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Once again it’s time for Turn It Up Tuesday where I am guest hosting for the month of October.  Come link up your favorite posts from the past week!  It’s been fun reading through everyone’s posts each week and I can’t wait to see what you are sharing with us this week.

As promised, we are announcing the winner of the Turn It Up Tuesday 2-year Anniversary Giveaway this week. The winner is…

Christy D.

Congratulations go out to Christy for winning the giveaway! She was super-duper surprised, grateful, and extremely happy. Her response was so heart-warming!

Please be sure to congratulate Christy with a comment below!

Last week, we had an amazing time linking up and reading all of your posts – it’s always great to see so many cool ideas all in one place!

Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic…and having fun! Link up all of your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments — anything at all. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time! Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this link party the best that it could be!

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH

Our sponsor for October is Humbird.

HumBird is located at the base of the bavarian mountains in Germany and is a mother-daughter creation which began in 2010. We currently make 3 different types of wool covers; boiled wool, merino wool interlock, and upcycled. Along with sewing I enjoy hiking, running, and gardening. Free shipping on all orders $25 or more.

All month, Turn It Up Tuesday partygoers will receive 10% off all orders using the code Epic10.

Are you looking to get your blog or website in front of numerous people per week? Do you enjoy Turn It Up Tuesdays? Interested in having your blog or website featured for an entire month? Then, sponsor Turn It Up Tuesday for a month by clicking here!

Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!

(from the top – left to right)

Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures | Stacey from This Momma’s Ramblings | Cathy from A Peek Into My Paradise | April from April Noelle | Tina from The Happy Creations | Tiffany from MrsTeeLoveLifeLaughter | Cindy from Mom Maven | Melissa from The Coupon Chronicles | Kelly from Making-More | Silvie from My Silly Little Gang | Mari from Living in Mommywood | Tenns from Bliss & Faith | Kimberly from Being a Wordsmith | Nancy from Afro-Chic Mompreneur | Kimberly from Keystrokes by Kimberly | Kelly from Mum-bo-Jumbo | Elaine from Ramblings of a Bad Domestic Goddess | Zografia from Bisozozo | Ginger from Does Your Sister Have Normal Hair | Free from Couponin Diva | Kori from Just Another Mom | Minnie from The Country Cooking Queen’s Weight loss and healthy eathing blog | Bev from Eclectic Red Barn | Dawn from Pretty Shabby UK | Anuja from All I Do | Tina from Kidz Activities

And welcome our awesome guest hosts for October!

(from the top – left to right)

Kayla from Scatterbrained Mom | Lyn from Mid Michigan Mom | Donna from Two Chicks and a Mom | Nancy from NY Foodie Family | Glenda from Mommies Point of View

Interested in being a guest host for the month or becoming a permanent co-host?

Complete the form here! Monthly guest hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis.

Here are the Featured posts from last week!

Donna chose DIY Comic Book Letters from Mom’s Messy Miracles.

Nancy also chose this post. “My son love super heroes and comics. This is a great DIY project that he can help me with to decorate his room.”

Donna chose Post 57: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread from Ariel Louise.

Dawn chose DIY Body Cream {Whipped} from Little Miss Dexterous. “There is nothing nicer than getting out of the bath and popping on some beautiful smelling body cream. This would even make nice Christmas presents for the family. Thanks for sharing xx”

Dawn chose Mummy Meatballs Recipe- Halloween Snack for Kids from Serendipity & Spice. “What a fantastic idea. I will definitely be serving these up for a Halloween snack for the Gruesome Twosome. Thanks for sharing xx”

Lyn chose How to Make a Link Party Tracker from Purfylle to Embellish. “It can be so confusing to keep track of which posts have been linked to where. This method is a great tool to stay organized…and it doesn’t require another password and login.”

Bev also chose this post. “Trying to link up to parties and keep track of which ones you posted to is daunting. This is a great way to keep track of all the details.”

This post also had the most views this week!

Elaine chose Crockpot Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake from Intelligent Domestications. “Pumpkin streusel is my fall indulgence and if it can be baked in a crockpot it shoots to the top of my bake this now list.”

Tina (Kidz Activities) chose 25 Sweet and Spooky Halloween Treats from Crystal & Co. “I love this list of Halloween treats! A mix of cute, spooky and awesome ideas.”

Tina (Kidz Activities) chose Halloween Trick or Treat Bags: An Easy DIY Idea from Kenarry. “I love DIY projects for kids and this is a useful one for the Halloween season.”

Lyn chose Rock Your Subscriber Opt-In and Email Newsletter from Earning & Saving with Sarah Fuller. “Great tips on gaining subscribers! Something that most bloggers want =)”

Kayla chose Potato Soup from Fitness Food Diva. “Love potato soup, Its A big dish made during Thanksgiving for my family!”

Kayla chose Halloween Candy Bark and Creating the Perfect BOO Basket from Delightful E Made. “A great Idea for all that candy the kids can’t have…but mom can!”

