A woman dressed in a red dress and a gentleman dressed in a green coat and black pants knock on a door. To the right green text reads "Atomic Redhead Presents" and in red font reads "Festive Holiday Favorites"

Festive Favorites

November 27, 2024, Leave a Comment on Festive Favorites

With Thanksgiving tomorrow, it’s the perfect time to once again share selections from my massive Christmas playlist! I’ve highlighted songs for those who live in warmer climates, cowboy tunes, and stuff that is just plain weird. Today I wanted to offer some of my personal favorites that are a little more traditional in sentiment, but…

Myself, standing in Ghost Town, an old West area of Knott's, wearing a trucker hat that reads "I heart Elvira", a red, yellow, orange, and black stripe shirt, and black corduroy pants

Halloween Night

November 21, 2024, Leave a Comment on Halloween Night

I know it’s almost Thanksgiving, but I didn’t want to pass on sharing snapshots from Halloween night, which we spent at Knott’s Scary Farm. This had kind of been our tradition for awhile, giving us a nice way to close out the Halloween season! From the fog filled streets of Ghost Town, to the waves…

Inside the singing room, a chair and small desk sit against the back wall. The walls are painted a pale green color. In front a small collection of tables and chairs, atop each table are quills and parchment.

Here we are…again…

November 19, 2024, 4 Comments

It’s taken me over a week to go through a roller coast of emotions to be able to finally sit down and write. For long time readers, much of what I have to say will be something you’ve heard from me at one point or another. But I know I’m always getting new readers. I…

Myself on the left, wearing a witch hat of white, orange, and yellow, akin to a piece of candy corn, and a yellow dress, with Pumpkin Man, a man with a pumpkin head, blue bowler, green jacket, red bowtie, and blue shirt.

The Centennial Celebration of the Anaheim Halloween Parade

October 30, 2024, Leave a Comment on The Centennial Celebration of the Anaheim Halloween Parade

I honestly can’t believe Halloween is tomorrow! This spooky season has really flown by for us as we have been very busy! As some of you know, Patrick and I volunteer for the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, which occurred last weekend. A lot goes into it, and we’ve been working hard since late…

Myself, wearing a Hex Girls t-shirt and purple shorts, walking through the pumpkin Patch.

Bates Nut Farm: The 100 Year Old Farm to Find Your Perfect Pumpkin

October 22, 2024, 3 Comments

When fall arrives, it means it’s time to find a pumpkin patch and pick that perfect prized pumpkin to take home. Over the years I’ve tried to find just the right pumpkin patch, and I mean honest to goodness pumpkin patch, where you pick a pumpkin off the vine! This year we decided to venture…

Halloween at Home

October 9, 2024, 2 Comments

It’s that time of year again! Time to showcase our Halloween decor! As I’ve said before, almost every holiday every year since we bought the house has presented its own interesting set of challenges because of one thing or another. Earlier this year we acquired a massive Kodak sign which threw a wrench in how…

Background, which is tinted red, is filled with images of the devil, including a mask, female dancers in devil costumes, and a copy of the Satanic Bible. Overlayed across the top reads "Atomic Redhead Presents Devilish Ditties Fiery songs from the Depths of Hell"

13 Songs From the Depths of Hell!

October 2, 2024, 1 Comment

How can it already be October? September has flown by and I feel as if I haven’t done much Halloween related things, although part of that is due to spraining my foot! And the fact Patrick and I continue to volunteer to prep for Anaheim’s Halloween parade. So it’s as good as time as any…

A small golden metal cup features a medallion with a witch on a broom and text that reds "Anaheim Halloween Festival"

Discovering a Rare Treasure from Anaheim’s Halloween Past

September 18, 2024, 1 Comment

I know things have been quiet for awhile, and you’re about to find out why! First, Patrick and I have been spending a great deal of our time volunteering for the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade. Long time readers of the blog are familiar with Anaheim’s unique 100 year old tradition. Every so often…

A 1963 Volkswagen Bettle, painted cream with red, white, and blue racing stripes over the hood, roof, and back. Painted on the hood and side is the number 52 inside a circle.

From Cars to the Moon to Mini Golf, D23 Weekend!

August 14, 2024, 2 Comments

Last weekend Disney fans from across the globe descended upon Anaheim for D23 Expo, a three day event that celebrates all things Disney (including Star Wars, Marvel, and even FX, Hulu, ABC, and 20th Century Fox projects). The weekend is packed with exhibits, panels, experiences, demos, and shopping. Often the biggest highlight of the event…

Myself, wearing a kerchief made like a slice of boysenberry pie, a purple velvet vest over a purple handkerchief print maxi dress, and purple shoes, sitting on the steps of a small yellow building.

A Slice of Boysenberry Festival

April 11, 2024, Leave a Comment on A Slice of Boysenberry Festival

Springtime means it’s Boysenberry Festival time at Knott’s Berry Farm! The berry that made Knott’s Berry Farm famous is being celebrated by being used as the key ingredient in dozens of delicious items. Whether you like sweet or savory, you’re bound to find something you love! It’s also the perfect excuse to come up with…