HAPPY HALLOWEEN! TIME TO PARTY! - SWAGGERIFIC HALLOWEEN GUIDE FINALE!

Hey all,

Oh how fast October went by. I loved having this Swaggerific Halloween Guide for my followers. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. I can't wait for next year. I hope you enjoyed the recipes and giveaways.

Halloween was amazing for me and my family. We had the most amazing time this year at our Annual Halloween Party this year. We had Amazing Tombstone pizza.

Amazing deserts including cupcakes, my famous cemetery cake.

And amazing hand made chocolates from CandyCassions.

We also had the most amazing recipe for Halloween drinks that we made yummy Alizé Red Passion for the adult guests.

The recipe was called Vampire Kiss Martini. Such a perfect drink name for Halloween or for when you're having your True Blood Parties. The recipe is:

1 ½ ounces Alizé Red Passion
1 ounce Alizé Gold Passion
1 ounce premium vodka
Top with lemonade and serve in a martini glass.

These drinks were a big hit at our party and the perfect spooky drink for Halloween. They were the drink of choice to all who tried them. You definitely need to try these amazing drinks made with Alizé Red Passion. I promise you will love them just as much as everyone in my party did. I'll surely be making these when True blood comes back on.

We played lots of Halloween movie trivia and it was just an amazing night filled with lots of eating, drinking, and enjoying the company of our friends and family.

Just FYI this was our adult only party and our teen went to sleep over at his best friends house. So it was like our one night out to ourselves. It felt great to just have one night to relax and enjoy the company of our friends especially on Halloween. Oh how it made me feel young again. I digress...

Hope you all had the most amazing Halloween as well. I hope I helped aide in making it a little better with my Swaggerific Halloween Guide.

Thank you all again for following my blog and again I hope you all had a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

My Amazing Cemetery Movie Cake and Cupcakes! Halloween Recipe! - Swaggerific Halloween Feature!

Hey all!

Every year I make the most amazing cemetery cake for halloween. This cake is a great centerpiece for any Halloween party! You can either leave it in the pan like I do, or prepare a sheet cake, your choice! I decorate my cake with Halloween candies and crushed oreo cookies to make the dirt. This cake is cute, easy to make, and seriously tastes amazing. Just make it you're own and just have fun!

This is a picture of a cake I made last year.

This is the cake I made this year!

I put a twist on the cake this year and made it a horror movie cemetery cake with Jason...

And Michael Myers included.

I also included the old cars, bottles of booze, guns, knives, you know since teens are always getting killed in horror movies after boozing it up. zombie hands, candy pumpkins, tombstones made out of Milano Cookies, Marsh mellow peep ghosts, and anything else you can think of that is Halloween and movie related.

Isn't it adorable! I love my cemetery cake so much this year.

You can make your own cake or use a mix. I used the Pillsbury Funfetti Halloween Cake mix and a tub of Milk chocolate whipped frosting. This cake can be made super quick!

I also made some Halloween spooky cupcakes.

Also complete with zombie hands and Jason heads! Again all I used was the Halloween Funfetti cake mix from Pillsbury and the Pillsbury Halloween orange frosting and the chocolate whipped frosting I had left over from the cake.

So Here is everything you need. I got the cake decorations and cupcake liners at target and at the amazing online shop called The Cupcake Confessional which I feature in my Halloween guide earlier this month. I used her Horror Movie Cupcake kit and zombie hands and liquor bottles that I bought to make this cake.

So you can get your decorations from where ever and decorate your cake and cupcakes how ever you'd like.

Ingredients for the cake:
1 (18.25 oz.) box of Halloween Pillbury Funfetti cake mix or Dunkin Hines Yellow cake mix
1 1/2 to 2 C. of already prepared Milk chocolate frosting
1 pack of Oreo cookies to turn into cemetery dirt. You simple take apart the oreos one by one by hand just to get the chocolate cookie part separated. I placed my cookies in a blender for two seconds and poof chocolate dirt.

For Graveyard, any Combination of:
Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies (gravestones)
Cake Decorator's Icing (various colors and flavors)
Candy pumpkins
Green sprinkles
Spooky novelty candies (gummy worms, candy pumpkins etc.)
Halloween Ghost Marshmallow Peeps
Food-safe plastic Halloween decorations

Instructions:
1. Prepare cake mix according to package directions in a 13 x 9 inch glass cake pan (or make your own). Let cool in pan.
2. Spread frosting evenly over cake.
3. Top with Oreo crumb "dirt."
4. Decorate as desired with any combination of coconut grass, cookie gravestones, nut paths, pretzel fences, etc. I write R.I.P. (or anything else you want) on Milano cookies with decorator's frosting before inserting in cake.
5. Add Halloween party snacks for decorations, like marshmallow peep ghosts, candy pumpkins, and any other spooky candy you like.