Mari chose Caramel Apple Pudding Cups: A Sweet Treat for Fall from Kenarry. “Carrie’s pudding cups look so yummy can’t wait to try. Great combo too!”

Stacey also chose this post. “These look wonderful! Caramel apples are on of my favorite Halloween treats and these look so fun to make with the kids. Thanks for sharing!”

Mari chose Candy Corn Recipes from The Jenny Evolution. “Loved Jennifer’s share because ever since I could recall I have loved candy corn. There is a bag of mini ones from Walgreens in my car as a matter of fact lol!”

Nancy chose 31 Favorite Casserole Recipes from Intelligent Domestications. “Casseroles feel like comfort food to me, which is perfect for the cooler weather that has arrived. This is a great collection of all kinds of casseroles.”

Bev chose Stacked Halloween Pumpkin Tower from Flamingo Toes. “Love this Halloween tower with the black and white pumpkins. The hat on the black bird is adorable.”

Tina (Happy Creations) also chose this post. “What a wonderful Halloween decoration. Chic and beautiful,black and white looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.”

Stacey chose Halloween Sugar Cookies from A Pretty Life. “What an adorable Halloween idea! And sugar cookies are always a light tasty treat. Thanks so much for sharing!”

Tina (Happy Creations) chose DIY Spider Family Halloween Wreath from Pastels & Macarons. “A simple easy to make Halloween DIY. Ribbons and spiders make a beautiful wreath. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.”

Silvie chose Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins Walnut Streusel from Fitness Food Diva. “This post had me at “Cream Cheese”! These muffins look so delicious and I can’t wait to try this recipe.”

Stop by and show some love to our featured bloggers this week! I’m sure they’d all appreciate it!

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And the Best of the Best goes to…

How to Make a Link Party Tracker from Purfylle to Embellish

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So now that you’ve seen all that we have to offer in this week’s Turn It Up Tuesday,

let’s get started!

– Show some love to your hosts and co-hosts simply by following them on social media and leaving a comment so they can follow you back. – Link up as many posts as you’d like! The more, the merrier! – Check out some of the other posts and make some new friends! – Grab the button below and showcase on your sidebar! Invite your fellow bloggers to join the fun!

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Link up your posts, make some friends, and earn the chance to be featured or become the Best of the Best on Turn It Up Tuesday! We will feature the favorite posts each week! **Disclaimer: Adding your link to this link party gives permission to Epic Mommy Adventures, along with co-hosts, guest hosts, and participants of Turn It Up Tuesday, to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features, roundups, etc. with an explicit link back to the original source. **

Interested in reading all of our favorite posts on Turn It Up Tuesdays – past or present? Or do want to know if your post was featured before we go live next week? Follow Natasha Peter’s board Featured on Turn It Up Tuesdays! on Pinterest.

I am guest co-hosting the monthly Turn It Up Tuesday linkup over at Epic Mommy Adventures.  It’s time once again to come link up your favorite posts of the week!  So, come, stop by and stay awhile.  There are all kinds of posts linked up, including great recipes, crafts and home organization tips to name a few.  Last week there were almost 400 posts linked up.   Come and add your post and join the party!

We’ll be announcing the winner of our Turn It Up Tuesday 2-year Anniversary Giveaway next week! Be sure to look out to see if you’ve received the winning e-mail!!

Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic…and having fun! Link up all of your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments — anything at all. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time! Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this link party the best that it could be!

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH

Our sponsor for October is Humbird.

HumBird is located at the base of the bavarian mountains in Germany and is a mother-daughter creation which began in 2010. We currently make 3 different types of wool covers; boiled wool, merino wool interlock, and upcycled. Along with sewing I enjoy hiking, running, and gardening. Free shipping on all orders $25 or more.

All month, Turn It Up Tuesday partygoers will receive 10% off all orders using the code Epic10.

Are you looking to get your blog or website in front of numerous people per week? Do you enjoy Turn It Up Tuesdays? Interested in having your blog or website featured for an entire month? Then, sponsor Turn It Up Tuesday for a month by clicking here!

Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!

(from the top – left to right)

Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures | Stacey from This Momma’s Ramblings | Cathy from A Peek Into My Paradise | April from April Noelle | Tina from The Happy Creations | Tiffany from MrsTeeLoveLifeLaughter | Cindy from Mom Maven | Melissa from The Coupon Chronicles | Kelly from Making-More | Silvie from My Silly Little Gang | Mari from Living in Mommywood | Tenns from Bliss & Faith | Kimberly from Being a Wordsmith | Nancy from Afro-Chic Mompreneur | Kimberly from Keystrokes by Kimberly | Kelly from Mum-bo-Jumbo | Elaine from Ramblings of a Bad Domestic Goddess | Zografia from Bisozozo | Ginger from Does Your Sister Have Normal Hair | Free from Couponin Diva | Kori from Just Another Mom | Minnie from The Country Cooking Queen’s Weight loss and healthy eathing blog | Bev from Eclectic Red Barn | Dawn from Pretty Shabby UK | Anuja from All I Do | Tina from Kidz Activities

And welcome our awesome guest hosts for October!

