I'm not dead!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I ordered a bunch of stuff, so depending on when USPS gets them to me, there will be some new reviews coming down the pipeline! I've unintentionally put off doing a bunch of reviews because I haven't had the time, and I feel like I keep saying that and apologizing for it...so frustrating. The crafting posts are taking the longest, because I have to remember all the steps I did, plus the mindset I was in. But I know that I will get there eventually; I'm actually editing the next media review as I type this. Well, I'm not doing it WHILE I type this, but you get the idea.

I'm thinking about going back and editing some of my more recent reviews, because comparisons between them and my earliest reviews show that my writing skills have been dropping off. Gotta practice, practice, practice.

As a head's up for what's going to be happening in the immediate future:

• Shocktober! Lots of Halloween and monster movies, plus a related media review. Maybe a recipe or two if I can settle on something that I like. Plus a Miss Scarlett Travels special!
• Holiday shopping guides! They were pretty popular last year, so I'll be making periodic ones, but keeping a close eye on Right Stuf because I am a giant nerd. Expect some cross-posting from Kotaku and CheapAssGamer, but I'll keep you informed of deals as I find them.
• Massive game sales! My wishlists may be whittled down, but I bet yours aren't. Keep an eye on the Hobby Haven for postings for sales from Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, etc.

Well, I think that should do it for now. Miss Scarlett, signing out!

Well, this sucks.

Oh dear, oh dear.

Important Figuarts news, you guys. Amazon has emailed me a CANCELLATION of my Sailor Pluto S.H. Figuarts. In fact, the Amazon listing is no longer searchable, but I can still reach it from my cancellation email. It's listed as "currently unavailable," and the "official" reason given for the cancellation was "lack of availability."

Now, this is where it gets interesting. The Sailor V Figuarts is undergoing the same thing. But none of the existing Sailor Moon Figuarts have been affected! They are all still up on Amazon. I am wondering if some kind of issue is happening with Bluefin, the company that distributes Figuarts here in North America.

I'm a little worried, and not entirely sure what to do. Nobody seems to carry pre-orders for Pluto in stock save for Crunchyroll, and they charge you at time of order, not time of shipping, so I am hesitant. Plus, they charge $10 for shipping, so I'd be paying more than I would through Amazon.

I keep remembering the problems I had getting Saturn, so this may be a situation where I have to wait and see what happens...ugh.

In happier news, Dunkin is offering free Dunkin Dark coffee tomorrow in honor of National Coffee Day. So there's that, I guess.

Miss Scarlett Cooks! Homestyle Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Hi, everyone! Let's make something delish to eat today! I grew up eating boxed mac and cheese, and never even knew you could make it another way until I was an adult. I definitely like this version better; it's a lot cheesier and creamier. I'll share how to make it after the jump.

Tokyo Game Show Highlights

Work is keeping me busy--I'm honestly surprised by how much I love this job; I didn't hate my previous one, but didn't feel excited to go to work--but I'm doing my best to still post content and keep up on news! The Tokyo Game Show was this past week, and brought a lot of information on new and upcoming games. I've got a lot of info after the jump!

Miss Scarlett Crafts! Baby Blanket, part 1

Hi, everyone! Here is the post that took entirely too long to get finished, for inexplicable reasons. Part 1 of "Miss Scarlett Makes a Baby Blanket." Chills, thrills, and eventual apathy contained within! (You know you want to read it.) Everything is after the jump.

Miss Scarlett Cooks! Kitchen Sink Cookies

It's baking time at the Hobby Haven, everyone! Today, I'll show you how to make Kitchen Sink cookies. Don't let the name scare you off! they're called this because you throw in "everything but the kitchen sink." It's a great way to use up odds and ends around the household. Handful of raisins at the bottom of the box? One last packet of oatmeal nobody wants to eat? Stale rice krispies? Toss 'em in here to make a thrifty snack.