JUPITER — Independence
Middle School at 4001 Greenway Drive will host its sixth annual IMS PTO
Holiday Shopping Bazaar from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Guests can shop
from more than 35 vendors. Pizza, drinks and sweets will be available
for sale. The event includes a raffle and a performance by the
Independence Middle School Chorus. For information, contact (561)
799-7500 or crihob21@aol.com.
source: palmbeachpost.com
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Thanksgiving by the numbers
(CNN) -- 1.5 -- The number of pounds of turkey the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line recommends per guest so that you have plenty left over for sandwiches.
2 -- The ranking of Thanksgiving in the list of America's favorite holidays. Christmas is No. 1.
2 -- The total number of days the FDA suggests keeping a fresh turkey before cooking it.
2.5 -- The number in miles of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
4 -- Americans celebrate Thanksgiving every year on the 4th Thursday of November.
4-5 -- The number of months it takes for a newborn turkey to reach maturity.
4.5-5 -- The number of hours it takes to cook a stuffed 20 to 24 pound turkey in an oven set to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-12
-- The number of hours it takes to thaw a frozen 20 to 24 pound turkey
in cold water. Compare that to the five to six days it takes to thaw in
the refrigerator!
31 -- The number of years between 1981, when the Butterball Talk-Line opened, and Thanksgiving 2012.
36
-- The number of years it took Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Ladies
Magazine, to crusade for an annual Thanksgiving holiday. National and
local days of thanksgiving had been celebrated over the years, but
President Abraham Lincoln finally proclaimed the fourth Thursday in
November Thanksgiving in 1863.
46 million -- The estimated number of turkeys eaten in the U.S. on Thanksgiving 2011.
50 million -- The approximate number of people who watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on television.
65
-- The number of years between 1947, the very first National
Thanksgiving Turkey presentation at the White House, and Thanksgiving
2012.
69 -- The approximate percentage of Thanksgiving Day fires caused by cooking.
71 --
The number of years between the year Congress rules in 1941 that the
fourth Thursday in November will be observed as Thanksgiving Day and a
federal legal holiday, and Thanksgiving 2012.
88
-- The approximate percentage of Americans who eat Turkey on
Thanksgiving Day, according to a National Turkey Federation survey.
88
-- The number of years between 1924, when the very first Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade took place, and Thanksgiving 2012. It was called
the Macy's Christmas Parade.
91 -- The number of years between the very first NFL Thanksgiving Day games in 1921 and Thanksgiving 2012.
149
-- The number of years between October 3, 1863, when President Lincoln
proclaims a national annual Thanksgiving Day, and Thanksgiving 2012.
223 --
The number of years between 1789, when President George Washington
issues a proclamation naming November 26 a day of national thanksgiving,
and Thanksgiving 2012.
391 --
The number of years between 1621, the year the first Thanksgiving is
observed in Plymouth, and Thanksgiving 2012. A good harvest leads
Massachusetts Gov. William Bradford to plan a festival to give thanks.
Around 90 Native Americans attend.
248.5 million -- The number of turkeys raised in the United States in 2011.
254 million -- The number of turkeys expected to be raised in the United States in 2012. That is up 2% from the number raised during 2011.
12,000 -- The number of calls the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line was braced for Thanksgiving morning 2011.
20 Cheap Halloween Treats
When Halloween approaches, it can be easy to get carried away with
planning parties and purchasing items to give away when trick or
treaters come knocking. Consider trying some of these cheap Halloween
treats for this year’s goodie bags. (See also: Fun and Frugal Ways to Celebrate Halloween)
1. Pencils
Every Halloween season, patterned pencils in fun holiday colors become available in large bags for a nominal price. These are one of my favorite items to give out to children who come trick or treating to my home. They allow me to skip the sugar, provide something they can use as a school supply and keep from year to year if I don’t happen to give them all away. As an added bonus, these Halloween treats are popular with younger children and high school teens alike.
