Happy Halloween!!!

I hope you all have a Spooktacular Day!!!

Feel Good Song: Cough Syrup - The Jakes

Beauty Quote

“It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.” SM Quotes

Feel Good Song: Coldplay Paradise

This is an amazing, beautiful song, Coldplay is amazing!

Happiness in Contagious Quote

" Happiness is contagious! Be happy and spread happiness!"

This Week's Halloween "Spooktacular" Deals

Halloween is a week away. Check out these last minute Halloween Deals:

• CVS: 25% odd Halloween lights. Buy 4 bags of candy for $10 and receive $3 back in "extrabucks"
• Rite Aid: 50% off Halloween lights, wigs, costumes and masks
• Toys R Us: $1.99 bags of candy plus 40% off costumes and accessories
• Walgreens: Halloween makeup kits just $6.99

Happy Shopping!!!

Halloween is a week away...Halloween Edible Treats

I love Halloween and I love how it brings out the kid in everyone. I am throwing an adult Halloween party this upcoming weekend and am excited for all the cool Halloween creepy foods I found to make.

Below are some awesome Halloween edible creations and treats that are sure to please your guests! Click on the links to view the images and get the recipes.

Halloween Pumpkin Shaped Cake- awesome Halloween cake perfect for a center piece
Snake Bites- who knew crescent rolls would be so much fun to use
Halloween Deviled Eggs- these look like eye balls


I'll be sure to post pictures of my creations once I make them...

Change within Yourself Quote

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl　

Meaning in Life Quote

"At one point in your life you either have the thing you want or the reasons why you don’t." Andy Roddick

Did you know...What name 'Halloween' means...

The word Halloween is a shortened word for "All Hallows' Even," which is the eve of All Hallows' Day which is another name for All Saints' Day, the day Catholics commemorate all the saints.

So there you go, next time you want to trick your friends instead of saying Happy Halloween, just say Happy All Saint's Day!

Source: http://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays/halloween1.htm

Runner's "High"

I love to run. Now that it's colder out I've been running at the gym. It feels so good and even though I am not the best runner, I enjoy every minute of it. My friend posted this the other day and I thought it was so funny and true.. Thought I would share the laugh with you all!

Understanding to Move Forward Quote

“You don't need strength to let go of something. What you really need is understanding." Guy Finley

Did you know...Facts on Candy Corn

I have a love hate relationship with Candy Corn, it isn't a particular candy I keep in the house but whenever I eat them I can't just eat one.

Here are some Fun Facts About Candy Corn:

• Candy Corn was invented in the 1880's by George Renninger
• October 30th is National Candy Corn Day
• Candy Corn is only 3.75 calories each
• One serving is only 140 calories

Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_corn
Source:  http://www.candy-corn.info/cc/Candy_Corn_Facts.asp

Holding on to People in Your Life Quote

"Before you let someone go try to envision your life without them. If you can then let them go, if you can't then make some changes."

Did you know...What Countries Celebrate Halloween

North America and Canada are the two top countries that celebrate this holiday. Ireland, Spain, The Philippines, Germany, France, Italy also celebrate this holiday.

Source: http://www.novareinna.com/festive/world.html
Source: http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/how-to-live-overseas/travel-vs-halloween-vs-all-saints-day/

Don't Fear Change Quote

     “Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.” Raymond Lindquist

Did you know...Top Favorite Halloween Candy is...

Reese's peanut butter cups was named America's Favorite Halloween Candy! I beleive it, a bag of Reese's peanut butter cups lasts maybe just three days in my house.

Source: http://www.helium.com/items/1969845-most-popular-halloween-candies-2010

Did you know...The History of Halloween

Halloween's origins back to 2,000 years ago in the area of Ireland by the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.This festival was the celebrations that the ghosts of the dead will return to earth. Spooky!


Learn More Here: http://www.history.com/topics/halloween

Halloween is in the air...

I love Halloween and since it is a couple of weeks away I thought it would be fun to help you get into the Halloween spirit. I loved it as a child and love it even more as an adult. It gives us adults a chance to dress up and reveal the kid in all of us. I love hay rides and haunted houses-even though I am not fond of scary movies. I love how the air smells in October and decorating the house. I even love carving pumpkins and making fresh pumpkin pie. So stay tuned for some fun Halloween facts I will be sharing in the upcoming weeks and let the child in all of you come out for this Halloween season!



"Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story." Mason Cooley

Oh My...Cinnamon and Banana Pancakes

Pancakes are one of my weakness and since they are my daughters all time favorite I figured why not make them for dinner with a twist!

Cinnamon and Banana Pancakes

• 2 cups of Bisquick
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of Fat Free Milk
• 1 tablespoon of Cinnamon
• 1 mashed up banana
• Olivio Butter
• Pam Spray
• Lite syrup
• Lite whip cream

Follow the directions behind the Bisquick box. Add cinnamon and mashed up banana to mix. Spray griddle with Pam spray and cook pancakes golden lite brown. Top with butter, syrup and whip cream. So good taste like a naughty dessert. Enjoy!

Focus on the Positive Quote

"Instead of wasting your time on focusing all the wrongs in your life, be appreciative of all the rights in your life."

Fall is here...

I LOVE Fall...I know I know people say it's depressing because it gets colder, darker earlier and it means bath suit season is over BUT think how beautiful it is when the leaves change color, the air smells so much fresher and I love wearing a light sweater with flip flops.

I love Apple picking and drinking fresh cider. The house smells amazing from baking apple crisps and making pumpkin pie- which is my all time favorite. Corn mazes are so cool and stop and grab a roasted corn at your favorite farm while pumpkin picking-pumpkin picking is so much fun. You can go on hay rides and Halloween is so much fun for all ages- gives us adults a chance to dress up and feel like a kid again. I love laying in my living room while the fire is going and fire pits are the perfect way to unwind after a long day. So yes there are many FUN and BEAUTIFUL things about Fall. You have to just embrace it the best you can!



"Bittersweet October.  The mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause between the opposing miseries of summer and winter." Carol Bishop Hipps

Perceptions of Ourselves Quotes

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” Wayne W. Dyer

Don't Take Life So Serious Quote

"You have to laugh at yourself, because you'd cry your eyes out if you didn't" Emily Saliers - Indigo Girls

Cook Book...Bake for the Cure®

ACH Food Companies, Inc has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the fight against breast cancer and is offering a cookbook, Bake for the Cure® in celebration of Love & Hope. This 48 page cookbook is only $2.00.

Order yours today http://www.bakeforthecure.com/pdfs/BFC_cookbook_offer.pdf and help in the fight of Breast Cancer.

Also check out their website for awesome recipes and additional information: Bake for the Cure® http://www.bakeforthecure.com

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This is a very sensitive subject to me and millions of people out there. We all know some who has or had breast cancer and it is so important to educate yourself.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is an amazing organization to donate to or to get educated to understanding Breast Cancer, prevention, and how you can help others or cope.  

Remember ladies get your yearly mammograms and now mammograms are not just recommended for women over 40. If you have a strong family history be sure to notify your doctor so you can get checked prior to being 40. Trust me, they are not the worst test to go through and it is better to be safe. Early prevention is the best way to curing yourself from this horrible disease.

Did you know... according to the American Cancer Society about 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women was estimated in 2011. Help donate to this cause today.

Finding Happiness Quote

"Our ultimate goal in life should be to find happiness, create happiness, spread happiness in order to truly end up being happy! We should not cheat ourselves thinking anything else would satisfy us because reality is it won't!"