-you-didnt-know-elvira-was-part-of/): In the spirit of Cassandra Peterson's birthday, I'm going to share five videos that you might not have know you can catch her alter persona, Elvira, in! - [Halloween Card Exchange 2019](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-card-exchange-2019/): It's time once again to sign up for my Halloween card. - [Midsummer Scream 2019 - A Tiki Terror Extravaganza](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2019/): Midsummer Scream 2019 decided to focus on ALL of the things that you could use to define me as a fan. Halloween. Tiki. And Disney. - [Midsummer Scream 2019 : Shopping & Haul](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2019-haul/): What convention coverage would be whole without one of the biggest reasons for attending it? - [Midsummer Scream 2019 : Panels & Performances](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2019-panels/): When I go to conventions, I would say I catch one...MAYBE two panels at most over the span of an event's run. This year, I caught whopping four panels! - [Cobwebs 'n' Candy Corn – On Vacation –](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobwebs-n-candy-corn-on-vacation/): My little spiderlings may be just as excited as we are for my family's upcoming vacation. - [Cheers! with Treats @ Midsummer Scream 2019](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cheers-with-treats-midsummer-scream-2019/): If you spy me at Midsummer Scream, come on up to me, say “cheers!” or “trick or treat!” and I’ll have a little mini goodie bag to give to you! - [Let’s Talk Wine…Luxury Experiences at Castello di Amorosa](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lets-talk-wineluxury-experiences-at-castello-di-amorosa/): I’m no stranger to the beautiful Italian castle nested along the Calistoga highway. It is no secret that is it one of my favorite stops when we find ourselves in the Napa Valley. - [A Candy Corn ’n’ Cobwebs Pin Drop @ Midsummer Scream 2019](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-candy-corn-n-cobwebs-pin-drop-midsummer-scream-2019/): I will have five pins that I’ll be “hiding” throughout the convention center, in easy-to-find spots that anyone can reach. - [The Toasting Skipper shows off her Tiki Mug Collection](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-toasting-skipper-shows-off-her-tiki-mug-collection/): I don’t have an overwhelming ensemble like some I know, but after a few years of mug accumulating, I’m pretty proud of my collection to date. - [An “Enchant”ed Christmas in June](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/an-enchanted-christmas-in-june/): It’s a little too early to be talking about Christmas, but I’m actually sharing my family’s very fun Christmas just past. - [Candy Corn Inspired Brands & Businesses](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-inspired-brands-businesses/): There has to be other brands and businesses out there that also share their love of the macabre and edible honey, right? - [Cobweb Collectables for YOUR jewelry box](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobweb-collectables-for-your-jewelry-box/): You guys sure seemed to love what I had hidden away in my jewelry box last month, but let me tell you there are some pretty amazing things out there that you can get your hands on right now to add to your own creepy crawly collection. Pulling from my own wish list of arachnid wants, here are eight unique pieces you’ll want to buy yourself. Tiny spider stud earrings from BBlingsilver These tiny studs look like the perfect excuse to get that second earring piercing I keep telling myself I want to get. They are really small, but so adorable,... - [Creepy Crawly Cinema for Summer Scares](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/creepy-crawly-cinema-for-summer-scares/): The days of summer are upon us. Hot days lounging by the pool and cool nights curled up on the couch watching creature features. At least when I spend my summers, monster flicks feel like the perfect fit. Don’t you? And what better monster flicks are there than those that focus on some of the most basic fears. My personal favorite is Arachnophobia, but as it’s not available for streaming (as far as I’m aware), I wanted to share some films that you could watch right now. In honor of Summer’s imminent arrival, I watched through all manor of Spider flicks... - [DIY Hair Pins for Springtime](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/diy-hair-pins-for-springtime/): I have been looking for some new hair pieces that fit into my simple style but still throw out some subtle spooky flare. These simple little DIY spider and candy corn hair pins do just the trick! - [Cobweb Collections from my Jewelry Box](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobweb-collections-from-my-jewelry-box/): I love to wear fun earrings and jewelry. It’s always been the perfect outlet to show off my passions and interests. I have so many spider earrings that I'm pretty close to having a pair for a whole month. - [The Toasting Skipper ventures into Trader Vic’s Hawaiian Bazaar](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-toasting-skipper-ventures-into-trader-vics-hawaiian-bazaar/): It has been silly busy this April. Considering I was planning to take it very easy in real life after all the crazy wild adventures I embarked on in March, the month still ran away with me. With it being my birthday month, I couldn’t help squeezing in an unexpected trip or two. For example, we decided at the last minute to go ahead and swing by Trader Vic’s for their Hawaiian Bazaar and Brunch. We had discovered that the artist whom we had purchased a tiki mug from was going to be vending there and since Trader Vic’s is family... - [Visiting Chateau Montelena](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/visiting-chateau-montelena/): This historic winery has been on my checklist for a couple years now (since Mary Davek recommended the film Bottle Shock to us and visited the equally historic Stag’s Leap for my birthday). We decided it was a perfect time to sneak it in during our thrilling adventure of celebrating our anniversary in the ever beautiful Napa Valley. And the timing for my visit couldn’t have been more perfect considering the fact that what makes this winery so famous is actually celebrating it’s anniversary on this very day. Chateau Montelena has a vast history spanning all the way back to the... - [Spring Dream Weaving](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spring-dream-weaving/): I really wanted to share this during “Be Kind to Spiders” week, but my birthday week kind of ran away with me, so I’m positng in honor of events past. I make it no secret that I have dealt with pretty bad nightmares and insomnia. I can still recall a reoccurring dream I would have every late October when I was little that scared me so much, I would tiptoe (because in the dream, I ran) to my mother’s room to make sure the dream wasn’t actually real. In high school, my nightmares got so bad, I decided to write a... - [Be Kind to Spiders Week 2019](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/be-kind-to-spiders-week-2019/): I'm celebrating Be Kind to Spiders Week for the first time in 2019 by spreading awareness through helpful tips on how to be kind to arachnids. - [Five Years of Wedded Life](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/five-years-of-wedded-life/): They say time flies when you’re having fun. And as a couple, I like to think my husband and I know how to do just that. We might not make all the fancy parties or turn out to the grand events we planned to attend, but we certainly make the most of what life gives us and make sure we’re both coming out of whatever it may be with genuine smiles. And trust me when I say, it hasn’t been perfect. We have our disagreements. We both have quirks that make each other batty. We have our rough days unrelated to... - [Let’s Talk Wine…oween and the video I didn’t share](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lets-talk-wineoween-and-the-video-i-didnt-share/): So…way back in October, I recorded three of the five Halloween wine tasting videos I intended to share. If you go back and look, only two of my tastings were actually shared. So today, out of prosperity (and because I like to try wines I haven’t before for the Halloween season), I’m sharing my tasting of the Dearly Beloved Eternally Rose. I hope you enjoy this very belated Hallowine special! Dearly Beloved Wines – Eternally Rose A little about the wine makers: Truett Hurst is the company behind the Dearly Beloved Wines label in addition to many other labels you might... - [It’s National “Save a Spider Day”](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/its-national-save-a-spider-day-with-corks-n-cobwebs/): I know what you’re thinking. I got days mixed up. You’re about to tell me it’s Pi day. But guess what? It’s also Save a Spider Day. And the Smithsonian says we should celebrate! So curl up with your pizzas as the Candy Corn Thieves of Madison Manor share some simple rescue tips for aiding their eight legged relatives as well as some fun spider myths. TIP #1 Itty bitty spiders are best left alone. Just let them run back into their dark corners, working on your bug problem. Believe it or not, we really are harmless to you and if... - [Weaving Cobwebs 'n' Candy Corn into Midsummer Scream 2019](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/weaving-corks-n-cobwebs-into-midsummer-scream-2019/): It has felt like I had the entire year figured out for this monthly spot here on the blog. That is…if you don’t count February! I don’t know why the month of love and Women in Horror was such a struggle (and now that I think about it, I should have run with the Women in Horror thing…), but it was. Instead, here I am, a day shy of when I was hoping to post, sharing an exciting development and dilemma regarding my family’s 2019 Midsummer Scream outfits! I have been wanting to design another fabric and coordinate matching outfits like... - [The Toasting Skipper tries mixing Hot Buttered Rum](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-toasting-skipper-tries-making-hot-buttered-rum/): It feels like spring is right around the corner, but Winter is still in its full chilly force, even here in the California central valley. You won’t find me complaining, though. The chilly weather is perfect for my favorite hot cocktails to nip away at the cold. My personal favorite is Hot Buttered Rum, but I have never actually tried my hand at making it myself! So today, I don my skipper hat (one of them, anyways) and break out the rum in attempts to make this magical refreshment and cross my fingers for a good turn out! Watch on to... - [Why Cobwebs 'n' Candy Corn?](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/why-corks-n-cobwebs/): My passion for Halloween is no secret. The imagery of pumpkins and a sweet tooth craving for candy corn is one I can’t help but yearn for come August, even though I try to restrain myself on Samhain observance until September. Two years ago, on this very blog, I even declared that I would do my best to keep it to October to better keep the spirit of Halloween alive. I would curb my orange and black cravings by binge reading Spooky Little Halloween and following year round content makers such as Cromwell Witch on Youtube and instaweengramers like Mr &... - [At Winchester, We Wear Webs: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2023](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/at-winchester-we-wear-webs/): For very silly reasons, I decided to start the trend, At Winchester We Wear Webs. Or, in the case of hashtags, #atwinchesterwewearwebs. - [Tarantula Tea Treats: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2023](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/be-kind-to-spiders-week-2023-tarantula-tea-treats/): It has become a tradition to host a tarantula-esque tea party treats and today we're seeking some new recipes from fellow spooky friends! - [Mythological Weavers: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2023](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/mythological-weavers/): My