(from the top – left to right)

Kayla from Scatterbrained Mom | Lyn from Mid Michigan Mom | Donna from Two Chicks and a Mom | Nancy from NY Foodie Family | Glenda from Mommies Point of View

Interested in being a guest host for the month or becoming a permanent co-host?

Complete the form here! Monthly guest hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis.

Here are the Featured posts from last week!

Lyn chose DIY Pumpkin Crayons from Growing Up Gabel. “I love how this project is super easy but yet so thoughtful. My son has food allergies and we will probably have to confiscate half of his candy. He would love approaching a home like her. Thank you for sharing an option to candy!”

Lyn chose Homemade Orange Scrub from Pastels & Macarons. “I like how this is natural, simple and so yummy looking.”

Nancy chose Four Life-Changing Podcasts from Healthy Helper. “I have recently become a big fan of podcasts and am always looking for new recommendations.”

Nancy chose Decluttering and Organizing All Things Paper: Week Five of {Sparking Joy} from Making It In the Mountains. “No matter how much I clean and declutter, tackling and organizing paperwork is always a struggle! I am going to have to check out the book that Kristi is using to help her declutter.”

Tiffany also chose this post. “Kristi gives such a simple way to declutter something that definitely has a way of sneaking into our piles of ‘stuff’ becoming no more than clutter. Love This!”

Bev chose Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls from LouLou Girls. “These sourdough cinnamon rolls are so mouth watering. You will be doing your happy dance when you have these for breakfast.”

Bev chose Six on Saturday: New Uses for Salt from Inspiration for Moms. “Who knew that salt could be so practical and useful. Great for so many uses and yet inexpensive.”

Elaine also chose this post. “Great information. I learned 6 new uses for salt.”

Donna chose Boneyard Wreath from Crafty Journal. “I chose this one because I love Halloween and I love wreaths! Easy, too.”

Donna chose How To Maintain Flawless Nails from The Organized Dream. “I have almost always had nice hands and nails and gotten a lot of compliments. This is a good article about caring for those hands and nails.”

Elaine chose Baked Pears with Honey, Cranberries, and Pecans from Small Green Kitchen. “I think this is the quintessential Fall fruit recipe.”

Free chose Organize Your Online Shopping Strategy for Maximum Savings from Organizing Moms. “I love shopping but when I can save money and shop all at the same time it’s a win win for me.”

Free chose How to Declutter Your Computer from Krystal’s Kitsch. “My laptop is so cluttered it stresses me out most days. Taking the time to declutter my home screen is going to help relieve a lot of my stress.”

Mari chose 20 Different Uses for Crates from My Sweet Things. “I loved Pili’s share because I am always impressed by recycling things that are already around especially wood. Can’t wait to try some of these.”

Mari chose Caramel Apple Turnovers Recipe from Creatively Homemade. “Jennifer’s turnover was a yummy looking surprise I hope to try over the holidays. I love caramel on everything lol.”

Stacey chose Halloween DIY: Candy Sticks from Drugstore Divas. “What a wonderful and fun idea to use for Halloween fun at parties. Thanks for sharing!”

Stacey chose Spider Pumpkin Candle Holder from The (mis) Adventures of a “Born Again” Farm Girl. “What an adorable decoration idea. They look very easy and fun to make. Thank you for sharing!”

Tiffany chose 11 Amazing Ways To Grow Pinterest That You Need to Know Now from Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus. “Tina gives some really great ways to increase your Pinterest presence many of which are very easy to do and keep up with. Great Post Tina!”

Natasha also chose this post. “I have always wondered how to grow my Pinterest presence; reading this post helps me to know that I’m on the right track! Great share!”

Kayla chose Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Peppers from A Pretty Life. “Yum to the tenth power!”

Kayla chose Frozen Halloween Coloring Page from Mommy in Sports. “My daughter just discovered her love of coloring and Free Printable Coloring pages are a must! Saves on buying books.”

Tina chose Trick or Treat! Chalkboard Decor from Lemon Thistle. “What an amazing DIY Halloween decoration.Looks so nice,love it!!A simple and chic chalkboard decorations.Thanks so much for sharing.”

Tina chose Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pancakes from The Gold Lining Girl. “I love peanut butter and chocolate, never tried this with pancakes.Looks so delicious. Great for a Sunday morning treat. I’m going to try this.Thanks for sharing this recipe with us.”

The post with the most views is Easy Pumpkin Cake Pops for #PumpkinWeek from Dizzy Busy & Hungry.

Natasha also chose this post. “We absolutely love cake pops in my household – this looks like a great recipe that we’ll definitely try!”

Stop by and show some love to our featured bloggers this week! I’m sure they’d all appreciate it!

If you were featured above, feel free to share the badge below with pride on your blog or website!

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And the Best of the Best goes to…

Caramel Apple Turnovers Recipe from Creatively Homemade

20 Different Uses for Crates from My Sweet Things

Show some love to our Best of the Best bloggers this week!!!!

