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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is such fun time of the year &#8211; I love the fall colours, the excitement of kids getting ready for their trick or treat adventures, the fun foods you can make &#8211; the whole thing! And really &#8211; it doesn&#8217;t have to be stressful for you &#8211; I have been adding a good number [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-2958 alignleft" style="margin: 5px;" title="boo-homemade-halloween-decorations2" src="http://www.mama-knows.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/boo-homemade-halloween-decorations2.jpg" alt="boo-homemade-halloween-decorations2" width="224" height="214" />This is such fun time of the year &#8211; I love the fall colours, the excitement of kids getting ready for their trick or treat adventures, the fun foods you can make &#8211; the whole thing! And really &#8211; it doesn&#8217;t have to be stressful for you &#8211; I have been adding a good number of information pieces on the website and here is the list of them to make your Halloween planning easier.</p>
<p><strong>Complete Halloween Guide:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="Guide to the perfect Halloween Pumpkin" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/recipes/guide-to-the-perfect-halloween-pumpkin.html" target="_self"><strong><strong>The Perfect Halloween Pumpkin</strong></strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">How to select, design, carve and light your special pumpkin. Including templates you can print to carve out the perfect Halloween pumpkin and more&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="Halloween Party Planning Tips" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/featured-articles/halloween-party-planning-tips.html" target="_self"><strong>Halloween Party Planning Tips</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Halloween parties can be a lot of fun &#8211; but if you are not sure where to start and how to go about organizing it, it can create stress nobody needs! I have put together some tips for you &#8211; check them out and decide to have the best Halloween party ever!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="Fun Halloween Snacks" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/recipes/fun-halloween-snacks.html" target="_self"><strong>Fun Halloween Snacks</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">You will be able to stay in the Halloween spirit and serve your family or friends some fun, surprising snacks that will fit right in! Easy to put together and definitely fun to eat!  <strong></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="10 Easy Halloween Costumes" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/recipes/10-easy-halloween-costumes.html" target="_self"><strong>10 Easy Halloween Costumes</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I really think the idea is to create Halloween costume that will not cost a fortune ,make heads turn and people smile. It is not all the difficult and here are 10 ideas for you that will for help you accomplish it!  <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/featured-articles/halloween-costumes-for-kids-you-can-make.html" target="_self"><strong>Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong>Believe me &#8211; you can improvise and get a good costume made right in your home and at a fraction of what it would cost to buy one! Here are a few ideas for you &#8211; not meant to create the exact replica of pictures, but to give you ideas as to what you can do!  <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="Easy Halloween Costumes for Adults" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/featured-articles/easy-adult-halloween-costumes.html" target="_self"><strong>Homemade Halloween Costumes for Adults</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong>Some people head for the costume rental place,others for the mall &#8211; but you dont really have to spend a whole lot of money to have a creative and fun costume. Here are some ideas for you:  <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="Easy Halloween Decorations" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/recipes/easy-halloween-decorations.html" target="_self"><strong>Easy Halloween decorations</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">You don&#8217;t have to spend lots of money to create some nice Halloween decorations &#8211; little bit of creativity and a few hours will get the job done! Here are some ideas and instructions for you:</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="Halloween Safety Tips" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/recipes/halloween-safety-tips.html" target="_self"><strong>Halloween Safety Tips</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Safety is very important all the time</strong> &#8211; but on the Halloween it is even more so &#8211; please read the following tips and refresh your memory &#8211; everyone wants to have a safe and happy experience!</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="aligncenter" title="Halloween Pet Safety" href="http://www.mama-knows.com/recipes/halloween-pet-safety.html" target="_self"><strong>Halloween Pet Safety</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong>Halloween can be full of temptations and danger for pets &#8211; and not in the candy and the opened front door. Your pet need to be looked after with extra care during Halloween and here are some tips that will help you avoid a potentially hearth-breaking situation.  <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Have a happy and safe Halloween and make sure you send in your comments, suggestions and experiences &#8211; your input is always welcomed!</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Fun Halloween Snacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hanna Trafford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You will be able to stay in the Halloween spirit and serve your family or friends some fun, surprising snacks that will fit right in! Easy to put together and definitely fun to eat! Worm Sandwiches: 6 Hot dogs 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce 4 Hamburger rolls Slice each hot dog in half and then quarter [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You will be able to stay in the Halloween spirit and serve your family or friends some fun, surprising snacks that will fit right in! Easy to put together and definitely fun to eat!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Worm Sandwiches:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong></p>
<div id="attachment_2805" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 220px"><strong><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-2805 " title="bbqworms1" src="http://www.mama-knows.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bbqworms1.jpg" alt="Worm Sandwiches" width="210" height="161" /></strong></strong><p class="wp-caption-text">Worm Sandwiches</p></div>
<p><strong></strong></p>
<p>6 Hot dogs</p>
<p>1/2 cup Barbecue sauce</p>
<p>4 Hamburger rolls</p>
<ul>
<li>Slice each hot dog in half and then quarter each piece lengthwise.</li>
<li>In a skillet, fry the hot dog pieces until they curl and are lightly browned. Add barbecue sauce and coat the hot dogs.</li>
<li>Heat for two more minutes and serve on 4 hamburger buns.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Halloween Pizza:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">
<div id="attachment_2806" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 220px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2806 " title="exps347_hff1178119d7_clone" src="http://www.mama-knows.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/exps347_hff1178119d7_clone.jpg" alt="Haloween Pizza" width="210" height="210" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Halloween Pizza</p></div>
<p>1 frozen cheese pizza (12 inches)</p>
<p>1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved</p>
<p>1 medium sweet red pepper</p>
<p>1 small green pepper</p>
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<li>Place pizza on a 12-in. pizza pan.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Arrange olives in a circle around edge of pizza.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="unIndentedList">
<li>Cut a nose, eyes and mouth from red pepper.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="unIndentedList">
<li>Cut a stem and eyebrows from green pepper.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Make a jack-o&#8217;-lantern face on pizza.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Bake according to package directions.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Strawberry Ghosts:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">
<div id="attachment_2807" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 220px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2807 " title="exps37601_sd1191049d1e" src="http://www.mama-knows.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/exps37601_sd1191049d1e.jpg" alt="Strawberry Ghosts" width="210" height="210" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Strawberry Ghosts</p></div>
<p>30 fresh strawberries</p>
<p>8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped</p>
<p>1 teaspoon shortening</p>
<p>1/8 teaspoon almond extract</p>
<p>1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips</p>
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<li>Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate and shortening at 50% power; stir until smooth.</li>
<li>Stir in extract.</li>
<li>Dip strawberries in chocolate mixture; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, allowing excess chocolate to form the ghosts&#8217; tails</li>
<li> Immediately press chocolate chips into coating for eyes.</li>
<li>Freeze for 5 minutes.</li>
<li>In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth.</li>
<li>Dip a toothpick into melted chocolate and draw a mouth on each face.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Marshmallow Eyeballs:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">
<div id="attachment_2808" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 170px"><img class="size-full wp-image-2808 " title="101_1821" src="http://www.mama-knows.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/101_1821.jpg" alt="Marshmallow Eyeballs" width="160" height="120" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Marshmallow Eyeballs</p></div>
<p>20 marshmallows</p>
<p>20 cranraisins</p>
<p>Red icing writer</p>
<ul>
<li>Assemble the eyeballs by pushing one cranraisin into the center of one marshmallow.</li>
<li>Using the red icing writer, draw the bloodshot lines on the top and sides of the marshmallow.</li>
<li>Allow the marshmallow eyeballs to dry before serving them at your Halloween party.</li>
<li>Repeat the process with the rest of your marshmallows.</li>
<li>Makes 20 eyeballs.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Hope you will enjoy making, serving and easting these delightful snacks &#8211; please send in yoiur comments, suggestions and experiences, your input is always welcomed!</strong></em></p>
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