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Healthy Halloween Treat: Green Apple Monsters

These healthy Halloween snacks won’t leave you feeling guilty after serving them at your child’s Halloween party! They’re mostly fruit and peanut butter, and make for unique & tasty Halloween treats that are festive, but not too scary. Green Apple Monsters Ingredients: Green apples Sunflower seeds Peanut Butter Strawberries Edible googly eyes – you can usually …

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Brazilian Meat Skewers

As we turn our attention to Brazil and our athletes this summer, it’s easy to find new flavours to celebrate our victories. To get a true taste of Brazilian culture, try jazzing up your barbecue faves with bold sauces like this zesty twist on traditional marinade. Serve your backyard guests these pork and steak skewers, …

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P&T Swim Party: 5 Super Fun DIY Pool Party Crafts

Things are warming up and throwing a swim party is one of the best ways to celebrate the outdoors! Here are 5 super fun pool party ideas to help get things rolling: In a few simple steps you can turn store-bought marshmallows into these sweet S’mores Starfish; instructions at Hungry Happenings.  Add a splash of color to any …

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5 Fantastically Refreshing Tea Recipes

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy those warm evenings on the porch, then have a go at these refreshing tea recipes! Try Iced Turmeric Green Tea from eatwell 101 for a delicate, natural green tea. 2. For a tropical twist, make some Guava Iced Tea courtesy of  Binjal’s VEG Kitchen: 3. This Ginger & Lemon Iced Tea from I Camp In My …

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Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Bacon and Blue Cheese

Cabbage, welcome to the grill Barbecue season is upon us — finally! — and it’s time to heat things up with tried-and-true classics and some bold new ideas. This summer, veggies on the grill are on-trend, according to the 2016 Grilling Flavour Forecast by McCormick. So try these thick-cut cabbage steaks with smoky bacon and …

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How to Make Simple Autumn Leaf Window Decorations

Utilize those beautiful leaves in the yard! How to Make Simple Autumn Leaf Window Decorations Step 1: Gather up the most beautiful leaves that you can find.  This can even be made as a game for kids: assign them the task of going hunting to find their favorite leaves in the yard. Step 2: Use …

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