Best of the Best Bloggers – make sure to showcase the button below on your blog!

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So now that you’ve seen all that we have to offer in this week’s Turn It Up Tuesday,

let’s get started!

– Show some love to your hosts and co-hosts simply by following them on social media and leaving a comment so they can follow you back. – Link up as many posts as you’d like! The more, the merrier! – Check out some of the other posts and make some new friends! – Grab the button below and showcase on your sidebar! Invite your fellow bloggers to join the fun!

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Link up your posts, make some friends, and earn the chance to be featured or become the Best of the Best on Turn It Up Tuesday! We will feature the favorite posts each week! **Disclaimer: Adding your link to this link party gives permission to Epic Mommy Adventures, along with co-hosts, guest hosts, and participants of Turn It Up Tuesday, to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features, roundups, etc. with an explicit link back to the original source.**

Interested in reading all of our favorite posts on Turn It Up Tuesdays – past or present? Or do want to know if your post was featured before we go live next week? Follow Natasha Peter’s board Featured on Turn It Up Tuesdays! on Pinterest.

Happy Columbus Day!   We hope you had a great weekend!  My sister and her family were up visiting so we had lots of fun spending time with family this weekend.  We are all off today and are enjoying a relaxing day together.  Here is a look at what was on our menu last week.

Saturday: We had our monthly supper club.  This month’s theme was cheese grab bag. At our last dinner we all wrote down the names of two different cheeses.  We each randomly picked a cheese from the bowl and had to make a dish featuring that particular cheese.  The Weekend Chef picked halloumi and he made a Butternut Squash, Halloumi & Chili Omelette from Good Food.  I first picked smoked gouda and traded it in for a new pick, which ended up being AGED Gouda.  There were a lot of goudas in that bowl!  I made Savory Bread Pudding with Aged Gouda & Cheddar Cheese from Adventures in Cooking.  Both of these dishes were really good!

Sunday:  Leftovers.

Monday: I made Broccoli Rabe Turkey Burgers from Skinnytaste.  I added slices of mozzarella to our burgers and I served these with fries.  These burgers were okay.  They were lacking a little in flavor and weren’t my fave.

Tuesday: I made Pizza Casserole from The Grant Life.   Honestly, I’m not sure if you can call this a recipe.  It’s basically a baked ziti with pepperoni, using jarred marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.  The kids really enjoyed this though and it was super easy to make.

Wednesday: I made BBQ Chicken,  Apple, Bacon and Cheddar Quesadillas from Closet Cooking.  The kids enjoyed these a lot.  I served these with rice and sautéed zucchini.

Thursday: I made Apple Pie Pancake Rolls from Crazy for Crust.  I served these with breakfast sausage and yogurt.  The kids love anything breakfast for dinner and these were no exception.

Friday:  My sister and her family are visiting and we ordered pizza.

As the weather gets cooler, soups and stews are on my mind.  As much as I enjoy a nice bowl of soup, it’s not a meal to me unless it’s accompanied by something else – a salad, bread, or as on recent soup nights, a savory muffin.  When I first saw this recipe I wasn’t sure if the kids would eat these.  My daughter doesn’t like feta and I thought the pepper might be too spicy for both kids.  The original recipe called for a roasted jalapeno.  Would you believe that the grocery store was out of jalapenos the day I did my grocery shopping?!!  Poblano peppers are pretty mild, so I used one of those instead.  These muffins smelled amazing while baking.  And taste-wise?  These were delicious!  Between the roasted poblano, the feta cheese crumbles, zucchini and spice topping, these muffins were bursting with flavor.  And yes, the kids ate these and liked them, roasted poblano peppers and all!  These muffins accompanied Crockpot Potato, Cheddar and Ale Soup to make a delicious meal!  I was able to enjoy the leftover muffins for breakfast and even froze some extras for another day!

Feta Poblano Corn Muffins
Recipe adapted from Living The Gourmet

Ingredients:

I am happy to be guest cohosting Turn It Up Tuesday at Epic Mommy Adventures for the month of October.  Last week we had over 400 entries in our link-up!  Please join us this week and link up a post!

We had an amazing, no phenomenal, week last week, and it’s because of all of you. We love having you stop by, enjoying the party, and joining us in the Turn It Up Tuesday 2-year Anniversary Giveaway! We’re still celebrating this week, and we hope that you take advantage of the opportunity to win $200 Paypal cash! Enter to win below!

Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic…and having fun! Link up all of your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments — anything at all. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time! Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this link party the best that it could be!

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH

Our sponsor for October is Humbird.

HumBird is located at the base of the bavarian mountains in Germany and is a mother-daughter creation which began in 2010. We currently make 3 different types of wool covers; boiled wool, merino wool interlock, and upcycled. Along with sewing I enjoy hiking, running, and gardening. Free shipping on all orders $25 or more.

All month, Turn It Up Tuesday partygoers will receive 10% off all orders using the code Epic10.