passion for spiders does not just spark from the real-life arachnid, but also the mythological weavers inspired by her. - [Celebrating Five Years of Arachnophilia: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2023](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/celebrating-5-years-of-arachnophilia/): Can you believe I am celebrating five years of arachnophilia? Five years of celebrating the beautiful spider whom has fueled my creativity. - [Is Midsummer Scream worth the hype?](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-worth-hype/): Have you ever asked yourself if Midsummer Scream worth the hype? Let me help you decide if this Halloween convention is right for you! - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: Jim Wolf](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/centennial-speaker-series-jim-wolf/): Join me on my experience at a centennial speaker series discussing the stained-glass windows of Winchester Mystery House with Jim Wolf! - [Snow Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/snow-moon-cocktail/): We enter the New Moon on January 21st, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Snow Moon Cocktail! - [A Toast to 2023!](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-toast-to-2023/): As I propose a toast to 2023, it is always fun to take a look back at the past year as well as sharing my hopes for the year ahead. - [Wolf Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/wolf-moon-cocktail/): We entered the New Moon on December 23rd, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Wolf Moon Cocktail! - [Tonight is Our Night](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/tonight-is-our-night/): In the inspiring words of Mr. Moon, "Tonight is our night....and I just want you all to know how proud I am to be a part of this with you." - [Ghostbusters scARe Experience](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/ghostbusters-scare-experience/): One random afternoon, we downloaded the Ghostbusters scARe experience. We were not prepared for the fun to be found within this app. - [Mistress of the Bust](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/mistress-of-the-bust/): My Halloween 2022 costume is that gal in black boots, ready to 'bust some ghostly brutes, Elvira, Mistress of the Bust! - [Dutch Hollows 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/dutch-hollows-2022/): We decided to return to Dutch Hollows for 2022 and we were pleasantly satisfied by this visit just as much as last year! - [Sips & Spirits Halloween Special](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/sips-spirits-halloween-special/): If you've been following along on my podcast, my husband and I have been teasing a Sips & Spirits Halloween Special releasing this Thursday! - [Thir13en Ghosts is Legal Drinking Age](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/thir13en-ghosts-is-legal-drinking-age/): On this day in 2001, a quirky remake of a William Castle film hit theaters, which means Thirt13en Ghosts turns legal drinking age! - [Winchester Daisy Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/winchester-daisy-cocktail/): I was invited to create a cocktail for the Feminine Macabe, which resulted in what I call the Winchester Daisy Cocktail. - [125 Years of Dracula with Dacre Stoker](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/125-years-of-dracula-with-dacre-stoker/): Earlier this month, I treated my sister to a night out to celebrate 125 Years of Dracula with Dacre Stoker at the Winchester Mystery House. - [Smalloween Shopping 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/smalloween-shopping-2022/): Nothing I've found in the big box stores for 2022 compares to my Smalloween Shopping haul featuring very amazing creatives. - [Halloween 2022 Costume Sneak Eek #4](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-2022-costume-sneak-eek-4/): The final Halloween 2022 costume sneak eek, #4 is here! The big reveal is next week and I'm "busting" at the seams to show it off! - [Over the Garden Wall Tarot](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/over-the-garden-wall-tarot/): Tarot and Halloween always go together in my book, and what better way to observe than with an "Over the Garden Wall" tarot deck? - [Frost Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/frost-moon-cocktail/): We enter the New Moon on October 25th, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Frost Moon Cocktail! - [LittleGhosttCo and The Beast](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/littleghosttco-the-beast/): I've gushed about LittleGhosttCo before, but did you know I tried cosplaying as her rendition of The Beast from "Over the Garden Wall"? - [Black Turtle Brownies](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/black-turtle-brownies/): Who's ready to be turtle rich with these delectable black turtle brownies? Get your Over the Garden Wall party vibes on with this easy treat. - [My Over the Garden Wall Collection](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/over-the-garden-wall-collection/): As mentioned previously, there isn't too much merchandise to be found for building an Over the Garden Wall collection. - [An Over the Garden Wall Shrine](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/over-the-garden-wall-shrine/): Technically, I saved one last decor tour for today and that is my shrine to "Over the Garden Wall" getting all the love it deserves. - [Halloween 2022 Costume Sneak Eek #3](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-2022-costume-sneak-eek-3/): It's time for Halloween 2022 costume sneak eek round #3! If you haven't guessed by now, there's one more peak before the big reveal. - [Harvest Farm Visit Tradition](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/harvest-farm-visit-tradition/): The farm we visit isn't always the same, but our longest standing tradition has been to make it out to a farm in full harvest splendor. - [The Halloween Tree Tradition](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-tree-tradition/): Our pumpkin and marigold filled Halloween Tree is a tradition I'm so pleased I started and then subsequentially stuck to. - [Jack-o-Lantern Patch Craft Tradition](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/jack-o-lantern-patch/): I'm so terrible at keeping up with annual art projects, but I love how we've done exactly that with our ceramic jack-o-lantern patch craft. - [Haunted House Countdown Tradition](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/haunted-house-countdown/): Countdowns seem to be a theme with my family's traditions including the retro Haunted House we painted a few years back. - [HallowWoods Halloween Calendar Tradition](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/hallowwoods-halloween-calendar/): HallowWoods dropped this beautiful Halloween calendar in 2021, unintentionally turning it into our family tradition! - [New Halloween Tradition: Folks & Fables](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/new-tradition-folks-fables/): I am super excited to introduce Folks and Fables from Heirloom Art Company to my family as a new Halloween tradition. - [Halloween 2022 Costume Sneak Eek #2](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-2022-costume-sneak-eek-2/): It's time for my Halloween 2022 costume sneak eek round 2! Are you ready to take another guess on my costume? - [Decor Tour: The Traditions Shelf](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/traditions-shelf/): It has been a real pleasure to grow our family Halloween traditions to the point that they now fill up an entire shelf! - [Decor Tour: Pumpkins and Garlands](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pumpkins-and-garlands/): There isn't much more I can say about my pumpkins and tissue paper garlands which have graced my ceiling for the last couple years. - [Decor Tour: The Wall and the Bookcase](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/wall-and-bookcase/): This wall and bookcase have been such a joy to put together this year containing the bulk of my decor; small trinkets and film collectibles. - [Decor Tour: Television Cozies](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/television-cozies/): Couch cuddlers will love our television cozies corner. An ambiance-filled space in front of the tv is a must for Halloween movie watchers. - [Decor Tour: Monster Movie Poster Mural](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/monster-movie-poster-mural/): Who doesn't love a Halloween decor home tour breakdown? Join me on our first stop; the monster movie poster mural and snack corner! - [Spooky TV for the Family](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spooky-family-tv/): On a quest for family friendly spooky tv for my little ones, I discovered there is a lot out there that families of all ages can enjoy! - [Halloween 2022 Costume Sneak Eek](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-2022-costume-sneak-eek/): I'm kicking off my Halloween 2022 countdown with a costume sneak eek! Look forward to a new sneak (p)eek every Saturday until Halloween. - [Pumpkin Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pumpkin-moon-cocktail/): We entered the New Moon on September 25th, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Pumpkin Moon Cocktail! - [Winchester Mystery House Beyond the Veil](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/winchester-mystery-house-beyond-the-veil/): Winchester Mystery House celebrated the centennial of Sarah Winchester's death with a special event; Beyond the Veil with James Van Praagh. - [Harvest Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/harvest-moon-cocktail/): We entered the New Moon on August 27th, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Harvest Moon Cocktail! - [Midsummer Scream 2022 Panels and Performances](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2022-panels/): Midsummer Scream 2022 had so many choices for panels on their schedule that I really had to pick and choose what I wanted to attend. - [Midsummer Scream 2022 - Welcome Home, Spooky Kids](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2022/): There was no reception quite like the one at Midsummer Scream 2022. From the special pass I got to hold as media (EEK!) to the gorgeous banner greeting everyone on Friday Night hung above the show floor entrance reading “Welcome Home, Spooky Kids”. Every year I attend Midsummer Scream sets another jack-o’-lantern aglow in my heart. This year, although mixed with some mild melancholy, was no exception. You saw me experience Midsummer Scream for the first time in 2017. I then shared my jump into Momvira with a seven-month-old in 2018. As if that weren’t crazy enought, they pulled me back... - [Blueberry Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/blueberry-moon-cocktail/): We entered the New Moon on July 28th, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Blueberry Moon Cocktail! - [Countdown to Midsummer Scream 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/countdown-midsummer-scream-2022/): Regardless if you're attending, I'm inviting you to countdown to Midsummer Scream 2022 in Summerween spirit with a 13 day photo challenge. - [Herb Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/herb-moon-cocktail/): We entered the New Moon on Tuesday, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Herb Moon Cocktail! - [Honey Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/honey-moon-cocktail/): We entered the New Moon on Monday, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Honey Moon Cocktail! - [A Toast to What's Next](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/toast-to-what-next/): What exactly is next that I'm getting ready to toast to? Fill up your glass and let me tell you what you'll be seeing on the blog very soon! - [Lil' Boo Jungle Twos SeaQuest Adventure](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lil-boo-jungle-twos-seaquest-adventure/): Climb aboard the Lil' Boo jungle twos (cruise) adventure at SeaQuest Folsom as Skipper Boo guides you through