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Target Releases Adaptive Halloween Costumes For Kids With Disabilities

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Target is making its Halloween costumes more inclusive with a new line of costumes for children with physical and sensory disabilities. These adaptive Halloween costumes are the first ones designed exclusively for these children.

Now Everyone Can Share the Fun with Adaptive Halloween Costumes

Available online and at Target stores, these costumes let all children turn into pirates, fairies, unicorns and more on Halloween.

What’s Different About Adaptive Halloween Costumes?

Until now, there were few costume options for children with disabilities. Target’s new costumes allow them to transform their wheelchairs into a princess carriage, a pirate ship and more.

They’re also great for children with autism. According to Autism Speaks, many children on the autism spectrum suffer from sensory sensitivity. That means most fabrics can feel rough on their skin. These costumes address that with soft, lightweight fabrics.

Halloween Should Be a Treat for Everyone

Target’s new costumes make it easy for everyone to share in the Halloween fun. Do you know anyone who’s going to wear an adaptive Halloween costume?

 

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Pumpkin Carrot Cake

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If you can’t get enough of classic fall flavors, indulge them all with this spicy, nutty Pumpkin Carrot Cake.

Nestled under cream cheese frosting, this moist, rich cake keeps everything you love about carrot cake while adding a seasonal touch that makes it perfect for fall.

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Enjoy Your Favorite Flavors with Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Most of us think of carrot cake as a spring cake. It’s traditional for Easter and other spring holidays. That might make you hesitant to make it when the weather turns cooler.

Now, you don’t have to hold back. You can make carrot cake that fits into fall with the addition of creamy pumpkin and seasonal spices.

Pumpkin Carrot Cake Is a Holiday Star

You love all the holiday classics, but you want something a little different. If you want a break from pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins, you need this rich, delectable Pumpkin Carrot Cake.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Carrot Cake

  • You need pumpkin puree for this recipe. Don’t use pumpkin pie filling, which contains additional ingredients. You can make your own from a fresh pumpkin, but be sure to select small, so-called sugar pumpkins.
  • Don’t use low-fat or nonfat cream cheese for the frosting. You won’t get smooth, creamy results.
  • Instead of using premade pumpkin pie spice, try mixing up your own.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Serve this Pumpkin Carrot Cake for breakfast or after dinner with a creamy cup of Cinnamon Coffee.

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Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Nestled under cream cheese frosting, this moist, rich cake keeps everything you love about carrot cake while adding a seasonal touch that makes it perfect for fall.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Cake

Frosting

Instructions

Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Grease two 9-inch cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the carrots and chopped nuts. Pour equal amount into each of the cake pans.
  7. Bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes.
  8. Let cool inside the pans for 15-20 minutes, then place on wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting

  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.

  2. Beat in the vanilla extract and whip until smooth.

  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip with a mixer on high for a few minutes.

  4. If the consistency is not to your liking, try adding more powdered sugar.

  5. Sprinkle cinnamon on top (optional).

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Christmas Mug For Lovers Of Coffee And Holiday Movies

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Nothing brings you the spirit of the holidays like a favorite Christmas movie, and spending the day curled up watching them is the best way to spend your day off. Now, you can enjoy your Christmas couch surfing with the perfect Christmas mug.

Christmas Mug

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Make the Yuletide Bright

This handmade ceramic mug features a snow-white background depicting an old-time red pickup truck carting a Christmas tree. The lettering says, “I just want to drink coffee and watch Christmas movies all day.”

That’s a sentiment we can all share. If coffee isn’t your favorite beverage, you can get a mug that celebrates tea or cocoa.

Giving Is Easy with a Christmas Mug

This cheerful mug with retro styling and holiday flair is the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates what’s important about Christmas.

Christmas Mug

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Where to Get Your Christmas Mug

You can purchase this Christmas mug from Etsy seller inkyandigo. This awesome shop specializes in beautiful, handmade mugs for all occasions.

Christmas Mug

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Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink

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Serve up shivery chills and thrills with this Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink. It adds the perfect party touch to any gathering of little ghouls and goblins.

Kid's Halloween Drink

Drink to Halloween Fun with the Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink

This whimsical drink adds just a touch of spookiness without being too scary. You can serve it to children of any age. Since it’s easy to make, bigger kids can have fun making and serving the drinks with you.

Here’s Why I Love It

I’m a Halloween fanatic, and any excuse to bring out the spooky stuff is fine with me. That’s why this Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink is right up my alley. It’s easy to make, pretty to look at and fun to share.

Tips for Making the Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink

  • Vanilla simple syrup is a terrific ingredient to have on hand for many treats. Here is a fast, easy recipe from the Domestic Goddess herself.
  • If you really want to get into the Halloween spirit, serve this in a plastic cauldron.
  • Turn the creepy factor up by adding gummy candies shaped like eyeballs.

Make It a Happy Halloween

This Oogie Boogie Kid’s Halloween Drink is fun for kids of all ages. The foamy texture and the green color make this look like a Halloween bubbly brew. The wiggly worms are the perfect garnish. Here’s to more Halloween fun!

