Our Good Life: October 2016

Posted by Terri Steffes / 31 October 2016 / halloween

Halloween 2016

Our community of neighbors loves to celebrate and decorate for the holidays.  Our local Wine Bar has an annual Halloween costume party that brings out hundreds of people.  There at least nine Halloween parties in a three block radius of my house.  That's just one of five districts in our neighborhood!  New Town loves their Halloween.<br />
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My husband and I love to drive our golf cart around our neighborhood and visit people or just talk. He always smokes a cigar and I like to look at the houses.  Just the other night, after our nth time around our neighborhood, I said to him, You know, this never gets old.  He agreed.<br />
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We snapped a few pictures of the decorated houses in the area.  This is by no means all, half, or even a quarter of the decorated houses, this is a representation based on the number of photos that turned out!  In the dark, in a moving golf cart, makes some pictures not-so-good.<br />
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Enjoy our neighborhood, and Happy Halloween!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We love the colorful display!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots going on here, the red looks really spooky at night!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loving the orange lights against the red house. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The garland and wreath are black with orange ornaments.  Striking!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Your eyes are taking in the sweet pumpkins then,, Aaaack!  There's a witch!<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lights, police tape, skeletons, ghosts, pumpkins, spider web!!</td></tr>
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Happy Halloween!

Halloween 2016

Our community of neighbors loves to celebrate and decorate for the holidays. Our local Wine Bar has an annual Halloween costume party that ...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 26 October 2016 / book review , books

October Reads

So many good books this month!  I only post about books I love and feel good about recommending. I don't get any charge out of being critical of another's creativity. I want you to know before you read that you will be getting only positive reviews here!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">I get some of the books I review for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review.</span></i></div>
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I have been reading this series for a while now, and this one is a little different from the others.  The series is about an Amish community (I really like reading about their lifestyle!) and the problems and adventures they have while trying to maintain their beliefs in a modern world. </div>
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The book is called <i>The Devoted</i> by Suzanne Woods Fisher and the series is called The Heart of the Amish.  I have read some of the series and I really like it. It is a perfect book to sit down with, not have to think too much, and just get swept away by the descriptions and human interaction. <br />
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Another book I enjoyed this month was <i>Another Day Another Dali </i>by Sandra Orchard.  It is a book in the Serena Jones mysteries.  This was my first one in the series and I really enjoyed it.  The book has a nice pace, quick enough to keep you interested but not so fast that you miss small details that matter.  Serena is a lovable character, all business on the job, but definitely someone you'd want to hang out with.  The mystery is a mystery-within-a-mystery.  The series carries a thread that started in the first book of Serena's grandfather's murder.  I won't tell you if this book solves the mystery or not, you'll have to read for yourself!  The storyline of this book is that a Dali is stolen, Serena is on the case to figure out who is doing the copycat paintings that the originals are replaced with.  Along the way, clues to her grandfather's murder are found.  Does that get you interested? <br />
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Other great reads for this month:<br />
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<i>Daddy Long-Legs</i> by Jean Webster   This is a classic book, with a heroine that is so lovable!  A must read!<br />
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<i>The Selection, The Elite and The One</i> by Kiera Cass.  (three separate books) As my book club said, this is a cross between The Bachelor and Hunger Games.  Interesting read, I got hooked.<br />
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<i>Me Before You</i> by Jojo Moyes.  A fascinating story of a young woman who helps a disabled man finish his bucket list.  There's a thread of controversy about this book, so look it up and see if it is for you.<br />
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What recommendations do you have?<br />
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October Reads

So many good books this month! I only post about books I love and feel good about recommending. I don't get any charge out of being cri...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 24 October 2016 / cough syrup

