Countdown to the Holidays!
October
Day 1. Clean off front porch and decorate with a wreath on the front door. Add scare crows on the front porch. If you do not have any decorations or do not want to spend the money on them....make some out of pinecones, twigs, gourds etc. This will get you in the fall spirit!
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Day 2. Make a list of costume ideas...
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Day 3. Order your Scentsy Pumpkin Marshmallow Scent Pak for just $7.00! yum!
Add this guy to your order! Love it!!
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Day 4. Make a guest list of friends you want to come over for your Halloween Party. Is this a large event? Who can help you plan it?
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Day 5. Start making a menu for your Halloween Party. How about some Mummies baked on your Pampered Chef Large Stoneware Pan!
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Rest in peas
Ingredients
- 4 slices white sandwich bread
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 boxes (10 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed and drained well
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a paring knife, cut bread into shapes. Place on Pampered Chef LARGE STONEWARE PAN; brush bread shapes with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to turn golden, about 4 minutes.
- Whisking constantly with PAMPERED CHEF STAINLESS WHISK , gradually add milk. Cook until mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cream, nutmeg, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in peas; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer pea mixture to a shallow serving dish. Arrange headstone croutons on top.
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Witches Brew
12 oz
12 oz grape juice, white 2 lt 7-Up 1 pt sherbet, lemon or lime | |
DirectionsMix together orange juice, white grape juice, 7-Up, lemon or lime sherbet, and several drops of green food coloringIf desired, serve with large, buoyant, and well-washed plastic spiders on the top! (For adult party: add rum or vodka to taste, optional) | |
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Day 6. Make your own Halloween Party Invitations
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Day 7. Look around the house to see what you already have on hand for your costume. Old Black or White sheets can be made into almost anything. A ghost, A mermaid, A mummy, Toga ect. Witch....Look online for some ideas on how to make your own!
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Day 8. Be on the look out in the Sunday papers for candy coupons or online anytime ( take a look at my coupon section)
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Day 9.Make your own Party Decorations!
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Day 10. Make your guest some homemade gifts and goodies!
I hear that you've been playing tricks,
So listen, here's the scoop.
I've run out of tasty candy treats,
So instead you get Scarecrow/Pumpkin/Ghost Poop!!
It's All Hallows Eve,
So listen - here's the scoop!
Whether you think it's a trick or a treat,
Here's some Scarecrow/Pumpkin/Ghost Poop!
Fall is here, 'n there's a nip in the air.
But you don't have to sink to despair!
To have a good laugh, here's the scoop,
I'm giving you some Scarecrow/Pumpkin/Ghost poop!
So listen, here's the scoop.
I've run out of tasty candy treats,
So instead you get Scarecrow/Pumpkin/Ghost Poop!!
It's All Hallows Eve,
So listen - here's the scoop!
Whether you think it's a trick or a treat,
Here's some Scarecrow/Pumpkin/Ghost Poop!
Fall is here, 'n there's a nip in the air.
But you don't have to sink to despair!
To have a good laugh, here's the scoop,
I'm giving you some Scarecrow/Pumpkin/Ghost poop!
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Day 12. Take a look at targets Halloweens Sales for 20%-30% off on decorations, costumes and Candy already! http://www.target.com/c/halloween/-/N-5xt2o#node=15676801&%20ref%20=%20sc_iw_r_3_1
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Day 13. You already have the treats picked out....What tricks can you play? I remember when we were little we went out trick or treating and a house had a trick to do before you could get your candy. You had to put your hand into a box....in the box they had some slimy noodles in it! Yuck! It felt like worms!
Here is a link to a fun halloween website for more ideas!
http://www.halloween-website.com/pranks.htm
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Day 14. Do you have a treat bag for your goodies? Why not make a few and give them as gifts?!
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Day15. Do you need to make a costume for you pet?
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Day 16 Add some spooky Spiders to your front door!
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Day 17. Rake Leaves and full up your pumpkin lawn bags for your yard!
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Day 18. Look on line or in your newspaper for coupons and to see if your area has a BOO AT THE ZOO! or Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!
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Day 19. Does your costume need accessories?
How about a hat? or some Black buttons?
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Day 20. Buy some fake crows to decorate throughout the house
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Day 21 What music are you going to use for Halloween?
Look at thrift stores and yard sales!
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Day 22 What Games are you going to play?
Are you going to bob for apples? Does the best costume win a prize?
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Day 23 Where are you going to serve your food? Inside Or Outside? Do you need to buy Plastic table covers, forks, knives and spoons?
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Day 24 Do you need scary movies for your event?
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Day 25. Buy your drinks ahead of time on Sale! Decorate the bottles to theme your party.
