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Tonight is Halloween || A poem
She exhaled listlessly
& her spirit escaped.
Her body called it quits
& thus, her soul reshaped.
She began a new life
in the pale, grey moonlight.
This was a special time,
it was Halloween night.
She opened her blue eyes
Do you know what she saw?
She looked at her still self;
it was her last hurrah.
Her name was Athena,
like the goddess of war.
She dusted herself off
& arose from the floor.
Her body just lay there,
but her soul was alive.
That's when she decided
it was her time to thrive.
So she floated away
& explored somewhere new.
That's not really something
she would normally do.
Quiet & heartbroken,
cheerless, sad, & somber,
Timid & powerless,
too frightened to wander.
Fearful of everything,
she was not at all brave.
However, that all changed
when she sprung from the grave.
You're probably asking:
"Why on earth should I care?"
The reason is plain but
it may give you a scare.
She would like you to know
that life is not easy.
There are troubles to have;
it won't all be breezy.
Life is quite difficult
until the day you die.
Then you take your last breath
& mutter a goodbye.
Your body soon decays
& you become a ghost.
You'll meet with the others
& you'll all raise a toast:
Cheers to life & to death,
to the haunting we'll do,
to spooking the children,
& always yelling "BOO!"
To tricking & treating,
to pumpkins & to pranks,
to stealing some candy
with no need to say thanks.
To goblins & spiders,
& to the webs they weave.
Because of all of this
our souls shall never leave.
That's why it's so spooky.
No one will hear you scream.
After all, don't you know?
Tonight is Halloween.
Tonight is Halloween
A poem by Carmen Varner
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Wishing you a happy Halloween. Have fun & stay safe!
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What to Make with Pumpkin Puree - 50 Ways to Use it
Celebrate the perfect pumpkin dish depending on what you're in the mood for and what ingredients you have. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, sweet, savory, drinks, food, you can pick a combo or come up with your own idea to suit your taste.
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You can create sweet pumpkin cookies, delicious pumpkin sauce for pasta or gnocchi, enjoy pumpkin oatmeal, the list goes on! You can buy pumpkin puree on Amazon.
Joy to the world; autumn is here. I love that the season gives me an excuse to use that pumpkin goodness! I'm not talking the artificial pumpkin flavor that you can find in your chain coffee shop. I'm talking real pumpkin, leftover pumpkin puree, & all that good stuff. I had a very tempting can of pumpkin puree sitting patiently in my cabinet & I figured there's no better time to utilize it.
Pumpkin is a favorite flavor of fall and winter! It goes great with all sorts of food, from sweets to savories. If you're looking for healthy pumpkin recipes or things to make with leftover canned pumpkin puree, you'll find some inspiration here!
Of course, we all know that there's pumpkin pie, but how else can you use pumpkin puree? Well, check out this list of ways to utilize it. I wanted to challenge myself to find a variety of options to consume pumpkin without feeling bored. I was thoroughly surprised with the flavor & depth it gave my food & drinks. It's as simple as adding it to your favorite grub, beverages, & sauces. Autumnize your recipes by dropping in some pumpkin! Check out this list.
Wanna get excited for autumn? Be sure to read 23 Things to Look Forward to in the Fall! :]
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| Give your coffee some flavor by mixing in a dollop of pumpkin puree. |
Pumpkin Puree Drinks
1. Coffee2. Chai latte
3. Milkshake
4. Protein shake
5. Smoothie
6. Pumpkin pie spice cider
7. Hot chocolate
8. Pumpkin spice latte with pumpkin whipped cream
9. Egg nog
10. Cocktail
You could even do a pumpkin kombucha! Here are 70+ kombucha flavors to pick from.
