The Crypt is Creaking Open!

 Happy 100 Days to Halloween!

 

 

In the next few days I, Dex, will be sending out messenger bats with the link to sign yourself up for this year's Countdown to Halloween!

If you don't want to wait, just click that link in the right sidebar to fill out the form. You're more than welcome to pass it on to anyone you know that wants to join our happy haunt.

If you're using a non-blog social platform, please include a link back to the Countdown site (countdowntohalloween.net) on your posts.

You can also use #countdowntohalloween & #countdowntohalloween2023 as those are followed by our Instagram to look for things to share with our followers

Our theme this year is old school Graveyard Smash!

Mr. Chad Savage, who designed our first Countdown shirt last year, has volunteered again to help us out and we'll be posting more about that in the coming weeks.

 

In the meantime, here's a couple of things to get you (more) into the spirit.

 

Check out HalloweenHappy on Instagram for her 100 Days of Halloween prompts. Join in on any or all days, no pressure.

And if you haven't yet, tune in to the By Pumpkin's Light podcast. In each episode, Mike (All Hallows Geek) and Miranda (Spooky Little Halloween) introduce you to content creators, small business owners, and industry professionals dedicated to creating Halloween magic all year long.

Guess what...?! #merch #Announcement #CountdowntoHalloween2022

So, we sent out a survey. We hmm'd and sent out the bat signal. We announced a possibility. We approved.

We said it was going to happen. And guess what? It's here! 

Announcing: The first of hopefully many to come OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO HALLOWEEN T-SHIRTS!!!

Yep, you heard it here. We now have this year's official t-shirt and other merch if you want to purchase. We asked Chad Savage to design the shirt and he has done a fantastic job. Thank you, Chad!

Now, I want to let you know something even more fantastic.  NONE, ZIP, ZERO, NADA of the profits from the shirts will be going to us (Chad, Dex, or Me). All profits will be going to the Haunters Against Hate charity. You can read more about them by simply clicking on the link.

So here is the design to get a peek before ordering. I think it is WOW! Please note: It annoys me to have to say this but, The design is copyrighted to Chad Savage and for Countdown to Halloween Blog only. Do not use the design in anyway with the exception if you want to promote the shirt and our blog.

PURCHASE:  https://savagesinister.threadless.com/designs/countdown-to-halloween-2022

Maybe once you order, you can take a photo of yourself and show it off to us!

Master Crypt Keepers,

Michelle and Dex

The Crypt Creaks Open!

In case you're not on the mailing list from last year, sign ups are now open!

The full moon shines down on a forgotten cemetery. The pale light creates an ethereal silver glow as it reflects over an ever present ground fog. The fog breaks slightly as a black cat bounds between the headstones and stops at the door to an ancient stone crypt. The door creaks open slowly with the weight of centuries. Stale air and a warm, flickering orange glow begin to spill out. "Ah, it's good to be alive," you think. "Again."

On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome back to the annual blogger Countdown to Halloween!

If you'll be joining us this year, head over to the link in the top right column.

Feel free to pass it on to any like minded spirits!

We're still hopping on all social platforms so please include a link back to the Countdown site (countdowntohalloween.blogspot.com) on your posts.

You can also use #countdowntohalloween & #countdowntohalloween2022 as those are followed on Instagram to look for things to repost from our account (instagram.com/countdowntohalloweenblog)

Our theme this year is old school Trick or Treat. Classic plastic mask/smock costumes, pillowcases full of candy, you get the idea.

We've got a groovy ghoul cooking up blog badges and we'll post those in the coming weeks.

2021 Survey

 

Hope everyone is doing well out there and getting over what I call the Halloween Hangover. You know, that feeling you get on November 1st that the season is "officially" over? I just finished putting away my decorations this weekend. If Christmas can stay up until mid-January, we can give Halloween an extra week right?

 

Anyway, we've cooked up a little survey for you all to see if there's anything we can do to make your Countdown experience better.

I promise it's very short and we'd love to hear from you!

