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If Rosanna Bowles ran the world, everyone would sit down to dinner each evening and enjoy a healthy meal presented on exquisite dishes. She believes that eating together is truly a giving and loving experience. Her desire to celebrate life – from the major milestones to the smallest of moments – is what drives her designs.  Rosanna Bowles is the founder of Rosanna, Inc., an award-winning international tableware design house with fashion forward designs for the home and table. Whether it’s a glamorous soiree or simply dining at home, her stylish dishes turn any day into a special occasion. Below she gives a fun twist and  her top ten tips for celebrating Halloween with Adults… No kids allowed! – Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

1. Dinner Party: Stage an adult dinner party that sets the produce and bounty of the season as the centerpiece of the celebration. Served baked squash, hearty roast chicken with porcini mushrooms, wild rice, and a delicious Amarone (a red wine from Italy).

2. Multicultural: Choose a multicultural theme for your decorations, whether it’s the Mexican Day of the Dead, the Celtic All Hallows Eve, or the Christian All Saints’ Day. Infuse your home with the symbols that represent the harvest and the maturity that nature is spilling forth for us all to enjoy.

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Parents with Young Children:

Before Leaving Home:

1. Make your child eats dinner before setting out.
2. Make sure children use the bathroom before leaving home.
3. Plan your route ahead of time.

Flash Lights:

1. Make sure your child carries a flashlight or has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars.
2. Carry a flashlight to illuminate sidewalks, steps and paths. Check or replace batteries before you leave the house.
3. Glow Sticks can be used in the dark along with flashlights.

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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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My definition of a “Hall Pass” is giving your husband a night out with the boys. Written by Rasmus Michau, a newlywed who is often granted hall passes from his wife since he certainly knows a thing or two about night life and getting friends together for a good time!

Based in Paris, Rasmus, is a social maven known for the extraordinary parties he throws. The city has become a livelier place from the official FIAC art fair Ball to Paris Largest club Cirque Paradis, where some of the world’s best DJs come to play. He has also founded events agency Hmm! ww.sayhmm.com that mainly focuses on luxury goods brands and similar creative industries and launched SayWho? www.saywho.fr, that has become Paris’ main people magazine. And his latest project BonjourBonjour is a proximity social network for smartphones that allows people to get together by saying “Bonjour” to each other. BonjourBonjour tries to recreate the sense of a party, by allowing people to socialize in their area thanks to common affinities and friends. Below Rasmus gives wives a few good reasons why it’s important to give your husband hall passes. – Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

1. A man needs to see his friends and talk sports, politics and also relationships. As going for tea with his pals isn’t very manly, he needs to do this in an environment where his friends and him are comfortable. A bar or a pool hall is usually a good place for this.

2. Getting drunk is a very good therapy. To forget about all the hassles of daily life, nothing better than a boozy night out on the town. If your man was a party animal before settling down, he will need at least one a month…

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Meet Veronica Taylor, THE WIFE’s new resident beauty guru! You’ll be reading new beauty blog posts from her every month. Veronica is a well traveled model, actress and creator of her own beauty blog called BeautyandTheBooty.Com. Ms Taylor has spent her career on the receiving end of the beauty brush, surrounded by the industry’s top makeup artists and hair stylists. she has been given the magic key to unlock a wealthy treasure of sure-fire glamour tips. She brings a unique perspective on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to feeling good and looking fabulous, and she wants to share her knowledge with you.

1. The Perfect Red Lipstick: Don’t let it intimidate you. Whether it’s deep rouge or a bright berry, a good red lipstick can make date night that much hotter. It’s all a matter of finding the right shade for you.

2. A Good Eyelash Curler: An eyelash curler can really help in keeping you look fresh and awake.  It’s a simple tool, but it makes a huge difference. Invest in the infamous Shu Uemura curler for the best results.

3. Hair Colorist: This is easier said than done. You’ll want someone who knows how to do balayage and a good gloss in between colorings.  And when you find that special someone, don’t be afraid to bring in photos of what you desire.  A good hair colorist will listen and collaborate with their clients.

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