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Your little trick-or-treater rounded up a
supply of treats that put most grocery aisles to shame this year.
Now what to do with all the left-over candy (other than simply
gorge on it)? Head for the kitchen with these creative ways to cook
with Halloween candy: 1. Make… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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I still have little kids, and
my husband and I both like to take the kids out
trick-or-treating. Because of this, I never do anything more
than put candy in a big bowl on my porch and hope someone
doesn't run off with the whole thing. Some neighbors
surprise me with their creativity… Read More »
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Back when I was a reporter for a daily newspaper, I'd be called on to do a Halloween safety story every November. You know the one: the article that shows up in your local newspaper between the costume contest photos and the fundraising drive, reminding you not to take candy from strangers and to dress your kids as flashing red stoplights before setting foot outdoors after dark. Here's the dish those articles never serve up. Read it, and enjoy Halloween a little more this year, knowing that you don't need to be scared of . . . Read More »
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Remember when there was just one variety of candy corn? Today the Halloween mainstay comes in a rainbow of colors and flavors — there's even a gummy version. Candymakers are expanding their lines to keep up with kids' latest cravings, which tend toward things gross, gummy, or…
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By Michele Turcotte Halloween is a favorite holiday for children, families, and yes, adults, too. Unfortunately it is also a holiday characterized by, well, treats (and less about tricks), and for some, it marks the beginning of the holiday weight gain period. You can still enjoy your…
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By Kristen Fischer With trick-or-treating just around the corner, you may want to limit your child's candy intake. Children that eat too many treats are at risk for becoming violent during adulthood, according to a new study by Simon Moore, a senior lecturer in Violence and Society…
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My four kids always manage to
bring home enough candy to stock our own candy store after
they're done trick-or-treating. After a day or two of
eating themselves into a candy coma, I round up the bags and
transfer all the treats into gallon size zip top bags. I
place the bags on the… Read More »
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I have childhood memories of
sitting in my bedroom eating all the candy my little heart
desired. Now, I could be completely off base. My mom
was very conscious of what kinds of food were brought into the
house, and healthy eating was a way of life for us. That
being said, my mom… Read More »
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Although I love Halloween when it comes to watching how excited my kids get as they dress up in their costumes and go out to trick-or-treat, I dislike this holiday for the awful image of cats that are portrayed on decorations, pumpkins, etc. There are countless Halloween images of mean-faced…
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