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There is something about Halloween that brings out the ghoulishness in all of us.  Can you imagine these candles around the room and your guests enjoying these appetizers , and drinks specially designed for adults (alcoholic) and children (non-alcoholic)? Bloody Candles Items needed to make Bloody Candles : White Candles Red Candles Candle Holders Matches or Lighter Light the red candle and hold it over the white candle.  Allow the red wax to drip down the white candles. Spooky Candles Items needed to make Spooky Candles: Candles Letters - wood, foam, felt, paper If you're using wood letters you'll need some jewelry making items to dangle the letters If you're using foam, felt, or paper then you'll need some glue Paint Glue Scissors For the witch, you'll need to print out a witch and glue it onto the candle Victorian Mourning Candles Items needed to make Victorian Mourning Candles: Glass Candle Holders Candles Red Can

Fall weather or cold winter days require soup.  Soup that is filling to the soul and stomach: That's what this African Spinach Coconut Soup does. I haven't physically traveled much outside the United States but through technology and cuisine I can visit any country my heart desires without having to get shots, update my passport, or visit an airport. In fact, DH and I have friends who live outside the United States and we get to talk with them on a regular basis due to the internet and mobile phones.  I mean, really, how fantastic is that?  I can be in Canada, Australia, across the United States, and in Turkey all in one day.  DH spoils me to no ends.  :-) Now, I get to visit Africa... African Spinach Coconut Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Grapeseed Oil 1 cup Onion, chopped 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced 16 oz Spinach, thawed 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1 can Chopped Tomatoes 1 teaspoon Curry Powder 1 tablespoon Miso 2 cups Water 1

Do diets work for you?  They don't work for me.  In fact, I feel like I'm. Starving. To. Death.  Take the "t" away and you have "die".  That's a bit dramatic but that's how I feel when I'm feeling punished by being on a diet. No longer do I need to feel hungry due to diets.  Many years ago, I realized diets didn't work with me.  That, or I don't do well with diets.  If I were to dig around and deep enough, I'd probably find some statistics to substantiate my feeling that diets don't work.  What I needed was a way of life.  Something that would stay with me through the years. Thankfully, Green Giant has been listening.  Not really sure if they have actually teamed up with Weight Watchers, but their frozen foods have a point system assigned to them.   Green Giant's frozen vegetables are vibrant in color and have a nice crunch that you would find with fresh veggies.  That means that we can have nice vegetables year round

100 Hits: Halloween It seems that over the years I've run around like a crazy woman looking for a CD (cassette - can you remember those?) of songs to play at my Halloween party.  Unfortunately by the time I start to think about the music portion of the party, the selection is completely picked over.  So this year music is my first priority and here is a sampling of songs that will be played. Halloween Party Songs: Devil With A Blue Dress - Mitch Ryder That Old Black Magic - Ella Fitzgerald Witchcraft - Nelson Riddle (Don't Fear) The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult Every Day Is Halloween - Ministry I Put A Spell On You - Screamin' Jay Hawkins Sympathy for The Devil - The Rolling Stones Nemesis - Shriekback Season Of The Witch - Donovan Ghost Town - The Specials Spooky - Classics IV The Adams Family Theme - The Horror Theme Ghostbusters  Ray Parker Thriller - Michael Jackson Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett Werewolves In London - Warren Z

Group themed costumes are always fun.  Think of things that are found in groups and the options are endless. Group Themed Costumes Scrubbing Bubbles Bubble Bath Classic Rock Band (Each person is a rock with a band across) Jelly Beans Fruit Salad (Banana, Apple, Grapes) Fork, Spoon, Knife Stop Light, Street Name Signs on the Road (Stop, Rail Road Crossing, Yield) Laundry (Laundry Basket, Washing Machine, Dryer) Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise Packets Taco Bell Sauces Packets Car Race (Cars, Flag, Lights) Spaghetti and Meatballs Or you might like to take one of these suggestions this year. Paper, Rock, Scissors Group Halloween Costumes Fruit of the Loom Group Halloween Costumes Crayola Crayon Group Halloween Costume One remaining deviled egg remaining...  Make this into a group thing since no one can eat just one. Deviled Egg Halloween Costume Fast Food Gang Halloween Costumes Bacon, Lettuce Tomato Sandwich Group Halloween Costume Wit

There's still plenty of time to make your own scary costume.  Choose from one in the list or expand on one of the pictures below. Scary Halloween Costume Ideas: Mummy Hanged Man or Woman Doll Political (Ethical) Statements Clown Frankenstein Vampire Grim Reaper Walking Dead Electrified Halloween Costume Headless Body Halloween Costume Cereal Killer Halloween Costume Girl from "The Ring" Halloween Costume Are you scared yet? After seeing these ideas and allowing my imagination to run wild, I'm not sure if I'll be going anywhere or opening my door on Halloween night.  BWAAAAHHHH! Think of things that used to scare you as a child.  What scares you today? Tweet this Post Please share me with your friends! If you enjoyed this post, please do a friend and me a BIG favor and forward this email. If you received this email from a friend and you'd like to see more, please sign up today . Don't miss out o