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Halloween Decor: Caged Crow Lights

These dimly lit caged crows are perfect for decorating any outdoor or indoor spaces. Trick or Treaters beware as Porches and walkways will look extra creepy for Halloween night.  Click “Continue Reading” for product information. – Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

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Tips for THE WIFE: Keeping Carved Pumpkins Fresh

We’ve all been there… Trying to guesstimate the best time to carve your pumpkin to ensure it will last until Halloween night. So I did a little research and found out some of the tried and true methods of keeping pumpkins their freshest. With the suggested tips below your creatively carved pumpkins will last and be enjoyed by your neighborhood trick or treaters.- Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

1.Choosing your pumpkin – Select pumpkins that are very fresh and firm. Avoid choosing a pumpkin that has bruises, soft areas, cuts and or any other visible blemishes.

2. Weather: Remember that warm weather and hot sunlight can speed up the decay of your pumpkin. If you live in a hot climate be sure to store your uncut pumpkins in a cool spot  and wait to carve them a day or two before Halloween.

3. Heat: Heat from candles and electric light bulbs can also contribute to the early demise of a pumpkin. Try cutting a hole on the top of the pumpkin to allow heat to escape.

4. Petroleum Jelly: Try Covering all cut edges of the pumpkin, as well as the entire interior with petroleum jelly or Vaseline. This will reduce moisture loss and keep pumpkins looking fresh longer.

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Halloween: Gourmet Candy

These bewitching confections are crafted by American candy makers who conjure their specialties using a combination of premium ingredients and pure whimsy. Perfect displayed in big glass bowls for Halloween parties, Halloween goody bags or to give to trick-or-treaters.

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Halloween: Spooky Candy Apples

Black and Red Candy Apples:

Ingredients:

  • 8-10 medium sized apples
  • 8-10 wooden twigs, twimmed
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup of water
  • several drops of cinnamon flavored oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black food coloring
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Halloween: Blood Orange Cocktails

Blood Orange Cocktails

Shots of this blood orange specimen are just what the doctor ordered. Recipe makes 4-6.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blood-orange juice (from 7 to 8 blood oranges), chilled
  • 6 tablespoons Solerno or other blood-orange liqueur
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