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HALLOWEEN DECORATING
Halloween Decorating Ideas
If you’re in the mood to embrace the charming side of Halloween
this year, check out these easy ideas from Jo-Ann Stores to add a
playful and creative touch to your un-haunted house -- inside and
out:
* Show your trendy side by dressing your table with vibrantly
colored place settings that feature friendly spiders made from
basic shapes with large animated eyes.
* Accent your mantle with spider votive holders on a yarn table
runner to add quirky distinction to party d?cor.
* For Halloween entertaining, give your guests goofy handmade
spider boxes filled with goodies and treats. With wiggle eyes and
bright, glittery colors, these little favors are gifts your guests
won’t soon forget! (See instructions in sidebar.)
* Greet guests and trick-or-treaters with a festive door wreath
made with silly monster and jack-o’-lantern faces in a rainbow of
colors.
* Colorful lights aren’t just for Christmas anymore. Use
strings of lights to decorate outdoor trees and bushes for
Halloween. For a fun, friendly feel, add lively and unexpected
hues of green and magenta with traditional orange and blacks to
bring fresh life to your outdoor lighting.
* Post unique stakes in the yard featuring cute character
cutouts to welcome guests (instead of scaring them away!)
* Let kids make their own personalized treat bags this year by
easily stitching two pieces of black felt together with a strip at
the top for a handle. Glue on ears, eyes and whiskers to make a
black cat or use green and orange felt to create a pumpkin.
RECIPES
Candy Apple Pancakes
Ingredients:
1 pancake
1 tbsp creme patissiere (or thick custard)
1 ball of cinnamon ice cream
1 tbsp good caramel sauce
Apple puree
12 eating apples peeled cored chopped
120g unsalted butter
120g caster sugar
good pinch of cinnamon
Method:
For the apple puree melt the butter in a pan and add the apples
sugar and cinnamon.
Cover and cook over a gentle heat until completely soft then
cool.
To assemble place 1 tbsp puree in the centre of the pancake.
Top with the creme patissiere (or custard) then fold in the edges
of the pancake to form a parcel.
Turn over and heat in a microwave for 20 seconds.
Using a fish slice place on a serving plate dust with icing sugar
then put the ice cream on the side.
Drizzle with caramel sauce.
Serves 4
Recipe by All
Holiday Recipes. Visit us for more
Halloween Recipes.
FALL CRAFTS
Pumpkin Magnets
Materials:
Orange felt or fun foam
stick-on magnet strips
black markers
sequins
glue
Instructions:
Make pumpkin-shaped templates (approx. 2-3").
Trace and cut out pumpkins from felt or foam.
Decorate pumpkins with markers and/or sequins to make
jack-o-lanterns.
Attach magnets to back.
HOME & GARDEN
Preparing Your Backyard for Winter
As the
weather cools, many homeowners already have a system in place to
help prepare their home’s exterior for the looming winter season.
Making sure outdoor furniture is stored away and bushes and young
trees are wrapped in burlap are just a few common tasks many
homeowners automatically check off. However, many are unaware that
their exterior wood surfaces, like decks or fences, also require
special protection from winter’s elements.
It is important to remember that the ultra-violet rays of winter
can be just as damaging to unprotected wood as the summer sun,
causing it to crack, blister, flake and peel. Homeowners can guard
against winter damage by staining or re-staining wood surfaces to
keep them protected and looking new. However, homeowners should
keep in mind that improper preparation can prevent the stain from
bonding with the wood, resulting in cracking and peeling.
“In their zest to prepare gardens and landscaping for the winter
freeze, many homeowners neglect their outdoor wood surfaces,” says
Gary Finseth, vice president of marketing for The Flood Company,
manufacturer of premium wood care products. “Many homeowners are
surprised to learn that fall is actually the ideal time to stain
or re-stain the deck. But before beginning, keep in mind that new
decks, old unfinished decks and old finished decks all have to be
treated differently.”
Finseth recommends wood cleaners that are specially designed for
unfinished decks to remove dirt and natural contaminants. This not
only prepares the surface for staining, but also brightens it. For
a deck that is already stained, first remove the old finish so the
new one can properly adhere to the wood. Products like Flood’s
CWF-UV5 Premium Wood Finish rejuvenate the look of an old deck
while offering optimal protection. The best results are achieved
by using the right prep product in combination with the right
finish product.
Once the deck is prepared, homeowners will also want to make sure
that other exterior areas receive proper care and attention. Vinyl
furniture will need to be washed and stored indoors. Inspect wood
furniture for damage and do any necessary repairs before it is
covered or stored for winter. Wooden fencing should be handled
similarly to the deck.
Quick, easy and not to mention inexpensive, these tasks will
prepare and beautify any home’s exterior wood and ensure its
enjoyment in the coming spring and summer months. For printable
guides on exterior home maintenance and tips, visit
www.flood.com.
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