Category: Holidays

A Night In On Halloween

Despite popular beliefs, Halloween doesn’t have to become a holiday for socializing, partying or trick-or-treating. October 31st can be a night of complete relaxation indoors, on a couch with delicious snacks and spooky movies. If you find yourself contemplating leaving the costume in the closet and cuddling up on the couch, do not fret! Here …

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Bring on the Pumple Pie

We’ve missed a lot over the past year – from births to birthdays, engagements, weddings and everything in between. But this Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating it all. Set the table with Nana’s fine china and that fancy gold cutlery you’ve never used and invite the whole family, friends that might as well be family and whoever …

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Coffin Party Favors

What is any occasion without parties? And the best part of parties, at least for me, other than the food is party favors. I love it when they come in weird forms and shapes. This party favor box is perfect for Halloween parties or even for distributing to ‘trick or treat’-ers! Here’s what you’ll need: …

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Haunted Gingerbread House

If you are looking for a ghoulish Halloween activity everyone can enjoy, why not create a peanut-free Haunted Gingerbread House? Decorated with Nestlé Fav*rites peanut-free treats, it’s not only safe for children who have peanut allergies, it’s also spooktacularily fun to make! Haunted Gingerbread 1 1/2 cups shortening 375 ml 1 1/2 cups sugar 375 …

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How to Make Cute Felt Pillow Monsters for Halloween

These pillow monsters are fun to make, and they are a great way to let you and your child’s creativity flow, because you can make them any way you like. If you’re wondering where to start, follow the design in the picture for your first pillow monster, and then, once you’re more comfortable with working …

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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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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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Happy Father’s Day

The Harpby Bruce Weigl When he was my age and I was already a boymy father made a machine in the garage.A wired piece of steelwith many small and beautiful weldsground so smooth they resembled rows of pearls. He went broke with whatever it was.He held it so carefully in his arms.He carried it foundry …

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A Very Happy Juneteenth

Now recognized as the official national holiday Juneteenth National Independence Day as of Thursday, June 17, 2021, this is a very happy Juneteenth. Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, and traditionally celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It originated in Galveston, Texas, after Union Major General Gordon Granger announced …

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Burger Lovers Unite This Father’s Day

What makes a burger the ultimate grill champion and a dish that all food lovers can get behind? Whether you’re a beef eater, prefer chicken or are living your best veggie life, there’s a burger for everyone.   With Father’s Day right around the corner, why not create the ultimate burger for dad? This loaded nacho burger is …

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