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| My oatmeal tasted scrumptious with pumpkin puree, pecans, & chia seeds. |
Sweet and Desserts Things to Make with Pumpkin Puree
11. Pumpkin oats or pumpkin baked oatmeal
12. Pumpkin pancakes with maple syrup or pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes
13. Waffles
13. Waffles
14. Muffins
15. Cookies
16. Macarons
17. Empanada
15. Cookies
16. Macarons
17. Empanada
18. Pumpkin butter
19. Pumpkin cheesecake
20. Yogurt (Greek yogurt or other)
21. Pumpkin bread
22. Scones
23. Brownies
24. Fudge
25. French toast
26. Pudding
27. Ice cream
28. Cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting
29. Donuts/ donut holes
30. Applesauce
31. Cream cheese
32. Granola
33. Syrup
34. Coffee creamer
35. Frosting
19. Pumpkin cheesecake
20. Yogurt (Greek yogurt or other)
21. Pumpkin bread
22. Scones
23. Brownies
24. Fudge
25. French toast
26. Pudding
27. Ice cream
28. Cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting
29. Donuts/ donut holes
30. Applesauce
31. Cream cheese
32. Granola
33. Syrup
34. Coffee creamer
35. Frosting
36. Pumpkin cake
You can add items like mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon sugar, pie spices like nutmeg, cloves, or ginger, sweetened condensed milk, raisins, honey, coconut milk, vanilla, pure maple syrup, nuts, streusel topping to any dessert. You'll be baking or making these all season long.
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| Cook your veggies normally & include some pumpkin puree along with your spices. |
Savory Canned Pumpkin Puree
37. Gnocchi
38. Stir fry
39. Pasta
40. Macaroni & cheese
41. Risotto
42. Quinoa
40. Macaroni & cheese
41. Risotto
42. Quinoa
43. Hummus
44. Cornbread
45. Curry
46. Mashed potatoes
47. Quesadilla
48. Dinner rolls
49. Biscuits
50. Pumpkin Alfredo sauce
44. Cornbread
45. Curry
46. Mashed potatoes
47. Quesadilla
48. Dinner rolls
49. Biscuits
50. Pumpkin Alfredo sauce
51. Pumpkin hummus
52. Soup, stew, chili
You can add items like fresh sage, smoked paprika, garlic, parmesan, salt, whole grains to savory dishes. Add a spoon of pumpkin to leftovers. Want to store something after you made it? You can freeze it in your freezer to have later. No need to waste. Simply thaw it out or cook it on the stove. It makes it easy to whip up a bite to eat rather than cook something from scratch.
Not sure where to get pumpkin puree? You can find some on Amazon - click here! They sell some by the can but some are in bulk.
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| Combine a couple tablespoons of pumpkin puree with your pancake batter. |
What to Make with Pumpkin Puree
You can find pumpkin puree in a can from your local grocery store or on Amazon. Do you have a dusty can of pumpkin puree from last year? There are so many delicious recipes with pumpkin that you'll find yourself buying more this year. If you want to make your own pumpkin puree, you can do that too! It's truly as simple as incorporating a little dollop of pumpkin puree to your food. Put some in your quesadilla or drop it in your mac & cheese. There are plenty of healthy pumpkin recipes out there. Most of these can be made vegan or gluten-free. Plop a little into your coffee or latte for some flavor. Mix some into your usual cookie or brownie batter. There are loads of pumpkin puree recipes out there. There are easy dinner recipes, healthy dessert options, pumpkin pasta dish, and a plethora of ways to add some seasonal flavor into your foods. How will you use leftover canned pumpkin puree this pumpkin season? Are you a fan of pumpkin or do you find it overrated? Did I miss something? Leave a comment with other ideas on how to use pumpkin. :]
Bath and Body Works Wallflower Plug Ins Review: How to Use and How Long Do Wallflowers Last?
You're here because you want an honest Bath & Body Works Wallflower review. I love a good scent., I'm a sucker for scent. I went to Bath & Body Works after Christmas for their sales, as per usual, & I spotted a sale I couldn't pass up. I've seen the Wallflowers for as long as I can remember but never wanted to pay full price for them. Victory is mine! I always make sure to find a good deal when I can. If there's anything more I love than a scent, it's a good sale. My Bath & Body Works has some pretty great sales at that. There are many comforting and uplifting choices.
Shop the Bath & Body Works 6-Pack Wallflowers Sampler Fragrance Refills, 6 Different Scents, Assorted Colors.
According to Bath & Body Works, a Wallflower Home Fragrance Plug is a fresh take on the traditional plug-in air freshener that fills your room with non-stop fragrance. You plug the fragrance refill into an electrical outlet and the scent is released. Some scents include Fresh Linen, Beach Day, Tropical Oasis, Island Margarit, Fresh Spring Morning, and so much more. So the question is How well do Bath and Body Works Wallflowers work? How to Use Bath and Body Works Wallflower? How Long Do Wallflowers Last?
