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How to Avoid Unnecessary Thanksgiving Waste
It’s November and time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! One thing to consider is the amount of waste that happens if you make too much food! Planning your Thanksgiving so that you avoid as much unnecessary waste as possible is very doable. The truth is, we never need as much as we think we do when it comes to anything we have. Most people throw out about 30 percent of the food they buy, for example. This Thanksgiving, let’s prevent that. Provide Eco-Friendly To-Go Containers You can also ask guests to bring containers if you want to, but if you purchase some eco-friendly containers and point out to guests what…
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National Oatmeal Day 2021: Get Your Fill of Oatmeal Today
It’s National Oatmeal Day. This post contains several oatmeal recipes. However… It’s all for you. I don’t love oatmeal myself. It’s a texture thing for me. But my husband and son love it so I am always knee-deep in the breakfast staple. I do recognize that it’s healthy… Benefits of Oatmeal Oatmeal is rich in complex, energy-giving carbohydrates, low in fat, and high in water-soluble fiber. Soluble fiber may reduce the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol. Studies show that five to 10 grams of soluble fiber may decrease LDL levels. Studies have found that eating oatmeal significantly reduces one’s cholesterol levels. Lowering cholesterol levels may then significantly…
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Mini Personal Pumpkin Pies
The 26th of October is National Pumpkin Day. It only makes sense right? So much of this month focuses on Halloween and pumpkins play a big role in that day (obviously). But pumpkins and pumpkin pie and other pumpkin dishes are popular during the remaining months of the year. And this recipe for mini pumpkin pies can fit right into your fall season plans. Perfect for a quick dessert. Perfect for as a dessert in your big holiday dinner spread. Perfect for potlucks or school teacher luncheons. And it’s not complicated! Other Pumpkin Dishes Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes Pumpkin Soups
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Halloween Celebrations 2021
Halloween is right around the corner. What are you doing this year — a gathering, trick-or-treating, or just a quiet night at home? Here are some of my previous posts and some newly published info to help you plan your Halloween celebration — whatever they might be. Remember to be safe, no matter what you do. Having a Party This year, although there are still high rates of COVID in some areas of the country, many people are considering Halloween celebrations that are closer to normal — safely of course. These posts provide some ideas and recipes for food for Halloween parties. 5 Themes for Your Adult Halloween Party Last-Minute…
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Halloween Digging the Dirt Cake
Even though people often associate scary things with Halloween, you can also use ordinary objects to surprise your friends. For instance, can you imagine the looks on their faces when you start digging into the flowerpot on your table? Unless they are ‘in the know,’ most likely they won’t realize the centerpiece is actually dessert. Since today is National Dessert Day AND Halloween is on the way, I thought this was a good time to share this Halloween Dirt Cake recipe! Dirt Cake For this Dirt Cake, you will need the following: 1 brand new plastic flower pot 1 brand new garden trowel 3 or 4 gummy worms 1 bunch…
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October Is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. All month, we are celebrating people with Down Syndrome. My daughter has Down Syndrome so I am going to share a few tidbits about her. My daughter likes to dance. She was a member of a cheer team at a gym. The team is specifically for people with special needs. I haven’t taken her back since the pandemic started but hopefully I can soon. She is taking dance at high school this year. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before! She loves her big brother and has picked up a lot of his habits. She participates in programs at GiGi’s Playhouse,…
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Spiced Roasted Ginger Carrot Soup
Since it is National Vegetarian Awareness Month, I thought that I should post a few veggie recipes throughout the month. This soup, Spiced Roasted Ginger Carrot Soup, is a great meal for the fall. With some bread and a salad, it’s a lite but filling meal for a lazy fall weekend afternoon. Other Vegetarian Recipes Instant Pot® Garden Vegetable Soup Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps with Fresh Guacamole “Creamy” Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
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Halloween Decorations for 2021
Do you like to decorate your home — inside and out — for Halloween? We don’t However, my parents — actually my dad — used to decorate our home when I was a kid. He would set up objects to try to get a jump scare from the trick-or-treaters. He didn’t buy decorations but he would try to make something from the things around the house. I think my mother would have liked to have some of the decorations posted below instead of the bedsheet ghosts that my dad wired to fly around our house. She was a good sport about it though! Indoors These decorations are all indoor-based and…
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Different Types of Vegetarian-Type Diets
October 1st is World Vegetarian Day and October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. This week, there will be several posts about vegetarianism. If we strictly define the word vegetarianism, it means a diet that is plant-based and one that excludes meat, chicken, and fish. However, due to the individual differences of many dieters, vegetarian diets have evolved to cater to the varied needs of their advocates. If you are thinking about changing your dietary habits, here are a few of the different types of vegetarian diets you may like to consider. There is possibly one that appeals and is more suitable to you and your lifestyle. Vegan A vegan diet is…
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2021 Halloween Costumes for Men and Women
The year, I think there will be more Halloween parties this year, even with some of the various local restrictions. This means there will be more need for adult Halloween costumes! So this post will present some costumes for 2021. Start shopping early! Adult Halloween Costumes for Women Adult Flapper Halloween Costume Red In fashion, the Roaring 20s are making a comeback, so why wouldn’t they come back in Halloween costumes? Adult Plus Dream Steamy Halloween Costume Steampunk continues to be popular with numerous costumes available for Halloween. Rubie’s Women’s Marvel Studios Black Widow Movie Deluxe Black Suit Costume Black Widow was a very popular movie this summer, and Marvel…