The cupcakes you do the same except place the cake mix into Halloween themed cupcake liners in your cupcake pan then decorate how you see fit.

That's all you have to do to make these cakes and cupcakes. I hope you enjoy this recipe for this Halloween and for future Halloween parties. It's an amazing cake to make. I love it and I'm sure you will too!

Thanks for letting me share this recipe with you and Happy Halloween everyone.

Thanks again for following my blog!

We’re Not Scared of Anything!-Hallmark’s Recordable Storybook- Swaggerific Halloween Guide Feature

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Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your family this Halloween or for this upcoming holiday season? Well look no further, Hallmark is here to save the day! This Halloween, parents, grandparents, and their little ghosts and goblins can participate in a new fun Halloween activity tradition with their New Recordable Storybooks.

These books are not just for reading, you can actually record you and your families voices with these amazing books and make the story your own as you read along. I know I'm always looking for more ways to spend quality time with my family, especially around the Holidays, and these books create the perfect opportunity for families to come together and capture holiday memories that last forever.

I was lucky enough to get a copy of the fantastic recordable book "We’re Not Scared of Anything" just in time for Halloween.

This Recordable Storybook is so amazing because it features exclusive voice capture technology that records the reader’s voice, which is then captured within the pages of book.  The details on how to record are very easy to follow and are printed directly on the inside front cover of the book and are also printed on the removable sleeve that comes wrapped around the book. It was super easy to do. It's as simple as just pressing record and stop.

When you finish recording and you begin to turn the pages of the book, the Recordable Storybook automatically plays the text on that page in the voices that were recorded. The recording lasts for the life of the Recordable Storybook, and who ever reads the books can listen to their mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend, or anyone read to them, anytime and anywhere. How amazing is that!

The story "We’re Not Scared of Anything," in particular is intended for two readers, one adult and one child to read and record together.

You can also personalize the book with the names of those who are doing the recording on the 1st page, perfect for you and your children to fill out. The story of this book in particular is perfect for dealing with the issue of your child being afraid of the dark.

Kids can be a little scared of the things that go bump in the night, epecially on Halloween. Once the candy is all gone they may be a little frighted after all the spooky activites. Recording this story with your child will be a unique bonding experience that will ease your child's night time fears in a fun and playful way. A perfect family activity for Halloween!

This amazing book is helps calm those fears by putting the child in the shoes of a pint-sized monster named Little Monster.

Little Monster, whose part should be recorded by your child, is scared of what may be under his bed. These scary thoughts make Little Monster too scared to sleep. Luckily, Big Monster, whose part should be recorded by an adult aka parent, is there to reassure Little Monster that the scary things really aren’t so scary after all.

The colors, drawings, and designs of this book are so beautifully vibrant and so well illustrated.  I loved reading and recording this book with my family. It was a great time to spend together as a family.

"We’re Not Scared of Anything" is also a great Halloween gift idea for those who want to give their children a special uinque treat this Halloween instead of the typical boring candy.

Hallmark is also offering a great variety of titles that make great gifts to give kids for this upcoming Holiday season.

There are eleven other fabulous Hallmark Recordable Storybook titles that you can choose from that are available in Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide. The collection features classics nursery rhymes, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and holiday titles including my family favorites "Frosty the Snowman" and "The Night Before Christmas." I'll be sure to pick up the Frosty book to record our family and to send to my parents and family in New York for the Holidays. I'm sure they will love it!

For more information about Hallmark’s "We’re Not Scared of Anything" Recordable Storybook and other titles in the collection, visit www.hallmark.com/recordablestorybooks.

These Hallmark Recordable Storybooks are absolutely incredible. I'm sure if you try these amazing recordable books you and your family will love them just as much as mine does.

Thanks so much for allowing me to share my love of these amazing recordable books with you and thank you for following my blog.

**Disclosure: I recieved a copy of Hallmark’s "We’re Not Scared of Anything" Recordable Storybook for this review feature. I was not compesated or paid in any way for this feature. All opinions are my own.**

Spooktasty- MUDDY PUPPYS DOG TREATS! - Swaggerific Halloween Guide Feature

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We can't forget our furry friends this Halloween. They need some treats too! My doggy Mr. Pink has a very sensitive stomach, just like the rest of his family, so I'm very careful with the treats I give him. I really wanted to have a special treat for him this Halloween since it's only fair that he has something along with the rest of the family that will be enjoying a variety of treats this Halloween.

I managed to find some amazing All natural and Organic treats that he loves from an online shop called MUDDY PUPPYS. This online store has the most amazing looking and apparently tasting dog treats.

The owner is a former cook who is now dog groomer/shop owner and she makes all her amazing dog treats by hand. She has an amazing selection of  Halloween treats at great prices. I purchased this set of All Natural Dog Candy Skull peanut butter cups.

