Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Halloween is Closer Than You Think!





The 31 Days of Halloween is an annual month-long event in October celebrating Halloween and Samhain.  The event includes daily giveaways (and has included jewelry, books, artwork,  photography, hats, clothing, tarot readings, aprons, gift certificates and more!), guest bloggers, and a daily "Haunted Blog Tour" featuring 31 different blogs showing off their Halloween spirit!

To participate in any of the above, just start watching this blog about mid-August for details on signing up!  I am thrilled to be able to feature bloggers and help build a sense of community in the Pagan AND non-Pagan blogosphere!

To enter giveaways, all you need to do is follow the rules of each giveaway and leave comments!  Here are a few rules that apply to each giveaway:


Please carefully read the rules for each giveaway.  Some are marked open only to those in the US or the US and Canada.  Unless otherwise stated, they are open to everyone worldwide!
There are a few other simple rules to follow to enter, and these rules apply to EVERY giveaway:

  • You MUST do the required entry to be eligible.  This is usually as simple as visiting the sponsor's blog or shop.
  • You must either have a public profile or leave your email address with each entry.  I must be able to contact you if you win, or an alternate winner will be chosen
  • Entries must be on separate comments.  Any entries that are put on the same comment will be counted as one entry.  I use an online random number generator to pick the winner, based on the number of comments to each thread.
  • Entries that contain links (excluding links to your email) will be considered sp@m and deleted.
  • Entries must be in English

Please also note that I never have physical ownership of any of the donated items.  I will pass on shipping information to the donor, and it is up to them to get the item to the winner.  I am not responsible for any unsent, lost or broken items.  If you do not receive your item after a reasonable amount of time has passed, please contact the donor with a friendly inquiry.  Things do get lost in the mail, and I'm sure that they will want to know if that's the case.    This has happened in the past, and most donors are happy to track it down through their shipping source and possibly replace the item if it can't be found.
Most importantly, have fun!



Here are a few participation buttons that you can feel free to use as you like!  Those who participate in guest blogs and/or the Haunted Blog Tour will receive a special blog button each year. 
















68 Comments:

Ty-Anna said...

awesome! I'm new so I missed it last year, looking forward to all the excitement!!

Anet said...

Hello!
This sounds like fun! I'm in:)

Diane said...

i would be so happy to sponsor a giveaway! i've got a schedule and getting started on some halloween items. so, give me about a week or so and i'll let you know exactly what i'd like to offer.

ooohhhh! i cant wait! this sounds like a ton of fun!

we are already counting down the days too!! our FAVORITE time of year!!

Tammie Lee said...

Oh Fun Mrs. B!
I will indeed be offering you photography for a give away. I will also submit a blog post for you to consider. Thank you for hosting this again. Hope it is fun and not TOO much work for you!

Ameya said...

(in response to your response) I thought that back dating it would prevent it from showing up in the feeds like it does on livejournal... but alas!! I don't know if there is anyway to make a post without it appearing.. but woops. Just preparing for my bloggy overhaul! YAY!

D.Suplicki said...

I'd be willing to donate prizes for a giveaway as well as try my hand at guest posting! I'll see what I can whip up and then I'll email you! :D

Lin said...

I missed last years' 31 days but this sounds like so much fun!

I cant wait, I love Halloween :)

Rue said...

This sounds like a blast! I'm posting a button right away!

Amanda said...

That sounds awesome! I'm so excited. Also, I read the title of your post and when "Oh, frig, it is!" I really need to figure out what we're doing for Halloween and Samhain this year!!!

Tori said...

I would love to do something! I'll try to come up with an idea soon.

Zedral Z said...

If you're still looking for people, I'd love to participate. I can post a recipe or something as a guest blogger.

A.Diamantis said...

I might be able to help with the sponsorship aspect :) I'm so excited about Samhain this year, I can't wait!

Willow Forrestall said...

I so want to participate :)

Misty said...

Count us in for a giveaway! Sounds like a blast :)

Hit 40 said...

I could guest blog. We are big on halloween at our house.

Pink Haired Momma said...

i am getting married on Halloween in Vegas in a beautiful black gown!!! I am sure i could do a guest blog or something!! Would be loads of fun!!

Aelwyn said...

Yay for the second year of 31 Days of Halloween!!! :)

Kim said...

Oh, what fun! I had a blast last year.

Laurie said...

More coffee coming your way!

Hibiscus Moon said...

I'm in. I sent in the comment form and put a link on my blog. :)

Funsize said...

I'd love to do a guest blog- I have a great (practically) no cook meatball recipe that would be awesome for a Halloween party!

paisley penguin said...

So very cool - I have been thinking about Halloween already too! Might have to guest blog!

Sneddonia said...

What an awesome idea! I've already started making things for Halloween, so I'm definitely in :D

A Lil Enchanted said...