2021 Countdown Survey

Day 2: Another One of Those Announcements. #countdowntohalloween2021 #CryptKeepers

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Hello Crypt Keepers,

PLEASE...

I have asked for everyone to check their links to make sure they are working. A HUGE shout out to Raven who noted that about a half dozen went nowhere. I fixed them all but...boo....

I have also added some new links that have just come in. Make sure to check those out if you have time. Also go by to other people and give them a treat (aka: Hello, Happy Halloween etc).  Again, that is what makes all of this fun. 

Remember, if anyone you know wants to sign up, tomorrow Oct 3rd is it. If  you have not done so, I suggest to subscribe to our blog too. :)

Final thought...I noted that some folks have not put our badge(s) anywhere on their blog or Instagram. We love for you to come and link up here but as a courtesy please add at least one badge somewhere as it links back to us for our hard work too. It is also your badge of honor so to speak. I have everyone on my personal page from when I started and when they first had badges. Cool ey?

On behalf of Dex and myself (Michelle),

Keep those crypts creepy!

Are You Ready???? Some Announcements #CountdowntoHalloween2021 #Cryptkeepers

Here we are! This is the week!!!! YES!!!! Are you all ready to rock Halloween like nobodies business?

I have been snooping around and seeing all sorts of post for Halloween already. For some of us, it is a lifestyle, others favorite holiday, and some of us just like to dress up and throw candy around for the month. 

Whatever the reason, Friday starts our countdown and we (that is Dex and Me) are ready for you!

Now, for a little housekeeping/announcements....

1. This past month has been incredibly trying for me. I cannot begin to tell you the skeletons that popped out of the closet this month! Needless to say, that made me very behind on getting the most recent blogs up on the list. I appreciate your patience in this matter. The good news is, I got them all up to date as of moments ago.

2. Speaking of which, the cutoff date for signing up is Sunday. This is NOT a Halloween joke! I will not be able to do anymore after that date. Tell your friends to hurry.

3. Dex and I will be around to your blogs or Instagram sometime this month. There are tons of blogs and such so it will take us all month long to get to you but don't worry. We do expect treats and no tricks.

4. Now, having said the above, Dex will be gone until the 6th (?) of October. He is visiting the neighborhood witches no doubt. *chuckles*

5. I will be on a much needed mini vacation from the 5th-14th. I am going to go spook a house but I will be around as much as possible during that time. I have been preposting my blogs and they are to die for. lol

6. You are welcome to leave either of us a comment but just note it may not be answered right away.

7. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE If YOUR LINKS ARE WORKING. If they are not, leave a comment here and I will fix right away. Do not wait. I don't know if you don't tell me.

8.GO AND SPOOK OTHER PEOPLE'S PAGES. The whole point in this blog is to enjoy our Halloween hauntings together. Make a new ghoulish friend or two.

9. A couple of times this month we will be posting updates but also some fun activities. Please participate. It makes this so much more fun.

10. On or just after Halloween, we will be posting a survey. Attached to it will be a giveaway of our choosing. Please fill that out because it will help us prepare for next year.

Finally, I just want to first thank Dex for stepping up and helping me this year. He is a ghoul among ghouls! He has been keeping up with our new Instagram too and some of it has been a hoot!

I also want to thank Senor Scary for the wonderful badges this year. He really took them up a notch.

On behalf of Dex and myself, HAPPY HALLOWEEN CRYPT KEEPERS. LET'S GO!

Michelle, MCC

Announcement! (A terrible way to die!)

Hello my spooky friends,I forgot to come over yesterday and post the winner of the pet spider name. Chalk it up to zombies ate part of my brain. Yeah, that works. Anyway, we had two people play in our haunted house. boooo!However, there is a name that was chosen and that is Boris! Congrats Lady M for coming up with the name. I think it is fitting. BUT our other player is brand new to the countdown i onabunny". So, I have decided to send both of you a prize. Please message me your addy and I will get it to you.email is nailamoon1968 at gmail dot comMake sure in the RE: line you put addy for Countdown so it does not get lost.Michelle, MCC