Homemade Cough Syrup

Last week I wasn't feeling like myself, I was tired, and achy, with a nagging cough and a sore throat (probably due to all the coughing.) I take enough meds for all the things I have "wrong" with me already, so adding more chemical into my body wasn't what I wanted to do.  The main problem was my cough, so I looked for cough syrup recipes and <a href="https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/12/22/surprising-cough-medicine-from-kitchen-cupboard/" rel="nofollow">found this one </a>and decided to make it, with the addition of a little lemon.<br />
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Homemade Cough Syrup<br />
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1/2 c fresh lemon juice (I had frozen lemon juice from this adventure)<br />
1 c local honey<br />
2 T freshly chopped sage<br />
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Combine in a pot on the stove.  Cook until boiling, turn off heat, cover and rest for 10 minutes. Strain out the sage leaves.  Pour into a clean jar.  Store in the refrigerator.  Give 2 teaspoonsful as needed.<br />
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This stuff works.  I took the first dose at 8:30 in the morning and didn't cough once until 11:30.  This was with an annoying, hacking cough. It helped me rest which helped me feel better.<br />
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I wanted to share it with anyone like me who is looking for a natural product to help with a cough. I'm not a doctor, and can't say that it is a miracle coughing medicine, but it worked for me!<br />
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Do you use any other home remedy for coughing?

Homemade Cough Syrup

Last week I wasn't feeling like myself, I was tired, and achy, with a nagging cough and a sore throat (probably due to all the coughing....

