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Making a homemade pumpkin spice latte is a delightful autumn ritual that brings the cozy flavors of the season right into your kitchen! Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients: 2 cups brewed coffee 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup milk (your choice) 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Whipped cream and cinnamon for garnish (optional) Instructions: In a saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until it’s hot but not boiling. Divide the brewed coffee into two cups. Pour the pumpkin spice mixture over the…

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The holidays are almost here and you are probably starting to stress out about how you’re going to dress up your table. Whatever your holiday theme may be, here are some unique ideas that will have your guests checking out the centerpiece. Interactive Centerpieces For an interactive centerpiece idea, take strips of colorful paper and curl them around a pen. When your guests arrive, pass out the strips and have them write down something that they are thankful for and then gather them up. Place the strips of paper into a decorative bowl on the center of the table. After…

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From porches to town centers, pumpkins are a staple for Halloween. For some pumpkin carving can be a scary thought. For those looking to celebrate without worrying about knives and little hands, try some of these fun no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas. Spooky Sugar Skulls Colorful skulls usually made to celebrate the Day of the Dead make a great option for pumpkin decorating. You can pick up small, orange “sugar” pumpkins from the store or a local pumpkin patch, or you can start with a small white “snowball” pumpkin. This no-paint-involved decoration still lets your kids be creative. Instructions: 1) Stick…

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The Halloween pumpkin is a permanent fixture for celebrating one of the most charming holidays of the year. Whether selected for use in the tradition of carving jack-o’-lanterns or just as a decorative fall lantern, the Halloween pumpkin is a great way to embrace the season to the fullest. However, there is often missed opportunity when celebrators fail to recognize the joys of recycling or reusing their Halloween pumpkins. The following tips on how to reuse a Halloween pumpkin can help you make the most out of the season long after October 31st. 1. Host a Pumpkin Feast Eating a…

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We’re all probably a little too familiar with the mess that is otherwise known as cleaning out the inside of a pumpkin to prepare it for being carved, but how often do those insides end up in the trash? If you haven’t previously considered ways to use pumpkin seeds in other recipes, now is the time to reconsider all of the possibilities these vitamin packed seeds have to offer. The first step to saving and using seeds from a pumpkin is to place them in a colander and thoroughly rinse them off. Once you’ve done that, spread them out on…

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Whether you celebrate the autumnal equinox, the fall harvest, or Halloween, the noble pumpkin is usually in your decorations somewhere. Rather than just drop a pumpkin on the ground next to your front porch, why not get a little more creative this year? Let out your crafty, artsy, creative side and go wild. Here are some fun pumpkin decorating ideas to get you ramped up and ready for this fall season! The Painted Pumpkin There are two ways to go about this. Either you paint a scene or face on a real pumpkin, or you paint a scene or face…

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No matter where people live when summer turns to fall, there is a change in the focus of food and especially desserts. Perhaps, it the groceries selling more fall fruits or the sight of mountains of pumpkins, bottles of apple cider or apple pies that turn our thoughts to mouth watering fall desserts. Get Creative with Your Fall Desserts Instead of the same old fall desserts, try a few new sweet treats. Be a little adventurous and experiment with desserts you’ve never tried before. For example, try the ancient fruit, quince, in recipes for pies, tarts and bar cookies. This…

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Pumpkin seeds are so much more than what you find in those snack packs of salt-coated seeds. These seeds, also known as pepitas, are a good source of minerals and dietary fiber, especially when consumed raw. They are great for digestion. In Central America, the pumpkin seed has been eaten for ages as a method to expel intestinal worms. There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin seeds into your diet. Here are some delicious and healthy recipes you might want to try. Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Granola Ingredients: • 2-3/4 cups rolled oats • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut •…

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