his second birthday. - [Flower Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/flower-moon-cocktail/): We entered the New Moon this Friday, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Flower Moon Cocktail! - [My Spring Spider Shower Room: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/my-spring-spider-shower-room/): Nothing quite acts like a retreat in our home like my spring spider shower room does. It is a floral cobweb escape for any time of the year. - [The Samhain Society Spider Specials: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-samhain-society-spider-specials/): Although I boast that I am the queen of cobwebs, my fellow Samhain Society members have a plethora of spider specials worth looking into. - [The Fluffy Spider Cocktail: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-fluffy-spider-cocktail/): I teased this shocking green cocktail in my Instagram stories last week and I am so excited to reveal "The Fluffy Spider" cocktail! - [The Someday Spider: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/the-someday-spider/): You have often read about my passion for spiders, but I often get questions about the spider as a pet and my answer is...someday. - [Small Business Creatives Inspired By Spiders: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/small-business-creatives-inspired-by-spiders/): I love supporting spooky small business and creatives, but did you realize how many of them are inspired by spiders? - [Spider Documentaries for the Family: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spider-documentaries-for-the-family/): I have watched a plethora of spider documentaries, but I wanted to take it a step further by finding ones the whole family could enjoy. - [My Passion for Be Kind to Spiders Week: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/my-passion-for-be-kind-to-spiders-week/): Have you ever wondered where my passion for "Be Kind to Spiders Week" stemmed from? It's time to the web of my love for spiders! - [Pink Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pink-moon-cocktail/): Since we are entering the Pink New Moon around April Fool's Day, it seemed appropriate to properly introduce my Pink Moon Cocktail. - [A Cobweb Birthday Tea Party](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobweb-birthday-tea-party/): Remember my cobweb birthday tea party photo session? Check out how I carried the props from that to celebrate my actual birthday! - [AURORA Inspired Astrology Playlist](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/aurora-inspired-astrology-playlist/): After AURORA released her newest album, I found myself inspired to dig into her music archives to create an Astrology inspired playlist. - [Shows with Montessori Concepts](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/shows-with-montessori-concepts/): Pandemic life made us turn to tv more than normal, but as an ex-Montessori teacher, we found Montessori concepts in several shows! - [Webdrobe Review : TOBS Spiderweb Sweaters](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/webdrobe-review-tobs-spiderweb-sweaters/): I have been adding more pieces from TOBS to my webdrobe and decided it wouldn't be complete without a spiderweb sweaters review. - [Sips & Spirits Virtual Party](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/sips-spirits-virtual-party/): Come hang out around the bar for a Sips & Spirits Virtual Party on Instagram Live this Saturday, January 29th at 6PM PST! - [Little Monster's Ballerina Dinofour Birthday](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/little-monsters-ballerina-dinofour-birthday/): Little Monster's 4th birthday request for a ballerina dinofour (dinosaur) theme could have been a challenge, but everything aligned perfectly! - [Season's Screamings 2021](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/seasons-screamings-2021/): Can't quite move on to the new year without sharing all the fun that was a highlight to my last year; Season's Screamings 2021! - [A Toast to 2022!](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-toast-to-2022/): I'm slowly easing into the new year as my brain is running rampant with plans and ideas to carry out for another year in a toast to 2022! - [Dutch Hollow Farms Pumpkin Patch](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/dutch-hollow-farms-pumpkin-patch/): We decided to change farms with our annual corn maze trip by visiting the adorable Dutch Hollow Farms Pumpkin Patch in Modesto, California. - [Websday Live with Penny Snark](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/websday-live-with-penny-snark/): Head over to my Instagram on Wednesday, October 27th for a Websday Live featuring Penny Snark of The Sconnie Sling! - [Websday Live with Spooky Sarah Says](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/websday-live-with-spooky-sarah-says/): Join my Instagram on Thursday, October 20th for a Websday Live featuring Sarah of Spooky Sarah Says, Geeks Who Eat & Final Girls Feast! - [Sips & Spirits Haunting IG Live](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/sips-spirits-haunting-ig-live/): This Sunday, October 17th. Erick and I will be haunting Sooky Little Halloween's IG Live series as Sips & Spirits. - [Ghost Lollipop Décor Treats](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/ghost-lollipop-decor-treats/): These ghost lollipop décor treats may not be a "vintage" recipe, but they stem from my childhood and I think that counts enough. - [Ceramic Pumpkin Patch - A New Tradition](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/ceramic-pumpkin-patch-a-new-tradition/): Who's ready to watch a ceramic pumpkin patch bloom into a new tradition? It's time to let Monster & Boo contribute to Halloween! - [Websday Live with Spooky Little Halloween](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/websday-live-with-spooky-little-halloween/): Head over to my Instagram on Wednesday, October 13th for a Websday Live featuring Miranda of Spooky Little Halloween! - [Have a Drink with the Sips & Spirits Podcast](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/have-a-drink-with-the-sips-spirits-podcast/): My husband and I want to invite you to have a drink with the Sips & Spirits podcast where we enjoy alcoholic and spectral spirits. - [1941 Halloween Black Midnight Cake](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/1941-halloween-black-midnight-cake-2/): This 1941 Halloween black midnight cake was the perfect think to spark my collection of treat-making attempts for 2021. - [A Vintage Halloween Living Space](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/a-vintage-halloween-living-space/): My space to decorate is limited, but that won't stop me from transforming our play room/living room into a vintage Halloween living space. - [Websday Live with Your Best Halloween Ever](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/websday-live-with-your-best-halloween-ever/): Head over to my Instagram on Wednesday, October 6th for a Websday Live featuring Andrew & Devin of Your Best Halloween Ever! - [Styling Elvira Wig 3.0](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/styling-elvira-wig-3-0/): I celebrated Elvira's 40th anniversary and Cassandra Peterson's 70th birthday by styling Elvira wig on Instagram LIVE. - [Welcome back, Autumn](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/welcome-back-autumn/): I wanted to take the time to usher in the season with some thoughts and actions as an elaborate way to say, "Welcome back, Autumn". - [Stamp 'n' Treat Halloween Card Exchange 2021](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/stamp-n-treat-halloween-card-exchange-2021/): It's a very special 2021 Halloween Card Exchange to sign up for. Celebrate 5 years of original Halloween Cards with the Candy Corn Crew. - ["Summon the Spirits" Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/summon-the-spirits-cocktail/): "Awaken the Spirits" is here! I decided to brew up my own fun by awakening the spirits at home with "Summon the Spirits" cocktail! - [Webdrobe Brainstorming](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/webdrobe-brainstorming/): I'm showing off some fabrics I have had my eye on alongside some ideas I’ve been brainstorming on how to use them in my webdrobe. - [A Toast to Blogging with Chelsea](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/toast-to-blogging/): As I jump back in with renewed vigor, I thought it was time for a little toast to blogging with me, Chelsea by re-introducing myself. - [One Year into Siblinghood](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/one-year-into-siblinghood/): What a year it has been! Crazy to think we're still stuck in a pandemic, but we've certainly made the most of it. - [A Toast to New Visions - Annual Blog Hiatus](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/annual-blog-hiatus/): After wrapping on "Be Kind to Spiders Week", I have been taking a well-earned rest with a glass of champagne in hand and ideas on the brain. - [The Cobwebs of Winchester Mystery House: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2021](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobwebs-of-winchester-mystery-house/): Did you know Sarah Winchester had a deep affinity for cobwebs and hide them throughout the Winchester Mystery House estate? - [My Favorite Spider Film for Frightful Fun: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2021](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/my-favorite-spider-film/): Something about springtime ignites a craving to watch my favorite spider horror-comedy film. - [Web of Fortune DIY: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2021](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/web-of-fortune/): It only felt right to sprinkle 2021 with a healthy dose of spidery wealth with a little spinner wheel full of serendipitous spiders. - [Spider Creators to Follow: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2021](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spider-creators-to-follow/): Follow these different spider-inspired social media content creators who embrace the love, care and appreciation for our eight-legged friends. - [Music Playlist: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2021](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/be-kind-to-spiders-week-music-playlist/): Let’s fill this beautiful Monday full of music perfect for celebrating Be Kind to Spiders Week! - [Giveaway: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2021](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/be-kind-to-spiders-week-giveaway-2021/): Another year of Be Kind to Spiders Week has arrived! It feels appropriate to kick off the celebrations with a multi-prize giveaway. - [Arachnid Astrology Collection Print Release](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-print-release/): My Arachnid Astrology collection is finally available for purchase as beautiful pearlescent prints over on CandyCornCrew.com. - [A Webdrobe Wish List : Spring Dreaming](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/webdrobe-wish-list-spring-dreaming/): My birthday is officially a month away starting tomorrow! What a perfect time to show off some of the things I’ve been wanting to add to my webdrobe in the hopes of helping you find something for yourself! - [Sketching Lucky Spiders on IG Live](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/sketching-lucky-spiders-on-ig-live/): Watch an IGTV art demonstration on my sketch process while I flush out concepts for my St. Patrick’s Day illustration. - [Arachnid Astrology : Pisces](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/arachnid-astrology-pisces/): The Diving Bell Spider represents Pisces as the final spider of my Arachnid Astrology series. - [Webdrobe Crafting: Caftan Cobweb Beading](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/webdrobe-crafting-caftan-cobweb-beading/): I decided to try my hand at decorative beading in attempts to add a little more of a cobweb vibe to my stash craft caftan. - [Sweet Downpour](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/sweet-downpour/): Did you