2. Erasers
As with the pencils, holiday themed erasers are the sort of cheap Halloween treats you can use from year to year. They are typically available in shapes such as bats, skulls, pumpkins and more, providing a decent variety of handouts on the big night.
3. Peppermint Balls
If you’re looking for an exceptionally cheap candy option for your Halloween treats, consider the individually-wrapped peppermint balls available in the candy aisle of your favorite bulk shopping store. They are inexpensive and come in their own container, making it a breeze to disperse your goodies when the children arrive.
4. Caramel Corn
While many people are uncomfortable with hand-crafted treats being handed out from a home they don’t have a connection with, choosing to celebrate Halloween with house parties where all guests know each other is becoming increasingly popular. If this idea appeals to you, then homemade caramel corn may be a solution you want to consider. Easy distribution is possible by storing the finished product in bulk-purchased Chinese takeout boxes or decorated brown paper snack sacks.
5. Stickers
Stickers are the sort of cheap Halloween treats that make a nice extension of the other items you are giving out. For example, purchasing a large number of sticker sheets makes it possible to provide one to each child to stick on their hand after you distribute candy. You could also purchase larger, more elaborate stickers as your main give away item.
6. Spider Rings
Throwing Halloween parties usually means including a fair number of activities and party favors. An inexpensive trinket to have on hand is spider rings. They are usually available by the bag at dollar stores and discount department retailers. Kids tend to enjoy them, and they are easily displayed in a basket or decorated bowl near your entryway.
7. Bulk Specialty Items
Spider rings aren’t the only bulk specialty item you can use for cheap Halloween treats. Other fun things are available for ordering as well. For example, one year my husband and I ordered glow-in-the-dark bouncing balls with alien graphics imprinted on them from Amazon. The cost was nominal, and they were a huge hit on the big night.
8. Stuffed Hands
Using clear, plastic kitchen gloves and stuffing them with things like popcorn, candy corn and trail mix makes for an unexpected and whimsical snack offering. Simply tie off the wrist end after stuffing with black ribbon and perhaps add a spider ring on one of the fingers. If you are unsure how to get started, check out this article on how to make spooky popcorn hands. It will provide plenty of inspiration.
9. Clementines
Let’s face it, they’re certainly the right color. Additionally, they are available by the crate at most grocery stores and allow you to keep things healthy at a time when most households are suffering from sugar overload. While this is also one of those food items strangers might not feel comfortable receiving, it’s certainly workable for close family and friends.
10. Hershey’s Kisses
Whether you go with the variety in the traditional silver wrapping or select some holiday color and flavors to use as cheap Halloween treats, chocolate kisses keep it simple and allow you to dump a large number of treats into a single bowl for easy distribution.
11. Toothbrushes
Purchasing individually-wrapped toothbrushes in bulk gives the kids a new personal item they can get excited about using, and parents a temporary relief from calorie overload. It’s worth noting with this suggestion that its affordability may vary depending on the price point you are able to secure the toothbrushes at and how many trick or treaters you typically have on Halloween.
12. Lollypops
Also available in bulk and in a variety of colors, lollypops are a simple give away that won’t break the bank. If you don’t have a large candy bowl to use on Halloween night or don’t wish to purchase one, you can transfer the lollypops into a coffee mug since it’s relatively simple to stand a bunch of them up straight in one. Just refill when your supply runs low.
13. Saltwater Taffy
It comes in fun colors and is wrapped in a white, twisted paper that’s appropriate for a Halloween color scheme. Saltwater taffy is definitely a bit on the sticky side, but a fun nostalgic treat nonetheless. It’s also a good treat for mixing in with other small candies.
14. Pretzel Packs
If shopping in the candy aisle at your favorite bulk warehouse store doesn’t appeal to you, then perhaps strolling through the section that offers individual lunch treats might provide more inspiration. Individual mini packs of pretzels available by the case provide a tasty treat that’s low in sugar and fat.
