Merry & Scary™ Archives

🍎 15 Fall Foods We Wait All Year to Eat

There’s food… and then there’s fall food. The minute the air gets cooler and the leaves start changing, suddenly we’re

There was once a time when holidays knew their place. Halloween showed up in October. Thanksgiving arrived in November. Christmas

Did you know? 89.46% of Maine is forest!
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, 89.46% of Maine is forested…this is more than any other state!! (Source) Maine, the northeasternmost U.S. state, is known for its rocky coastline, maritime […]
March 27th in history – Cherry Blossoms in Washington, DC.
American first lady Helen Herron Taft and the wife of the Japanese ambassador planted the first two cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The history of […]
111 Small Things That Instantly Make Life Better
Because it’s usually the little things, life doesn’t always need a big reset. Sometimes, it just needs a small win—a warm drink, a deep breath, or a moment that quietly reminds you things are okay. These tiny, everyday […]

10 Outrageous Gourmet Hot Chocolate Recipes That Take Cozy to a Whole New Level
Hot chocolate season has officially arrived — and if you’re still drinking plain cocoa made with water… friend, it’s time for an intervention. We’re leveling up the classic cup of comfort with 10 outrageous, over-the-top, […]
10 Wicked Good Fire Pit Essentials for the Perfect Backyard Night
There are few things better than sitting around a fire with good people, cold drinks and something delicious roasting on a stick. The flames are glowing. The music is playing. Nobody remembers where they left their […]
Behind the Scoop: The Origins and Success of Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
The Häagen-Dazs brand of ice cream was created by Reuben Mattus and his wife, Rose, in 1960. Reuben Mattus was a Polish-born American businessman working in the family’s ice cream business for years before founding […]

🦈 The Devil’s Mouth Review: Great Shark. Terrible Decisions.
🫎 DOOZYDOO Moose Rating: 7/10 (It’s probably closer to a 6.5… but we’re willing to admit Kathryn Newton earned this movie an extra half point. 😄) Some movies have you yelling… “RUN!!” […]
🍔 National Hamburger Day — The Ultimate Excuse to Fire Up the Grill
🍔 National Hamburger Day — The Ultimate Excuse to Fire Up the Grill. May 28th is officially **National Hamburger Day**, which means today is basically a holiday for anyone who believes cheese, bacon, and a perfectly […]
The Little Joy List: 15 Small Things That Can Brighten Any Day
Let’s be honest: life can be a lot. Between work, laundry piles that seem to breed overnight, and trying to remember if you already watered that one plant that looks half-dead (again), it’s easy to feel like joy is hiding […]