Samantha Maich
@samanthamaich.bsky.social
Sustainability Analyst by day, Author by night • Cooking, Crafting, Writing, and Cats • She/Her
Children’s Books here: https://shorturl.at/oWRkD
Charity Anthology here: https://shorturl.at/2EhPr 🏳️🌈
Children’s Books here: https://shorturl.at/oWRkD
Charity Anthology here: https://shorturl.at/2EhPr 🏳️🌈
Happy Halloween!! I have dressed up as a Spotted Lanternfly for work today—what’s spookier than an invasive species threatening your native biome??
October 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Happy Halloween!! I have dressed up as a Spotted Lanternfly for work today—what’s spookier than an invasive species threatening your native biome??
Tonight’s spooky watch was The Elixir (2025)!
I know it’s been getting a lot of hate online, but I liked it 🫣
The zombies run (ALWAYS SCARY), the special fx makeup was great, & the rain element was interesting.
It was my first Indonesian horror and I would definitely watch more!
I know it’s been getting a lot of hate online, but I liked it 🫣
The zombies run (ALWAYS SCARY), the special fx makeup was great, & the rain element was interesting.
It was my first Indonesian horror and I would definitely watch more!
October 31, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Tonight’s spooky watch was The Elixir (2025)!
I know it’s been getting a lot of hate online, but I liked it 🫣
The zombies run (ALWAYS SCARY), the special fx makeup was great, & the rain element was interesting.
It was my first Indonesian horror and I would definitely watch more!
I know it’s been getting a lot of hate online, but I liked it 🫣
The zombies run (ALWAYS SCARY), the special fx makeup was great, & the rain element was interesting.
It was my first Indonesian horror and I would definitely watch more!
Tonight’s spooky watch was Night of the Living Dead (1968)!
Despite being a classic, this was my first time watching it and I thought it was so compelling!! This was also the first time I saw zombies using tools—wish that was incorporated into more zombie flicks??
Despite being a classic, this was my first time watching it and I thought it was so compelling!! This was also the first time I saw zombies using tools—wish that was incorporated into more zombie flicks??
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Tonight’s spooky watch was Night of the Living Dead (1968)!
Despite being a classic, this was my first time watching it and I thought it was so compelling!! This was also the first time I saw zombies using tools—wish that was incorporated into more zombie flicks??
Despite being a classic, this was my first time watching it and I thought it was so compelling!! This was also the first time I saw zombies using tools—wish that was incorporated into more zombie flicks??
Had the joy of trying rambutan for the first time (delicious!!) and then I made some vegan salted quick fudge to celebrate. 🍫
October 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Had the joy of trying rambutan for the first time (delicious!!) and then I made some vegan salted quick fudge to celebrate. 🍫
Spent today fighting for my life making Claire Saffitz’s pull apart sour cream and chive rolls.
Did the dough ever come together when kneading? No.
Did the first rise work out? No.
The second? No.
Was I able to use fresh chives? No.
Despite everything working against me, these were DELICIOUS!! 🍞
Did the dough ever come together when kneading? No.
Did the first rise work out? No.
The second? No.
Was I able to use fresh chives? No.
Despite everything working against me, these were DELICIOUS!! 🍞
October 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Spent today fighting for my life making Claire Saffitz’s pull apart sour cream and chive rolls.
Did the dough ever come together when kneading? No.
Did the first rise work out? No.
The second? No.
Was I able to use fresh chives? No.
Despite everything working against me, these were DELICIOUS!! 🍞
Did the dough ever come together when kneading? No.
Did the first rise work out? No.
The second? No.
Was I able to use fresh chives? No.
Despite everything working against me, these were DELICIOUS!! 🍞
Wanted a creature feature redemption, so tonight’s spooky movie was The Giant Gila Monster (1959)!
I loved watching clips of a clearly normal-sized lizard walking around menacingly, but WHY did the MC have to stop investigating to sing that “laugh children laugh” song not once but TWICE??
I loved watching clips of a clearly normal-sized lizard walking around menacingly, but WHY did the MC have to stop investigating to sing that “laugh children laugh” song not once but TWICE??
October 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Wanted a creature feature redemption, so tonight’s spooky movie was The Giant Gila Monster (1959)!
I loved watching clips of a clearly normal-sized lizard walking around menacingly, but WHY did the MC have to stop investigating to sing that “laugh children laugh” song not once but TWICE??
I loved watching clips of a clearly normal-sized lizard walking around menacingly, but WHY did the MC have to stop investigating to sing that “laugh children laugh” song not once but TWICE??
Still feeling the 50s horror, tonight’s spooky movie was Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)!
This movie felt way too mean spirited to enjoy despite the monsters being interesting.
I also don’t know how the guys in the leech suits didn’t waterboard themselves when doing the water action scenes!!
This movie felt way too mean spirited to enjoy despite the monsters being interesting.
