The Main Course

October 30, 2009 by Heidi R

If you would rather have a dinner, instead of a treat, or if your children won't eat anything but treats, consider this idea. If you love homemade pizza make sure you cook up a healthy meal for your children this Halloween, or at least yourself to actually jump start that diet you have been planning for years.

Preparation Time: About 40 minutes. (Including cook time)

Check this out, to find a homemade recipe for you and your family.

Be sure to follow the instructions carefully if you want to be sure your children are healthy this halloween. 


Tricks and Treats

October 30, 2009 by Heidi R

Yummy and easy to make treats, from a Semi-Homemade Halloween with Sandra Lee on The Food Network.

Ingredients:

  • 2 (6oz) cans of frozen concentrate limeaid, (thawed)
  • 3 C Lemon-Lime Soda
  • 3 1/2 C Green sports drink
  • Green food coloring
  • Ice
  • Whipped Cream (Topping if Desired)
  • Candy Sticks or Sipping Straw (Optional)
Instructions:

In a pitcher, combine limeade, soda, and sports drink. Add 5 drops of food coloring, or until desired color green, and stir. Add ice to each glass and then pour the combination into the glass.  If so desired, add whipped cream and to the glass by putting it in a icing piping bag and adding a candy stick or a swirly straw (or other fun straw)

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A "Spooky" Craft

October 28, 2009 by Heidi R
If you love or even hate to spend money, you will love this next simple and in-expensive craft. 
Materials:
  • Clean, Plastic Milk Jugs
  • Craft Knife
  • Permanent Marker (Any Color)
  • String of Clear Holiday Lights (Any Length)
Instructions:
  1. Draw ghost eyes and mouths on the jugs. (Leave the cap on to make sure they don't dent)
  2. Use the craft knife to cut a half-dollar-hole in the back of the jugs.
  3. Arrange the ghosts near each other, and and string the lights between them, stuffing several bulbs into each jug.

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