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There's so much more to Halloween than the candy.   I'm not really sure what that is, but there has to be . That's right; there is the getting dressed up in really cool costumes, going to parties, trick-or-treating, and of course making super yummy treats for special goblins. Here are five adorable ideas to try this year.  Taking everyday food and making it into something else is kind of like being a super hero for a night. Lisa of LilSugar came up with a cute version of Martha Stewart's Witch Cupcakes . Wicked Witch Cupcakes Martha Stewart , in her infinite wisdom, came up with these lollipops that feature worms and candy corn. Halloween Lollipops Elizabeth LaBau celebrates candy of all kinds.  Her latest book "The Sweet Book of Candy Making" illustrates beautiful candies and photos throughout the process.  Step aside, Godiva, we're making our own truffles this year! Vampire Truffles Kelly Senyei has come up with a fun way to not...

Substance of Living members and readers are the best!  You may have received the following information in your email before but thought sharing this email a reader, like you, sent in and that it was relevant with the raw food moment growing. I'm neither a nutritionist nor doctor so I don't know the factual benefits of each food item.  However, it seems to make sense.  In any case, it wouldn't hurt me to increase my fruit and vegetable consumption.  I tend to get in a rut and eat the same foods and every now and then get a kick in the pants to get me going again.  Thank you so much for sending this email. It's been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish...  All before making a human.  He made and provided what we'd need before we were born.  These are best & more powerful when eaten raw.  We're such slow learners... God left us a great clue as to what foods...