Halloween Treat Recipe from Save Mart

Each year as the Fall begins and October 1st arrives my family gets excited for all things Halloween. Ever since I was a little girl Halloween has been a fun time of year full of sweet treats, Halloween decor and family fun. Now that I am a Mom and have my own little trick or treater I love being able to make him Halloween themed treats. We create Halloween crafts, bake cookies, decorate and visit Halloween stores to pick out our costumes.

In the past I have found recipes for Halloween from books and magazines. Now that I have access to places like Pinterest and stores creating recipes using their own products I easily find new recipes each year for any occasion.

Since I started a new job I have been planning meals more and buying dinner a few days ahead of time. After reading the local Save Mart add with coffee in the morning I saw that chicken and turkey on sale. We planned to make turkey burgers and chicken soft tacos so we headed to Save Mart to check out the Bogo sale on Foster Farms. I also saw that peppers were on sale for our tacos. We ended up finding many items on sale and purchased more than we had on our list.

Traditionally each year we do make a recipe that includes candy corn in it, I love candy corn! This year I decided to add to the normal sweet treats we make and include one that was lighter and had fruit. Candy apples seemed fun but I wanted something even adults would enjoy. My husband is not big on super sweet treats like me so I wanted something he would enjoy too.

I found a great recipe that even included pumpkin on the Save Mart Blog.

Creamy Pumpkin Dip & Apples

1 cup canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree
1 cup light cream cheese, softened
½ cup EACH marshmallow cream AND apple sauce
Ground cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spice, to taste (few dashes)
Apple Slices

Mix all ingredients, except apple slices in medium bowl until smooth; refrigerate until serving. Serve with apple slices for dipping.

I bought a new Halloween plate earlier in the week and was excited to be able to use it for a new recipe.

The recipe from the Save Mart blog was simple to make! The scent was wonderful with the pumpkin, marshmallow and cinnamon.

We enjoyed the Creamy Pumpkin Dip and Apples treat I made after we had dinner. It was a sweet and creamy dessert. I liked that it was not overly sweet like some Halloween recipes. I think this could be a great addition to any Halloween party, especially if there will be adults as your guest.

We will be heading back to Save Mart to buy some Halloween candy to hand out to the trick or treaters we will be getting at our door. I love to see all the fun costumes kids and adults alike dress up in. I am hoping to see some great coupons in the weekly ad for making more Halloween themed treats before October is over.


You can connect with Save Mart online for coupons, sales and promotions by visiting them on their Facebook and Twitter pages.


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Bright Horizons Early Education Centers Open House Northern CA

As I have returned to the work force I have wondered about things like learning centers for fun classes for my son to meet new kids and have fun. Bright Horizons Early Education Centers in Northern CA are hosting Open Houses to their newly renovated centers in Cupertino and Los Gatos. 

Join Bright Horizons for a fun, family event open to the community to celebrate our center's recent renovation and explore our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten programs.

Event Location:
Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool
10253 North Portal Avenue, Cupertino
408-366-1963

For a sneak peek, visit www.brighthorizons.com/cupertinoOH
Event activities:

• Experiment in our NEW Science Labs
• Experience the latest in children's educational technology in our NEW Media Center
• Interact with literature with storytelling in our NEW Growing Reader’s Library
• Explore our NEW Unique Outdoor Classrooms
  • Movement Matters Zone
  • Art Studio

Enjoy Live music by Mr. Clifford, healthy snacks and exciting raffle prizes Center tours
Special Registration Offer: Attend the Renovation Celebration Event on November 3rd and register by November 30, 2012 to receive a $150 tuition credit
after 30 days of enrollment.

Event Location:Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool
220 Belgatos Road, Los Gatos
408-356-7989
For a sneak peek, visit www.brighthorizons.com/losgatosOH
Event activities:

• Experience the latest in children's educational technology with our NEW SmartBoard
• Explore our Unique Natural Outdoor Environment
• Enjoy hands-on activities throughout the center, healthy snacks & exciting raffle prizes
• Guided tours of our Remodeled Classrooms and insight into our proven curriculum

Special Registration Offer: Attend the Renovation Celebration Event on November 3rd and register by November 30, 2012 to receive a $150 tuition credit
after 30 days of enrollment.

 You can learn more about Bright Horizons Leaning Centers near you by visiting them on Facebook and Twitter.


*this is a sponsored post and all opinions expressed are my own.

Working Mama

~by Laura

I am sure some of you have noticed that I have not been blogging as much. This is because I am now a working Mom. After almost 3 years having the privilege of staying home with my son I am back in the work force. The first week was really tough, not just for my son but for me too. We both cried a lot. My heart was so broken the first day seeing my son screaming with tears rolling down his face yelling "No Mama No!" I tear up just thinking about it. I had to fight back tears as I went to work trying not to let my emotions get the best of me. I remind myself I was lucky to be home with him the first 3 years and to cherish every little moment there is when I am home.

I am not sure if I took it for granted being with him all day everyday but being away from him for 8 hours a day I count every minute until I can be back playing toys, making stuffed animals dance, painting pictures and reading him books. I swear he might have gotten taller in the few weeks I have been working. I have moments of panic where I think I am going to miss something or he will grow up in the blink of an eye and I will miss it. But I know in my heart the decision to work will enable me to make a better future for him.