Bath and Body Works Plug ins
I spent about $32: got 10 Wallflowers fragrance refill fragrances & one Wallflower fragrance plugin. There are a lot of Bath and Body Works plug ins to pick from. They only had a pumpkin, snowman, or fir tree. I went for the tree. Hey, I like nature. Looking at their non-holiday fragrance plugs, I really love their pineapple nightlight, the palm leaf or the parrot.
Shop the Bath & Body Works Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Wallflowers Home Fragrance Refills, 2-Pack (1.6 fl oz total).
How Long Does a Bath and Body Works Wallflower Refill Last?
Are Wallflowers safe to leave plugged in? How long can you leave Wallflowers plugged in? I bought these after Christmas & have been using mine for about six weeks, so I have a good gauge of how they work. You can also score some good items during the BBW Christmas sale. The associate said each Wallflower refill lasts about 4-6 weeks. I would say that's accurate, leaning more toward the 4-week mark. You can tell it's getting low when the liquid starts to disappear.
Shop the holiday Wallflower plugins! Here are just a few of the current options
However, if you have a larger room, the scent won't be as potent or won't last as long since it has to fill more space. If you place the Wallflower plugin in the bathroom, you'll have plenty of scent wafting through. If you place it in an open area such as an apartment with a living room, kitchen, walk-in area all kind of open, it won't be as potent.
How to Use Bath and Body Works Wallflower
Buy the plug, remove cap from fragrance, twist in the Wallflower fragrance refill, then plug it in. The Wallflower leaves a lingering scent throughout the room. My Bath and Body works air fresheners are located in the bedroom and bathroom. Basically, anytime you walk in you have a nice whiff of the scent. There are dozens of fragrance refills. Some of mine include Sparkling Amber, Be Daring Spiced Saffron Redwood, & Smoked Berries & Incense. Popular scents are Japanese Cherry Blossom, Eucalyptus Mink
The Wallflowers are perfect for those of us who like a good-smelling room. I recommend putting this in a smaller area because the scent will not be as strong. I'm pretty pleased with my $32 purchase; I think it will last me most of the year. Well, it'll last until the next big sale I hope!
Pros
+ Smells great
+ Variety of scents & plugins to choose from
+ Works best in a small room
+ Low maintenance
Cons
+ Somewhat expensive at full price
+ Doesn't work well in large rooms
Bath Body Works Wallflowers
So yeah, that's my Bath & Body Works Wallflower review. It's a solid product. There are so many Wallflower options & scents. They even have holiday goodies like Fresh Balsam, Vanilla Bean Noel, Frosted Cranberry, Blueberry Sugar, & more. They keep coming up with new stuff! There are definitely a lot of really good fragrances to choose from. Some Wallflowers even have a light so it acts as a night light as well.
Have you purchased the Wallflower from Bath & Body Works? What was your experience? What's your favorite way to make your house smell lovely?
Have you purchased the Wallflower from Bath & Body Works? What was your experience? What's your favorite way to make your house smell lovely?
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Fall Becomes Winter // A Poem About Autumn Festivities
i can't wait for crisp cool nights
& christmas lights
& scarves & fuzzy socks,
for films & tea & holding hands
& never ending fun,
for foggy mornings & rainy days
until the year is done,
for pumpkin pie & cinnamon
& all those tasty eats,
for costumes & candy
& spooky trick or treats.
for me, i love this time of year
it's the happiness, the love
& that overall sense of cheer.
i better not blink too fast
because i don't want it to end
but it never seems to last.
By Carmen Varner
& christmas lights
& scarves & fuzzy socks,
for films & tea & holding hands
& never ending fun,
for foggy mornings & rainy days
until the year is done,
for pumpkin pie & cinnamon
& all those tasty eats,
for costumes & candy
& spooky trick or treats.
for me, i love this time of year
it's the happiness, the love
& that overall sense of cheer.
i better not blink too fast
because i don't want it to end
but it never seems to last.
By Carmen Varner
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