know today is National Umbrella Day [ https://nationaltoday.com/national-umbrella-day/ ]? I’m all about rainy weather and my favorite way to enjoy it is under a clear umbrella in a cozy coat. The crew is enjoying their own storms, but their forecast is looking like a sugar flurry. What is your favorite weather to enjoy? - [Pisces Sketch to Color on IG Live](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pisces-sketch-to-color-on-ig-live/): Watch an IGTV art demonstration on how I digitize my Arachnid Astrology sketch concepts into a colored illustration. - [My Self-Publishing Journey](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/my-self-publishing-journey/): As I embarked on my self-publishing journey, I wanted to share every step of this adventure for both the curious and fellow aspiring authors. - [Spirit Alley 2026 Author Appearance](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spirit-alley-2026-author-appearance/): I had the pleasure of making my first appearance as an author at the 2026 Spirit Alley in the Winchester Mystery House gardens. - [Rock Spiders Craft: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2026](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/rock-spiders-craft/): As I slow down on this week's festivities, let's bring the family together with a garden decor craft making rock spiders! - [Reviewing Hollow Knight Silksong: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2026](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/reviewing-hollow-knight-silksong/): I am no master gamer, but reviewing Hollow Knight: Silksong felt like the perfect thing to include during this week's festivities. - [Web Walks : Be Kind to Spiders Week 2026](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/web-walks/): We're tuning into the finer details as we go out to explore the wild by swapping our nature walks for web walks. - [Spider Garden Book Party: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2026](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spider-garden-book-party/): Today is the official release day for "In the Secret Spider Garden" and I'm celebrating with a book launch party livestream! - [Spiders in Science: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2026](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spiders-in-science/): Let's learn about spiders in science and the amazing arachnid advances being developed, researched and studied. - [Spider Egg Sac Hunt: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2026](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spider-egg-sac-hunt/): With Be Kind to Spiders Week crossing paths with Easter, I couldn't resist kicking off the festivities with a spider egg sac hunt! - [In The Secret Spider Garden Announcement](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/in-the-secret-spider-garden-announcement/): I am celebrating Save a Spider day with an official announcement for my upcoming children's book, "In The Secret Spider Garden"! - [Sugar Moon Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/sugar-moon-cocktail/): We entered the New Moon on February 17th, which means it's time to collect the ingredients for my Sugar Moon Cocktail! - [Big Game Prediction with Patti Negri](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/big-game-prediction-patti-negri/): Imagine my excitement receiving an exciting invitation to a Big Game prediction experience with Patti Negri from the Winchester Mystery House. - [2023 Centennial Celebrations Attended at the Winchester Mystery House](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/2023-centennial-celebrations/): This is your go-to reference list of all of the events I attended in honor of the Winchester Mystery House 2023 centennial celebrations. - [2025 Spooky Small Business Roundup](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/2025-spooky-small-business-roundup/): As the year circles around again, I wanted to do a roundup of the small spooky business shops I supported in 2025. - [Santa Claus at Winchester Mansion](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/santa-clau-at-winchester-mansion/): The Holidays at Winchester Mansion continue with a seasonal market, holiday tour, and a chance to take photos with Santa Claus. - [Holiday Victorian Tea Party at Winchester Mansion](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/holiday-victorian-tea-party/): The Holidays at Winchester Mansion continue with a seasonal market, holiday tour, and a holiday tea party hosted by the Vogel Victorian. - [Holiday Concert in the Gardens at Winchester Mansion](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/holiday-concert-in-the-gardens-at-winchester-mansion/): The Holidays at Winchester Mansion continue with a seasonal market, holiday tour, and a live holiday concert in the gardens. - [Holiday Stained Glass Workshop at Winchester Mansion](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/holiday-stained-glass-workshop/): The opening weekend for Holidays at Winchester Mansion boasted a seasonal market, holiday tour, and a cobweb corner stained glass workshop. - [Festive Films for Family Frights](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/festive-films-for-family-frights/): With Little Monster and Lil' Boo both lovers of merry monsters, I wanted to pull together a list of festive films for family frights. - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: Why WMH Looks the Way it Does](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/centennial-speaker-series-arts-sake/): Janan Boehme returned in November for the final Centennial Speaker Series to discuss art for art's sake or why WMH looks the way it does. - [Pumpkin Soup for the Autumn Soul](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pumpkin-soup-for-the-autumn-soul/): There is something about pumpkin soup that rejuvenates this autumn soul. Over the years, I've worked in my own tweaks for some kitchen magic. - [Join Me for the Holidays at Winchester Mansion](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/holidays-at-winchester-mansion/): The holidays are coming to the Winchester Mystery House and I am thrilled to share about all the festive fun happening at the mansion! - [Historian Tour with Janan Boheme](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/historian-tour-with-janan-boheme/): In September 2025, WMH invited guests to celebrate Sarah Winchester Day with a limited tour with the house historian, Janan Boheme. - [Halfway to Halloween Flashlight Tour @ WMH](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halfway-to-halloween-flashlight-tour/): The Winchester Mystery House celebrated Halfway to Halloween from April to May of 2025 with photo ops, special menus and a flashlight tour. - [Lost in the Woods Playlist](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/lost-in-the-woods-playlist/): Halloween day may be over, but the Autumn season persists and I have a Lost in the Woods playlist to carry on the mood. - [Let the Magic Begin!](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/let-the-magic-begin/): It's officially October 31st, which means it is time to let the Halloween magic begin! This year, we honor today as the season's beginning. - [Trick or Treat Trail 2025 @ WMH](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/trick-or-treat-trail-2025/): I am thrilled to share that WMH and the Valle Monte League revived their Trick or Treat Trail in 2025 for yet another year of Halloween fun. - [Making Mindful Magic](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/making-mindful-magic/): We adore the idea of making Halloween magic, but I took time to consider how to be mindful in my magic during this enchanting season. - [Final Preparations Scavenger Hunt](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/final-preparations-scavenger-hunt/): Make your final preparations for Halloween with this Scavenger Hunt! This is your official invitation to join me for my final scavenger hunt to rediscover the magic of Halloween. You read that right! But why a scavenger hunt? Back in July, I was feeling rather down about my prospects of being able to get creative with my countdown to Halloween. With a move to a much smaller space, all of my original plans had to be tossed out the window. However, in my desire to find the magic of Halloween and keep the spirit, the idea of a weekly scavenger hunt... - [Trick or Treat Trail 2024 @ WMH](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/trick-or-treat-trail-2024/): In 2024, the WMH partnered again with the Valle Monte League to bring a Trick or Treat Trail for a family-friendly Halloween festival. - [Pajamas & Popcorn Party](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/pajama-popcorn-party/): Inspired by Spooky Little Halloween and "Monsters Crash the Pajama Party", I hosted a "pajamas and popcorn" Halloween party for my family. - [Tagline Treats Scavenger Hunt](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/tagline-treats-scavenger-hunt/): Get inspired by these tagline treats from some of my frightfully fun friends in a Scavenger Hunt! This is your official invitation to join me on weekly scavenger hunts to rediscover the magic of Halloween. You read that right! But why a scavenger hunt? Back in July, I was feeling rather down about my prospects of being able to get creative with my countdown to Halloween. With a move to a much smaller space, all of my original plans had to be tossed out the window. However, in my desire to find the magic of Halloween and keep the spirit, the... - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: Elizabeth Kile](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/centennial-speaker-series-elizabeth-kile/): Elizabeth Kile brought the spooky for October's Centennial Speaker Series, sharing the spirit of the story and the ghosts of San Jose. - [Harvest Farms 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/harvest-farms-2025/): It has become a family tradition to visit harvest farms and 2025 was no exception with visits to four different farms both old and new! - [Local Hauntings Scavenger Hunt](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/local-hauntings-scavenger-hunt/): What local hauntings will you uncover in this week’s Scavenger Hunt? This is your official invitation to join me on weekly scavenger hunts to rediscover the magic of Halloween. You read that right! But why a scavenger hunt? Back in July, I was feeling rather down about my prospects of being able to get creative with my countdown to Halloween. With a move to a much smaller space, all of my original plans had to be tossed out the window. However, in my desire to find the magic of Halloween and keep the spirit, the idea of a weekly scavenger hunt... - [Little Pumpkin Harvest Fest @ WMH](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/little-pumpkin-harvest-fest-2023/): In 2023, WMH partnered with the Valle Monte League to host a Little Pumpkin Harvest Fest; an old fashioned Halloween festival for families. - [Hall-Lore-Ween Giveaway](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/hall-lore-ween-giveaway/): Enter my giveaway to win Josh Spero's duo set of "Hall-Lore-Ween" books, the perfect collection of family-friendly frights for the season! - [Classic Icons Scavenger Hunt](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/classic-icons-scavenger-hunt/): Are you ready for a Classic Halloween Icons Scavenger Hunt? Join me on weekly scavenger hunts to rediscover the magic of Halloween. - [Remembering, Finding and Making Halloween Magic](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/remembering-finding-making-halloween-magic/): October is here and I am determined to spend it remembering, finding and making the Halloween magic carved deep into my spooky soul. - [Creep It Real OC 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/creep-it-real-oc-2025/): Creep It Real OC thrives on its spontaneity and we certainly didn't let 2025 become an exception to that energy! - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: Dale Fiore](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/centennial-speaker-series-dale-fiore/): Explore