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Red Panda Plays with a Pumpkin [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:14:14 +0000

I don't know about you, but I needed a dose of cuteness this morning. Since we are less than a week from Halloween and pumpkins abound, I ran across a video of a rare red panda playing with a pumpkin. It is super adorable!

The Flavors of Fall – Pumpkin Spice

Lori Crofford — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:21:49 +0000

I love all things pumpkin. It makes me happy, but have the food producers taken it too far pumpkin? Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer Pumpkin Spice Almonds Pumpkin Spice Pudding Pumpkin Spiced Hershey Kisses (I wouldn’t recommend these, I found them to be nasty and I love pumpkin) You [...]

Mix 94.1 Best Carved Pumpkin Winner and Entries

Lori Crofford — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:00:03 +0000

Thanks to everyone who entered the Mix 94.1 Best Carved Pumpkin Contest in the end it was Melissa Limmer who won the $40 gift card to Ruby Tequila's with her Team Edward pumpkin.

Mix 94.1′s Best Carved Pumpkin Contest

Lori Crofford — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:30:55 +0000

I don’t know about you but I love carving pumpkins! I cannot wait until we get our pumpkins this weekend and carve out some really cool designs. If you love carving pumpkins as much as my family does then we want to reward you! We have your chance to win a $40 gift card to [...]

5 Recipes For Your Pumpkin Seeds

Lori Crofford — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:53:27 +0000

Now that we are close to Halloween, maybe you have or will soon be carving your Halloween Pumpkins. When you are pulling out the goo, make sure you don't throw away the pumpkin seeds. Not only are they delicious, they offer huge health benefits. The are packed full of magnesium, they are a natural anti-inflammatory, [...]

Crazy Pumpkin Pictures

Lori Crofford — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:30:27 +0000

I have seen some really awesome pumpkin carvings this year but some folks take their pumpkin decorating one step further and make pumpkin people, or elaborate pumpkin scenes. Here are a few pictures that made me stop and say, “Really?”. Have you seen some ridiculous pumpkins this year. If so let us know. Hey don’t [...]

1,600-Pound Giant Pumpkin Takes Top Prize at New England Contest [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:30:39 +0000

At this year’s New England Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off in Rhode Island, a boulder-sized monster pumpkin weighing in at more than 1,600 pounds took the top prize. Gourd almighty! While gargantuan, the pumpkin missed setting the world record by only 150 pounds. Still, can you imagine all the pies it would make? [MSNBC] Read Original: 1,600-Pound Giant [...]

Expect Pumpkin Shortages and Higher Prices this Halloween Season

Lori Crofford — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:53:56 +0000

Halloween is the time for pumpkins. I personally don't go all out with the pumpkins at Halloween. We get two big pumpkins and two small ones. That's usually it, but I don't like spending more than $20 on pumpkins. However with that said, I guess I should start expecting to pay at least $40 for my 4 pumpkins.

Eau De Pumpkin

Lori Crofford — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:27:57 +0000

Who doesn’t love the smell of a fresh baked pumpkin pie. When you smell that delicious smell you are instantly transferred to your holiday table. Can you picture yourself sitting in front of a slice of pumpkin pie topped with a dollup of whipped cream. Well now you don’t need an oven or even a pie [...]