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Celebrate, Holidays

Ooey Gooey Hallow-morning!

October 31
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Happy Halloween!  How about letting your family wake to a holiday breakfast treat that could melt the hearts of the most sinister ghouls!  We’d like to share a favorite goodie that is so quick, easy, and right from the store shelf!  Pumpkin rolls from Trader Joe’s are so delightfully yummy and ideal for fall!  A combination of pumpkin pie & cinnamon roll is perfect for the season–but If you can’t make it to a Trader Joe’s…just grab any can of cinnamon rolls to pop in the oven for a scrumptious holiday treat!  I never have a problem baking prepared cinnamon buns…they taste wonderful and let’s face it, most kids prefer the processed alternatives anyway!  And for a once-in-a-while, gooey, goodie these cans of buttery wonder make it easy to whip up, clean up…and still make the kitchen smell fabulously fall-ish!  So welcome your Halloween with this tasty morning treat…

and enjoy some gooey goodness!

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When Goblins come Calling…

October 27
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We’re not talking about trick-or-treating just yet…but if you’re planning a gathering of smaller-stature witches & wizards you may want to see what we’ve conjured up for a festive Halloween party!  Whipping up a last minute holiday party doesn’t require witchcraft!  Gather guests and pop in a spooky or not-so-spooky movie…make it special with simple decor, easy treats and fun favors!  Take a peek at these holiday ideas that will have you ready when…

those ghosts & goblins come calling…

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Favorite Things

Favorite Things

October 22
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A gift of candy is always a welcome one!  With Halloween approaching it’s time to think about those special treats you may need…for the host of a holiday party or just something unique for those little ghosts & goblins that are dearest to you! A friend brought me these darling Halloween candies that I thought we should share…not only adorable but equally as tasty!  If you’re in the Toledo area you may be familiar with Christie’s Candies and Mints–if not, you really need to pay them a visit!  Located on Central Ave. in the Cricket West Shopping Plaza this old fashioned confectionery is a wonderful place to grab any special treats you may need for all the holidays ahead!  Take a peek at these yummy sweets…just right to delight!

sweeten someone’s soul this Halloween…

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Holidays

Quote the Raven

October 20
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There are many things that represent Halloween…the ever popular pumpkin, ghosts & goblins, witches, black cats, bats and the list goes on!  But there’s another…a mysterious, cunning creature who’s call could be described as a depraved cackle–a bewildering sound that leaves the listener certainly unsettled by its cry!  The raven…black as midnight and somewhat mystic–a welcome guest when Halloween comes around!  Try inviting the black bird into your decor this holiday…

you know it’s Halloween-

when the raven comes calling…

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Savor

Grandma’s Apple Pie

October 17
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Autumn often prompts us to spend some time in the kitchen…cooking up warm, yummy comfort foods and baking goodies for all the holidays ahead!  Today we would like to share a family favorite recipe for apple pie filling…a delightful treat that has been appreciated for generations!  After we take a trip to the apple orchard to load up on recipe requirements we spend an afternoon peeling and cooking up this gooey goodness, packaging it up in containers, and filling the freezer with more than a dozen packages of pie filling…a little time consuming, but totally worth the effort!  Throughout the year I have the ability to literally whip up a pie in no time by simply defrosting a container, plopping it into a crust, and baking!  Whether you want to stock up or just bake one…this recipe is as easy as it is tasty!  Perfect for the holidays-or any day for that matter!  Bake a pie…

just like Grandma’s!

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Pick a Peck!

October 15
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Each October our family heads off to the apple orchard for a day of picking our favorites right from the tree!  Not only has it become a fun tradition of picking…and eventually peeling and pie baking…but an opportunity to sample some cider doughnuts, purchase pumpkins & gourds and make fond memories!  It wouldn’t be autumn for my family if we didn’t take a trip to the orchard…

to pick a peck!

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Celebrate, Holidays

October Gathering

October 13
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October is such a fun month for gatherings!  Whether filled with Halloween festivities or just to celebrate the autumn season, October is an ideal time for celebrations!  The crisp, fall air is cool enough to don the fuzzy sweaters but still comfortable enough to enjoy the outdoors…the foliage spattered with the first traces of color and the smell of wood smoke wafting through the air!  We had a beautiful weather opportunity to have just such a celebration…and since it is October–Halloween fun had to be included!  This gathering for adults was an opportunity to get spooky with some holiday cocktails, serve up simple food, and enjoy great conversation around the fire!  Today we’re sharing a long post filled with easy ideas that can pack a party punch!  We hope you can find some inspiration for your next gathering…

let’s start with a cocktail…

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Halloween Glam

October 10
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Who says you can’t be a little spooky and glamorous at the same time?  If traditional Halloween colors aren’t your preference…or you can’t handle too much of the creepy stuff…maybe you’ve outgrown the kiddie decorations…or just want to add some sophistication to your holiday–how about some Halloween glam?  It sounds like a contradiction but it can be done–with help from a couple simple supplies–which we will share…

add a little Halloween-Hollywood style…

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No Drooling Please…

October 8
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Some goodies look so delicious…and when you find a recipe that tastes equally as wonderful-you know you’ve got a winner!  These vanilla almond cupcakes are commonly whipped up by Sarah and served at our Giggle shows–and are raved about by our guests!  So today we thought we should share these mouth-watering treats…easy to make and perfect for all the holidays that are heading our way!

make ’em big or make ’em bite size-we promise they won’t disappoint!

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Hello Halloween!

October 1
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Today is October 1st!  Here we go on the roller coaster of holidays…with all the exciting twists & turns the next few months will bring!  And all that fun goes hand-in-hand with goodies & treats…candy jars overflowing with trick-or-treat offerings and ovens baking up sugary sweetness to celebrate the season!  No wonder that by the New Year most of us need a sugar detox…including the kids!  But, we can’t get through the Halloween holiday without some treating right?  Try welcoming October with a not-so-horrible after school snack that looks so cute it could almost compete with Halloween candy!  (I did say “almost”)  Making the snack look special is so easy to do…and you can use these simple ideas for any kind of entertaining!  So take a peek at this holiday treat and say…

Hello Halloween!

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