Archive for October, 2011

Braaains! The Annual Jackson, MI Zombie Walk

I have a cold.  The reason I have a cold is because I decided to walk for two miles in chilly air with zombie make-up and a bunch of people I didn’t know for a charity event.  And do you know what?  SO WORTH IT! Saturday evening I attended the annual Jackson, MI Zombie Walk for ...Read More

8 Hauntingly Horrifying Halloween Snacks

Are you thinking of planning a Halloween party? Want to amuse and frighten your guests? Want your party snacks to send shivers up someone’s spine or even just make someone hesitate before munching on them? We’ve got some great ideas for horrifying and yummy snacks that require minimal prep work and yet will really delight ...Read More

Savory Seasonal Butternut Squash Ravioli

So, a few years ago my husband’s company had their annual holiday party at a local upscale restaurant. One of the appetizers they served was butternut squash ravioli, that blew everybody away. They were rich and savory, but with a hint of natural sweetness from the squash. Everyone agreed that their single flaw as an ...Read More

Moms Will Love It: Tovolo Popsicle Molds

Okay, so I know that there’s a chill in the air and that we’re all getting ready for the winter holidays, but I had to share my love of popsicle molds with you now for several reasons; one, you can find popsicle molds on sale or clearance right now on most websites and in stores; ...Read More

Captain America Movie Review – Does The Latest Superhero Make the Grade?

Wow. Captain America! Let me preface this whole thing, by stating outright that I am not a comic book reader. I appreciate a good adventure movie though, as much as anyone, so I figured that we would go see this as a family over the weekend, and see what we thought.  I was really pleasantly ...Read More

Breaking Dawn Party Planning Guide

Breaking Dawn Party Supplies are now in stock and it’s a great time to start planning your Breaking Dawn party! The immensely popular Twilight saga has been thrilling and capturing the hearts of tweens and teens for a few years now and the suspense is rising in anticipation of the final installments of the series ...Read More

The Walking Dead – “Bloodletting” Recap

  Previously on The Walking Dead: Zombies ruin everything. Okay, it wasn’t quite that cut-and-dried, but almost. Survivors of an apocalyptic plague that turned the majority of the world’s population into mindless, flesh-eating zombies, escaped Atlanta, and tried to make their way to a military installation. Their journey was derailed by a disabled vehicle, and ...Read More

Making Pasta – Delicious, and Easier than You Think!

Here is my ten-year old pasta maker. Is it the most terrifying thing that you have ever seen? Does the thought of using it send chills up your spine? Or at the very least, does it bring visions to mind, of a messy kitchen? With a sink overflowing with dishes, sticky, flour-covered countertops, and hours ...Read More

When Harry Left Hogwarts – New Harry Potter Documentary!

Just a quick update for all of our awesome Harry Potter fans, that we think you will be pretty excited to hear! A new Harry Potter documentary is being made, and we have an exclusive trailer for it, that is must-see. It is called When Harry Left Hogwarts and we are going to be sure ...Read More

Hearty and Delicious Chicken Enchiladas

Warm and tasty chicken enchiladas, also known as happiness on a plate. Now here is a recipe that is perfect for so many occasions, I can’t count them all.  It is ideal to serve at a sports party, when you have people over to watch the big game. I have also taken it to many ...Read More