Sarah's final resting place in New Haven at Evergreen Cemetery with Dale Fiore for September's Centennial Speaker Series. - [Midsummer Scream 2025 -Horror Comic Books](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2025/): It was exciting to return to Midsummer Scream for 2025 and I am thrilled to share my experience attending the world’s largest Halloween and Horror convention for the 6th year. It has been nearly a month since Midsummer Scream 2025 has passed, but the details are still fresh in my mind. Although outside forces kept me from mentally enjoying this trip to the fullest, Midsummer Scream delivered yet another stellar event. The performances and presentations felt full of energy, the vendors brought their finest Halloween merch, and the energy was alive all throughout the concourse. I am already counting down the... - [Creep It Real OC 2024](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/creep-it-real-oc-2024/): After knowing we would not be able to attend Midsummer Scream for 2024, we decided to treat ourselves to an escape at Creep It Real OC. - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: The Many Houses of Sarah Winchester](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/many-houses-of-sarah-winchester/): Janan Boehme returned in August for the Centennial Speaker Series to discuss the many houses of Sarah Winchester. - [Midsummer Scream 2025 Countdown](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2025-countdown/): It’s time to let the black cat out of the bag; I am hosting a countdown challenge to celebrate attending Midsummer Scream 2025 this month! You read that right! I announced to my newsletter subscribers earlier in the week, so now it’s your turn. I am excited to share I will be attending Midsummer Scream 2025 after missing last year. It is an honor to return with an unexpected press badge around my neck. I hope to die into all my treats and tricks as an attendee with two little monsters in each claw. I did an in-depth post two years... - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: Lisa Francesca](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/centennial-speaker-series-lisa-francesca/): July's Centennial Speaker Series with Lisa Francesca dove into the tools of the spiritualism movement used in San Jose. - [1920s Centennial Brunch at the Winchester Mystery House](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/1920s-centennial-brunch/): To continue its centennial celebrations, the Winchester Mystery House hosted a 1920s brunch and my sister joined me for the festivities! - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: 100 Years of History & Mystery](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/centennial-speaker-series-100-years/): June's Centennial Speaker Series focused on celebrating 100 years of history and mystery of the Winchester Mystery House. - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: Robin Chapman](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/centennial-speaker-series-robin-chapman/): Robin Chapman arrived with great enthusiasm for the Valley of Heart's Delight for May's Centennial Speaker Series. - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: Jim Carter](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/winchester-mystery-house-centennial-speaker-series-jim-carter/): In April, I eagerly returned to the WMH for another Centennial Speaker Series featuring Jim Carter about the engine that saved San Jose. - [Spidery Spring Mood Mantle: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spidery-spring-mood-mantle/): As Be Kind to Spider Week comes to a close, I wanted to set a relaxing mood by spinning simply with a spidery spring mantle. When thinking about “spinning simply”, the thoughts for decorating our fireplace mantle in the family room was one of the first. As such, you can imagine I feel quite proud of the end result. Whenever I walk into the room, I cannot help but feel all giddy seeing it. We spend a lot of time in our family room. As the seasons shifted from winter to spring, I wanted to be sure to set the mood... - [Spiderling Cake from Ghoul at Heart: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spiderling-cake-ghoul-at-heart/): Be Kind to Spiders Week almost ALWAYS falls around my birthday, so I decide to celebrate both events by making this spiderling cake recipe from Ghoul at Heart. I had reached out to Ghoul at Heart to help me with a unique menu for a big plan I initially had for this year’s celebrations. Plans changed, but Lori still came through with this delightfully simply yet fun recipe! When she shared it with me, I just KNEW I had to make it for my birthday. Baking a Spiderling Cake from Ghoul at Heart I’m not going to go into the step-by-step... - [Jumping Spider Pincushion: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/jumping-spider-pincushion/): My magnetic pincushion broke about five years ago and I decided I needed to make a Jumping Spider companion for my sewing needs. I’ve been admiring this bird pincushion from Heirloom Art Co. for a couple years now. While I was brainstorming ideas, I realized I could potentially make it more Chelsea. So I bugged Erick to see if we could use our new 3D printer to make this vision a reality. I must give credit where credit is due. This project was only possible thanks to Ocular Dynamic’s Articulated Jumping Spider 3D file. Otherwise, I might not have gotten this... - [Watercolor Webs with Monster & Boo: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/watercolor-webs/): Little Monster and Lil’ Boo joined in on the fun by painting these beautiful watercolor webs to display above our springtime mantle. Earlier on during my brainstorming stage, I came across Andrea Nealson’s watercolor project tutorial. The best part for me? That it was a watercolor project. I took a watercolor class many years ago, but haven’t painted since the littles were born. Adrea’s project felt like easy projects to do with my little spooks too! Additionally, it has been a while since I shared a decor project. More importantly, I have never done a Be Kind to Spiders Week project... - [Cobweb Stained Glass Tealights: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobweb-stained-glass-tealights/): I jumped at the idea of making mini cobweb stained glass windows in the form of tealights for today’s spinning simply craft. It is no secret that I love the cobweb windows of Winchester Mystery House. The leaded panes are equally beautiful, but there is something quite special about the colored ones. I can’t tell you what it is exactly, but I get the chills when I glimpse them on tours. Gathering Supplies for Stained Glass Tealights Initially, I wanted to work on my library windows to share this week, but it wasn’t going to happen. As such, my stained glass... - [Mommy Long Legs Mirth: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/mommy-long-legs-mirth/): We’ve all chuckled at some Daddy Long Legs jokes, but I’m here with some Mommy Long Legs Mirth! Right about now, you’re realizing I’m terrible at joke delivery. Yes, it’s true. However, that has never stopped me from greatly enjoying a “dad” joke. In fact, I will genuinely chuckle at these style of jokes. They bring me so much joy! Ironically, I don’t believe I have shared some spider-themed jokes during celebrations in the past. Spider facts? Certainly. Fangtastic fortunes? Absolutely! But jokes? Not yet! Why the smiles? Last week, in the Spooky Little Clubhouse, Miranda dropped some some Halloween-themed dad... - [Spinning Simply: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2025](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spinning-simply/): Be Kind to Spiders Week has arrived and the theme I’m embracing to celebrate this arachnid-focused week is spinning simply. I have been honoring Be Kind to Spiders Week since 2019. Each year becomes even more fun to prepare yet it often becomes more elaborate too. I wanted to go as equally big this year until I was hit with a different vibe. This full week of eight-legged fun was always intended to help change minds about these often wrongfully feared creatures. However, when you get a creative involved, the ideas can go a bit off the rails. I was definitely... - [Winchester Haunted High Tea with the Vogel Victorian](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/winchester-haunted-high-tea/): I’m all in when it comes to a unique experience at the Winchester Mystery House and the Haunted High Tea with Diana of the Vogel Victorian delivered exactly that! I am no stranger to the variety of events and experiences the Winchester Mystery House has offered. My own experiences include a medium séance on the 100th anniversary of Sarah Winchester’s death, a whole year of centennial speaker series diving deep into the histories of Illanda Villa, in addition to a private tour and lunch to celebrate my 10 year anniversary. Of course, all have had very special moments and intriguing quirks.... - [Winchester Mystery House Centennial Speaker Series: Brian Colman & Nicole Mullen](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/centennial-speaker-series-colman-mullen/): In March, I returned to the WMH for another Centennial Speaker Series featuring Brian Colman and Nicole Mullen about the Japonisme movement. - [Holidays with the Historian 2022](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/holidays-with-the-historian-2022/): Back in 2022, I got to experience an amazing seasonal tour at the Winchester Mystery House called “Holidays with the Historian” with estate historian, Janan Boehme. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, historical attire was strongly encouraged. Basically, we would walk through the house, uncovering Victorian Christmas traditions and admiring the seasonal decor throughout the home. Dressing for Holidays with the Historian Obviously, a Victorian inspired event calling to dress up was an opportunity I was not going to pass up. In light of the occasion, I dusted off my black and white striped Victorian gown and tacked on little beaded... - [A History of Toasting with Chelsea](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/history-of-toasting-with-chelsea/): As I celebrate 5 years of the Cheers! with Chelsea domain, I cannot help but wonder over my own blog’s history and how we came to toasting with Chelsea. On this day in 2019, I announced that I would be shifting from my long-standing domain of dragonempress.net to cheerswithchelsea.com. However, there has been so much more to this blog experience before adopting its current name. For both myself and others, I wanted to talk a little about the history that led up to Cheers! with Chelsea. I have had the desire to track down when exactly all my blogging days started... - [Creating a Halloween Tree](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/creating-a-halloween-tree/): When it comes to self-created traditions, nothing was quite as rewarding as creating a real life Halloween Tree as a new family tradition. In 2017, establishing Halloween traditions was an obsession. This coincided with preparations for the arrival of my Little Monster. Combine that with the release of Ray Bradbury’s book illustrated by Gris Grimly and my Halloween Tree was born. Of course, I always find it important to mention that our Halloween tree is not what many talk about when they mention Halloween Tree decor. As can be seen in the photos, our tree likens to a twisted tree you... - [Over 10 Years of Crypt Keeping](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/10-years-of-crypt-keeping/): In 2021, I celebrated 10 years of crypt keeping with the Countdown to Halloween. If you know me, this is a huge milestone to celebrate! I almost never stick with anything that long. In fact, my husband often asks how I haven’t become bored of him. All I can say is that he must be just as enticing as counting down to Halloween! 