Motivational Monday October 21, 2019

Motivational Monday
Naomi Dugan

Naomi Dugan

Pumpkin Carving Safety

Use caution during the Halloween season, and take steps to prevent hand injuries when carving.

CARVE IN A CLEAN, DRY, WELL-LIT AREA

Wash and thoroughly dry all of the tools that you will use, including: carving tools, knife, cutting surface, and your hands. Any moisture on your tools, hands, or table can cause slipping that can lead to injuries.

LEAVE THE CARVING TO ADULTS

Never let children do the carving. Let kids draw a pattern on the pumpkin and having them be responsible for cleaning out the inside pulp and seeds. When the adults do start cutting, they should always cut away from themselves and cut in small, controlled strokes.

SHARPER IS NOT BETTER

A sharper knife is not necessarily better, because it often becomes wedged in the thicker part of the pumpkin, requiring force to remove it. An injury can occur if your hand is in the wrong place when the knife finally dislodges from the thick skin of the pumpkin. Injuries are also sustained when the knife slips and comes out the other side of the pumpkin where your hand may be holding it steady.

USE A PUMPKIN CARVING KIT

Special kits are available in stores and include small, serrated pumpkin saws that work better because they are less likely to get stuck in the thick pumpkin tissue.

HELP FOR AN INJURY

Should you cut your finger or hand, bleeding from minor cuts will often stop on its own by applying direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth. If continuous pressure does not slow or stop the bleeding after 15 minutes, an emergency room visit may be required.

 

Halloween Jokes 

Q: What do ghosts eat for supper?
A:  Spooketi

Q: Why wouldn’t the skeleton go trick or treating?

A: He didn’t have the guts!

Q: Why didn’t the skeleton go to the ball?
A: Because he had no BODY to go with.

 

Caramel Apple Dip

Ingredients

1 cup cream cheese regular or light     

1 cup greek yogurt regular or light

caramel ice cream topping

Heath Bits (english toffee bits)

Apples your favorite variety

Instructions

  1. With a hand mixer, combine cream cheese and greek yogurt until fluffy.
  2. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture in a small bowl. Cover with caramel sauce and a sprinkle of english toffee bits. Repeat layers using the remaining ingredients. (You may not use all of the caramel sauce).
  3. Slice apples and toss with a touch of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. Serve the dip with apple slices.

Enjoy your week,

Naomi

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5 Responses

  • Robert Barrow October 21, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    Thank you Naomi!

  • Renee England October 21, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Love the recipe, Naomi!!! Thank you! And keep the Halloween jokes coming!

  • Tammy Matta October 21, 2019 at 10:18 am

    Great job Naomi.

  • Poppy Phillips October 21, 2019 at 9:19 am

    LOVE the Halloween jokes 🙂

  • David Winarski October 21, 2019 at 8:41 am

    Thank you very much Naomi!

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