Savvy Halloween

As Halloween approaches, the seasonal “to-do” list, typically marked with finding the perfect costume and trick-or-treat route, is a bit more complicated with the growing need to protect the environment and manage household budgets. In preparing for your neighborhood ghosts and goblins, try these easy tips and tricks to “go green,” and spend less on [...]

This year, instead of throwing your pumpkin seeds away, roast them for a crunchy treat that’s low in fat and full of heart healthy goodness.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Toss 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) of cleaned, unshelled pumpkin seeds with 2 tsp melted Becel with Bertolli olive oil margarine.
Add a dash of salt or other seasoning [...]

(NC)-If you are looking for a ghoulish Halloween activity everyone can enjoy, why not create a peanut-free Haunted Gingerbread House? Decorated with Nestlé Fav*rites peanut-free treats, it’s not only safe for children who have peanut allergies, it’s also spooktacularily fun to make!
Haunted Gingerbread
1 1/2 cups shortening 375 ml
1 1/2 cups sugar 375 ml
3 eggs 3
1 [...]

Here’s a fresh new take on the classic popcorn balls. Homebasics.ca brings you this easy recipe that can be served at sleepovers or Halloween parties. If you don’t have mini bundt pans, you can use a large bundt or angel food pan or mini muffin tins. Or simply let the kids form the popcorn balls [...]

You’re invited to a “Monster Bash.” What’s more fun than Halloween? Young or old, everyone seems to get into the spirit. Why not gather a group together this Halloween and have some spooky fun along with a frightening feast?
When planning a Halloween party, it is best to consider the ages of all goblins that will [...]

The folks at Activity Village put together a great little Halloween recipe video - great for kids and Halloween entertaining!
“A fun Halloween treat for kids - they will enjoy making these and eating them too! Find more Halloween fun for kids, including coloring pages, crafts and printables, at www.ActivityVillage.co.uk - Keeping Kids Busy!”

No matter if you are planning a great Halloween party or simply just have a lot of hungry ghouls running around your house, you will need to make some tricky, tasty, Halloween treats.
Halloween treats are a great way to promote healthy snacking during a time when many unhealthy snacks are being passed around. Therefore, take [...]