In the last few weeks it has gone from tearful departures to us both being ok with a temporary separation. Yesterday when my son waved, smiled and told me "Bye Bye Mama". I blew him a kiss and knew that the day was going to be a much better one.

Recap of Graco Event at Babies R Us!

Here's the table set up!

The hostesses: Jess from My Child Centered Life and Kerri from The Maven of Social Media with Ashley and I!!

The products we learned about, the Graco SnugRide.

Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend the Graco Safety Event at the Alderwood Babies R Us in the Seattle area. I met some fellow bloggers, chatted, ate snacks and learned about the importance of car seat safety and the Graco SnugRide! It was a nice event with some really great women. Thanks Ladies!

Frugal Friday: Various Coupons

                                                    

Breakfast

• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal
• SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor General Mills cereals listed: Chex® • Fiber One® • Total® • Wheaties® • Oatmeal Crisp®
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any ONE BOX Cocoa Puffs® OR Cocoa Puffs Brownie Crunch® cereal
• SAVE 75¢ when you buy any flavor/variety Cascadian Farm® product (SCA DFSI)
• SAVE 75¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® OR Toaster Scrambles® Pastries OR Pillsbury® Pancakes
• $3.00 OFF any two (2) packages of Starbucks® coffee
• SAVE 75¢ when you buy ONE any flavor Yoplait® Frozen Smoothie
• SAVE 40¢ ON SIX when you buy SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt (Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN)
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO CUPS any flavor Yoplait® Greek yogurt (Void in LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN)
• SAVE $1.00 on ANY McCann's Irish Oatmeal product

In the Home

• SAVE $0.25 on ONE (1) Scotch-Brite® Heavy Duty Steel Wool Soap Pad
• 25% off Paints and Stains 15% off Painting Supplies
• SAVE $1.00 on any Glade® PlugIns® Scented Oil twin refill or TWO single refills
• SAVE $1.00 on any Glade® Scented Oil Candle holder or TWO refills
• SAVE $1.00 on any TWO Glade® Sense & Spray® refills
• SAVE $1.00 on any Glade® Décor Scents® holder or TWO refills
• SAVE $1.00 on any TWO Glade® Automatic Spray refills
• $5.00 Off Alien Anthology on Blu-ray™
• $3.00 Off The Denzel Washington Film Collection (Redeem at Walmart)
• $2.00 Off Predators on Blu-ray™

Meals at Home

• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO any flavor Betty Crocker® boxed Potatoes (Except Potato Buds® and Betty Crocker® Pouch)
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any flavor/variety Muir Glen® product
• SAVE $1.00 on the purchase of any one (1) HORMEL® Refrigerated Entree. Any variety.
• SAVE $1.00 off any ONE (1) Newman's Own® Thin & Crispy Pizza
• SAVE 50¢ on any THREE (3) cans of Campbell’s® Chunky™ soup or chili
• SAVE 50¢ on any FIVE (5) Campbell’s® Spaghetti0’s® pastas
• SAVE 40¢ on any THREE (3) Campbell's® Condensed Soups (excluding "Great for Cooking" soups)
• SAVE 40¢ on any THREE (3) Campbell’s® Condensed “Great for Cooking” Soups
• SAVE 40¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE CANS any size/variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Grands!® OR Grands! Jr.® Biscuits
• SAVE 40¢ ON TWO when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls

Snacks & Desserts

• SAVE $1.00 ON TWO when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough
• SAVE 40¢ ON TWO when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls
• SAVE 50¢ ON TWO when you buy TWO packages of Pillsbury® Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE PACKAGE any flavor 7 OZ. OR LARGER Pillsbury® Baguette Chips
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy ONE any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Shake-N-Pour™ Desserts
• SAVE 75¢ ON THREE when you buy THREE BOXES any flavor Nature Valley® Granola Bars (5 count or larger), Nature Valley® Granola Thins
• SAVE 55¢ on ONE (1) jar of CLAUSSEN Pickles
• SAVE $1.00 when you purchase one (1) 9 oz. stand up bag of NESTLÉ® BUNCHA CRUNCH™ candy
• $1.00 OFF any one (1) ZonePerfect® multipack (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE 50¢ when you buy any flavor 32 OZ. Mountain High® Yoghurt

Personal Care

• $1.00 off any Maybelline NY Eyeliner or Brow Liner (Redeemable at Walmart)
• Save $1.00 WHEN YOU BUY ANY ONE (1) GARNIER SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER OR TREATMENT
• SAVE $1.00 on any L'eggs Sheer Energy or Silken Mist product
• SAVE $2.00 on any two (2) REACH® Toothbrushes (1 ct) (Not applicable on REACH® CRYSTAL CLEAN® Toothbrushes)
• SAVE $6.00 off any two (2) Schick® Disposable Razors (excludes 2 count and 10+2 count)
• SAVE $1.00 on any (1) LISTERINE® SMART RINSE® 500ml or (1) REACH® Kids Tooothbrush (Available at Walmart)
• Save $1.50 on your purchase of any two (2) Edge® Shave Gels (excludes 2.75 oz. size)
• SAVE $0.75 on any ONE (1) Degree® Women motionSENSE product (Excluding Trial and Travel Sizes)
• $1.00 off any Maybelline NY Expert Wear Eye Shadows (Redeemable at Walmart)
• SAVE $1.00 on any ONE (1) AXE® Deodorant Stick (excludes trial or travel size)