This sounds like a lot of fun! I added your button to my blog.

A Lil Enchanted,
~LaShan~

natashablue said...

Count me in!!

Rose Pressey said...

I'd love to participate.

Sage Moonstone said...

Ooo... I wanna play again!!

:)

newagedolls said...

sweet stuff, love it love it =)

Jamie said...

I am so excited...last year was a blast!

Autumn said...

Can't wait! :)

Jupiter Greenmoone said...

Awesome! Posted a button :)

magicalalchemy said...

i'd love to be a part of this!
every day is halloween here.

cauan said...

last year was great ! i can't wait .. so excited!! pumpkins, costumes, candies .. Halloween is perfect at all !

)O(

MadViolet13 said...

Count me in!!! I have been gearing up for Halloween for a couple of months now. :) Sounds like alot of fun!

His Precious said...

I am in! I've posted up one of your cute buttons, too! I'll get back with you on my entry....probably something to cook up in the kitchen or decorative ideas.

~Blessings~

Anna said...

I snagged a button. I LOVE Halloween!

Atiyanna said...

This is so great! I have posted a linked picture on my blog. Samhain is my favourite holiday!
~Atiyanna

Debbie's Blog of Life said...

I just found your blog! I'd love to be part of this! :D I can post crafts of Halloween I like to make. :D

I'm following you. :D

Anne Johnson said...

Give me a date, and we at "The Gods Are Bored" will host a laugh-filled Halloween Walking Tour!

Raven_Nightwind said...

Sounds like fun

Chic Stitchery said...

Have a couple new halloween aprons this year...want the pics first?

mrsb said...

Chic Stitchery, just shoot me off an email! I've been to your shop in the past, and I'd LOVE to work with you on this!

TMC said...

I played last year and it sure was fun! Learned a lot, too.

Irma's Rose Cottage said...

Just discovered your blog and this party sounds like a blast! I have posted your button on my blog. Can't wait for the fun to begin.

Irma :)

Pamela said...

What an awesome celebration! I'm posting your badge on my blog right now. I'd love to be included in your blog tour if it's not too late.

Can't wait for the party!

(I'm at http://blog.sweetsoliloquies.com)

Yart said...

Count me in. I'm now a follower and I added the button to my blog.

Kelly said...

woohoo I cant wait !!

AwtemNymf said...

I had a blast last year! :O) Please count me in!
I've blogged and posted a button about you! Here's my post!

Thanks & please count me in!

Emma said...

I sent you a message with a possible submission, so I hope I hit the correct buttons. :) Thanks!

Lyn said...

Count me in too!

Mother's Moon's Message said...

Count me in. I'm now a follower and I added the button to my blog.
mothermoonsmessage.blogspot.com

Hope I am not too late....

icefairy said...

Have your button on right side bar under "Events I Enjoy"
http://icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/

Look forward to the party!

greenspell said...

I want to post your 31 Days of Halloween on my sidebar, but I'm such a neophyte blogger that I don't know how unless I have the HTML code for it. I tried copy and pasting, but it didn't work. Any suggestions?

Pixie_Allen said...

I'm showing your button loud and proud in my sidebar xx

I am so IN cant wait for it all to begin xx

differenceayearmakes said...

This will be fun!

Skye said...

Was waiting until after Mabon to throw a button up, so thanks for reminding me!

Put one up today.

Blessings,
Skye

The One and Only Elfwench said...

The button is up so I am in!

Ms Snarky Pants said...

Yay! I've got my button!

LadySilverOak said...

Soooo looking forward to this. I made sure to add a button I love these sort of things!

Brandi said...

Here via Bridgett. : D I would looove to join in and even offer up a giveaway (if you are still looking for participants) of a blog layout.

Brandi
brandisexcessbaggage.blogspot.com (personal blog)
blondegirldesigns.blogspot.com
(blog design)

Kersten said...

Hello Mrs. B.! :) I just added your button to my blog! :)

EngaBeenga said...

Stumbled on this via someone else's blog, totally adding the button to mine! I can't wait to read more. And your header banner is ADORABLE!

Kekibird said...

I've got your button up. It'll be fun to watch all the festivities!

Dyane said...

I have a button up :)

AJSweetSoap said...

I'm so excited that my Finger Soaps are included in your contest! You know I definitely have a button up on my blog!

www.ajsweetsoap.blogspot.com!

So Dark So Cute said...

I've just started blogging but i saw your blog too late :-( I can't get extra entries for the give-aways but i place a button on my blog anyway ;-)

Autumnforest said...

Awesome idea! I'm in.

Moonlight Maverick said...

What a great site - I am so happy to have come across it! I have a good reserve of all sorts of fun spells/meditations - so please email me if you'd like me to contribute! Peace, happy Samhain, and enjoy the darkness that is nigh...