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Oogie Boogie Kid's Halloween Drink

Serve up shivery chills and thrills with this Oogie Boogie Kid's Halloween Drink. It adds the perfect party touch to any gathering of little ghouls and goblins.

Course Drinks
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place lime sherbet into the glass.

  2. Add in vanilla syrup.

  3. Top with 7UP, but be careful not to over fill the glass. It will foam.

  4. Top off with gummy worms and serve.

  5. This can also be done with more to make a punch bowl. Just add the entire container of sherbert and the full 2 liters of 7UP. Toss in the gummy worms and serve!

Kid's Halloween Drink

Pumpkin Cake Roll

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Retro recipes are all the rage lately, and the best part of that trend is the return of the venerable cake roll. This Pumpkin Cake Roll lets you enjoy this classic treat with a crunchy shell and a creamy, luscious center.

Pumpkin Cake Roll

What’s Special About This Pumpkin Cake Roll?

This cake roll combines cream cheese, vanilla, walnuts and traditional pumpkin pie spices. It tastes rich and delectable without being overly sweet.

In short, it tastes as lovely as it looks.

Yes, You Can Make This Pumpkin Cake Roll

Have you shied away from making cake rolls, jelly rolls and Swiss rolls? This recipe shows you there’s nothing to fear. Yes, you can create this bakery-perfect confection.

Tips for Making a Pumpkin Cake Roll

  • Getting the cake to roll without cracking can be a little tricky. Some baking experts suggest using parchment paper during baking. Don’t get overly anxious about this. Even professional bakers produce cake rolls with a crack or two.
  • This recipe uses plain, canned pumpkin. Canned pumpkin pie filling has spices added to it. If you use it, just omit the spices.
  • How do you soften cream cheese? There are several ways.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Cake Roll

This Pumpkin Cake Roll will be the star of any holiday gathering, but you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to bake it.

To make it special, pair it with a fall-flavored beverage. This warm cranberry, apple and bourbon toddy is a perfect match for your Pumpkin Cake Roll.

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Pumpkin Cake Roll

This Pumpkin Cake Roll is a classic treat with a crunchy shell and a creamy, luscious center. It's rich and delectable without being overly sweet.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Cake

Filling

Instructions

Cake

  1. Beat eggs at high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually add sugar.

  2. Stir in pumpkin and lemon juice. Set aside.

  3. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.

  4. Fold into the pumpkin mixture.

  5. Spread into greased and floured pan (10x15x1).

  6. Top with chopped walnuts.

  7. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.

  8. Turn onto towel dusted with powdered sugar.

  9. Starting at the narrow end, roll towel and cake together.

  10. When cool, unroll and fill with filling.

  11. Roll up again and refrigerate.

Filling

  1. Beat until smooth.

Pumpkin Cake Roll

Christmas Poinsettia Wreath

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Make your front door merry and bright with this Christmas Poinsettia Wreath. The cranberry red and gold colors are perfect for the holidays.

Christmas Poinsettia Wreath

What’s Special About It?

This wreath is handmade. It’s designed to look like a giant poinsettia in full bloom. The poinsettia’s center is made of dazzling golden ornaments.

It makes a unique, eye-catching display that’s perfect for any lover of flowers, Christmas or holiday décor.

Christmas Poinsettia Wreath

Where Can You Get This Stunning Christmas Poinsettia Wreath?

It’s only available from Etsy seller Berry Mountain Handmade.

Christmas Poinsettia Wreath

Here’s What to Know When You Order Your Christmas Poinsettia Wreath

  • Each wreath is handmade and takes seven business days to complete.
  • The poinsettia leaves are made of burlap.
  • The wreath has a burlap backing that makes it safe to hang on glass doors.

For a bright holiday, order your Christmas Poinsettia Wreath today.

Christmas Poinsettia Wreath

 

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Hallmark Just Released Its Entire 2019 Christmas Movie Guide

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There’s no place like Hallmark for the holidays, and if you can’t wait another minute to find out what your favorite channel has in store, you’re in luck. Hallmark just released its full 2019 Christmas Movie Guide.

Hallmark Just Released Its Entire 2019 Christmas Movie Guide

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The timing is perfect, because Hallmark is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its beloved Countdown to Christmas. Watch a preview of the new season below.

Get Happy with Hallmark for the Holidays

Even the biggest Scrooges we know are suckers for Hallmark’s heartwarming holiday movies. The 2019 lineup includes a blend of old favorites along with 25 brand-new premieres and a When Calls the Heart Christmas special.

You can also get the Miracles of Christmas schedule, a 12-movie listing of holiday movies premiering on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel.

Miracles of Christmas

Get Your 2019 Christmas Movie Guide

Head over to Hallmark’s site to download the full Countdown to Christmas Programming Guide. Get ready to kick back and indulge yourself.

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Do you want to make sure you don’t miss one sparkling moment of Hallmark’s holiday magic? Get the Hallmark Movies Checklist App and never miss a movie.

 

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How To Make Your Own Christmas Village Display Tree

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Stop looking high and low for the right place to display your Christmas villages. With these plans you can easily craft a sturdy, attractive Christmas Village Display Tree to hold them all.