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Day 26 Make a Pumpkin Trifle with our Pampered Chef Trifle Bowl! www.pamperedchef.biz/marcysmith
Our Trifle Bowl is so versatile – you can use
it for desserts, salads, appetizers, a punch bowl, decorating, and more!
The possibilities are endless! Look how cute this would be for an easy
centerpiece for fall holidays! The stand comes off
for easy storage and transporting, plus it has a lid! Here is one of
the recipes - easy, pretty and no-bake! What’s not to love?
Pumpkin Trifle Yield: 10 Servings
2 pkg instant vanilla pudding
4 c milk
1 c canned pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 frozen pound cake
1 c whipping cream
2 T confectioners. sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla
In large bowl with wire whisk, mix pudding mix, pumpkin, milk and 1 3/4 tsp. of pie spice. Set aside when thickened. Cut thawed cake into 16 slices. Line bottom of large glass bowl with 1/2 of cake, cut to fit. Spoon 1/2 of pumpkin mixture over cake. Add rest of slices on top and cover with rest of pumpkin mixture. Crumble any remaining slices of cake and put on top. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Whip cream with confectioner's sugar and rest of pie spice.
Spoon over trifle and serve.
Pumpkin Trifle Yield: 10 Servings
2 pkg instant vanilla pudding
4 c milk
1 c canned pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 frozen pound cake
1 c whipping cream
2 T confectioners. sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla
In large bowl with wire whisk, mix pudding mix, pumpkin, milk and 1 3/4 tsp. of pie spice. Set aside when thickened. Cut thawed cake into 16 slices. Line bottom of large glass bowl with 1/2 of cake, cut to fit. Spoon 1/2 of pumpkin mixture over cake. Add rest of slices on top and cover with rest of pumpkin mixture. Crumble any remaining slices of cake and put on top. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Whip cream with confectioner's sugar and rest of pie spice.
Spoon over trifle and serve.
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Day 27 Clean your house and declutter!
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Day 29 Make a Pumpkin Cake! Do you own one of these yet? If not, get to my website and purchase before Halloween!
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Day 30 Make Jello Worms!
This is such a cute idea (I stole it from my Pampered Chef buddy Penny Albers!!)...give it a try and WOW your family!!!
Ingredients:
2 packs (3 oz) Raspberry jello
1 pkg unflavored gelatin (for extra firmness)
Ingredients:
2 packs (3 oz) Raspberry jello
1 pkg unflavored gelatin (for extra firmness)
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 cups boiling water
15 drops green food coloring
100 flexible straws (or enough to fill your container)
Tall container (1 quart or 1 liter carton of milk)
Directions:
Combine gelatin in bowl and add boiling water.
Let it cool to lukewarm and then add the whipping cream and 15 drops green food coloring.
Gather your straws (don’t forget to flex them out) and put them in the container. It’s important that the straws have a tight fit so the jello stays in the straws. For this reason, a 1 liter carton may be better; you will probably get longer worms since there is a tighter fit. If you have a bigger container, a rubber band around the straws is helpful. Or you could just add more straws to fill the container.
Add the gelatin mixture to the straw-filled container and let it set until firm.
There are multiple ways you can remove the worms from the straws. You can roll a rolling pin over the straws and squeeze them out or you can hold the straws over warm water. The worms will slip right out.
3 cups boiling water
15 drops green food coloring
100 flexible straws (or enough to fill your container)
Tall container (1 quart or 1 liter carton of milk)
Directions:
Combine gelatin in bowl and add boiling water.
Let it cool to lukewarm and then add the whipping cream and 15 drops green food coloring.
Gather your straws (don’t forget to flex them out) and put them in the container. It’s important that the straws have a tight fit so the jello stays in the straws. For this reason, a 1 liter carton may be better; you will probably get longer worms since there is a tighter fit. If you have a bigger container, a rubber band around the straws is helpful. Or you could just add more straws to fill the container.
Add the gelatin mixture to the straw-filled container and let it set until firm.
There are multiple ways you can remove the worms from the straws. You can roll a rolling pin over the straws and squeeze them out or you can hold the straws over warm water. The worms will slip right out.
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Day 31 Party Day/Halloween!! Buy ice if needed. Move Bulky furniture out of the way. Have friends come before the party to help you set up the food and put up last minute decorations!
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NOVEMBER
2. Take Down Halloween Decorations that have ghosts and goblins replace with turkeys. Keep scarecrows up they still look cute! Scentsy has this super cute Tom tart warmer on sale!
https://scentsofthefuture.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home
3. Clean out your kitchen pantry where you store you canned goods. Check the dates see if they are still good.
4. Clip coupons, look at store ads and do your monthly shopping.
5. Clean out your dishes and cookware. Does anything need replacing? Do the great kitchen clean out and replace them with new Pampered Chef Products! Nice Products that make cooking fun and easy! Visit my website www.pamperedchef.biz/marcysmith
6. Make a list of what supplies you will need to eat with. (forks, knives, spoons, cups, plates, napkins, tablecloths)
7. Do you have one of these yet? Make a Pumpkin Trifle with our Pampered Chef Trifle Bowl! www.pamperedchef.biz/marcysmith
Our Trifle Bowl is so versatile – you can use
it for desserts, salads, appetizers, a punch bowl, decorating, and more!
