Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Adding a little spice to an autumn favorite. Got some good fall recipes to share?
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Looking for a good recipe so you can enjoy your pumpkin seeds? Writer Julianna Crisalli provided this recipe which she said she had been making these since since she was a youngster. Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds 3 tablespoons of butter Salt (OPTIONAL: Add additional spices to the butter mixture. Seasoning salt, garlic pepper and red pepper flakes are my favorites.) Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Separate the seeds as you clean your pumpkin. Wash the seeds well and pat them dry with a paper towel. Leave the seeds to dry for about 10 minutes while you prepare your spread. Melt butter in saucepan or microwave. Add desired spices and salt. Place aluminum foil over a cookie sheet and spread seeds in a single layer. Pour or brush butter/spice …
Monday, October 29, 2012
If you're costume shopping, read this before you put those decorative contacts on your eyes.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
If you’re looking for that eye-popping touch for your Halloween costume, you may want to think twice before donning decorative contact lenses. These products are increasingly popular costume ideas, but according the American Academy of Ophthalmology, decorative contact lenses can also lead to real-life nightmares like permanent eye damage and vision loss when they are purchased without a prescription. Many people don’t realize that all contact lenses are medical devices that require a prescription and proper fitting by an eye care professional such as an ophthalmologist – an eye medical doctor. Products that claim “one size fits all” or “no need to see an eye specialist” are misleading, and may even be on the market illegally. Retailers …
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Share your photos from the 2012 Marietta Zombie Walk here.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
The October PENS report includes plenty of information to prevent crime and keep your family and neighborhood safe.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
The following Halloween safety information is provided by the Cobb Police Department's Northeast Cobb-based Precinct 4 in its October PENS (Police E-Mail Notification System) that is sent out to the general public: It is hard to believe but Halloween is less than three weeks away and now is a good time to start discussing safe practices with your children. Increased visibility is extremely important on Halloween night and there are several inexpensive ways to help make sure your children can be seen. Glow in the dark bands can be worn around the neck, wrists, or ankles and are a fun way to brighten up a child’s costume. You can also place reflective tape on the sleeves and back of the costume and have each child carry a flashlight. You may…
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Great fun and easy costumes that don't look like they were thought of at the last minute.
Halloween is a week away and you still don't have a costume... What to do!!! While you could go to the pop-up Halloween store in the mall and rummage through whatever is left, we found some great costumes for all ages that will ensure a spooktacular Halloween. A Little Bearded Garden Gnome - Your kids may already have the clothes. You'll just need to make a simple hat and beard. Bag of Jelly Beans - You'll need a clear trash bag and set of strong lungs to make this sweet costume Catch of the Day - This is a "reel" easy costume to put together. Quarterback - This punny costume is quick and easy to make. Spaghetti and Meatballs - Use a red and white tablecloth and a pot to make this saucy costume. Lego - This costume is easy to build using a…
Get into the kitchen and create some spooky dishes—Putrid Punch; Witches' Fingers and Eyeball Cookies and Coffin Ice Cream Sandwiches for dessert; Rats Baked In Blood and Creepy-Crawly Bugs for dinner.
This weekend in Marietta—'Strandemonioum' a rock and roll Halloween special, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, Marietta Zombie Walk and Cobb Fall Festival of Fun.
Gather the kids and have some affordable fun spooking up the house.
Friday, October 26, 2012
This weekend in Cobb County get out to "Driving Miss Daisy," a Fall dinner theater coffee/dessert show, the Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival, the Town Center Halloween Celebration and more.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Driving Miss Daisy Fall Dinner Theatre Coffee/Dessert Show When: 8 p.m. today Where: The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Rd. | Get directions Why Go: Who doesn't love this classic, which was made famous in the 1989 film adaptation starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman? Price: Tickets for today's show cost $12. If you call 770-509-2700 and ask for the discount code, the rate drops to $10. Buy tickets. Strandemonium When: 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square NE | Get directions Why Go: There will be music for all ages and blood types with classics such as “Monster Mash,” “Purple People Eater” and “Love Potion No. 9.” Price: $20. Buy tickets. Smyrna Fall …