Are you looking to get your blog or website in front of numerous people per week? Do you enjoy Turn It Up Tuesdays? Interested in having your blog or website featured for an entire month? Then, sponsor Turn It Up Tuesday for a month by clicking here!

Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!

(from the top – left to right)

Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures | Stacey from This Momma’s Ramblings | Cathy from A Peek Into My Paradise | April from April Noelle | Tina from The Happy Creations | Tiffany from MrsTeeLoveLifeLaughter | Cindy from Mom Maven | Melissa from The Coupon Chronicles | Kelly from Making-More | Silvie from My Silly Little Gang | Mari from Living in Mommywood | Tenns from Bliss & Faith | Kimberly from Being a Wordsmith | Nancy from Afro-Chic Mompreneur | Kimberly from Keystrokes by Kimberly | Kelly from Mum-bo-Jumbo | Elaine from Ramblings of a Bad Domestic Goddess | Zografia from Bisozozo | Ginger from Does Your Sister Have Normal Hair | Free from Couponin Diva | Kori from Just Another Mom | Minnie from The Country Cooking Queen’s Weight loss and healthy eathing blog | Bev from Eclectic Red Barn | Dawn from Pretty Shabby UK | Anuja from All I Do | Tina from Kidz Activities

And welcome our awesome guest hosts for October!

(from the top – left to right)

Kayla from Scatterbrained Mom | Lyn from Mid Michigan Mom | Donna from Two Chicks and a Mom | Nancy from NY Foodie Family | Glenda from Mommies Point of View

Interested in being a guest host for the month or becoming a permanent co-host?

Complete the form here! Monthly guest hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis.

Here are the Featured posts from last week!

Kayla chose How To Can Apple Juice With An Electric Juicer from Lou Lou Girls. “I know you can, can many foods, but did not realize apple juice could be one of them!”

Kayla chose 21 Things You Need to Buy at The Dollar Store from Fun Money Mom. “I can really relate to this one! I buy many things at the dollar store, anything to save money is a big plus for me!”

Tina chose Tic Tac Halloween Wrappers from Caseperlatesta. “Another wonderful Halloween idea!!I love the flying bats decoration. With a template to download this project is fabulous.Thanks so much for sharing!”

Dawn chose Homemade Lego Costume from Crystal & Co. “OMG – this costume is seriously cute. I have to make my son this for Halloween.”

Dawn chose Project Challenge: Rusty Item from Little Brags. “I love this idea… making new cans look old….. I simply love the evening photo with the fairy lights, how gorgeously rustic.”

Nancy chose 10 Handmade Days! from Busy Being Jennifer. “I applaud Jennifer for taking on a challenge like this! Plus I love the collection of crafts, many of which seem doable for a beginner crafter like myself!”

Nancy chose 10 DIY Projects Under $10 from No Small Life. “I am always trying to attempt DIY projects and I like that this collection of projects seem easy to do and are cheap!”

Anuja chose Paleo Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fries from Sweet C’s Designs. “Sounds Healthy and Yum! I doubt they will be as crispy as french fries.. but well.. will have to try to make sure :)”

Anuja chose Savory Baked Apples with Sausage Stuffing Recipe from Growing Up Gabel. “Looks amazing! I am going to experiment with a veggie version of this.”

Donna chose Homemade Toddler Skeleton Costume from Living on Grace.

Donna chose Washi Tape Pumpkin from Made with Happy.

Tina from Kidz Activities chose Monster Cookies from Tornadough Alli. “It looks so easy to make (kids will love to decorate these!) and the decor really does the job at making it look like scary monster cookies.”

Stacey also chose this post. “Monster cookies are so much fun to make and eat! I love the adorable little eyeball addition, making them a perfect Halloween treat! Thank you for sharing!”

Tina from Kidz Activities chose Pumpkins and Ghosts and Spiders! Oh My! Halloween Garland from Growing Up Gabel. “I love that this is a no sew project. She makes it looks so easy to make!”

Mari chose Oreo and Caramel Covered Apples from Busy Being Jennifer. “Apples covered in Oreos and Caramel! Jennifer stopped me on my tracks and can’t wait to try these over the holidays.”

Stacey also chose this post. “Caramel apples, are one of my favorite fall treats! With the addition of the oreo’s, these sound amazing! Thanks for sharing!”

Mari chose Can People Really Change? from No Ordinary Days. “Angela’s share was very personal to me because of all the changes I’ve gone through in the last few years. Anyone can change if you set your mind to it and have a healthy approach. We are all changing daily. We all have the potential for growth if we just are willing to learn and stay open to all of lives possibilities. Great share.”

Bev chose Fence Board Pumpkins from Marty’s Musings. “Love the rustic look of these wooden pumpkins. A simple and easy project with great results. I need a pumpkin patch of them.”

Bev chose Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting from Spoonful of Flavor. “Love these little pumpkin chocolate chip cookie cups. I love desserts that are little so you don’t feel guilty eating one , if you can stop there.”

Lyn chose Life Doesn’t Stop for Renovations from Lemon Thistle. “Her pictures made me smile because it reminds me so much of MY home! Renovations are a huge part of a DIYer’s life, but most of the time we are afraid to show off the “during”. Her tips on how to minimize the chaos are spot on.”

Lyn chose Chocolate Covered Banana Ghosts from One Little Project At A Time… “They were a Pinterest fail but love the story that goes along with it. BTW, they don’t look THAT bad =)”

Ginger chose Pack Your Travel Makeup Bag Like a Pro from Fit Chick Nextdoor. “I love that this includes a little checklist. I am going on a trip this month and it will really come in handy!”

Ginger chose Six ways to use Peppermint from Alba Rosa Artisan Soap & More. “Peppermint is one of my favorite flavors and essential oils. These are some great tips on how to use it.”

Tiffany chose Easy and Simple Fall Front Porch {And Our New Front Door!} from Worthing Court. “I love this because I am looking for a simple decor for my front porch that can carry not only through Halloween but perhaps Thanksgiving as well and this is perfect! Thanks Suzy!”

Tiffany chose Healthy Halloween Treat Recipes from Tidbits of Experience. “Most times Halloween treats are candy or something coated in candy. These are the perfect balance of healthy and spooky! Thanks so much for sharing Stephanie!”

Stop by and show some love to our featured bloggers this week! I’m sure they’d all appreciate it!

If you were featured above, feel free to share the badge below with pride on your blog or website!

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And the Best of the Best goes to…

Monster Cookies from Tornadough Alli

Six ways to use Peppermint from Alba Rosa Artisan Soap & More

Show some love to our Best of the Best bloggers this week!!!!

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Weekend Chef here. This is this first in a series of monthly posts of a few things that are coming soon or I have been enjoying recently.  Let’s see how this goes…

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah– I’ve been watching The Daily Show since it was hosted by Craig Kilborn going on 20 years ago. When Jon Stewart took over in 1999, the show took a much more political turn and he interviewed some of the top names in politics and show business alike. His 16 year reign is going to be nearly impossible to compete with. Trevor Noah took over this past Monday and only time will tell how he fares over the long haul, but I’m excited to find out.

Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It by Gary Taubes– Nancy picked this book up at the library and I’ve been reading it over the last week. I didn’t have high expectations as one nutrition book seems just like the next. However, respected science author Gary Taubes takes diet and nutrition recommendations as we know and throws them out the window. The short answer as to why we get fat, supported by hundreds of years of science, is easy according to Mr. Taubes. Stop eating all sugar and carbohydrates and get back to eating fatty meats. He supports this with an admirable amount of data and science and the book is a little dry to that end. But getting through the pages may prove to be rewarding with renewed health. The science would seem to support Atkins and Paleo diets.  More to come on this…

The return of musical video games– Guitar Hero and Rock Band are returning to consoles in living rooms everywhere. Both games had sold millions and then died off as an old trend a few years ago. Just like anything, old becomes new again and Guitar Hero Live and Rock Band 4 are hitting the shelves in October for PS4 and Xbox1. Granted our family does not have either of those consoles. We’re still enjoying Rock Band 3 on our Wii. But I’m glad that there may hopefully be some renewed interest in music and instruments. I’ve always thought that these games encourage playing and enjoying of music in real life.

Have any of you tried the new Daily Show? Please share your thoughts in the comments. I’ll meet you back here in a month with more favorites.

-The Weekend Chef

This recipe is for those super busy weeknights when you have to get dinner on the table but are short on time….or for those nights that you want to order takeout, but really shouldn’t!  I was pleasantly surprised at how quick and easy this dish was to prepare.  I mean, you could just cook the ravioli and throw a jar of spaghetti sauce on it or you can whip this dish together in a matter of minutes!  Plus, I was able to use some of my home grown basil!  The kids really enjoyed this dish.  I served it with a salad to complete the meal!

Ravioli with Lemon Butter Basil Sauce
Recipe barely adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod

Ingredients:
24 ounces frozen cheese ravioli
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped basil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Additional basil for garnish

Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook ravioli according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. While the ravioli is cooking, make the butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until tender, approximately two minutes. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and basil. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

3. Pour the ravioli in a serving dish. Pour the lemon basil butter sauce over the ravioli and stir gently to combine. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and extra basil, if desired. Serve immediately.

This month I am excited to be guest hosting Turn It Up Tuesday!  So come and link up your favorite posts!

It’s time to start the party with us at Turn It Up Tuesday! We had a great week last week, but we have an even greater week planned this week! We are celebrating Turn It Up Tuesday’s 2-Year Anniversary Giveaway, where the prize is $200 Paypal cash! Enter to win below!

Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic…and having fun! Link up all of your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments — anything at all. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time! Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this link party the best that it could be!

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Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!