Christmas Village Display Tree

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Show Off Your Collection with This Christmas Village Display Tree

This display tree has room for all your Christmas villages. Stack them up on the tiers, decorate them with holiday greens and lights, and create a beautiful Christmas display.

You can even choose your size. The 5-tier display tree is about 5 feet tall and 3 feet in diameter. The 6-tier display tree is about 6 feet tall and 40 inches in diameter.

Christmas Village Display Tree

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Where to Get Plans for Your Christmas Village Display Tree

The plans for making this display are available from Etsy seller Mazies Crafts.

Once your payment is processed, you can download the plans instantly. Get ready to create a Christmas village display tree that will delight you every day of the holidays.

 

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

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If you like pumpkin pie, you will enjoy these Pumpkin Pudding Cookies. They combine white chocolate, spices and pudding to create velvety cookies that melt in your mouth.

Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

Celebrate the Flavors of Fall with Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

Most of us can’t get enough of fall’s signature flavor. It doesn’t feel like the season has changed unless you’re inhaling cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg everywhere you go.

At the same time, you might be wondering if there’s more to life than pumpkin pie. These cookies answer that question.

Enjoy Moist, Dreamy Pumpkin Pudding Cookies Today

The best part about these cookies is their delectable, creamy texture. Pudding and pumpkin puree keep them moist. The addition of chocolate gives them unexpected richness.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

  • If you can’t find pumpkin pie pudding, use vanilla pudding and add a half-teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
  • Change the chips. Make these cookies Halloween-ready by using dark chocolate chips and turning them into spooky spiders.
  • Make sure you use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Canned pumpkin pie filling has additional ingredients that can spoil the flavor and texture of these cookies.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

These cookies add delicious holiday flavor to any gathering. If you’re serving them to kids, try a tasty, nonalcoholic apple punch.

If you’re serving them at a grownup gathering, serve rum to bring out the warmth and richness of the spices. Try this hot buttered rum for a spectacular party pairing.

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Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

These Pumpkin Pudding Cookies combine white chocolate, spices and pudding to create velvety cookies that melt in your mouth.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 dozen
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees.

  2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Whisk together the dry ingredients.
  4. Add the butter, both sugars, pudding mix into the mixing bowl. With the electric mixer cream the above ingredients. Add the pumpkin and vanilla to the mixture while continuing to use the electric mixer.
  5. Add the blended dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir well to combine. Stir in the white chocolate chip into the batter.
  6. With the measuring spoon drop the cookie dough onto the prepped cookie sheets.
  7. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.
  8. When done remove from the oven and set aside to allow to cool slightly. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

If you do not have instant pumpkin spice pudding mix, you can substitute using vanilla pudding mix + 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin Pudding Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Get all the flavors of fall in one bite of these pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. These rich, hearty cookies smell amazing while they’re cooking. They’re a great way to kick off your fall baking.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Get Ready for Fall with Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are quick and easy to make using ingredients you probably have on hand. Take advantage of the abundance of canned pumpkin available in stores right now.

Chocolate and Pumpkin Lead to Cookie Bliss

Have you been looking for a way to shake up your oatmeal cookies? If you’re like me, you know there’s no such thing as a bad cookie, but sometimes you want to give a traditional recipe a twist.

These pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies answer the call.

Adding chocolate chips to anything is an instant improvement, but adding the pumpkin takes these to pure cookie bliss. The creamy warmth of pumpkin sparked with traditional spices is the perfect counterpoint to the rich indulgence of chocolate.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe calls for parchment paper. You can find this handy, versatile baking buddy in most grocery sores or cooking supply stores. Once you try parchment paper, you’ll be hooked.

  • You don’t have to grease your pans.
  • Cookies slide off easily without breaking.
  • You won’t have a dirty pan with burnt-on grease to clean.

How to Serve Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies taste best warm from the oven. I like pairing them with a warm or cold spiced cider. The combination brings together everything that’s wonderful about this time of year.

Storing Your Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

You probably won’t have any leftovers, but if you do, store them in an airtight container or a plastic storage bag.

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are quick and easy to make using ingredients you probably have on hand. The creamy warmth of pumpkin sparked with traditional spices is the perfect counterpoint to the rich indulgence of chocolate.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Using a hand mixer, beat together the softened butter and both sugars in a large bowl.

  2. Add the pumpkin, egg yolk, and vanilla beating to combine with the butter mixture.

  3. Whisk together the flour, quick oats, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. (Carefully measure your flour, spoon it in the measuring cup not packed in the cup.)

  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir well to combine. (Don't over stir.)

  5. Add the chocolate chips to the batter. Stir well.

  6. Cover the batter with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

  7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  8. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a small ice cream scoop to measure out the cookie size. Use a spatula to flatten the cookies.

  9. Return the cookie sheet to the refrigerator for an additional 10-15 minutes. 

  10. Remove from the refrigerator and put directly into the oven to bake.

  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. (They will be slightly under baked.)

  12. Cool the cookies on the cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes allowing them to continue to bake.

  13. Remove from the cookie sheets to a wire rack for complete cooling.

  14. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

The cookies taste better the next day.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies