Pretty Pumpkin

Pretty Pumpkin

via Southern Lady

Just gather your seasonal flower of choice

(try daisies or mums), and poke holes into

the pumpkin wherever you want blooms to 

be placed. Then cut stems of flowers short,

and insert into the holes.

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Tuesday Tip-Halloween Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

Kelly Cozzone, Family& Parenting Examiner

Halloween is right around the corner. Thousands of children will be out and about that night collecting their bags of goodies. As much fun as those kids will have, Halloween night requires parents to be extra vigilant with their safety.

By following these simple tips, you’ll greatly diminish your child’s risk of injury.

• Ensure your child has light reflectors on them to make them more visible in the dark.
• Keep your child in your sight. That will allow you to monitor where they are.
• Don’t allow teenagers to go out alone. Make sure they are in a group of kids. There’s safety in numbers.
• Make sure older children who go out with their friends have their cell phone. Have them check in with you periodically.
• Trick or treat in neighborhoods you are familiar with. Being caught out after dark in an area you don’t know is never a good idea.
• When you return home, before your child enjoys their treats, check the candy to make sure it hasn’t been tampered with.
• When your trick or treating with your children, be aware of where you are and who is around you. While Halloween is supposed to be a night of light-hearted fun for children, there are those who will take advantage of the anonymity of the costumes.

Halloween is a wonderful opportunity for families to spend quality time together indulging in carefree fun. There’s a pure joy in the shrieks and peals of laughter of children as they see the decorations and costumes. You’ll have a timeless memory as you watch your child race up the sidewalk anticipating the candy they’ll receive.

Children grow up so fast. Before you know it they’ll be hanging out with their friends. So enjoy this Halloween but do it safely.

Halloween Treat Tips

A favorite source: 

King Arthur

an inkling of the goodies you'll find

just in time

8 Tips

for last minute

(never)

Halloween Hosts

Hostess with the Mostest

more Halloween ideas

at

Pinterest

a free printable 

HERE

Happy Halloween!

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30 Easy One-Pot Meals

via ivillage

Enjoy a delicious dinner 
(without dirtying all the pots and pans in your kitchen)
 with these easy one-dish meals.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Veggie Mac & Cheese
Creamy Parmesan Whole Grain Pasta with Tuna
Rosita's Tortilla Soup
Spanish Bean and Pork Stew
Tofu-Broccoli Stir Fry
Tomato, Bean and Zucchini Stew
Pumpkin, White Bean and Sausage Stew
Chicken and Chickpea Pilaf
Quick Pork Chile Stew
Chile-Tofu Stir Fry
Jambalaya
Chicken in a Pot
Spaetzle
Korean Beef Stir Fry
Merguez Sausage with Fennel and Couscous
Arroz con Pollo
Tuna and Pasta Bake
30-Minute Chili
Quick Chicken Cacciatore
Shellfish and Tomato Stew
Turkey a la King
Thai Green Chicken Curry
Tuscan Minestrone Soup
Orange Fire Chicken
Maytag Beef and Bacon Stew
Egg-Fried Rice
Turkey Sloppy Joes
Osso-Bucco
Boeuf Bourguignon

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Tuesday Tip

Rule Your Rugs

via Martha Stewart
source

Is your rug tripping you up? 

Keep cotton flat-weave and other lightweight rugs 

from slipping around and curling with this tried-and-true trick: 

Attach a pair of flat, cork-backed rulers along the edges of each corner. 

Using a large, heavy-duty needle and monofilament, 

stitch through the rug, and tie it around the ruler 

in a couple of spots to secure.

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Halloween Time is Almost Here

It's time for 

Just click on the titles

below for information
Halloween Banner

as seen in Country Living

“ Got Treats ? ” Sign 

Halloween Clown Boy  

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Tuesday Tip

Gold Staples in a Pinch

by Twig & Thistle

… a gold permanent pen and violá instant Gold Staples

HERE's HOW

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Tuesday Tip

Dryer Sheet as Iron Cleaner

via Real Simple

Remove gunk from the soleplate of an iron. With the setting on low, rub the iron over the dryer sheet until the residue disappears, and you're left with a pristine press.

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Frosted Apple Slab Pie

I'm ready for Autumn!

Frosted Apple Slab Pie

via Country Living
ingredients

• 3
  cups all-purpose flour
• 2
  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2
  teaspoon salt
• 1/2
  cup shortening
• 1/2
  cup cold butter
• 2
  egg yolks, beaten
• 1/3
  cup milk
• 6
  cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced cooking apples (2 1/4 lbs.)                                                                
• 1
  cup granulated sugar
• 1
  cup crushed cornflakes
• 1/2
  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2
  teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1
  egg white, beaten
• Powdered Sugar Icing
• Freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg (optional)

directions

1.For pastry, in a large bowl, combine flour, the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and the salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening and butter until pieces are pea-size.

2.In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and milk. Gradually stir egg yolk mixture into flour mixture, tossing with a fork to moisten. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons water over the mixture, gently tossing until all of the mixture is moistened. Using your fingers, gently knead the pastry just until a ball forms. Divide pastry into 2 portions, making one portion slightly larger than the other. Wrap and chill until needed.

3.FFor filling, in an extra-large bowl, combine apples, the 1 cup granulated sugar, the cornflakes, cinnamon, and the 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Set aside.

4.Preheat oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, use your hands to pat the larger portion of pastry into the bottom of a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Spoon filling evenly into pastry-lined pan.

5.Roll the remaining pastry between 2 pieces of waxed paper to a 15x10-inch rectangle. Carefully peel off top sheet of waxed paper. Invert pastry, pastry side down, over the apple layer. Carefully peel off waxed paper. Press edges the two rectangles together using wet fingers. Cut a few slits in the top pastry; brush lightly with egg white.

6.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until pastry is golden, fruit is tender, and filling is bubbly. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

7.Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Icing and, if desired, sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Let stand until icing is set. Cut into bars. Makes 32 bars

To Store: Layer bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Powdered Sugar Icing: In a medium bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and enough milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) to make icing a drizzling consistency.

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