tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:07:37 +0000RecipesCharitiesDIYFun and Gameshttp://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (partymaven)Blogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-1880161310127983192Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:40:00 +00002010-10-25T10:12:55.155-07:00I know they're small, but do you really know how many calories are in your favorite Halloween treats? Before you dive into that bag of mini Snickers or Almond Joys you might want to check out this candy calorie counter developed by The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. It's fun, easy and en-lightening to play: just drag your fave treats into the pumpkin's mouth and watch the calories add up. Make http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-8825079624713794144Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:07:00 +00002010-10-23T17:08:36.103-07:00When one doesn’t quite know how to re-start blogging, they have clearly neglected their blog for too long! Sorry if anyone’s been disappointed by my absence. I kinda figured no one would notice anyway. But, a few people did notice. Thanks for the gentle prodding (Bonita).  I got a little too caught up with work and life. I also started reading a LOT of other blogs about holidays and http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/10/long-time-no-post-yikes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-6925234072839798273Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:10:00 +00002010-10-13T05:10:55.791-07:00With only 17 days left until Halloween I'm stepping up my efforts to raise money for UNICEF. Please help me raise $120 to provide immunizations for 171 children against Polio for life! I only need $115 more to reach my goal. That's $1 from 115 people or $5 from 23 people or $10 from 11.5 people (ha, ha, ha) or $115 from 1 person....anyway, you get my point. I can't do it without you. Please http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/10/trick-or-treating-for-unicef-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-4885479060214246276Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:08:00 +00002010-10-12T06:08:59.034-07:00Halloween has become a major holiday since I was a kid. Gone are the days of burning a cork to rub over your face, putting on your Dad's old cloths, stuffing a pillow in your pants and tying it all together with a piece of rope (ah yes, the iconic "Hobo" of my 1970's youth). These days every part of Halloween has become more elaborate and more expensive. According to the National Retail http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/10/13-spooktacular-tips-for-saving-money.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-3941859152230620448Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:27:00 +00002010-10-10T21:45:38.563-07:00RecipesCreate your own Halloween-inspired snack mix by tossing together your favorite candies, nuts, salty snacks, dried fruit, crackers or cereal (dry). Below is my personal recipe, use it as is or use it as inspiration for your own snack mix. This recipe yields 12 cups or 24 (1/2 cup) servings. 2 cup Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 1 cup Sunflower Seeds 2 cup Frito's Corn Chips 1 cup Triscuits or other crackerhttp://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-snack-mix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-6270908168874333401Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:52:00 +00002010-10-05T10:52:31.063-07:00Recipes When you're carving your pumpkins don't throw away the seeds! They make a delicious and nutritious treat. One 1/4 cup serving of pumpkin seeds packs a powerful punch of essential vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. And are a good source of iron, zinc, magnesium, protein and fiber. Toasted pumpkin seeds have a sweet, nutty flavor and can be salted or tossed with other sweet or savory http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/10/roasted-pumpkin-seeds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-6670654858942074199Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:24:00 +00002010-10-03T17:07:44.573-07:00CharitiesTrick or Treat for UNICEF When I was a kid a big part of Halloween involved carrying around a little orange coin-box to collect donations for UNICEF. In addition to bowls of candy, every house had a bowl filled with pennies or other change to drop in those boxes. Part of the post-Halloween fun included dumping out all that money, adding it up and competing with the other kids to see who http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/10/trick-or-treat-for-unicef.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-5838866850157532012Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:39:00 +00002010-10-03T15:35:06.566-07:00DIYAn Uncarved Pumpkin Is Just A Big Squash Nothing says “Halloween” like a good pumpkin and carving pumpkins has become high-art thanks to Martha Stewart and the Food Network. Even if you aren’t planning to be the next Michelangelo of the Pumpkin world, having the right tools is essential – not only for great results, but for safety. Any carving tools you use should be sharp, flexible, thin and http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/10/its-all-about-pumpkin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-4791021718923902025Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:37:00 +00002010-09-29T21:45:16.324-07:00RecipesFor some reason I've been thinking a lot about Rice Krispie Treats lately. This may have to do with the fact that I'm on a strict diet or Kellogg's is doing one heck of a good job marketing their pre-made versions as they seem to be everywhere I go. Or maybe I'm just hungry. Whatever the reason, I went to the Kellogg's website to check out nutrition facts thinking that I could probably eat just http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/09/coconut-ghost-treats-3-tablespoons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-3325822856543837769Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:46:00 +00002010-09-28T14:55:18.687-07:00Fun and GamesSeptember 23 was officially the first day of fall and in many parts of the world the weather has already begun to turn fall-like. The evenings are cooler and the leaves may just be turning red and orange. You can even smell the change of seasons in the air. Some of us live in climates that aren't quite ready to give up their hold on summer. Here in Arizona we are expecting "near record highs" http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/09/getting-that-halloween-spirit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3588039190426364265.post-1716321044866306554Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:11:00 +00002010-09-29T21:35:14.413-07:00Now that September is (almost) behind us it's a good idea to start thinking about the next few months and all of the holidays, birthdays, celebrations and parties that are going to be coming up fast and furious. A good game plan and some well thought out lists can help you make the most of your time and (hopefully) effortless holiday season without breaking the bank. It's not too early to start http://holidaysimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-get-ready-for-2010-holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (partymaven)0