With Halloween right around the corner (ummm, more like 4 days, ah!) I wanted to do a post of cute and spooky recipes you can make to celebrate the fun holiday. You can hand them out to trick-or-treaters or just make them for fun - regardless they're yummy and won't disappoint. Hope everyone has a safe halloween! 

                                                                                   Strawberry Ghosts 

Are these the cutest ghosts ever or what? Pick the juiciest strawberries you can find, melt some chocolate and bring on your decorating skills! 

Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/strawberry-ghosts

Eyeball Cookies

Creative and spooky, these will be sure to be liked by everyone. And you can choose the flavor of your cookie! 

Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/eyeball-cookies

Bat Cupcakes

These yummy cupcakes will be sure to be a hit - again with these you can choose the flavoring of your cupcake and your frosting :) 

Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bat-cupcakes

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

These are my favorite on the list! I am actually making them this weekend for a Halloween bake sale I have coming up and I can't wait to see how they turn out. You can also always use whatever candy you want for the stem (I am going to use tootsie rolls). 

Recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/rice-krispie-pumpkin-treats-396778?photo=374780

With the big win against U of M this past weekend, I wanted to do a simple yet fun post on cute ways to wear green this fall :) Great color not only for this season but also for all the die-hard Spartans out there. We hope you're enjoying the beautiful change in colors of the leaves and the crisp weather! And of course, GO GREEN! 

 

 

 

                                      Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks to Get at the Bar

When it comes to alcohol, there really isn't a "health," especially when multiplied by four. Although the drinks listed below are healthier options, it is still alcohol and should be taken in moderation. Remember, the fewer the drinks, the fewer the calories!

                                                                         1. Vodka Soda 

Ingredients: Vodka, Soda Water 

Vodka and soda is among one of the drinks with the least amount of calories - it averages 96 calories per 1.5 ounces. 

2. Whiskey and Gin

Ingredients: Bourbon and soda 

Bourbon ranges between 97 and 110 calories per 1.5 ounce (and packs a lot of flavor). Mix it with soda (diet has no sugar) and you have a tasty drink. 

3. Wine 

Ingredients: Grapes

A bit of wine is actually pretty good for you - red wine packs a lot of nutritional value and contains a lot of the iron, potassium and magnesium that we as humans need. Calories range between around 110 - 130 for a 5 ounce glass, which is not bad at all so have two if you want ;) 

4. Manhattan 

Ingredients: Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth and Angostura Bitters 

This delicious and flavorful cocktail is actually pretty healthy; it contains about 100 calories per 1.5 ounces. 

5. Mimosa/Bellini 

Ingredients: Champagne, Orange Juice/Peach Juice

This is one of my personal favorites and one of the tastiest drinks you can have for brunch. It is not the best for calorie count, but it is packed with antioxidants and both orange juice and peach juice contain a lot of vitamin c. 

6. Guinness 

For the beer lovers! Despite how thick it is, it has a low amount of calories - 128 per 12 ounces. It is made from whole grains that contain a lot of nutrients and has been known to reduce blood clots and heart problems. 

7. Sangria 

Ingredients: (Can differ) Red wine, lemon, oranges, lime, sugar, orange juice, gin, triple sec, apples, raspberries and strawberries

This is also one of the drinks on this list that is not super low on calories, but you can always make your own with more fruit and less sugar to change that. Sangria is a great way to get a serving of fruit. 

8. Bloody Mary

Ingredients: Vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, worcestershire sauce, tabasco, celery, salt and pepper 

This may just be the healthiest drink on the list; it is very low calorie and packs a ton of nutrients, and is delicious :) 

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                                                           Time Management

No one gets more then 24 hours in a day, but with the right time management, you can make the most out of each and every day, so stop wasting your precious time and unlock your full potential that everyone knows you have :) 

I've learned over time that to really have great time management skills you need to know what things have to come first. Also, physically writing down a list of what I have to do always helps. Here are some things to always keep in mind to help you stay on track: 

-- Responsibilities
-- Overcome the temptation to procrastinate
-- Improve concentration
-- Deal with distractions
-- Set realistic expectations for how long a task may take

Along with this, here are some time management tips you can use to help you get productive and stay balanced in whatever it is you need to stay focused on right now, be it school, work or even your kids. As always, hope this helps!

1. Rather than focusing on how much time you don't have, focus on the time you DO have and make a game plan of how to effectively use that time. 

2. Value your time and people will do the same. 

3. Use your time for things that are worth it. 

4. Try your hardest to end your day at a fixed time - this will help you stay on track and focused throughout the day. 

5. Make sure to get enough sleep so that you can have enough energy to do everything you need to do. 

6. Avoid social media unless necessary. 

7. Make sure to make time for down time. 

8. Take mini breaks during the day when you need them to recharge and refocus.