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Healthy Halloween Treats: Tricking & Treating in the Age of Sugarless Diets

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Halloween is almost here, which means cute costumes, silly parties, scary movie marathons, and of course, lots and LOTS of sugar.  But, fret not, healthy Halloween treats are out there, and of course there are things you can do to mitigate…
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Halloween Food Ideas: 8 Ghoulish Dips to Serve at Your Party

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We know, we’re not supposed to play with our food. But Halloween food ideas make it he perfect time to play with your food. A dip with chips or veggies is the perfect dish for munching on quickly and while standing, since on Halloween you…
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So You Know: The Real History of Halloween (All Hallows’ Eve)

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Before Halloween was taken over by sexy, punny costumes and hoards of candy it was known as All Hallows' Eve — Hallowe'en is a shortened version of Hallows' Even. Most historians believe that around 500 or 600 A.D. Catholic missionaries…
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Next-Level Pumpkin Carving Ideas for the Autumnal Artiste

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Do you look at just an ordinary pumpkin and see a blank canvas where art should live? Then it sounds like you’ve got the makings to be a true gourd artiste. Pumpkin carving ideas are booming around the country, and in hipster playgrounds…
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15 Non-Scary DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

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t's easier than you think to whip up awesome DIY Halloween costumes that will make everyone think you're the craftiest mom on the block — even if you've never used a sewing machine or picked up a paintbrush. So forget about spending a fortune…
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10 Facts About Columbus Day Every American Should Know

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This year Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 12 so start making those Columbus Day weekend plans! But first take a moment to remember that this holiday is much more than a three-day weekend. It originally commemorated the day Christopher…
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Holy Trivia: 7 Cool Facts About Rosh Hashanah Traditions

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While January 1st is still several months away, for anyone who observes Judaism and celebrates the Rosh Hashanah traditions, New Years is right around the corner. Rosh Hashanah, aka the Jewish New Year, takes place on September 14th (beginning…
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Memorial Day: A Brief History

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On May 25 we celebrate Memorial Day and kick off the unofficial start of summer with a three-day weekend. With all of the road trips, barbecues and the exhilaration of finally heading to the beach after a long, cold winter, it's easy to overlook…
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10 Memorial Day Recipes for the BBQ that Won’t Make You Fat

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Nothing epitomizes summer like friends and family gathered in the backyard, barbequing delicious Memorial Day recipes on the grill. But while you’ve been trying to eat non-fattening foods, sometimes these BBQ parties, with all the heavy…