I also don’t know how the guys in the leech suits didn’t waterboard themselves when doing the water action scenes!!
October 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Still feeling the 50s horror, tonight’s spooky movie was Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)!
This movie felt way too mean spirited to enjoy despite the monsters being interesting.
I also don’t know how the guys in the leech suits didn’t waterboard themselves when doing the water action scenes!!
This movie felt way too mean spirited to enjoy despite the monsters being interesting.
I also don’t know how the guys in the leech suits didn’t waterboard themselves when doing the water action scenes!!
Tonight’s spooky watch was House on Haunted Hill (1959)!
I LOVED THIS!! This was such a fun go-with-the-flow type of horror movie where any inconsistencies were charming rather than infuriating.
Nora deserves the world after all she went through 😭
I LOVED THIS!! This was such a fun go-with-the-flow type of horror movie where any inconsistencies were charming rather than infuriating.
Nora deserves the world after all she went through 😭
October 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Tonight’s spooky watch was House on Haunted Hill (1959)!
I LOVED THIS!! This was such a fun go-with-the-flow type of horror movie where any inconsistencies were charming rather than infuriating.
Nora deserves the world after all she went through 😭
I LOVED THIS!! This was such a fun go-with-the-flow type of horror movie where any inconsistencies were charming rather than infuriating.
Nora deserves the world after all she went through 😭
I love celebrating spooky season by completing a stitch each October and this year I enjoyed a cute cat and pumpkin cross stitch from CrystalFeatherCrafts on Etsy 🧵🪡
October 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I love celebrating spooky season by completing a stitch each October and this year I enjoyed a cute cat and pumpkin cross stitch from CrystalFeatherCrafts on Etsy 🧵🪡
I hosted a Halloween get together yesterday and made a cursed blueberry pie 🥧
October 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I hosted a Halloween get together yesterday and made a cursed blueberry pie 🥧
Tonight’s spooky watch was Weapons (2025)!
To stay vague and avoid spoilers because it’s so freshly released, I’ll say that I wish I went in without preconceived notions on what I thought the movie would be like based on its poster/ads.
To stay vague and avoid spoilers because it’s so freshly released, I’ll say that I wish I went in without preconceived notions on what I thought the movie would be like based on its poster/ads.
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Tonight’s spooky watch was Weapons (2025)!
To stay vague and avoid spoilers because it’s so freshly released, I’ll say that I wish I went in without preconceived notions on what I thought the movie would be like based on its poster/ads.
To stay vague and avoid spoilers because it’s so freshly released, I’ll say that I wish I went in without preconceived notions on what I thought the movie would be like based on its poster/ads.
Recipe #2 is Viennese Fingers!
Despite knowing that the dough felt a little too loose, I put my faith into Mary Berry and ended up with some flat fingers. They tasted DELICIOUS however once the chocolate set!
Rating: 3/5 stars
Despite knowing that the dough felt a little too loose, I put my faith into Mary Berry and ended up with some flat fingers. They tasted DELICIOUS however once the chocolate set!
Rating: 3/5 stars
October 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Recipe #2 is Viennese Fingers!
Despite knowing that the dough felt a little too loose, I put my faith into Mary Berry and ended up with some flat fingers. They tasted DELICIOUS however once the chocolate set!
Rating: 3/5 stars
Despite knowing that the dough felt a little too loose, I put my faith into Mary Berry and ended up with some flat fingers. They tasted DELICIOUS however once the chocolate set!
Rating: 3/5 stars
Tonight’s spooky movie watch was From Dusk Till Dawn.
My love of vampire movies was REALLY warring with Quentin Tarantino trying to ruin this for me.
My love of vampire movies was REALLY warring with Quentin Tarantino trying to ruin this for me.
October 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Tonight’s spooky movie watch was From Dusk Till Dawn.
My love of vampire movies was REALLY warring with Quentin Tarantino trying to ruin this for me.
My love of vampire movies was REALLY warring with Quentin Tarantino trying to ruin this for me.
This month I’m tackling spooky movies on my to-watch list and started with Suspiria (1977).
What a technicolor fever dream. I’m not sure I liked it?? But I also didn’t not like it??
What a technicolor fever dream. I’m not sure I liked it?? But I also didn’t not like it??
October 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This month I’m tackling spooky movies on my to-watch list and started with Suspiria (1977).
What a technicolor fever dream. I’m not sure I liked it?? But I also didn’t not like it??
What a technicolor fever dream. I’m not sure I liked it?? But I also didn’t not like it??
The 1st recipe in this book feels timely w/the last Bake Off episode—it’s flapjacks!
I’m more familiar with the North American flapjack (aka pancakes) so I channeled my inner granola bar maker to make the UK version.
Rating: 2/5 stars. So bland!! I see why contestants added such flavorful toppings
I’m more familiar with the North American flapjack (aka pancakes) so I channeled my inner granola bar maker to make the UK version.
Rating: 2/5 stars. So bland!! I see why contestants added such flavorful toppings
September 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The 1st recipe in this book feels timely w/the last Bake Off episode—it’s flapjacks!
I’m more familiar with the North American flapjack (aka pancakes) so I channeled my inner granola bar maker to make the UK version.
Rating: 2/5 stars. So bland!! I see why contestants added such flavorful toppings
I’m more familiar with the North American flapjack (aka pancakes) so I channeled my inner granola bar maker to make the UK version.
Rating: 2/5 stars. So bland!! I see why contestants added such flavorful toppings
Autumn makes the baking gremlins in my brain gain strength, so I’m going to bake my way through one of Mary Berry’s books to see if I want to keep or declutter it 🍰
September 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Autumn makes the baking gremlins in my brain gain strength, so I’m going to bake my way through one of Mary Berry’s books to see if I want to keep or declutter it 🍰
This bread baked so beautifully!! Cannot wait for it to cool so I can try a slice; my house smells INCREDIBLE
September 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This bread baked so beautifully!! Cannot wait for it to cool so I can try a slice; my house smells INCREDIBLE
I hope my cats can bring you a moment of peace. They fell asleep after battling who would get to play with the giant llama toy (neither won).
September 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I hope my cats can bring you a moment of peace. They fell asleep after battling who would get to play with the giant llama toy (neither won).
Finally busted out my sewing machine for this next easy mend!
My favorite work skirt had the elastic falling out so I quickly sewed up the channel and secured the elastic.
My favorite work skirt had the elastic falling out so I quickly sewed up the channel and secured the elastic.
September 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Finally busted out my sewing machine for this next easy mend!
My favorite work skirt had the elastic falling out so I quickly sewed up the channel and secured the elastic.
My favorite work skirt had the elastic falling out so I quickly sewed up the channel and secured the elastic.
I am SO EXCITED about this alteration! This dress dug into my armpits & had a neckline that I didn’t love.
I shifted the straps a couple inches to the side & hemmed the shirred edge. I thought about adding in a bias tape to the edge like it originally had, but I don’t mind how it looks.
I shifted the straps a couple inches to the side & hemmed the shirred edge. I thought about adding in a bias tape to the edge like it originally had, but I don’t mind how it looks.
September 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I am SO EXCITED about this alteration! This dress dug into my armpits & had a neckline that I didn’t love.
I shifted the straps a couple inches to the side & hemmed the shirred edge. I thought about adding in a bias tape to the edge like it originally had, but I don’t mind how it looks.
I shifted the straps a couple inches to the side & hemmed the shirred edge. I thought about adding in a bias tape to the edge like it originally had, but I don’t mind how it looks.
Next up I have this blouse for work the dips just a liiiittle too low for the environment I work in.
Originally I wanted to see if I could get away with using a button in my stash that was the same size as the others but the color was just off enough to look strange.
So I just sewed the top close!
Originally I wanted to see if I could get away with using a button in my stash that was the same size as the others but the color was just off enough to look strange.
So I just sewed the top close!
September 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Next up I have this blouse for work the dips just a liiiittle too low for the environment I work in.
Originally I wanted to see if I could get away with using a button in my stash that was the same size as the others but the color was just off enough to look strange.
So I just sewed the top close!
Originally I wanted to see if I could get away with using a button in my stash that was the same size as the others but the color was just off enough to look strange.
So I just sewed the top close!
Chose a super quick and easy alteration to get me started! This shirt fell at an awkward length and the decorative twist looked strange with most bottoms.
I chose to do a simple cut at my preferred length and am going to try to keep the raw edge! If it frays in the wash, I’ll hem the bottom.
I chose to do a simple cut at my preferred length and am going to try to keep the raw edge! If it frays in the wash, I’ll hem the bottom.
September 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Chose a super quick and easy alteration to get me started! This shirt fell at an awkward length and the decorative twist looked strange with most bottoms.
I chose to do a simple cut at my preferred length and am going to try to keep the raw edge! If it frays in the wash, I’ll hem the bottom.
I chose to do a simple cut at my preferred length and am going to try to keep the raw edge! If it frays in the wash, I’ll hem the bottom.
My gardenias are blooming for the second time this year and a giant, beautiful orb weaver has taken up residence in one of the bushes 🕷️
September 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
My gardenias are blooming for the second time this year and a giant, beautiful orb weaver has taken up residence in one of the bushes 🕷️
✨ No thoughts, just foldable rocking chair ✨
September 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
✨ No thoughts, just foldable rocking chair ✨
Bookshelf cat gazes down upon us, asking that we read something in our physical TBR 📚
July 31, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Bookshelf cat gazes down upon us, asking that we read something in our physical TBR 📚