They came in an adorable gift wrapped box that looked good enough for a human to eat! These treats are made with Yogurt and Unsweet Carob so they are very easy on your dogs belly.

As you can see in the pic bellow he loves these treats and he can't get enough of them! And yes he has a corona beer stuffed toy and yes his little leg is bandaged up because he keeps licking and irritating a bug bite he has on that spot. Oh the vet bills. I digress...

The owner believes in only eating the best all natural, organic and believes dogs should eat the same and I agree!

She has all these amazing treats Special for Halloween! Like these All Natural Dog Candy Skull and Pumpkin peanut butter cups.

These are made with Yogurt, peanut butter, and Unsweet Carob. Colors and amounts that you order can be changed if you want them to come in a particular amount or color. And they also come in a gift wrapped box with a Halloween theme and are Super cute!

Or these homemade Natural Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits. These Halloween bones you can have personalized special if you'd like. How cute! This order is for a set of 2 Bones each 4.5 inches long. They are dipped in yogurt and unsweet carob and decorated. Ingredients include: Whole Wheat flour, Peanut Butter, Wheat Bran, Brown Rice, Corn Oil, Parsley, Garlic, Unsalted Peanuts, unsweetened carob and yogurt.

Your Dog will love all these wonderful treats. They are good for any size dog Big or Small! So check out MUDDY PUPPYS for some amazing dog treats. You can visit there store by clicking HERE!

I promise you won't be disappointed with this purchase. I know I'm not since it's hard to shop for a sensitive dog. So I'm super thankful to have found MUDDY PUPPY's store.

I'm sure you will be thankful as well.

Thanks for letting me share my love of MUDDY PUPPY's with you and thanks for following.

Happy Halloween to you and your furry friends.

**Disclosure: I was not paid or compensated  by MUDDY PUPPY'S to do this review. I purchased some treats for my dog and simply wanted to share a great place to get dog treats with my readers. All opinions are my own.**

Swaggerific Halloween Guide-GIVEAWAY WINNERS! - Swaggerific Halloween Guide Feature!

Hey Everyone! Thanks so much for entering all my amazing Halloween Giveaways as part of my Swaggerific Halloween Guide! You've made my 1st Halloween Guide such a great experience and success! Today is the day that the Gods of Random.org have spoken and winners have been chosen for all the giveaways from all eligible entries posted in the comments of my blog.

So if you see your INFO here in this post please E-mail at thequeenofswag at GMAIL DOT COM or DM me on twitter or facebook AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SAYING the PRIZE or PRIZES YOU WON AND your FULL NAME, EMAIL, and ADDRESS so I can forward your info to the GIVEAWAY sponsors and they can get you your prize hopefully before Halloween.

AGAIN ALL WINNERS CHOSEN AT RANDOM FROM ELIGIBLE ENTRIES.

So here goes! Congrats to all the following winners:

Spooktastic Costumesquad.com Giveaway winner is:

#17 ANGEL JACKLYN

Treat Peter Rabbit Organics Gift Pack Giveaway winner is:

# 23 NIECEY

Make N Take Halloween Banner Giveaway winner is:

#23 JoeyfromSC

MG Dezigns Custom Trick or Treat Bag Giveaway winner is:

#4 Selena Meadows

AJ Sweet Shop Witchy Finger Soap Giveaway winner is:

#22 Linda R.

The Cupcake Confessional Horror Movie Cupcake kit winner is:

#21 Tami

My Bead Creations Skull and Crossbones Soap giveaway winner is:

#16 Michelle S

CandyCassions Boo Box Gift Basket giveaway winner is:

I kid you not it drew #1 JULIE is a lucky girl!

Halloween with the Kiboomers Album Giveaway by default only person to enter and the winner is: 

Julie since she's the only one who entered. Sigh. But Congrats Julie is getting lucky today!

Simply Sweetness Personalized Sticker Pack Giveaway winner is: 

# 19 Niecey does it again!

Vampire Boys Good Night Book Giveaway winner is:

Wow 3 times! #12 JULIE

Midnite Muse Gift Pack Giveaway winner is:

#50 VICTORIA

CONGRATS to all the winners! Everyone won fair and square and everyone was picked at random using Random.org. Only one giveaway was won by default since Julie was the only one to enter the Kiboomers Album Giveaway.

I was up until 4am Oct. 26th going through entries and picking winners so everything was won fair.

So congrats to all the winners. Please contact me as soon as possible with your info and thanks to everyone who entered my Swaggerific Halloween Giveaways!

Please stay tuned for more Halloween Goodies like recipes, crafts, and items for Halloween for the next 5 days as part of my Swaggerific Halloween Guide!

And please check out my current new giveaways!

Thanks again for following everyone and Happy Halloween!