Halloween

Using Technology To Help Kids Stay Safe on Halloween

October 31, 2011
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While trick-or-treating on Halloween, it is important to have fun and stay safe. Use of technology and common sense can help families escape getting spooked. AT&T has compiled a list of safety tips for San Diego families to keep in mind before kids hit the streets in search of goodies. 1. Go mobile and ensure accessibility: Make sure wireless phones are fully charged. Since costumes and carrying bags of candy can become cumbersome, consider using [...]

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Orangutan Friendly Sustainable Palm Oil Halloween Candy List

October 30, 2011
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As we are preparing for Halloween, the environmental impact of candy did not cross my mind until I saw a tweet from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. They have put together a guide for consumers who might be concerned about conservation and deforestation due to non-sustainable palm oil production in Malaysia and Indonesia. Palm oil is a very common ingredient in candy. This list has companies who are committed to using certified sustainable palm oil. Before [...]

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Pairing Halloween Candy With Wine, Part 2

October 26, 2011
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As you may remember, last year I asked the esteemed San Diego Wine Mafia what their ideal Halloween candy and wine pairing might be. This year, I asked a few other well respected wine experts in social media. They did not disappoint! Since @BrainWines has such an aversion to candy corn, let’s start with that. Candy Corn Shira at La Jolla Wine Tours suggested this pairing that I could definitely go for (since I love [...]

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Kids Recipes: Healthy Halloween Snacks

October 17, 2011
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Again, these aren’t super fancy but La Jolla Girl thinks there amazing and that’s all that matters, right? I bought a Wilton Halloween Metal Cookie Cutter Set. Each cookie cutter is a few inches wide, roughly. I scored pack of 48 Stretch Island Fruit strips at the Costco on Morena Blvd for about $10. Then, it occurred to me that she could cut the fruit strips with the cookie cutters and place them on top [...]

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Pillage The Village – Trick Or Treat On Halloween At Your Favorite LJ Merchants

October 14, 2011
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When the kids get out of school on Halloween day, bring them to La Jolla. Pillage the Village was started two years ago by LJVMA board member Michelle Ciccarelli Lerach at her Cups location, and grew to include a number of stores and vendors on Girard Avenue. “This year, I am pleased to see, with the LJVMA’s backing, the number and location of participating vendors has grown well beyond Girard Avenue to include the greater [...]

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Kids Recipes: Halloween Spider Cracker Snacks

October 7, 2011
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We just took these as a snack to preschool and La Jolla Girl promises that they were a hit. She makes them herself, so I thought I’d post this kids recipe as a relatively healthy Halloween snack idea.

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