31 Ways to Cheers: Ghost #6 – 10 years of Crypt Keeping Apparently, I do not math well because counting those badges puts me at almost 15 years of being a part of the crypt kreepers! I’m also... - [Here for the Boos](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/here-for-the-boos/): I had the honor of creating a costume inspired by the Halloween catch phrase “Here for the Boos” for the Spooky Little Halloween magazine 2022 issue. This was such a memorable project and I was so honored to be invited to pick a phrase to personify. It’s still one of my favorite non-costume looks I’ve made. I do not wear it enough for how proud of it I am. 31 Ways to Cheers: Ghost #5 – Here for the Boos I immediately knew what I was going to create when Spooky gave us the different phrases to choose from. There was... - [Halloween Fabric Designs](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-fabric-designs/): For a couple Midsummer Screams, I created some Halloween fabric designs to make matching outfits for my family out of. Sadly, once my son came around, I dropped this practice. Hopefully I can pick it back up in the future? 31 Ways to Cheers: Ghost #4 – Halloween Fabric Designs Fabric design is very interesting as an artistic format. I admire those who pull off some amazing fabric patterns like Stephanie Buscema. Every piece in my closet that had her hand in it’s creation are prized pieces. However, I’m certainly not talented enough of an artist to pull off stylistic designs... - [Creepy Countdown Challenges](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/creepy-countdown-challenges/): I can blame Countdown to Halloween for sparking my love of creepy countdown challenges that are Halloween-themed. When I was more active on Instagram, I grew a great enjoyment for putting these kinds of challenges, regardless of how many people participated. Typically, they were Midsummer Scream inspired, but eventually, I even branched into doing Seasons Screaming and even a Be Kind to Spiders Week one. 31 Ways to Cheers: Ghost #3 – Creepy Countdown Challenges Originally, these started off as simple photo challenges. However, when I say simple, I mean, they went on for 30 days. Yikes! So I brought them... - [Original Halloween Cards](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/original-halloween-cards/): One of the things that brought me a lot of joy over a five year span was designing and creating my own original Halloween cards. These cards featured my Candy Corn Crew spiderlings up to assorted shenanigans. Most usually involving a pumpkin and their black cat companion, Mellowcreme. 31 Ways to Cheers: Ghost #2 – Original Halloween Cards My final year of creating original Halloween cards was a crazy ambitious project. I die-cut 60 window frames and 30 windows into cards by hand (before I had a Cricut). Then I drew 30 card designs by hand and glued those into the... - [31 Ghosts to Cheers to](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/31-ghost-to-cheers-to/): It’s already October 1st and I am inviting you to grab a glass in a toast to 31 ghosts to cheers to. I’ll be spending the month celebrating the ghosts I’ve created in this haunted house of a countdown. Why? Personally, it’s because I have really needed the reminder that I am a part of this gathering of Halloweenies. As has been noted (if you subscribe to my Gossamer Gossips…), it has been a crazy year that has not yet gone even a tiny bit in the way I hoped. As a matter of fact, this post was typed in a... - [Sweet Dreams, Candy Corn Crew: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/sweet-dreams-candy-corn-crew/): In November 2021, my Candy Corn Crew bid sweet dreams until the next Halloween season. However, their slumber continued up to now. As I wrap up Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024, I am also wrapping up my Candy Corn Crew endeavor. Although it doesn’t directly relate to Be Kind to Spiders Week, I wanted to pay special tribute to my creative spiderlings. They did so much to act as mini-mascots through all of my festivities over the past six years. It only felt right to give them a proper send off. But wait, who are the Candy Corn Crew? Some... - [Fangtastic Fortunes: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/fangtastic-fortunes/): I’m wrapping up our weeklong celebrations with some fangtastic fortunes inspired by spider superstitions of old. Who isn’t fascinated by old wives tales and superstitions? In 2021, I even made a web of fortune spinner that encompassed some of these folklores to spin your own fate. Below I’ve taken some of those fortunes, reworded them, and put them into little pretty banners. They’re at the ready for sharing as they call out to you or to pull out on a dreary day. Fangtastic Fortunes Pray the dangled spider does not fall, or something tragic may come to call. See her run... - [Sting's Gift Cocktail: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/stings-gift-cocktail/): Inspired by the lumpy and bulbous shape of Sting’s egg sack at the start of the 2024 film by the same name, I present to you the Sting’s Gift cocktail. This citrus-forward libation uses Tarantula tequila and blackberries for a frosty bite you won’t soon forget. Taking inspiration from the wintery setting of the film, this cocktail will leave drinkers weary of what they may discover should they drink too quickly. In addition, it’s my birthday today. This feels like the perfect drink to share in celebration! This cocktail is garnished with frozen blueberries to keep the flavor from being diluted... - [Sting (2024) Film Review: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/sting-2024-film-review/): Naturally, Sting (2024) was not going to pass on my radar and I had the fortunate opportunity to watch and review this film early. Spider films for both education and entertainment purposes are always on my watch list. As such, it made sense that Sting was on it. Thanks to a new series from AMC theaters called Scream Unseen, I got to watch Sting back in March. Surprise, surprise. I now rank it up there with my favorite spider flick, Arachnophobia! What is AMC’s Scream Unseen? Before I jump into my review, I’d like to talk a bit about how I... - [Learning "spider" in other Languages: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/learning-spider-in-other-languages/): After some brainstorming with the hubby, we thought learning how to say “spider” in other languages would be a wonderful topic. I have always been enamored with languages. In addition, I love having at least one educational topic during this week so this felt like the right pick! We were playing “Loteria” (it’s pretty much Jingo, but from Mexico) last week which sparked the idea. My daughter has been really interested in learning more Spanish. As such, after dinner, we pulled out the Loteria game the kids had been gifted. (we’ve played the old-school before at my in-laws, but this version... - [A Track List for Tranquil Tarantulas: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/track-list-for-tranquil-tarantulas/): I love creating my 2021 Be Kind to Spiders playlist, so I wanted to revisit the idea with a track list for all my fellow tranquil tarantulas searching for mellow vibes perfect for weaving the gossamer strands of creativity. Below, you will find a track list that captures the mood perfectly. Isn’t it just the perfect spring playlist to enjoy? It is especially perfect for watching the spiders come to life in the garden. I’ve been playing these tracks while trying to get my creative juices flowing. So far, it has really helped me feel the weaving rhythms of a spider.... - [18Hz Arts Creative Prompts: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/18hz-arts-creative-prompt-list/): I’m kicking off Be Kind to Spiders Week 2024 with seven fangtastic prompts from 18Hz Arts Creative to celebrate artistically. On the 7th and final day of the week, they encourage you to showcase your favorite spider, a spider-related work by another creator who has been a source of inspiration for you, or both. I would be thrilled to see how you all take these prompts and run with them. About 18Hz Arts Creative 18Hz Arts Collective provides opportunities for the creative and the curious to transform questions into knowledge and connection. Event participants explore, observe and record their experiences under... - [Macabre Made Me: 35 Years of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/35-years-of-elvira/): With Elvira, Mistress of the Dark celebrating 35 years since its release on September 30th in 1988, my look is of the leading lady herself. - [Halloween 2023 Costume Sneak Eek #3](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-2023-costume-sneak-eek-3/): It’s time for another Halloween costume sneak eek for 2023 with clue #3! That’s right. Henceforth, look forward to a new sneak (p)eek of what my Halloween costume will be every Saturday leading up to Halloween. The big reveal will be on the final Saturday of October. You guys are getting in some really great guesses over on Instagram, but no one has quite gotten it yet. The last one I saw was werewolf. Which I could definitely see as an option! Good guess! However, this last clue should really help you get to the boob-tom of this mystery. Don’t forget... - [Reading a Halloween Classic](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/reading-a-halloween-classic/): Tonight at 5PM Pacific time, join me in reading a Halloween classic during an Instagram Live featuring two of my favorite Halloween event planners , Your Best Halloween Ever. Seeing this post after the live? With this in mind, I keep all Instagram Lives I do archived on both my reels page and on my YouTube channel. As such, you can still join in on the fun at any time. Welcome My Time-Traveling Companions As previously mentioned, these charming chaps volunteered their valuable October evening to hang out with me. Without a doubt, Andrew and Devin deliver when it comes to... - [Take a Tour of the Halloween Party Dining Room](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/tour-halloween-party-dining-room/): With a full vision at play, our next tour stop leads into a vintage classic Halloween Party dining room of orange and black tissue paper. Inspiring Vibes of the Vintage Halloween Party I cannot deny that my vision for this space came from the amazing Halloween Museum of Midsummer Scream 2022 and the beautiful pages of the Vintage Hallowe’en Party books I picked up over the summer. When pulling out my decor for the dining room, I could already picture the ceiling sprawled with orange and black streamers and adorable nods to the Halloween party of old. Our dining room had... - [Macabre Made Me: 30 Years of The Halloween Tree](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/30-years-of-halloween-tree/): With The Halloween Tree celebrating 30 years since its release on October 2nd in 1998, my look is inspired by the character, Mr. Moundshroud. - [Halloween 2023 Costume Sneak Eek #2](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-2023-costume-sneak-eek-2/): It’s time for another Halloween costume sneak eek for 2023 with clue #2! That’s right. Henceforth, look forward to a new sneak (p)eek of what my Halloween costume will be every Saturday leading up to Halloween. The big reveal will be on the final Saturday of October. It is surprising no one has guessed it yet. However, the guesses given so far made me go, “Woah! That makes a lot of sense, actually!” For example, one guess was Casey and Ghostface from Scream. This second clue should make things a little more obvious than before. First thing to remember is that... - [Curl up with Thirteen Tales for Halloween](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/thirteen-tales-for-halloween/): Curl up with Andrew Noles’ collection of short stories with his “Thirteen Tales for Halloween” to set the mood for your October reading days. As a mom, I have not been making the time to sit and get lost in a good book. As such, I’ve really been gravitating towards short stories that are quick and easy to digest. These short story collections allow me to jump around and read what might match my mood for a short reprieve. In case you are unfamiliar, the author of this series is part of a duo that run the blog, Your Best Halloween... - [Garden