The possibilities are endless! Look how cute this would be for an easy
centerpiece for fall holidays! The stand comes off
for easy storage and transporting, plus it has a lid! Here is one of
the recipes - easy, pretty and no-bake! What’s not to love?
Pumpkin Trifle Yield: 10 Servings
2 pkg instant vanilla pudding
4 c milk
1 c canned pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 frozen pound cake
1 c whipping cream
2 T confectioners. sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla
In large bowl with wire whisk, mix pudding mix, pumpkin, milk and 1 3/4 tsp. of pie spice. Set aside when thickened. Cut thawed cake into 16 slices. Line bottom of large glass bowl with 1/2 of cake, cut to fit. Spoon 1/2 of pumpkin mixture over cake. Add rest of slices on top and cover with rest of pumpkin mixture. Crumble any remaining slices of cake and put on top. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Whip cream with confectioner's sugar and rest of pie spice.
Spoon over trifle and serve.
Pumpkin Trifle Yield: 10 Servings
2 pkg instant vanilla pudding
4 c milk
1 c canned pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 frozen pound cake
1 c whipping cream
2 T confectioners. sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla
In large bowl with wire whisk, mix pudding mix, pumpkin, milk and 1 3/4 tsp. of pie spice. Set aside when thickened. Cut thawed cake into 16 slices. Line bottom of large glass bowl with 1/2 of cake, cut to fit. Spoon 1/2 of pumpkin mixture over cake. Add rest of slices on top and cover with rest of pumpkin mixture. Crumble any remaining slices of cake and put on top. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Whip cream with confectioner's sugar and rest of pie spice.
Spoon over trifle and serve.
8. Make a list of Spices you will need. Pampered Chef has some new ones just for the holidays! Yum!
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9. Make a guest list to see how much food you will need for Thanks Giving. Clean the living room.
10. Clean out your wash cloths and towels. You may need to grab a few new ones on sale if you are going to have guest staying with you. How do the ones in the kitchen look? Save a few for rags for after the big day clean up!
11. Do you have a message board on your fridge? If not today is a great day to make one! Something for quick notes to let other family members see. ( I am going to be home late tonight- mom)
12. Make some Turkey Poop!
(Chocolate Peanuts or Raisins for these!)
You invited me to Thanksgiving dinner
with your family and your friends.
You didn't tell me I was the main dish.
For me it was "THE END!"
You frightened me so badly--I knew I had been duped!
So, I left you with my calling card, this bag of turkey poop!
Happy Thanksgiving, from The Turkey
13. Clean the Master Bathroom
14. Clean out the Guest Room/Bath
15. Take a break today and Figure out if your Holiday Wardrobe needs a update :)
16. Clean out the Living Room and Dining Room
17. Clip coupons, Buy your turkey and any canned goods. Cups and plates?
18. Clean out your fridge.
19. Thaw Your Turkey today in the fridge
20. Make a list of drinks you will need. How about Cran-Raspberry Fizz made in a Pampered Chef Family-Size Quick-Stir® Pitcher.
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Ingredients
- 4 limes, divided
- 1 can (12 ounces) frozen cranberry juice concentrate
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 pint raspberry sorbet, softened
- 2 liters (8 cups) chilled ginger ale
Directions
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- Slice two of the limes using Ultimate Mandoline fitted with v-shaped blade; set aside. Pour cranberry juice concentrate and water into Family-Size Quick-Stir® Pitcher.
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- Juice remaining limes into pitcher using Citrus Press. Scoop sorbet into pitcher using Ice Cream Scoop; plunge to combine. Add ginger ale and lime slices. Plunge gently until well mixed. Serve over ice.
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16 servings of
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 130, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 0 g, Sodium 15 mg, Fiber 1 g
U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: No information is currently available.
Cook's Tips:
If desired, 2 cups flavored vodka such as raspberry, cranberry, currant, citrus or lime can be added to this recipe.
To garnish rims of glasses, zest one lime using Microplane® Adjustable Fine Grater. Combine lime zest and 1/2 cup sugar in (1-Cup) Prep Bowl. Place a small amount of sugar mixture onto small plate. Rub rim of glass with lime wedge to moisten. Dip rim of glass into sugar mixture.