Posted by Terri Steffes / 23 October 2016 / dinner

Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pizza #SundaySupper

It's National Pizza Month!<br />
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I don't know what we did before pizza came into our lives.  It is such a staple of our family, and we rely on its yummy goodness to satisfy our cravings for crust, cheese and sauce.  We are big fans of pizza anywhere we go: St. Louis, Chicago, New York... you name it.<br />
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This pizza is a quick one, that doesn't have a sauce, per se.  There is olive oil and garlic if that is a sauce, but technically, I don't think so.  This nice thing about this pizza is that it can be grilled, since most of the pizza is cooked before it's put on the grill (or in the oven, whatever is your preference.)<br />
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pizza<br />
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1 whole wheat prepared crust<br />
3 slices of bacon, cut into 2 inch pieces<br />
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4 large brussels sprouts, shaved<br />
3 thinly sliced slices of red onion<br />
2 c shredded swiss cheese<br />
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Preheat grill or oven to 400.  Cook the bacon until almost done. Pour the olive oil onto the crust, and using a pastry brush, bring the oil all the way out to the edges of the pizza, covering the whole crust.  Sprinkle on the garlic.  Spread cheese over the pizza.  Add on bacon, and shaved brussels sprouts, and red onion.  Bake or grill until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.  Watch carefully so crust doesn't burn.<br />
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This is a fantastic, simple lunch, or cut into small squares, is a fabulous appetizer.  Enjoy it the way you like it best!<br />
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Appetizers</h4>
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<li><a href="https://www.monicastable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cauliflower Crust Pizza</a> by Monica's Table</li>
<li><a href="http://positivelystacey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cool Veggie and Ranch Pizza Appetizer</a> by Positively Stacey</li>
<li><a href="http://familyaroundthetable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Sliders</a> by Family Around the Table</li>
<li><a href="http://asianinamericamag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pizza Beef Wontons</a> by Asian in America</li>
<li><a href="http://www.casadecrews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pizza Potato Skins</a> by Casa de Crews</li>
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<li><a href="http://recipesfoodandcooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cinnamon Roll Pizza</a> by Recipes Food and Cooking</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wendyweekendgourmet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mini Pepperoni Pizza Frittatas</a> by The Weekend Gourmet</li>
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Condiments</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.yummysmells.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Canned Pizza Sauce</a> by Yummy Smells</li>
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<li><a href="https://palatablepastime.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candy Corn Pizza</a> by Palatable Pastime</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thefoodieaffair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza</a> by The Foodie Affair</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theredheadbaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheesecake Pizza</a> by The Redhead Baker</li>
<li><a href="http://www.piesandplots.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coconut Macaroon Pizza</a> by Pies and Plots</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fresh Fruit Pizza</a> by That Skinny Chick Can Bake</li>
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Mains</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.brunchnbites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pizza Pot Pies</a> by Brunch-n-Bites</li>
<li><a href="http://www.carolinescooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bacon Jam, Pear and Butternut Squash Pizza</a> by Caroline's Cooking</li>
<li><a href="http://erinbrighton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bagel Pizzas</a> by And She Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fantasticalsharing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BBQ Bacon Mango Pizza</a> by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes</li>
<li><a href="http://authenticallycandace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackberry, Basil and Ricotta Pizza</a> by Authentically Candace</li>
<li><a href="http://al2getherfit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakfast Platter Pizza</a> by al2getherfit</li>
<li><a href="http://bottomleftofthemitten.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago Deep Dish Pizza</a> by Bottom Left of the Mitten</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chefnextdoorblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Enchilada Pizza</a> by The Chef Next Door</li>
<li><a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Pesto Calzone</a> by A Day in the Life on the Farm</li>
<li><a href="http://www.akitchenhoorsadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Pot Pie French Bread Pizza</a> by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures</li>
<li><a href="http://mylifecookbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Vegetable Pizza (Low-Carb)</a> by My Life Cookbook</li>
<li><a href="http://sewyouthinkyoucancook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Copycat UNO's Pizza</a> by Sew You Think You Can Cook</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mommasmeals.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Dish Fondue Pizza</a> by Momma's Meals</li>
<li><a href="http://crazedmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deluxe Imo’s Pizza Lasagna Rolls</a> by Crazed Mom</li>
<li><a href="http://www.confessionsofacookingdiva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy French Bread Pizza</a> by Confessions of a Cooking Diva</li>
<li><a href="http://sundaysuppermovement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everything Pizza Tartin</a> by Sunday Supper Movement</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theculinarycompass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fall Veggie Pizza</a> by The Culinary Compass</li>
<li><a href="http://glutenfreecrumbley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gluten Free Curried Pumpkin Chicken Pizza</a> by Gluten Free Crumbley</li>
<li><a href="http://cricketsconfections.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hawaiian Pizza Salad</a> by Cricket's Confections</li>
<li><a href="http://cosmopolitancornbread.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homemade Pan Pizza</a> by Cosmopolitan Cornbread</li>
<li><a href="http://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)</a> by Curious Cuisiniere</li>
<li><a href="http://janesadventuresindinner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lunchtime Pizza Muffins</a> by Jane's Adventures in Dinner</li>
<li><a href="http://ourlifetastesgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meatball Sub Pizza</a> by Life Tastes Good</li>
<li><a href="http://mooreorlesscooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mexican Pizza</a> by Moore or Less Cooking</li>
<li><a href="http://www.xhomesweethomesteadx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mexican-Style Corn Tortilla Pizzas</a> by Home Sweet Homestead</li>
<li><a href="http://www.poweredbybling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mom's Family Style Cavatini</a> by Powered by BLING</li>
<li><a href="http://wholisticwoman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Onion Tart</a> by Wholistic Woman</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodlustpeoplelove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Wraps</a> by Food Lust People Love</li>
<li><a href="http://familyfoodie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread Pizza</a> by Family Foodie</li>
<li><a href="http://eatdrinkandbetracy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pizza Grilled Cheese</a> by Eat, Drink and Be Tracy</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thefreshmancook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pizza Steak Hoagie</a> by The Freshman Cook</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cookingwithcarlee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pizza Toscana</a> by Cooking with Carlee</li>
<li><a href="http://helpfulhomemade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roasted Garlic and Spinach Pizza with Balsamic Onions</a> by Helpful Homemade</li>
<li><a href="https://gourmeteveryday.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rustic Bacon & Citrus Pizza</a> by Gourmet Everday</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sausage and Peppers Pizza</a> by Cindy's Recipes and Writings</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thebittersideofsweet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sausage Arugula Pizza</a> by The Bitter Side of Sweet</li>
<li><a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Grilled Pizza</a> by Our Good Life</li>
<li><a href="http://fromgatetoplate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoked BBQ Brisket Pizza</a> by From Gate to Plate</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mindyscookingobsession.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spinach and Feta Stuffed Pizza Bread</a> by Mindy's Cooking Obsession</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spinach, Chorizo, and Artichoke Pizza</a> by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://thecrumbycupcake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supreme Breakfast Pizza</a> by The Crumby Cupcake</li>
<li><a href="http://hardlyagoddess.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taco Dip Pizza</a> by Hardly a Goddess</li>
<li><a href="http://www.suesnutritionbuzz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tandoori Chicken Pizza with Fresh Basil and Mozzarella</a> by Sue's Nutrition Buzz</li>
<li><a href="http://www.seductioninthekitchen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mac Pizza</a> by Seduction in the Kitchen</li>
<li><a href="http://simpleandsavory.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegan Margherita Pizza</a> by Simple and Savory</li>
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pizza #SundaySupper

It's National Pizza Month! I don't know what we did before pizza came into our lives. It is such a staple of our family, and we r...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 21 October 2016 / Halloween outdoor decs

Front Porch is Halloween Ready!

One of my distinct personal pleasures is getting the front porch on my home ready for fall.  We love our front porch and use it as much as we can.  Every time we sit out there we say, we should do this more often, and yes, we should!<br />
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I love cleaning the porch and getting out my materials for decorating.  Our porch wraps around to the side yard and that is what people first see when they come onto our street. I like to give this little area some special attention.  This green shelf holds a variety of pumpkins and gourds and is just perfect in this area.  I added a few ghosts to this corner to watch over the porch!<br />
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The front porch gets a mix of all kinds of orange pumpkins, with orange and brown plaid throws on the adirondack chairs along with some comfy pillows.  Do you see the crow peeking out?  The scary pumpkin is wood, made by my dad many years ago.  He made a number of items from wood and I love getting them out.  See the little witch? She was made by a dear, dear friend years ago out of a post! <br />
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The porch is illuminated by orange lights and bright orange pumpkins!  I love having lights on with my Halloween decorations.  Do you see the ghosts hanging from the tree?  I did that when I first moved in three years ago, and the little boys down the street love them.  Every time I hang them up, I know that those little guys are loving them every minute!<br />
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Beautiful mums flank each side of the door and live pumpkins sit along the edge of the steps and the porch.  Eventually a couple of the pumpkins will turn into a Jack o' Lanterns.<br />
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I so enjoy my time on my front porch, and I am so glad the neighborhood kids love the lights and ghosts!  It is those little things in life that give me so much joy.

Front Porch is Halloween Ready!

One of my distinct personal pleasures is getting the front porch on my home ready for fall. We love our front porch and use it as much as w...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 19 October 2016 / halloween

Swapoween Reveal Party

I joined up with fun Swap party this fall when I read about it on a friend's blog.  I love swaps and love to participate in them when I can find one!  This Halloween swap was such fun! <br />
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I was paired with Ashley from <a href="http://entirelyashley.blogspot.com/">Entirely Ashley</a>.  Ashley lives on the East Coast which was recently evacuated by Hurricane Michael.  She still managed to get a package to me and what a beautiful package it was! <br />
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Let's just start with the packaging.  I love Ashley's thoughts about packing:  pick your box and buy items to fill every nook and corner!  I was so excited about her adorable packing inside: it's a present inside a box!<br />
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Underneath that adorable black and white tissue and Halloween card, were all these goodies! <br />
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<i>Adorable Halloween decoration about a witch's apothecary</i></div>
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<i>Apple Spice hand cream</i></div>
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<i>Candy Corn!!</i></div>
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<i>Two Towels: one with a pumpkin and one solid orange</i></div>
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Was I spoiled or what???  Thank you, Ashley, for a wonderful swap experience and I hope you are all settled back into your home after the hurricane.<br />
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Have you participated in a swap?  Was your experience as wonderful as mine?<br />
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Swapoween Reveal Party

I joined up with fun Swap party this fall when I read about it on a friend's blog. I love swaps and love to participate in them when I ...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 17 October 2016 / halloween

Halloween Snacks

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I love the wide variety of fun food that is served up over Halloween.  <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2015/09/candy-corn-martini.html">Candy Corn Martinis</a> and <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2015/09/top-ten-dinner-ideas-for-halloween.html">Hot Dog Ghouls</a> are two fun Halloween foods I have served up over time.  Take a look at this round up of food just in time for Halloween!</div>
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When my daughter was young and did trick-or-treating, we always made a big pot of chili that sat on the stove waiting for a time when we could run in and eat a bite or two.  Ashley would make her chili into chili dogs and eat it while her eyes shone with excitement about wearing her costume and seeing her friends. <br />
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I always made a fun treat or two over the years for her class.  These treats would have been a hit at her elementary school.  I remember making orange rice krispie treats (colored with orange jello!) and some bats made from Oreos.  We always did those projects together.<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/10/candy-apples.html">Candy Apples</a>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://homemadehooplah.com/recipes/monster-eye-pudding-cups/">Monster Eye
Pudding Cups</a> – by Homemade Hooplah<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.365ishpins.com/pumpkin-rice-krispie-treats/">Pumpkin Rice
Krispy Treats</a> – by 365ish Days of Pinterest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.fivehearthome.com/2013/10/16/spider-cupcakes-for-halloween/">Spider
Cupcakes</a> – by Five Heart Home<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://thissillygirlslife.com/2014/09/bag-bones-snack-mix/">Bag of Bones
Snack Mix</a> – by This Silly Girl’s Life<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tortilla Bats</a> – by Simply Recipes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://homecookingmemories.com/eyeball-pinwheels-sundaysupper-halloween-party/">Eyeball
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://hungryhappenings.com/2012/09/halloween-food-mini-monster-cheese.html/">Monster
Cheese Balls</a> – by Hungry Happenings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://sweetrosestudio.com/2013/09/spooky-oreo-halloween-cookies.html">Spooky
Oreos</a> – by Sweet Rose Studio<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://totallythebomb.com/body-parts-pudding-a-halloween-snack">Body
Parts Pudding</a> – by Totally the Bomb<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2011/10/halloween-oreosmummy-treats.html">Mummy
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.nelliebellie.com/candy-corn-punch-halloween-snacks/">Candy
Corn Punch</a> – by Nellie Bellie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://snapcreativity.com/halloween-treat/">Ghostly Grub</a> – by Snap
Creativity</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://ourbestbites.com/2013/10/nutella-banana-mummy-rolls/">Mummy Rolls</a>
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Halloween Snacks

I love the wide variety of fun food that is served up over Halloween. Candy Corn Martinis and Hot Dog Ghouls are two fun Halloween f...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 16 October 2016 / halloween , popcorn , PopcornBox Party , snacks

Boo! Corn #PopcornBoxParty2016

I love popcorn.  It is my go-to snack. I wanted to create a easy treat that would feel special but nutritious for snacking, and I knew it would include popcorn!  The party included decorating a small World Market popcorn box and filling it with goodies! So when I heard about this fun party, I signed myself right up! <br />
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I received a small box loaded with fun items from Udder Smooth hand cream, Laura Kelly for AdornIt, World Market, Kunin Group Felt Dream Team, Exp International (that's where my pom trim is from!) I loved using the papers from AdornIt to create my fun box!  I can't wait to see what the others come up with!<br />
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Inside that adorable popcorn box from World Market is my Boo! Corn.  Boo! Corn is so easy to make, you really don't need a recipe, just directions!</div>
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22 pieces of unwrapped Hershey's Cookies and Cream Kisses</div>
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Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of a cookie sheet.  Spread the popcorn over the parchment. Melt kisses in a bowl in a microwave, starting at 30 seconds.  Stir after each 30 second time.  When melted, drizzle the white chocolate over the popcorn.  Immediately sprinkle the candy corn and peanuts over the hot candy and popcorn.  Let come to room temperature.  Break up pieces before serving.</div>
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Before you leave, enter our giveaway below and check out all the other popcorn boxes created by our friends! <br />
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Let's talk about orange!  On the spectrum of light, orange falls between yellow and red.  The color gets its name from the fruit.  Before it had a name, Europeans called the color yellow-red.  Orange makes us think of adventure, warmth, danger and energy.  Most orange plants get their color from carotenes, including fall leaves. When the weather turns cooler, chlorophyll stops producing and fades away, so then we can see the carotene in the leaves.  Orange was the easy choice for our #ColorOurWorld color in October!<br />
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Simply Divine Chocolate Martini #Choctoberfest

To celebrate #Choctoberfest in the grandest of fashions, come and join me in my backyard for a Simply Divine Chocolate Martini.  You will love the marshmallow and chocolate combination and the multi layers of chocolate goodness that come through with each sip!<br />
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I love a good old-fashioned vodka dirty martini with extra olives any day, but there are times when I just want to sip and enjoy something that tastes like dessert!  That's when I get out the yummy stuff to make this wonderful Simply Divine Chocolate Martini!  This is a favorite of my Bunco girlfriends and really, just about anyone who has tried it!  It is made for celebrating!<br />
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Simply Divine Chocolate Bundt Cake #Choctoberfest

Last month I gave you all my tips for making your <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2016/08/how-to-make-cake-mix-taste-homemade.html">boxed cake mix taste like homemade. </a> We are going to put many of those to the test today with this delightful Simply Divine Chocolate Bundt Cake (I'm making mini bundts for sharing!). You will love how this cake just blooms with flavor by simply using some of the tips I shared with you earlier.  Sharing this wonderful recipe for #Choctoberfest !<br />
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I purchased a basic chocolate cake mix from the Dollar Store (it is one of my recommended cake mixes, Duncan Hines.)  I poured the cake mix into the bowl.<br />
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Chocolate Banana Pops #SRC

This month for the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/(http://secret-recipe-club.blogspot.com">Secret Recipe Club</a> I was assigned to the blog, <a href="http://welldined.com/">Well Dined</a>, which I totally loved visiting.  So many recipes, so little time!  Since this is #Choctoberfest, all the chocolate recipes really caught my attention, such as this <a href="http://welldined.com/2014/09/chocolate-sour-cream-bundt-cake.html">beautiful bundt cake</a>, these <a href="http://welldined.com/2016/02/boozy-butterscotch-chocolate-cookies.html">boozy chocolate cookies</a>, and these yummy <a href="http://welldined.com/2012/05/vegan-chocolate-stout-brownies.html">Stout Brownies</a> that I will have to make for my husband!<br />
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I decided on making these <a href="http://welldined.com/2013/11/chocolate-banana-pops.html">Chocolate Banana pops</a> because they will be a welcome addition to our desserts in the freezer.  Very simple but so delicious and what a wonderful way to use up the extra sprinkles, chocolate chips, and nuts you have laying around but not enough to put into a recipe!<br />
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Insert popscicle stick into the cut side of the banana.  Place on cookie sheet and put into the freezer for 15 minutes.</div>
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This month for the Secret Recipe Club I was assigned to the blog, Well Dined , which I totally loved visiting. So many recipes, so little ...

