Friday Finds
Where did the week go? Yet another one flew by, and now it’s almost November! Every day this week I put my head down into work and when I blinked the day was already over. I almost feel like I missed it, but I did get so, so much work done. Plus, this is the first weekend that I don’t have big plans in over a month. Looking forward to being able to do whatever I want to with my time this weekend. Ok, that probably means surfing Sunday. It looks like the wind may be good for a few hours and make the waves fun. Activated Charcoal Recipes…
DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece for Thanksgiving
A unique centerpiece vase is easier to make than you may think and this one looks so great for Thanksgiving. The fall wildflowers in season right now have so many lovely autumn colors that really stand out when highlighted in a fall pumpkin shape. I just love how this diy pumpkin centerpiece turned out! DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece Materials 1 Pumpkin (duh) 1 Cylindrical Vase 1 Fall Wildflower Bouquet 1 Xacto Knife or Fine-Point Sharpie 1 Paring Knife 1 Paintbrush White Paint DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece Directions First, pick a nice round pumpkin. I chose an orange one, but a Cinderella pumpkin in a lovely pastel shade would also look great. Also…
Spookiest Podcasts for Halloween
To help conjure up the spirit of Halloween this year, I’ve been playing the spookiest podcasts of the season. I listen to a lot of podcasts during my hour commute to and from work and these all make the trip so scary good. 5 Scariest Podcasts My Favorite Murder This is, hands down, my favorite podcast right now. Hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, My Favorite Murder is a conversational murder podcast. It’s actually classified as a comedy, and recently rose to the number one position on iTunes podcasts. Karen and Georgia each pick their favorite murder of the week and recount it, replete with erroneous facts from Wikipedia…
Paleo Candy Skull Crusher Recipe
Alas, poor Yorick. I knew him… Never fear, these paleo candy skull crushers are not just tasty Halloween candies. They are also healthy! I have such a sweet tooth, so October through December is basically my favorite time of year in the kitchen. But, I also avoid unhealthy food at all costs. Paleo candies are the perfect compromise between fun and fit. Paleo Candy Skull Crusher Ingredients Paleo “White Chocolate” 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil 1/2 Cup Raw Cashews 1 Tbsp Raw Agave 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Tbsp Almond Milk Paleo Berry Filling 1/4 Cup Goji Berries 1/4 Cup Black Berries 1/4 Cup Raw Cashews 2 Tbsp Almond Milk 1…
Paleo Witch Fingers Recipe for Halloween
Are you a good witch, or are you a bad witch? These paleo witch fingers combine two of my favorite things: Halloween spirit and healthy protein snacks. One of the most fun things about Halloween is coming up with funny ways to make your snacks spooky. I love eating protein treats made from nuts and dates rather than brownies, for obvious reasons. The sugar in brownies makes me tired, cranky, and anxious. Protein treats do the opposite! They give me energy and help build muscle. With a little quick molding, you can make these protein balls into spooky witch fingers for a fun snack. Paleo Witch Fingers Ingredients 2 Pitted…
