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Oh how the Halloween happenings are in full swing I love
this time of year and there are so many fun things to do
with the kiddies. We're finally carving out pumpkins
tonight...finally! Our comes my "udderly" cool costume if
I can still fit in it to see if it'll work for a costume
party this weekend.

2 things you'll never catch me doing are hitting a haunted
house or watching scary movies...I'm officially a fraidy
cat and getting scardier as the years go by (what's that
about?) Anyway there are so many snacks that are fun to
prep for the kids and this HALLOWEEN FUN POPCORN CRUNCH
is one of the faves. This isn't something you pass out
like the old days or even bring to school with all of the
new school food policies but you can still share it at home
or bring a big batch for your co-workers to munch on!

Enjoy!
Marzee
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RECIPE: HALLOWEEN FUN POPCORN CRUNCH

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INGREDIENTS:
8 c Popcorn
1/2 c Salted pumpkin seeds
1/2 c Dried cranberries or raisins
1/2 c Banana chips;broken into pieces
1 1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Corn syrup
1/4 c Water
1/4 c Butter
1 ts Vanilla

DIRECTIONS:
In large buttered bowl, combine first 4 ingredients;
set aside. In medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup
and water; bring to a boil. Cook, covered 3 minutes.
Uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches
hard-ball stage, 4-5 minutes. Add butter and vanilla; cook,
stirring 1 minute. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss quickly
to coat. Turn mixture out onto greased baking sheet and
spread using buttered hands. Cool and break into pieces.

Category: Snacks, Seasonal

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MARZEE'S CORNER

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TIPS FOR SAFE TRICK OR TREATING THIS HALLOWEEN :

* Make sure costumes are flame-retardant and light or
bright in color. Dark costumes should have strips of
glow in the dark tape along the back.

* Use face paints rather than a mask which can obstruct
both breathing and vision.

* Make sure your child has...
- a name tag complete with your address and phone number
- change to make a phone call for emergencies
- a flashlight

* Young children should be accompanied by an adult, and no
child should go out alone.

* Trick or treat only in familiar neighborhoods and set a
time for when your children should return home.

* Treats should not be eaten until the child is home so
that you can inspect everything first.

* Check all treats for signs of tampering and discard all
loose and homemade treats (unless you know the person
who provided them)