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Seasonal Home Based Business Idea – Pumpkin Patch

If you are the type who likes to plan ahead, why not consider planning a home – based pumpkin patch business for next fall. If you enjoy growing things and have a large and easily accessible place to put your “patch”, you could have a lot of fun growing pumpkins with your family. A pumpkin patch requires advance planning and preparation, so now is a good time to think about what you will need. Above all, you will need to educate yourself about how to grow pumpkins. Don Langevin has written a couple of good books about growing giant pumpkins … Continue reading →

Toddler Friendly No – Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

If your toddler is anything like my toddler, the very thought of carving a pumpkin this year probably has you rather frightened. Of course, picking out pumpkins with toddlers is a lot of fun so there is bound to be at least one pumpkin at your house. Here are a few no – carve pumpkin decorating ideas for you and your little ones so you can add some festive fall fun to your home without having to try in vain to explain the details of why Mommy can use a knife to cut a pumpkin and Junior can’t as Junior … Continue reading →

Stretch Your Dollar on Halloween Thrills and Chills

Halloween will be here and gone before you know it, and if you aren’t careful, celebrating the holiday can leave a nasty mark on your wallet. The key to saving money at various Halloween-related events and attractions is to get the most bang for your buck. The following family-friendly travel attractions allow you to maximize your holiday fun without breaking the bank: Indiana: Each October the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo hosts a Halloween Extravaganza. The zoo goes wild with Halloween activities, such as pumpkin decorating contests, costume parades and a Monster Mash dance party. Kids can also have a ball … Continue reading →

Write Down Your Family Recipes

Genealogy has become increasingly intertwined with the internet. Now, there are classes you can take to learn how to set up your own genealogy blog. Once you have the blog, you are going to need to fill it with content. Now is a good time to collect up, and post, your family recipes that have been passed down through the generations. Family recipes are special. They are comfort foods that evoke memories of the relative who originally made the dish as well as thoughts of the family events and celebrations that the food was served at. These are the recipes … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

No trip to the farmer’s market would be complete for my family without being able to grab an assortment of whoopie pies for snacking on the way home. Whoopie pies are a staple of a treat out here in Pennsylvania. Rumor has it that they were named by Amish youngsters who when finding the treats in their lunch pails would shout “Whoopie!” While the traditional whoppie pie consists of a chocolate cake with a white creamy filling, there are many variations of whoopie pies to be tried, including ones made with oatmeal cookies or a red velvet cake. Once you … Continue reading →

Don’t Be Afraid To Try New Things With Your Toddler

Sometimes, the thought of doing a specific activity with your toddler can be much more daunting than actually doing it. For example, when Dylan’s aunt decided to take him fishing about a month ago, I wondered whether she realized what she could be getting herself into. It turns out that she had thought about what fishing could be like with a toddler, and that she had age appropriate expectations. They had a great time, and Dylan is lucky that he has such a nice auntie who is willing to try doing things with him that seem rather daunting to me. … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pudding

Thanksgiving is a hard time for dieters. You have to be armed with strength of will and your own low fat recipes that taste great. If you are visiting this year then be the one to bring a low fat yummy dessert. Here is one that is sure to be a crowd pleaser and easy on the waistline. Pumpkin Cheesecake Pudding Ingredients 2 cups fat-free cottage cheese 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 can (15 ounces) unsweetened pumpkin puree 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 1 … Continue reading →

Pages of Pumpkins on Parade

We love them in pies, bread, muffins, and Starbucks has found a way to pair them with spice in a latte that is heaven in a cup. They are the great gourds of the season: pumpkins, pumpkins—-everywhere. Even in children’s books. Or, especially in children’s books. Fall is prime time for the giant orange orbs and there is no better way to get your kids excited about the versatile fruit than by digging into a plethora of eye-popping pumpkin-themed picture books. One of my daughter’s favorites is Pumpkin Cat by famed author/illustrator Anne Mortimer. The delightful seasonal tale details the … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Hazelnut Bread

If you are watching your sugar levels due to diabetes or because you are concerned with your sugar levels then you need to arm yourself with good recipes. It is hard to change your lifestyle or not feel deprived without stocking up on recipes that align with you the new change in your life. The following recipe is low in sugar and made with whole wheat flour. If you do not care for whole wheat flour you can try white whole wheat flour for a smoother texture. Pumpkin Hazelnut Bread Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 3/4 cup homemade or canned … Continue reading →

The Genealogy of Giants (Pumpkins, That Is)

Every plant species has a genealogy of its own, and pumpkins are no exception. There are many types of pumpkins and pumpkin-like gourds that we can see everywhere around this time of year. Some are varied shades of orange, some are white, some are carved, and some are decorated with paint or other embellishments. Oh, and some are big. Really, really big. Hundreds and hundreds of pounds of big. Whenever I see one of these giant pumpkins at a fair or other place, I am simply in awe of its size and cannot help but wonder how it got so … Continue reading →