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Stay Healthy This Halloween (and Beyond)

October 9, 2012 By
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Keep the holiday heft away with these fall fitness guidelines.

You know it's coming - lying in wait for you like a spider waiting to trap you in its web - Halloween and all its sticky candy treats.  The holidays, which start at Halloween and run to New Years, has Americans consuming a lot of sugary, waistline-destroying treats, an average of 7-10 lbs. per person! Hoping to stay clear of the dreaded holiday heft? There is hope if you follow these guidelines: Mounds & Monsters Halloween marks the beginning of candy madness.  You buy a bag (or ... Continue Reading

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Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Use your leftover Halloween candy by making recipes for cookies and other yummy treats.

Halloween is just around the corner and many Moms are overwhelmed by the amount of candy their little ghosts and goblins are going bring home. You don't want them gobbling it up all at one time, but you can transform the candy into treats they can enjoy for months to come. An easy way to save the candy is to pop it in large freezer bags and put them in the freezer for up to 6 months to use for ice cream toppers and fun baking projects. One of my favorite things to do with leftover candy is to ... Continue Reading

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How to Have a Frightfully Frugal Halloween

October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Celebrate Halloween the frugal way this year with a bit of planning and preparation.

As Halloween merchandise overtakes the stores this month, it can be tempting to overspend on candy, costumes, and decorations.  Halloween is a huge money maker for retailers, and it is one of the most decorated holidays, second only to Christmas. With a little bit of planning this year, you can save money by celebrating the frugal way. Frugal Halloween Candy Have you looked at the prices of candy lately?  Even on sale, name brand candy will put a hefty dent in your wallet.  Name brand candy ... Continue Reading

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