Category: Fall

Recipe: Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie

Fall is when people start looking for hearty comfort food. But dishes that warm the soul don’t have to be the calorie bomb we often expect. Rose Reisman, cookbook author and renowned healthy living advocate, serves up a new take on a family favorite, with only 270 calories and a healthy 25.6g of protein per …

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Halloween Craft Project: Lifesized Frankenstein

Wooooooo! The wind howled through the trees and warned of all the evil thrills that graced the night. It was Halloween and everyone from spooks to mice were excited by the events that would unfold… Of course it isn’t Halloween yet but I thought I would kick off the Halloween crafts early, since I need …

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Crochet Card Project: Fall Card

One crafter likes to make cards. Another crafter likes to crochet. Why not combine them and make a “crochet card”?  This card is designed to showcase both popular crafts. The possibilities are endless, and quick.  -Linda Supplies Size B Crochet Hook Deep Orange #3 Lightweight Yarn, small amount 3 pieces of scrapbook paper Stickers Mini …

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Crochet Card Project: Thanks Coach

Your coach inspires, teaches, and helps you become better at what you do. Show your appreciation for them and let them know how much you care! Linda 🤎 Supplies Brown and white yarn Size C hook Pinback Football scrapbook paper & stickers Double-sided scrapbook tabs Card and Envelope Football 1) Chain 2, 2 single crochet …

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Pumpkin Everything Means Fall is Here!

It all started with Pumpkin Spiced Latte. And then there were pumpkin flavored donuts followed by pumpkin creamer and pumpkin cake. And once the pumpkin craze set in, we had pumpkin beer, pumpkin soup, pumpkin spiced tea, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin cream cake, and oh yes, don’t forget the pumpkin pie!   The smell of pumpkin …

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Mushroom Green Bean Casserole

This is my take on the classic American green bean casserole; I’ve added fresh mushrooms and sour cream, and rely on simple salt and pepper for additional flavor. When the holidays come around, this is one of my favorite side dishes to make, both for home and as a contribution to other holiday meals, especially …

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The Tombstones and Creepy Old Crypts of Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion

Dear Lou… We just love the Haunted Mansion! Every time we go, we just love looking at the graves in front of the entrance, and we just noticed the mausoleum at the exit. Were they always there (I don’t remember the mausoleum)? And are the names on the graves of real people or just made-up? …

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Spiced Caramel Snickerdoodles

Forget pies and sheet cakes – show off your baking chops with these Spiced Caramel Snickerdoodles. Made with caramel and cinnamon, these cookies can do no wrong. Featuring delicious flavours, this cookie has got a little something to suit everyone’s taste buds. Another crowd pleaser? The simplicity of baking with Becel; use it 1:1 as …

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Mummy Candles and Pool Noodle Pumpkins

Mummy Candles Mummy candles are also fun and so easy that even a two-year old can do this activity. Let’s face it, part of the reason those twos are so terrible is because they are old enough to know things are going on around them, but at the same time they just cannot do very …

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Halloween Activities: Haunted Houses

Have you ever paid money to go through a haunted house? Do you have haunted houses in your city or town? Some places like Kansas City have a big business of having haunted houses in their old warehouse district. The Beast and the Edge of Hell are the two most famous. This year, there is …

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