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Blogs - Halloween Hodgepodge

Jennifer is co-owner of HauntedWisconsin.com and shares random thoughts, news and information on various Halloween goodies including tv shows, cartoons, shopping and more.

October 30, 2011 2:15 p.m.

Halloween Cartoons

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Two more Halloween cartoons will on this October! Local Milwaukee antenna station 49.2 WBMEDT2 will be showing Fat Albert's Halloween Special today at 5:30pm and tomorrow (Halloween) from 7-9pm. And ABC will ...

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October 28, 2011 1:56 p.m.

Overview - Village of Terror

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Posted By: Jennifer

Village of Terror
Attended on Saturday, October 8

This was my first time attending the Village of Terror and I can say I will definitely return! I’ve never attended such a unique event/haunt ...

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October 28, 2011 2:10 a.m.

Overview - Dreadwood Haunted Forest

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Posted By: Jennifer

Dreadwood Haunted Forest
Attended on Friday, October 7

Dreadwood is located in the middle of nowhere. At least that’s what it feels like to someone who doesn’t know the area at all. We ...

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October 28, 2011 1:39 a.m.

Overview - Haunted High

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Haunted High
Attended on Saturday, October 1st

We arrived near closing time and at the beginning of the season so we didn’t we have to wait in line long. Haunted High takes place ...

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October 28, 2011 12:55 a.m.

Overview - The Dark Side

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Posted By: Jennifer

The Dark Side
Attended on Saturday, October 1st

One of the things I like about The Dark Side is how they combine three haunts into one. This year we received a plastic token with ...

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October 26, 2011 9:27 p.m.

Great pumpkin!

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Must see Halloween TV - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be on ABC tomorrow night, Thursday, October 27 at 7pm (CST).

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October 16, 2011 3:59 a.m.

Overview - The Haunted Barn

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

The Haunted Barn
Attended on Saturday, September 24

 I've attended The Haunted Barn in the past and I'm always impressed at how much they improve every year.

Last year they added Beetlejuice as ...

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September 7, 2011 3:06 p.m.

Caribou Coffee now serving thier Pumpkin drinks

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Today Caribou Coffee announced their fall items are now available including; Pumpkin Latte's, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha and Caramel Apple Crisp Oatmeal.

Caribou seems to change their receipes every year, so I ...

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September 6, 2011 10:20 a.m.

Fall has arrived at Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks & Culver's

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

In late August, Starbucks held a contest on Facebook to pick which city would enjoy Pumpkin Spice Latte's a week early. Unfortunately, our neighbors to the south, Chicago, won this contest and have been ...

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August 27, 2011 10:18 p.m.

Spooky Halloween Kit Kat

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

I checked out our Walgreens the other day to see if any Halloween merchandise yet. Currently the have half an isle stocked with Halloween candy and a few Disney characters in Halloween costumes on the ...

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August 27, 2011 9:58 p.m.

Halloween has arrived at Menards

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Andy and I stopped out at the Waukesha Menards yesterday and found two and half isles of Halloween merchandise! They have all sorts of Halloween goodies including a selection of nicely priced costumes, Lemax Spooky ...

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August 23, 2011 10:27 a.m.

Pumpkin drinks now at Dunn Brothers Coffee

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Posted By: Jennifer

If you've been craving the taste of fall, it's now available at Dunn Brothers Coffee! Stop in today to try their Pumpkin Spice Latte or Blended Pumpkin Pie IceCremaTM and let ...

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August 2, 2011 9:18 a.m.

The Boney Bunch Halloween Preview Party - Saturday, August 6

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Posted By: Jennifer

Yankee Candle is holding thier "After Life Party" Halloween Preview this Saturday, August 6 from 10 - Noon. This is your chance to preview their new 2011 Boney Bunch collection and all new Skeleton Crew accessories ...

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July 30, 2011 1:36 p.m.

Halloween items now at Bath & Body Works

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Bath & Body Works announced earlier this week that their line of Halloween items are now available.  New items include a green apple scented Light-Up Coffin Hand Soap which actually lights up and makes spooky noises ...

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July 25, 2011 2:31 p.m.

Spirit Halloween giveaway begins today

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Posted By: Jennifer

Want to win some Halloween decorations? Of course you do! Starting today, July 25th through August 7th, Spirit Halloween is having  their “WIN IT BEFORE YOU CAN BUY IT GIVEAWAY – Décor Sweepstakes”. Go online to ...