15. Cracker Packs
Similarly, multi packs of crackers with flavored fillings are popular with tots to teens and can be purchased inexpensively in large boxes. With the prevalence of peanut allergies, you may want to avoid the nut butter flavors, but there are several other options available to help you on your quest for cheap Halloween treats.
16. Spooky Soaps
Another way to skip the sugar altogether is to purchase or make Halloween soaps as your give away of choice. These spooky soaps from HGTV are a fun project to consider, but there are certainly plenty of other craft solutions online to research if you so choose.
17. Halloween Straws
Twisty straws are a hit with all groups, including those grownups who are still kids at heart. Search out fun colors with lots of twists and turns as well as a decorative item attached. Kids will enjoy having them to take with school lunches, and adults can use them to sip a Halloween cocktail or two.
18. Candy Sticks
Compact enough for easy storage, old-fashioned candy sticks come in a variety of colors and flavors. Kids typically enjoy the retro treats, and they are certainly easy enough to order and have shipped by the case. Consider orange, black and white candy sticks to maintain the traditional Halloween color scheme.
19. Lunch Pack Cookies
For a sweet treat that isn’t candy, you can also purchase individually-wrapped lunch box cookies from the warehouse store. I’ve seen a number of varieties suitable for Halloween treat giving, including chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies as well as filled cake-style cookies.
20. Ghostly Pretzel Rods
More suited for handing out at a private party, these candy-coated ghost sticks are a fun project to do with children and use pretzel rods in a creative and unexpected way. They also store upright in a decorative mug or glass, and take up less room on the counter if you are entertaining in a small space.
Clearly, cheap Halloween treats don’t have to be chintzy or boring. Consider one of these twenty options for your holiday giving this year.
source: financialhighway.com
1. Pencils
Every Halloween season, patterned pencils in fun holiday colors become available in large bags for a nominal price. These are one of my favorite items to give out to children who come trick or treating to my home. They allow me to skip the sugar, provide something they can use as a school supply and keep from year to year if I don’t happen to give them all away. As an added bonus, these Halloween treats are popular with younger children and high school teens alike.
2. Erasers
As with the pencils, holiday themed erasers are the sort of cheap Halloween treats you can use from year to year. They are typically available in shapes such as bats, skulls, pumpkins and more, providing a decent variety of handouts on the big night.
3. Peppermint Balls
If you’re looking for an exceptionally cheap candy option for your Halloween treats, consider the individually-wrapped peppermint balls available in the candy aisle of your favorite bulk shopping store. They are inexpensive and come in their own container, making it a breeze to disperse your goodies when the children arrive.
4. Caramel Corn
While many people are uncomfortable with hand-crafted treats being handed out from a home they don’t have a connection with, choosing to celebrate Halloween with house parties where all guests know each other is becoming increasingly popular. If this idea appeals to you, then homemade caramel corn may be a solution you want to consider. Easy distribution is possible by storing the finished product in bulk-purchased Chinese takeout boxes or decorated brown paper snack sacks.
5. Stickers
Stickers are the sort of cheap Halloween treats that make a nice extension of the other items you are giving out. For example, purchasing a large number of sticker sheets makes it possible to provide one to each child to stick on their hand after you distribute candy. You could also purchase larger, more elaborate stickers as your main give away item.
6. Spider Rings
Throwing Halloween parties usually means including a fair number of activities and party favors. An inexpensive trinket to have on hand is spider rings. They are usually available by the bag at dollar stores and discount department retailers. Kids tend to enjoy them, and they are easily displayed in a basket or decorated bowl near your entryway.
7. Bulk Specialty Items
Spider rings aren’t the only bulk specialty item you can use for cheap Halloween treats. Other fun things are available for ordering as well. For example, one year my husband and I ordered glow-in-the-dark bouncing balls with alien graphics imprinted on them from Amazon. The cost was nominal, and they were a huge hit on the big night.