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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• <a href="http://hostessatheart.com/" target="_blank">Hostess At Heart</a> • <a href="http://inkandsugar.net/" target="_blank">Ink and Sugar</a> • <a href="http://janesadventuresindinner.com/" target="_blank">Jane’s Adventures in Dinner</a> • <a href="http://joinuspullupachair.com/" target="_blank">Join Us, Pull Up a Chair</a> • <a href="http://www.karenskitchenstories.com/" target="_blank">Karen's Kitchen Adventures</a> • <a href="https://katerecipebox.com/" target="_blank">Kate's Recipe Box</a> • <a href="http://kudoskitchenbyrenee.com/" target="_blank">Kudos Kitchen by Renee</a> • <a href="http://www.kyleecooks.com/" target="_blank">Kylee Cooks</a> • <a href="http://letzeat2.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Letz Eat</a> • <a href="http://lifecurrents.dw2.net/" target="_blank">Life Currents</a> • <a href="http://lifeonfood.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Life on Food </a>• <a href="http://rebekahrose.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Making Miracles</a> • <a href="https://www.monicastable.com/" target="_blank">Monica's Table</a> • <a href="http://mooreorlesscooking.com/" target="_blank">Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog</a> • <a href="http://www.mycatholickitchen.com/" target="_blank">My Catholic Kitchen</a> • <a href="http://myglutenfreemiami.com/" target="_blank">My Gluten Free Miami</a> • <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/" target="_blank">Our Good Life</a> • <a href="https://palatablepastime.com/" target="_blank">Palatable Pastime</a> • <a href="http://www.restlesschipotle.com/" target="_blank">Restless Chipotle</a> • <a href="http://www.seductioninthekitchen.com/" target="_blank">Seduction in The Kitchen</a> • <a href="http://www.sewyouthinkyoucancook.com/" target="_blank">Sew You Think You Can Cook</a> • <a href="http://simplefood365.com/" target="_blank">Simple Food 365</a> • <a href="https://lynn-southernwithatwist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Southern With A Twist</a> • <a href="http://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/" target="_blank">Sumptuous Spoonfuls</a> • <a href="http://taketwotapas.com/" target="_blank">Take Two Tapas</a> • <a href="http://tampacakegirl.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Tampa Cake Girl</a> • <a href="http://teaspoonofgoodness.com/" target="_blank">Teaspoon of Goodness</a> • <a href="http://www.thatrecipe.com/" target="_blank">That Recipe</a> • <a href="http://thecrumbycupcake.com/" target="_blank">The Crumby Cupcake</a> • <a href="https://theflavourista.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Flavourista</a> • <a href="http://www.foodhuntersguide.com/" target="_blank">The Food Hunter's Guide To Cuisine</a> • <a href="http://www.thefreshmancook.com/" target="_blank">The Freshman Cook</a> • <a href="http://thepajamachef.com/" target="_blank">The Pajama Chef</a> • <a href="http://www.theredheadbaker.com/" target="_blank">The Redhead Baker</a> • <a href="http://www.thespiffycookie.com/" target="_blank">The Spiffy Cookie</a> •  <a href="http://tramplingrose.com/" target="_blank">Tramplingrose</a> • <a href="http://wildflourskitchen.com/" target="_blank">Wildflour's Cottage Kitchen</a> • <a href="http://zestysouthindiankitchen.com/" target="_blank">Zesty South Indian Kitchen</a></span></span><br />
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It's my favorite day of the year... because it is the first day of #Choctoberfest 2016! #Choctoberfest is a virtual event put...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 09 October 2016 /

Knit Hat Giveaway!

There is nothing like a handmade, knit hat as a gift for Christmas, or as a gift to yourself!  Evelyne Nemcsok has written the most precious ebook on knitting hats and we are so in love with it that we decided to band together and host a <i>giveaway of the book and of a hat made by the author</i>~ <b>times two!  </b>That's right, we will be awarding a book and a hat to <b>TWO winners</b>!<br />
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Halloween Bliss

<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Halloween is fast approaching and you will want to see this cute party I put together with the help of my friends at Oriental Trading!  I am participating in our neighborhood's street party so I wanted to see how my party is shaping up. Do you stage your parties before you have them?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For Halloween there is no better decorating that with Snoopy.  I watch the Great Pumpkin every year, do you?  I wasn't able to track down when the Great Pumpkin is showing this year.  I know I can watch it anytime I want, but there is something magical about seeing it on TV, maybe knowing that other like souls are watching it all around the world at the same time?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm in love with this bean bag toss game.  The bean bags are tiny corns.  So cute!  I would completely ignore the point value and just throw the bags.  Who needs winners and losers?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These candy bracelets are our Halloween giveaway this year.  Each is in its own bag which I love and they are different from the usual candy mix.  We'll give these to the neighborhood kids that we know. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Isn't this a nice mix of treats?  Gum, Smarties, Gummies, Suckers, anything you'd like!  It will be fun to hand these out to the kids, too.  </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I say our party is good to go!  We probably need some more candy, don't you think?  We get around 300 trick or treaters and sometimes more!  Do you get a lot of kids coming around? </span><br />
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