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July 13, 2011 10:11 a.m.

It's time to start thinking about fall

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Sure, the temps this weekend may be in the 90's, but it's time to start thinking about fall. The 4th of July holiday is over, school supplies are filling store shelves, and "end ...

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October 21, 2010 1:23 p.m.

The Great Pumpkin Returns on Thursday, October 28

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Posted By: Jennifer

One of my favorite Halloween cartoons, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, returns to ABC next week Thursday, October 28 at 7pm.

On Friday, October 29 at 7pm, ABC will be repeat It's ...

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October 14, 2010 10:11 a.m.

Halloween Horror Flicks on the PS3

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

DBram Stoker's Draculao you have a PS3? If so, you may want to check out the PlayStation®Store  "Monster Mayhem Deal of the Week". This Saturday, you can get a FREE Movie Rental! You can rent ...

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September 24, 2010 11:02 p.m.

Elvira is coming back to TV

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Elvira returns to TV this weekend with her new show, "Elvira's Movie Macabre". (Click here for showtimes) According to Fangoria.com, "the new season, currently filming, will showcase 26 movies, ranging from such classic ...

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July 20, 2010 4:39 p.m.

Halloween is just around the corner

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

That subject caught my eye while looking through emails today. abc distributing sent out their Halloween merchandise email this morning, which means it's time to start getting into the Halloween spirit! One of their ...

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October 19, 2009 9:47 p.m.

The great pumpkin returns

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

The Halloween classic, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be on ABC next week Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm.

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October 5, 2009 1:12 p.m.

Win tickets to an advance screening of "The Stepfather"

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

The Stepfather - Win TicketsWin tickets for you and a guest to see an advance screening of "The Stepfather" on Thursday, October 15 starring Penn Badgley, Sela Ward, Dylan Walsh and Amber Heard. Select grand prize winners will also ...

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October 4, 2009 2:03 a.m.

First haunts of the season

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

We finally got to get out to some haunts this season! The staff of HauntedWisconsin.com along with our Biggest Fan contest winner and guest headed out for a night of haunting. Our first stop ...

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September 23, 2009 4:41 p.m.

Trick-or-treat ... when is Halloween?

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Okay, it's time for a rant. What is wrong with some communities in Wisconsin (and elsewhere)? Do they not know when Halloween is? It's on the calendar! October 31st, always. Even so, some ...

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September 8, 2009 10:32 a.m.

Fall Wild drinks now at Caribou Coffee

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

I just got the email that Caribou Coffee now has NEW Fall Wild Drinks available.

The flavors are:
Hot Wild Pumpkin
Wild Pumpkin Cooler
Hot Wild Caramel Apple
Wild Caramel Apple Cooler

Hopefully the pumpkin ...

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September 1, 2009 9:58 a.m.

The taste of fall is back!

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Attention Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers! Today is September 1st which means pumpkin spice latte's are now back at Starbucks. Yum!

Never had a pumpkin spice latte? What's wrong with you? 

According to Starbucks ...

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July 27, 2009 9:05 p.m.

It's time to start shopping for Halloween decorations

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

It's that time of year! Over the past week, I received two email ad's from Grandin Road and The Lakeside Collection letting me know that Halloween merchandise was now available on their websites ...

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July 1, 2009 9:15 p.m.

Halloween merchandise at Michaels craft stores tomorrow

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

October is only three months away, so now is the time to start getting ready for Halloween. No, it's not too early! According to employees at several local Michaels craft stores, shipments of Halloween ...

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May 28, 2009 1:34 p.m.

Muppets' Halloween special this fall

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer


According to The Muppet Newsflash, Disney is developing the idea of a Muppet Halloween special to air on TV this fall! You may also be able to dress up as your favorite Muppets character for ...

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April 4, 2009 7:46 p.m.

Halloween Design Resources

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

I came across a great site today, Design Bliss, which has over 150 links to free clipart, spooky photoshop tips and other Halloween design resources. Even if you don't have a website, the clipart ...

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October 21, 2008 5:50 p.m.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

One of my favorite Halloween cartoons, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will air on ABC Tuesday, October 28, 2008 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. CST.  Afterwards, ABC will also be showing a ...

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October 17, 2008 3:40 p.m.

Recap of our second Friday

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

On Friday, October 10th Andy, Dan, Sarah and I headed north and went to the following haunts:

Our first stop was the Sheboygan ...