For a simple garnish, using Zester/Scorer, score a lemon and zest a lime; thinly slice using Ultimate Mandoline. Make a cut to the center of each lemon and lime slice using Petite Paring Knife. Garnish each glass with one lemon slice and one lime slice.
21 Buy your fresh veggies and Pies today. Make Your stuffing and Gravy today
22 Cook Turkey about 10am. Make Mashed Potatoes , Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans.
23. What to make with the Leftover Turkey?
How about A Turkey Cranberry Wreath baked on a Large Round Stone with Handles from Pampered Chef! www.pamperedchef.biz/marcysmith
Ingredients
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- 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 cups (12 ounces) chopped cooked turkey
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 egg
Directions
- 1
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough; separate into
16 triangles. With wide ends of triangles toward the center, arrange 8
triangles in a circle on Large Round Stone with Handles.
Corners of wide ends will touch and points will extend 1 inch beyond
edge of baking stone. Arrange remaining 8 triangles in center, matching
wide ends. Seal seams using Baker’s Roller®. (Points will overlap in center; do not seal.)
- 2
- Place mayonnaise, mustard and black pepper in Classic Batter Bowl. Chop turkey using Food Chopper. Slice celery using Chef’s Knife. Snip parsley using Professional Shears. Add turkey, celery, parsley and cranberries to batter bowl. Grate cheese into batter bowl using Rotary Grater. Mix filling using Small Mix ’N Scraper®. Using Medium Scoop, scoop filling over seams of dough, forming a circle.
- 3
- Coarsely chop walnuts using Food Chopper; sprinkle over
filling. Beginning in center, lift one dough triangle across filling
mixture. Continue alternating with outer triangles, slightly overlapping
to form wreath. Tuck last end under first.
- 4
- Separate egg over Small Batter Bowl using Egg Separator. (Discard yolk or set aside for another use.) Lightly beat egg white; brush over dough using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve using Nylon Slice 'N Serve®.
Yield:
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10 servings of
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 390, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 550 mg, Fiber less than 1 g
U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: No information is currently available.
Cook's Tips:
If desired, 2 cups chopped cooked chicken can be substituted for the turkey.
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10 servings of
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 390, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 550 mg, Fiber less than 1 g
U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: No information is currently available.
Cook's Tips:
If desired, 2 cups chopped cooked chicken can be substituted for the turkey.
24. Clean Kitchen sink, counter tops and floor.
25. Freeze any leftover food that you want to save for later
26. If you have not addressed your Christmas cards now is a good time :)
27. Shop for Thanksgiving napkins and home decor on clearance for next year.
28. Clean out the attic/ storage today.
29. Start pulling out Christmas decorations. Do you need to replace any lights?
30. Just rest today give your feet a treat with Mary Kay
Mint Bliss Energizing Lotion for Feet & Legs! Perfect for days when you are on your feet and on the go!
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MONTHLY TASKS FOR DECEMBERTRY TO REWARD YOURSELF AFTER TASK!
1. Replace your front door wreath with something for Winter or Christmas.
2. Make your monthly menu
3. Clip coupons and look at weekly ads. Do your monthly shopping!
4. Make Christmas tags today instead of buying them. Send out any last minute Christmas Cards or better yet save a stamp and send free e cards!
5. Hang up Christmas garland and lights today
6. Clean the Master Bed Room
7. Clean the Master Bath Room
9. Put up and decorate your Christmas tree or go to your local farm and search for one with your family.
10. Make a Christmas Stocking to give as a gift.
11. Make a peanut butter pine cone coated with birdseed for your outdoor feathered friends!
12. Search for free Christmas Music or look for some at your local thrift store. This would also make a nice gift.
13. Make a Christmas dinner menue
14.Make place cards for you Christmas Dinner
15. Make home made peanut brittle.
16. Make some home made fudge!
17. Clean Living Room. Clean Other Bedrooms
18. Purchase or make any last minute gifts.
19.Turn on the Christmas music and wrap gifts.
20. Clean out the fridge.
21. Purchase any last minute foods and paper products
22. Bake some cookies. Why not make a extra batch to take to a nursing home!
23. Check out Christmas movies and books from your local Library
24. Christmas eve! If you do not have plans tonight, Make some hot cocoa and watch a Christmas Story.
25. Merry Christmas. Read your bible today. Spend time with your loved ones!
26. Hit the stores for some great deals today! Have leftovers for dinner tonight!
27. Declutter for 15 minutes today.
28. Start your Christmas shopping for next year. This is a great time to stock up on wrapping paper, cards and small gifts. Be on the look out for things for your New years party or get together.
29. Take care of any Christmas gifts laying around. Do you need to make any exchanges or returns?
30. Make some quick easy finger foods to reheat for the new year!
31. Happy New Year! Be safe!
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