Gate-a-rita Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/garden-gate-a-rita-cocktail/): Celebrate 25 years of Practical Magic with a garden gate-a-rita cocktail, paying tribute to Sally's advice and midnight margaritas. - [Time for Midnight (err, Mid-evening) Margaritas!](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/time-for-mid-evening-margaritas/): Tonight at 5PM Pacific time, it will be time for mid-evening margaritas during an Instagram Live featuring Spooky Little Halloween. - [Take a Tour of the "Garden Wall" Kitchen](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/tour-the-garden-wall-kitchen/): Having concluded our tour of the family room, we continue into the next one inspired by "Over the Garden Wall"; our Garden Wall Kitchen. - [Macabre Made Me: 25 Years of Practical Magic](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/25-years-of-practical-magic/): With Practical Magic celebrating 25 years since its release in 1998, my look takes its influence from the ending scene of the film. - [Halloween 2023 Costume Sneak Eek #1](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/halloween-2023-costume-sneak-eek-1/): I'm bringing back my Halloween 2023 costume sneak eek with guess #1! Look forward to a new (p)eek of my Halloween costume every Saturday. - [Discover "October Magic and the Punkin Pixie"](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/discover-october-magic-and-the-punkin-pixie/): Halloweens with my littles focuses on traditions and I was beyond excited to discover "October Magic and the Punkin Pixie". - [Monster Blood Cocktail](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/monster-blood-cocktail/): What would a Goosebumps milestone be without a Monster Blood cocktail? Quench your thirst every Thursday to celebrate each Macabre look! - [Trick-or-Treaters Welcome!](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/trick-or-treaters-welcome/): Tonight at 5PM Pacific, welcome in the Haunting season with one of my favorite trick-or-treaters, Cromwell Witch! - [Take a Tour of "The Unknown" Family Room](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/tour-the-unknown-living-room/): A new living space means new possibilities. Enter "The Unknown" as I take you on a tour of our "Over the Garden Wall" inspired family room. - [Macabre Made Me: 5 Years of Goosebumps Haunted Halloween](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/5-years-of-goosebumps-haunted-halloween/): Check out how I pull inspiration from my webdrobe to celebrate 5 years since Goosebumps: Haunted Halloween was released in theaters! - [Over 10 Years of Halloween Countdowns](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/10-years-of-halloween-countdowns/): I cannot believe I have been sharing Halloween countdowns for over 10 years! Although the name may have changed, the goal remains the same. - [Midsummer Scream 2023 Shopping Haul](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2023-haul/): I am excited to share some of the amazing creatives from my Midsummer Scream 2023 shopping haul in hope you will add them to your list! - [Midsummer Scream 2023 Panels and Performances](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2023-panels-and-performances/): Midsummer Scream 2023 was full of ambitions and left me with many options for what panels I wanted to attend. - [Midsummer Scream 2023 - Ghoulish Games](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/midsummer-scream-2023/): Midsummer Scream 2023 marked my 5th year attending this midsummer Halloween festival and it just might have been my best one yet! - [Countdown to Midsummer Scream 2023](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/countdown-midsummer-scream-2023/): Even if you're not attending, I'm inviting you to countdown to Midsummer Scream 2023 in Summerween spirit with a 13 day photo challenge. - [Consumerism and the Halloween Community](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/consumerism-and-the-halloween-community/): I wanted to discuss consumerism in the Halloween community . Lucky for me, three stellar ghouls volunteered to join in on the conversation. - [Spider Hunt Challenge: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2023](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spider-hunt-challenge/): As I wrap up Be Kind to Spiders Week, I am swapping the traditional egg hunt with a virtual spider hunt challenge! - [Spiders in Space: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2023](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/spiders-in-space/): Are you ready for out-of-this-world encounters with some spiders in space? Traverse the cosmos with these space-bound arachnids. - [The Tangled Web Cocktail: Be Kind to Spiders Week 2023](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/tangled-web-cocktail/): You've met the Fluffy Spider cocktail in 2022, but now it's time to get caught in her tangled web of a cocktail! ## Pages - [The Candy Corn Crew Broadcast](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/ccc-broadcast/): Debuting every Saturday in October, the Candy Corn Crew Broadcast takes inspiration from the radio show broadcasts of old with a dash of delight and a whole lot of shenanigans ahead. There will be plenty of candy corn and treats to be won. More information to coming September 2026. – Meet the Candy Corn Crew – A.K.A. The Candy Corn Thieves of Mellowcreme Manor Candy Candy is the greatest hoarder of the Candy Corn Thieves, rarely seen without a generous helping of the holiday’s trademark confectionary in his arms. He can sometimes be seen trailing after his siblings if he spies... - [Future Works](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/future-works/): Find progress and information on future and upcoming works for both books and other projects. For the most current updates, I recommend subscribing to my book launch email list. Current Works-In-Progress ▸ Candy Corn Crew Adventure Picture Book (Untitled) Pitch coming soon… ▸ Landmark Tour Picture Book Series (Untitled) Pitch coming soon… ▸ Christmas Spider Picture Book (Untitled) Pitch coming soon… Book Updates Email List - [In The Secret Spider Garden](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/in-the-secret-spider-garden/): Experience a space filled with whimsy and wonder. In the secret spider garden, readers will be enchanted by its playful spider gardeners, reminding us of the childhood gifts found inside each of us. Where to Purchase Currently, the hardcover version and eBook version can be purchased in my online shop. Softcover and board book versions are still under the print proofing stage. All copies purchased directly through my shop are autographed and offer a significant discount compared to larger distributors. Please mention in “order notes” if you would like it dedicated to someone. You can also purchase my book in person... - [Events](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/events/): Find out about upcoming events in addition to previously attended events as author, illustrator, and media influencer. Some experiences I was invited to attend, while others I applied for and was granted a media pass. Upcoming Events ALL events are subject to change. If you would like to invite Chelsea to an event as an author, illustrator, or to provide event coverage, please contact: toasting (at) cheerswithchelsea.com. The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley The Menagerie Oddities Market Spirit Alley | October 10th, 2026 Festival hours from 10am – 4pm Past Experiences The following experiences includes links to any coverage I provided... - [Press Kit](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/press-kit/): If you’d like to write about any of my books or projects, the following is a press kit full of facts, images, and more. Interested in scheduling an interview? Are you a reviewer interested in reviewing a current or upcoming work? For additional press enquiries, please contact: toasting (at) cheerswithchelsea.com. Current Author Bio Chelsea has always had a passion for animals that few find adorable – the uglier, the cuter, in her eyes. She considers herself a Jill-of-all-trades, letting her wide spectrum of interests guide her to her next skill development. “In the Secret Spider Garden” is her first self-published and... - [Welcome to the Library](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/library/): Welcome to Chelsea’s library collection of past, current and upcoming works. You can click the buttons below to navigate to more detailed information or check out the summaries of information below. My Library of Works – In Print In the Secret Spider Garden Experience a space filled with whimsy and wonder. In the secret spider garden, readers will be enchanted by its playful spider gardeners, reminding us of the childhood gifts found inside each of us. My Library of Works – Single Submissions The following is a list of other collaborative magazines my written or illustrated works have been published in.... - [Refund and Returns Policy](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/refund_returns/): We do not accept returns, however please contact us at sales@cheerswithchelsea.com with any questions or concerns. Damages and issues Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right. Exceptions / Lost In The Mail Unfortunately, packages sometimes get lost in the mail. All orders once shipped will have a USPS tracking number. 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Videos are sorted in playlist from Newest to Oldest Gossamer Gossip Mood Checks Current Mood Music Playlist Music that has been a motivator or inspiration when I was in need a literal sounding board to center my emotions or give myself some inspiration. Previous Mood Playlists Mood playlists of the past. I... - [December 12th - Ding-a-Ling Day](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-obscure-holiday-postcard-caper/december-12th-ding-a-ling-day/): We’re so glad you found our clue.And so, we have a treat for you! During our next celebration, we hope you will seek,A fun little gift for “Be Kind to Spiders Week”! 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Not related to this, but leading into our end,Keep searching for keys that will lendto discoveries and answers quite grand. - [First Week of April - Be Kind to Spiders Week](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-obscure-holiday-postcard-caper/first-week-of-april-be-kind-to-spiders-week/): We’re so glad you found our clue.And so, we have a treat for you! During our next celebration, we hope you will seek,A fun little gift for “Be Kind to Spiders Week”! Not related to this, but leading into our end,Keep searching for keys that will lendto discoveries and answers quite grand. - [February 17th - Random Acts of Kindness Day](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-obscure-holiday-postcard-caper/february-17th-random-acts-of-kindness-day/): We’re so glad you found our clue.And so, we have a treat for you! During our next celebration, we hope you will seek,A fun little gift for “Be Kind to Spiders Week”! Not related to this, but leading into our end,Keep searching for keys that will lendto discoveries and answers quite grand. - [October 30th – National Candy Corn Day](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-obscure-holiday-postcard-caper/october-30th-national-candy-corn-day/): You have discovered a digital magazine for download! In 2020, the Candy Corn Crew’s creator submitted an original art piece to a collective digital magazine featuring 13 different Halloween content creators part of a community known as the Samhain Society. - [Secret Door](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/secret-door/): You select a symbol to open the secret door. type the name of the symbol (after you select it) in the password box You select a symbol to open the secret door. type the name of the symbol (after you select it) in the password box - [Stamp 'n' Treat 2020](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/halloween-card-caper/stamp-n-treat-2020/): Halloween Card Design 2020 Mellowcreme watches over the Crew’s