Halloween 2008 -- Friday Night Delight
     POSTED 10/09/2008 - This year we're in for an extra-special treat as Halloween falls on Friday night. Already the second biggest decorating holiday each year -- Halloween becomes even bigger when there's no work or school the next day. Experts are predicting Americans will make Halloween 2008 the biggest in history.
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The Super Snack Couple: Pretzels and Chocolate
     POSTED 10/08/2008 - Quick -- what packs antioxidants, nutrients like magnesium, calcium and copper, fiber and grains while satisfying sweet and salty cravings and serving as a convenient, portable treat? It’s a match made in snacking heaven: the pairing of pretzels and chocolate.
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Mix It Up With Jenny
Turn On Autumn Aromas
     It's true - the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Senior Culinary Specialist for the Nestlé Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up. This column lets me pass along to you some of my best recipes, tips and baking secrets.
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Halloween ‘Howl To’s’
     As Halloween approaches, the seasonal "to-do" list, typically marked with finding the perfect costume and trick-or-treat route, is a bit more complicated with the growing need to protect the environment and manage household budgets. In preparing for your neighborhood ghosts and goblins, try these easy tips and tricks to "go green," and spend less on your families' spook-tacular celebration.
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Lights, Camera, Action at Home!
     It seems like everyone is making home movies these days -- and posting them online for all to see (literally). Even if you're not ready to share your videos with the world, creating home movies can capture special moments with the click of a button. Still, there are certain tips that can make your movies more Spielberg and less "Blair Witch."
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Fall into fashion with unexpected accents
     Fall, by nature, is a season of change. The leaves on the trees make a transition from their vibrant green hues to a beautiful oranges, reds, yellows and browns. With the season's change also comes the time to refresh our wardrobes with the season's newest colors and trends. But, in this economy, how can you take your "look" from summer to fall without breaking the bank?
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