(from the top – left to right)

Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures | Stacey from This Momma’s Ramblings | Cathy from A Peek Into My Paradise | April from April Noelle | Tina from The Happy Creations | Tiffany from MrsTeeLoveLifeLaughter | Cindy from Mom Maven | Melissa from The Coupon Chronicles | Kelly from Making-More | Silvie from My Silly Little Gang | Mari from Living in Mommywood | Tenns from Bliss & Faith | Kimberly from Being a Wordsmith | Nancy from Afro-Chic Mompreneur | Kimberly from Keystrokes by Kimberly | Kelly from Mum-bo-Jumbo | Elaine from Ramblings of a Bad Domestic Goddess | Zografia from Bisozozo | Ginger from Does Your Sister Have Normal Hair | Free from Couponin Diva | Kori from Just Another Mom | Minnie from The Country Cooking Queen’s Weight loss and healthy eathing blog | Bev from Eclectic Red Barn | Dawn from Pretty Shabby UK | Anuja from All I Do | Tina from Kidz Activities

And welcome our awesome guest hosts for October!

(from the top – left to right)

Kayla from Scatterbrained Mom | Lyn from Mid Michigan Mom | Donna from Two Chicks and a Mom | Nancy from NY Foodie Family | Glenda from Mommies Point of View

Interested in being a guest host for the month or becoming a permanent co-host?

Complete the form here! Monthly guest hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis.

Here are the Featured posts from last week!

Elaine chose Want to Breathe A Little Easier? The Best House Plants For Improving Air Quality from Urban Naturale. “Great information and detail on what toxins each plant helps to remove.”

Elaine chose Apple & Gouda Grilled Cheese from Just Us Four. “What a great combination. Never thought of putting gouda with apples.”

Tiffany chose Three Lasagna Roll-Ups from Typically Simple. “I love lasagna and this recipe is super easy and from the pictures which already have my mouth watering it looks super delicious too! I can’t wait to give it a try!”

Tiffany chose The joys of hot coffee and bathroom breaks alone from Life, Kids and a Glass of Red. “We’ve all been there. The knocks, yells and sudden panic when we try to use the bathrooms alone. I had such fun reading how Emma has gotten bit of that time back after starting an in office job recently. I’m still working on keeping my coffee hot :)”

Mari chose Finding Your Voice in Life from The (mis)Adventures of a “Born Again” Farm Girl. “I loved Mindie’s share. So many people have lost the ability to press the stop button that what they end up releasing to the world is toxic. Be it Blogging or just everyday living we should Always be mindful of what we produce. Our words, our actions, our content. Mindie thank you for such a mindful share and read.”

Mari chose What To Do With Your Old, Used Candles?… from Sparkles in the Everyday. “Then I ran into Barb’s candle how to and I loved the easy way to deal with all the tiny left overs. I usually just scrap and cut into bits and drop in a bowl like Potpourri but this share was great.”

Dawn chose How To Make a Twirl Dress from Denim Bibs. “This is so amazingly cute, i did not realise how easy it would be to make this. My daughter “Princess” Chloe would love this.”

Dawn chose How To Create Your Own Media Kit from The Krafty Owl. “Love this article. So informative…”

Stacey chose Oreo Fudge Brownies with Oreo Frosting from Carmela Pop. “Oh, there is nothing more decadent than oreo’s and brownies, together. I know that my kids would devour these. Thanks for sharing!”

Stacey chose Cinnamon Applesauce {make it yourself} from Seasonal Family Fun. “Applesauce is definitely one of my kids’ favorite things to eat and homemade is always better. Thanks for sharing!”

Silvie chose Fool Proof Apple Tarte from Lou Lou Girls. “I chose this post because I love apple tartes, yet I’ve never tried cooking one because I’ve been scared to mess it up. This recipe looks like one that I can manage. I’m definitely give it a try.”

Silvie chose Easy Halloween Pumpkin Painting (With old Nail Polish) from our very own Anuja from All I Do. “I would have never thought to use nail polish to decorate pumpkins. This is such a cute idea!”

Tina from Kidz Activities chose DIY Fall Owl Magnets from Ella Claire. “This is such a cute craft for kids! I love the colours and the cute owls!”

Tina from The Happy Creations also chose this post. “Super cute owl magnets. I’m an owl and magnet lover so this creation ticks all the boxes. Beautiful fall decoration idea, thanks for sharing.”

Tina from Kidz Activities chose Monster Candy Boxes from Made with Happy. “I love these fun monster box designs! Great for Halloween or a party giveaway.”

Laura from Laura’s Little House Tips chose Easy to Make Pizza Ring from Typically Simple. “I love Pizza and Fun ways to serve it. This looks fun enough for the family and elegant enough for company.”

Laura from Laura’s Little House Tips chose Leaf Bowl {DIY} from Made with Happy. “I loved this and how fun it will look when decorating for Fall. I love you can do this with the family but also cool enough for apartments too.”

Bev chose Peach Cobbler Bread from Lou Lou Girls. “This peach cobbler looks amazing. My stomach would be doing a happy dance having this for breakfast, snack time or dessert.”

Bev chose Spider Web Doily Bunting from The Scrap Shoppe Blog. “I love this simple but dramatic use of doilies for Halloween. Easy and inexpensive. Lots of uses for this garland.”