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October 17, 2008 2:58 p.m.

Recap of our first Friday

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Posted By: Jennifer

I've been meaning to write a follow-up to the haunts Andy, Dan and I have traveled to so far this season and will do my best now. My memory has never been that great ...

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October 9, 2008 9:27 p.m.

Friday night haunts

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Andy, Dan and I will be checking out haunts again this Friday.  We'll also be dragging Johnny along again if he's not stuck working on Saturday morning.

This week we'll be visiting ...

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October 4, 2008 8:36 p.m.

Halloween Haunts on Today's TMJ 4

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Halloween Haunts will be back this year on TODAY's TMJ 4. Submit your Halloween decorated house or one you've seen by sending an email to halloweenhaunts@todaystmj4.com  or  send pictures or a ...

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October 2, 2008 10:53 p.m.

Dunkin' Donuts pumpkin is back

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Lattes, muffins and donuts are now available along with their festive Fall Decorated Donuts.  Unfortunately there aren't any Dunkin Donuts near me anymore, but I'm sure they're pretty tasty ...

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October 2, 2008 8:40 p.m.

Krispy Kreme jack-o-lanterns

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

It's that time again! Time for jack-o-lantern and pumpkin spice cake doughnuts at Krispy Kreme. Yum! The jack-o-lantern doughnuts will be available through the end of October and the pumpkin spice cake will be ...

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October 2, 2008 9:58 a.m.

Appleton trick-or-treating hours extended

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Posted By: Jennifer

Kevin Hash is an inspiring young lad at 13 years of age. He went before the Appleton common council and requested that trick-or-treat be held until 8pm instead of the original 7pm  to accommodate changes ...

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October 1, 2008 8:13 p.m.

Upcoming Halloween TV shows

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

It's that time of year when Halloween programs finally start to pop up on TV.
Listed below are some upcoming shows.

You can also find a list of spooky movies on TCM by checking ...

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September 21, 2008 11:27 p.m.

Racine trick-or-treat times

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Thanks Carrie for the following information!

Racine will likely be changing their current trick-or-treat day/hours from Friday, October 31, 4-6 p.m. due to numerous complaints. You can vote for your favorite date on ...

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September 19, 2008 11:32 a.m.

Bath & Body Works Halloween collection

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

I'll admit it. I don't go to the mall very often. I was never really into the whole mall thing. Maybe it's cause I'd end up buying everything I wanted and ...

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September 19, 2008 10:57 a.m.

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Yarrrrr!  Ahoy ye landlubbers. Today be talk like a pirate day! Celebrate this fine holiday by wearing ye best eye patch and filling up on some grog. Or watch some mighty fine pirate booty tonight ...

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September 13, 2008 4:52 p.m.

AMC Monsterfest is now Fearfest

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

I love watching the many horror movies on AMC as well as TCM (see other post), so after I saw the TCM schedule I checked out the AMC site for their Monsterfest schedule. Their general ...

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September 13, 2008 4:16 p.m.

TCM's 2008 October schedule

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

October is right around the corner which means more Halloween and horror movies on TV! TCM has their October schedule out and as always will be having a marathon of horror movies the day before ...

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September 1, 2008 10:18 a.m.

Caribou Coffee pumpkin flavored drinks now available

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

I love coffee. Especially pumpkin flavored coffee. So, I was very happy this morning when I checked my email and saw that I had received a coupon from Caribou Coffee announcing that I could get ...

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July 20, 2008 1:33 a.m.

Bartz's - New Waukesha Location!

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Good news for those of us who shopped at the Bartz's in Brookfield. While at  the Westbrook Shopping Center (E. Mooreland & Springdale Rd.) Andy and I spotted what looked like the Bartz's logo ...

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July 1, 2008 6:50 p.m.

Bartz's - Brookfield Location Closed

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

Unfortunately, Bartz's closed their Brookfield location this year, so anyone who used to frequent that store (like Andy & I) will now have to travel to Greenfield, Menomonee Falls or Wauwatosa... or just find another ...

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June 29, 2008 8:29 p.m.

Michael's Craft Stores - Halloween Items Available July 3rd

Halloween Hodgepodge

Posted By: Jennifer

According to the Brown Deer and Brookfield Michaels stores, Halloween merchandise should begin arriving THIS THURSDAY (July 3rd)! Johnny has already seen some Halloween goodies at the Michaels in West Allis!! Check out his blog ...

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