If you've been following my blog for a while, you already know about my annual The 31 Days of Halloween event. It's a month of
Last year, with the help of some awesome donors, I gave away almost 200 items during the month of October - everything from a Starbuck's gift basket to jewelry to blog makeovers to candles and spell kits. I had some awesome guest bloggers who blogged about Halloween and Samhain and all the goodness that they contain. I also introduced the Haunted Halloween Walking Tour, where every day in October I linked to a different blog that was decorated for the season!
All in all, last year's The 31 Days of Halloween event was way bigger than the year before. It had more giveaways, awesome recipes and crafts, huge networking opportunities, and in that month alone, the blog got over 80,000 page views!
All in all, last year's The 31 Days of Halloween event was way bigger than the year before. It had more giveaways, awesome recipes and crafts, huge networking opportunities, and in that month alone, the blog got over 80,000 page views!
This year I'll be starting again in August to get organized, though this year, things will be somewhat different. I will have a submission page so that donors, bloggers, etc. can get all their info together and submitted at once and I can stay better organized.
I'll once again be rewarding those who help get the word out early with extra giveaway entries.
I'll also be selling space for 125x125 ads for the month.
This year, I will also be accepting donations to help run the event in exchange for a listing of a shop or blog as a sponsor (those who donate prizes will of course have their shop listed as always). Last year I put in not only hours and hours of time posting, moderating and communicating back and forth with sponsor, guest bloggers and such (which I am more than happy to do!!), but I actually lost money through having to ship several packages. This year I'm also paying out of pocket for hosting for my form letter, to make sure that I can handle all the forms for submissions. I feel a bit bad about adding this feature, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do to keep her events running smoothly! But more on all that later.
For now, get your glue guns heating, warm up the cauldrons, start researching your favorite superstition. In other words, start preparing, because Halloween is closer than you think!!
23 Comments:
great you start planning early! it's going to be awesome!
oh my gods, I realized I'll have to find a costume for a 2 month old this year too!
You know I'll be participating again this year! I need something to make my first Autumn in the South feel semi normal. :)
Thank you so much for doing this all again.
I cant wait! I loved last years event & I'm positive this year's going to be even better :)
By the Goddess I can't wait!! You always make Halloween Awesome. If you need me to, I would like to be a sponsor for you.
Woohoo! Can't wait! I'll be happy to donate prizes again this year. :)
I was just thinking of this last week - I'm so ready! Can't wait!
Greetings Mrs. B...I would like to donate a few of my greeting cards...let me know where to send them...Happy Halloween...
Yay for your organizational skills, I am jealous of course cuz I'm lost in the dark most days, but your post has given me food for thought. I truly will help with some financial assitance cuz you shouldn't have to foot the bill for us to have such a swell time. But I will do more...spooky, ookies and a side order of sullies....I'll be looking for your "opportunity" post. Thanks darling girl. says the Olde Bagg
I simply adore your blog and just don't know how you do it!! I would love to participate but not sure what, but I'll be thinking about it now!~
Looking foreward to it as always. And many, many thanks for all that you do!! It is greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
Just can't wait1 You know I'll be donating witchy things from my Etsy shop, I'll create some things specially for the event. I loooooove this crazy month, and honestly, like everbody else, I don't know how you do that! lol
It will be fun, and I think you're right on the donation side: for all the fun you offer along the whole month, it's fair enough to get some money to pay for it keep running. I think it's okay, and I do want to help on this too by donating some $$.
Going to be awesome again, I know! :o)
Kisses and love from us.
I'm in! Gonna make some dark and cute halloween giveaways ;-)
AH! Pride, prejudice and zombies is a free e-book for the nook!
Lookin' forward to it!
LOL!! I am so excited I left my banner up all year long.
You know I am in again this year right??
If you didn't, I am!!
;-]
Oh it sounds so fun.
I cant wait.
blessed be.
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We at "The Gods Are Bored" will gladly become a sponsor of this fabulous event!
This was SO much fun last year! You can totally count me in for a giveaway - I've got some great Tarot decks and other goodies from my business that I'd be happy to pass on for the cause!
I can't wait :) now to find the banner and put it up on my sidebar...(some help please)
Yay yay yay!!!!! Can't wait!! We'd love to participate and sponsor this year, will be on the lookout for your form ;)
Terra @ Smeared Ink, Smeared and Smudged
I would love to donate some witchy things :) I make aprons, and other sewing projects, and also paper crafts.
Oh I cant wait for this..I would definatly like to donate!! I make natrual bath & body products!!
I could totally make some special halloweeny editions!
I'd be happy to donate a prize or two from my etsy shop Just shout :)
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