lucritive harvest. Circa October 2020 – The Candy Corn Thieves of Madison Manor - [Stamp 'n' Treat 2019](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/halloween-card-caper/stamp-n-treat-2019/): Halloween Card Design 2019 Mellowcreme joins the Crew in lighting the jack-o-lantern Circa October 2019 – The Candy Corn Thieves of Madison Manor - [Stamp 'n' Treat 2018](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/halloween-card-caper/stamp-n-treat-2018/): Halloween Card Design 2018 The Crew naps with Mellowcreme after a bountiful Halloween. Circa October 2018 – The Candy Corn Thieves of Madison Manor - [Stamp 'n' Treat 2017](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/halloween-card-caper/stamp-n-treat-2017/): Halloween Card Design 2017. Caramelo, Bonbon & Candy sneak away candy corn from Mellowcreme while he sleeps. Circa October 2017 – The Candy Corn Thieves of Madison Manor - [Stage Two: Bonbon's Album](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-candy-corn-caper/stage-two-bonbons-album-2/): You hear a mechanism inside shift and click as the door opens. You let yourself inside, greeted by a long dimly lit hallway. Even though windows line the hallway, the manor is much darker within than you expect. The only direction you can go is forward. The hallway leads past several doors, but there is a glow at the end of it that seems to beckon you. The light has brought you to an unusual circular room. A bookcase is built into its rounded walls and lit with candles throughout. Books are aplenty in the room, ranging from ancient hardcovers to... - [Stage Three: Candy's Puzzle Box](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-candy-corn-caper/stage-three-candys-puzzle-box-2/): A wall swings open into a wooden staircase with a metal railing, littered in dust and abandoned cobwebs. The only direction is up. It is a short climb of only thirteen steps, the old wood creaks and moans with each footfall. The stairs open into a storage room of some kind. You might assume it was an attic, but you know you are no where near the top level of the Manor. This room is much less decorated than the study you just recently departed. A slatted window across from the room’s entrance lets the daylight filter in, illuminating tiny dust... - [Stage One: Caramelo's Invitation](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-candy-corn-caper/stage-one-caramelos-invitation/): It is the eve of October. The afternoon air still carries the summer heat, but Autumn has managed to cast an amber filter over the world. Yellowing leaves rustle from a warm breeze as you enter the looming shadow of Madison Manor. You are just a few steps shy of the pathway that leads up to the threshold. The home’s shade offers momentary relief from the outdoor temperature. You take this time to admire the structure. Madison Manor isn’t at all what one might consider the spook house of the neighborhood; the structure is clean and in good repair, colored in... - [Stage Two: Bonbon's Album](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-candy-corn-caper/stage-two-bonbons-album/): You hear a mechanism inside shift and click as the door opens. You let yourself inside, greeted by a long dimly lit hallway. Even though windows line the hallway, the manor is much darker within than you expect. The only direction you can go is forward. The hallway leads past several doors, but there is a glow at the end of it that seems to beckon you. The light has brought you to an unusual circular room. A bookcase is built into its rounded walls and lit with candles throughout. Books are aplenty in the room, ranging from ancient hardcovers to... - [Stage Three: Candy's Puzzle Box](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-candy-corn-caper/stage-three-candys-puzzle-box/): A wall swings open into a wooden staircase with a metal railing, littered in dust and abandoned cobwebs. The only direction is up. It is a short climb of only thirteen steps, the old wood creaks and moans with each footfall. The stairs open into a storage room of some kind. You might assume it was an attic, but you know you are no where near the top level of the Manor. This room is much less decorated than the study you just recently departed. A slatted window across from the room’s entrance lets the daylight filter in, illuminating tiny dust... - [The Candy Corn Caper](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-candy-corn-caper/): Although you can complete the caper on a mobile device, for the best viewing experience, we recommend using a desktop browser. Halloween Season is upon the Candy Corn Crew and they have asked you to their estate as a special guest. There is a secret gift within the walls of Madison Manor, but these three spiders find great pleasure in sending their company on investigations through their halls. Are you up to the challenge the Crew has left for you? Will you be able to discover this most mysterious treasure hidden by three rather mischievous spiderlings? Be wary. Not all clues... - [The Conundrum Conclusion](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/candy-corn-day-conundrum/the-conundrum-conclusion/): Congratulations on solving the Candy Corn Day Conundrum! Thank you for choosing to celebrate National Candy Corn Day with us. You will be receiving an exclusive Candy Corn Crew print that will only be available by solving this caper. Be sure to fill out the form below (please use the email you used to order the caper) so we can mail your prize and certificate of completion. - [Candy Corn Day Conundrum](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/candy-corn-day-conundrum/): This caper requires using a desktop browser or use of a PDF reader app to solve. National Candy Corn Day is here! The Crew have discovered the most peculiar looking candy corns and have left behind riddles as clues to their names. Unscramble the yellow and orange letters to answer the final riddle. The final riddle answer will grant you access to an exclusive Candy Corn Crew digital print. But don’t forget! You only have until Midnight on October 30th! When you download the Candy Corn Conundrum Case File, it will contain a fillable PDF that you can either print out... - [The Obscure Holiday Postcard Caper](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/the-obscure-holiday-postcard-caper/): Although you can complete the caper on a mobile device, for the best viewing experience, we recommend using a desktop browser. Halloween Season is upon the Candy Corn Crew and they have asked you to their estate as a special guest. There is a secret gift within the walls of Madison Manor, but these three spiders find great pleasure in sending their company on investigations through their halls. Are you up to the challenge the Crew has left for you? Will you be able to discover this most mysterious treasure hidden by three rather mischievous spiderlings? Be wary. Not all clues... - [Caper Coming Soon](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/caper-coming-soon/): Nice sleuthing, Crew, but this caper is still under construction. Check back on October 15th! We have a feeling this mystery will begin to unravel shortly. - [The Halloween Card Caper](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/halloween-card-caper/): Although you can complete the caper on a mobile device, for the best viewing experience, we recommend using a desktop browser. What is behind each window here? Slide the bar to discover a new shenanigan happening behind each window as a countdown to Halloween. Clever sleuths will discover that there’s some interesting numbers hidden within each scene. What do these numbers reveal? A secret message from the Candy Corn Crew perhaps? Click to open each window and find the clue. Click on the button to email us the message! Need a hint? This caper requires a number cipher to decode it. - [The Capers Collection](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/capers-collection/): – The Capers Collection – Unlock capers of the past, present and future on this special archival page. The Candy Corn Caper A case of hidden candy corn treasure. The Obscure Holiday Postcard Caper A case of letter known celebratory surprises. A Candy Corn Day Conundrum A case of celebrating National Candy Corn Day. - [The Candy Corn Crew](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/candy-corn-crew/): The Candy Corn Crew is an online interactive extension to Cheers! with Chelsea, featuring the candy corn obsessed spiders of Chelsea’s imagination. We like to think of this place as a virtual clubhouse, stocked full of hidden treats and secrets stashed throughout our pages. Fair warning: not all clues are what they may seem and some are more obvious than others. This very special corner of the web is here to serve as an interactive online experience for all who adore the honey flavored sweet known as Candy Corn. Aesthetic lovers are just as welcome as those who enjoy devouring this... - [Gossamer Gossip Newsletter](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/newsletter/): Gossamer Gossip Author Book Updates - [Come Cheers! with Chelsea](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/): Welcome to the web of spider-focused Author/Illustrator/Creative, Chelsea and her publishing imprint, Cheers with Chelsea! This is your official invitation to hang out in my web. Join me in a toast to cobwebs, cocktails and creativity. I am so excited to entertain you through the colorful gossamers that make up my online web. Now go explore like the carefree fly. Let me tangle your macabre hearts up in my virtual cobwebs. Curious what I’m up to? Check out my author and book links to explore my library. You’ll find information on book events, progress updates on current and upcoming creative projects,... - [Cobwebs • The Blog Archive •](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/cobwebs/): Welcome to my cobwebs, also known as the blog archive. Below you have a choice of exploring all of my posts by topic of interest or by scrolling through the full blog archive. 1/3/2024: This blog archive is still under construction. Explore by Topic Here, my posts are sorted into themed categories instead of chronologically. Click on the category to show those posts. Explore by Scrolling Want to just explore the archive as a whole? Head on over to the blog page for a scroll and search experience. Looking for the Candy Corn Crew archive? For the time being, I regret... - [Privacy Policy](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/privacy-policy/): Who we are Our website address is: https://cheerswithchelsea.com/. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context... - [Blog](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/blog/) - [Chelsea Celaya - Author, Illustrator, Creative](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/author/): Learn a little more about the author and illustrator behind Cheers! with Chelsea publications, the history of my website from network into blog and more! A little about the author Chelsea has always had a passion for animals that few find adorable – the uglier, the cuter, in her eyes. She considers herself a Jill-of-all-trades, letting her wide spectrum of interests guide her to her next skill development. “In the Secret Spider Garden” is her first self-published and traditionally illustrated book, but she has also been featured in several publications including “The Feminine Macabre” and “Spooky Little Halloween the Magazine”. When... - [How to Contact Me](https://cheerswithchelsea.com/contact/): Looking to learn more about me? Check out my about page! Actually want to contact me? Below are the ways to do so: E-mail I can take up to a week to respond to emails.Please be patient with me when it comes to respondingin a timely manner. toasting (at) cheerswithchelsea.com Social Media As of 2026, Instagram and YouTube are my only active accounts. Any other @Cheers.withChelsea and @CheerswithChelsea accounts only auto-post scheduled content. Looking to keep track of what’s happing with me as an author? @PageWeaverChelsea is the place to connect! 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