Tina from The Happy Creations chose Ghost Chocolate Cream Pie Bites from Sugar & Soul. “What a wonderful and easy to make halloween treats.They look fabulous. I love the idea,thanks so much for sharing.”

Natasha chose 7 Ways to Keep Blogging When Life Gets Overwhelming from A Dish of Daily Life. “It has been so difficult for the past couple of months to keep up with blogging. Life just completely takes over and there is no time left in the day. These are some great ways to find time to blog when life gets real hectic. Thanks for sharing!”

Natasha chose 5 Tips to fight the Mommy Guilt from Velvet-Rose.net. “Mommy guilt is so real, and we all go through it. These are some great tips to dealing with it!”

The post with the most views is 77 Ways To Get More Traffic To Your Blog for Free from Pretty Shabby UK.

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Oreo Fudge Brownies with Oreo Frosting from Carmela Pop

77 Ways To Get More Traffic To Your Blog for Free from Pretty Shabby UK.

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This past week again was filled with slow cooker meals and quick and easy dinner options.  Before and after school activities have started and we need quick and easy dinners!

Saturday – We were at our local Town Day and ate the usual fair foods for dinner (sausage & peppers for the adults, cheeseburger and hotdog for the kids).

Sunday – We hosted our monthly Supper Club.  Since one of our member’s is lactose intolerant and usually needs to take several Lactaid tablets throughout our dinners this month’s theme was “Dairy-Free.”  I made CrockPot Sweet and Spicy Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew.  This was a tasty dish that I’ll be posting on the blog soon!  It’s definitely worth making again!  The Weekend Chef made Kale-Apple Salad with Maple-Walnut Dressing.  This was a nice light, refreshing, seasonally appropriate salad.

Monday – I made Crockpot Potato, Cheddar, and Ale Soup from Pink Parsley.  I also made a variation of these Feta and Jalapeno Corn Muffins from Living the Gourmet.  My kids might be a little spoiled with me cooking different dinner recipes every night when my daughter commented, “Haven’t you made this before?” when I told her the soup we were having for dinner.  Yes, I believe I actually did make this soup once before and it was as good this time as it was the first.  My son, who rarely asks for seconds of anything had a second bowl of this soup.

Tuesday – I made Shredded BBQ Chicken Burgers from What’s Gaby Cooking.  This was made in the slow cooker and was more like a pulled chicken sandwich, rather than a “burger.”  I had regular hamburger buns which were not very sturdy once the filling was piled on.  These became more of a “sloppy chicken sandwich” than a burger.  It was tasty and did not need the guacamole, which I could hardly taste.  I served these sandwiches with fries.  This meal was another winner with the kids.

Wednesday – I made Chicken Bacon Swiss Spaghetti Pizza from Melanie Makes.  I am a big fan of Melanie’s recipes and have made several from her blog.  They are always tasty.  However, like this recipe, they are not always “quick and easy.”  Between shredding the swiss cheese and cooking the pasta, chicken, bacon and mushrooms and onions, there were a lot of steps and a lot of dirty dishes!  The kids were intrigued by the spaghetti “pizza” though and after taking off the mushrooms ate this right up!

Thursday – I made Quick and Easy Lentil Quesadillas from Pinch of Yum.  This recipe reminded me a lot of the Slow Cooker Lentil and Brown Rice Tacos that have become a regular on our menu.

Friday – The adults had leftovers and the kids had pizza at a neighbor’s birthday party.

What was your favorite meal last week?

I made these burgers last week.  They were really good and I want them on the blog so I can easily make them again and so you can try them!  (Actually, a lot of the recipes I made last week will probably appear on the blog since they were quick, easy and tasty!) Burgers are a great busy weeknight meal because they can be prepared the night before if needed and then cooked the next day.  This burger has a delicious peanut slaw that really “makes” the burger and gives it a nice crunch.  For kids who may not like the slaw, the burger can be eaten without.  I served these with fries because who doesn’t love a burger with fries?!

Hoisin Burgers with Peanut Slaw
Recipe adapted from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Ingredients:

For the sauce:
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1/2  Tablespoon ketchup
1/2 Tablespoon garlic chile sauce (or Sriracha sauce)
4 hamburger rolls

For the slaw:
1 bag of cole slaw mix
2 Tablespoons green onion sliced thin
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 Tablespoons rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons honey
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Mix together the hoisin sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup and chile garlic sauce then set aside.

2. In a separate bowl mix ground turkey, panko, and green onions. Add the sauce and use hands to mix until well combined.  Form into 4 patties.

3.  Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.   Spray with non-stick spray and cook burgers approximately 7 minutes on each side until browned, and has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F.  Once burgers are cooked place on bun.

4.  While burgers are cooking, make the slaw.  Pour bag of cole slaw mix into a large bowl.  In a small bowl mix together peanut butter, vinegar, honey, oil, salt and pepper.  Add the dressing to the large bowl of cole slaw mix and combine.  Serve on top of the burger and enjoy the extra on the side.