8. Stuffed Hands
Using clear, plastic kitchen gloves and stuffing them with things like popcorn, candy corn and trail mix makes for an unexpected and whimsical snack offering. Simply tie off the wrist end after stuffing with black ribbon and perhaps add a spider ring on one of the fingers. If you are unsure how to get started, check out this article on how to make spooky popcorn hands. It will provide plenty of inspiration.
9. Clementines
Let’s face it, they’re certainly the right color. Additionally, they are available by the crate at most grocery stores and allow you to keep things healthy at a time when most households are suffering from sugar overload. While this is also one of those food items strangers might not feel comfortable receiving, it’s certainly workable for close family and friends.
10. Hershey’s Kisses
Whether you go with the variety in the traditional silver wrapping or select some holiday color and flavors to use as cheap Halloween treats, chocolate kisses keep it simple and allow you to dump a large number of treats into a single bowl for easy distribution.
11. Toothbrushes
Purchasing individually-wrapped toothbrushes in bulk gives the kids a new personal item they can get excited about using, and parents a temporary relief from calorie overload. It’s worth noting with this suggestion that its affordability may vary depending on the price point you are able to secure the toothbrushes at and how many trick or treaters you typically have on Halloween.
12. Lollypops
Also available in bulk and in a variety of colors, lollypops are a simple give away that won’t break the bank. If you don’t have a large candy bowl to use on Halloween night or don’t wish to purchase one, you can transfer the lollypops into a coffee mug since it’s relatively simple to stand a bunch of them up straight in one. Just refill when your supply runs low.
13. Saltwater Taffy
It comes in fun colors and is wrapped in a white, twisted paper that’s appropriate for a Halloween color scheme. Saltwater taffy is definitely a bit on the sticky side, but a fun nostalgic treat nonetheless. It’s also a good treat for mixing in with other small candies.
14. Pretzel Packs
If shopping in the candy aisle at your favorite bulk warehouse store doesn’t appeal to you, then perhaps strolling through the section that offers individual lunch treats might provide more inspiration. Individual mini packs of pretzels available by the case provide a tasty treat that’s low in sugar and fat.
15. Cracker Packs
Similarly, multi packs of crackers with flavored fillings are popular with tots to teens and can be purchased inexpensively in large boxes. With the prevalence of peanut allergies, you may want to avoid the nut butter flavors, but there are several other options available to help you on your quest for cheap Halloween treats.
16. Spooky Soaps
Another way to skip the sugar altogether is to purchase or make Halloween soaps as your give away of choice. These spooky soaps from HGTV are a fun project to consider, but there are certainly plenty of other craft solutions online to research if you so choose.
17. Halloween Straws
Twisty straws are a hit with all groups, including those grownups who are still kids at heart. Search out fun colors with lots of twists and turns as well as a decorative item attached. Kids will enjoy having them to take with school lunches, and adults can use them to sip a Halloween cocktail or two.
18. Candy Sticks
Compact enough for easy storage, old-fashioned candy sticks come in a variety of colors and flavors. Kids typically enjoy the retro treats, and they are certainly easy enough to order and have shipped by the case. Consider orange, black and white candy sticks to maintain the traditional Halloween color scheme.
19. Lunch Pack Cookies
For a sweet treat that isn’t candy, you can also purchase individually-wrapped lunch box cookies from the warehouse store. I’ve seen a number of varieties suitable for Halloween treat giving, including chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies as well as filled cake-style cookies.
20. Ghostly Pretzel Rods
More suited for handing out at a private party, these candy-coated ghost sticks are a fun project to do with children and use pretzel rods in a creative and unexpected way. They also store upright in a decorative mug or glass, and take up less room on the counter if you are entertaining in a small space.
Clearly, cheap Halloween treats don’t have to be chintzy or boring. Consider one of these twenty options for your holiday giving this year.
source: financialhighway.com
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