Organic Living Magazine - Issue 4 - Fall 2021

ORGANIC LIVING Simple. Local. Healthy.

ISSUE 4 FALL 2021

Organic Back-to-School Snacks Natural Immunity Boosters Fall Bucket List Healthy Halloween Treats

WHERE HEALTHY MEETS LIFESTYLE

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CONTENT 9

A Letter From the CEO

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California Original

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Discover Mother’s

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Local Farms & Family Producers

18

School Lunchbox Essentials

19

Back to School Snacks

20

Tips To Stay Green This Fall

21

Colorful Fruit Skewers

22

Seasonal Bucket List

25

Vegan Caramel Apple Recipe

26

Acorn Squash Bowls

27

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

28

Natural Fall Immunity Boosters

30

Pumpkin Seed Roasting Tips

31

Vegan Pumpkin Chili Recipe

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Pumpkin Pie Pumpkins v. Carving Pumpkins

36

Mother’s Homemade Guacamole

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Printable Coloring Sheets

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Healthy Halloween Snacks & Treats

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Cozy Spa Night At Home

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LETTER FROM THE CEO This summer, Mother’s Market & Kitchen opened its 10th store at Peter’s Landing in Sunset Beach. This new store is the first smaller concept store for our company - it is small but mighty. We aimed to build a neighborhood marketplace where our customers can find everything they need for their weekly food shop. It has become a community gathering place where neighbors can gather on the harbor for a juice and healthy veggie & rice bowl.

We believe it’s a place where healthy meets convenience, and our selection of organic and natural foods complements an active and vibrant California lifestyle.

It’s super exciting to see our children going back to school. As we praise our kids’ return; we also celebrate a return to being able to gather with friends and are grateful to the many service people who allowed this to happen, especially essential workers.

This Fall, let’s give thanks for the small things like pencils, apples, and being able to have juice with a friend.

With thanks,

Dorothy Carlow Mother’s Market & Kitchen CEO

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California Original

Serving organic plant-based food since 1978

Founded by a group of yoga enthusiasts passionate about plantbased living, Mother’s is the leader in organic grocery and cafe.

Whether you’re looking for hard-to-find vegan or vegetarian specialties, handcrafted fresh juices, Homemade Grab & Go, or all things wellness, Mother’s has it all. Our Wellness Shop has the largest selection of vitamins, supplements, and clean beauty products.

Shop at Mother's and join the family!

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Discover Mother’s What started in 1978 as one natural, organic grocery and wellness store has turned into so much more. The company has grown to have ten locations throughout Southern California, with eight being in Orange County and two being in Los Angeles. Mother’s is excited to continue expanding with the addition of its Corona del Mar location this Winter.

Standards & Ingredients

With strict product standards in place, Mother’s vets each item for quality before placing orders and stocking products on our shelves. We care about what we put in our bodies as much as what goes on our bodies. This belief is reflected through all products across all departments. You deserve only the best!

Organic & Natural Mother’s has been a pioneer in providing Southern California consumers with organic and natural products. Our team of buyers has strict product standards that they adhere to so that you and your family get nothing but the best across all of our departments. Staying true to our roots, Mother’s remains firmly committed to providing customers with the best organic and natural food and wellness products.

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Organic Produce

Food Preferences

Since 1978, Mother’s has proudly partnered with the best local and organic farmers to supply you with one of the widest selections of organic and non-GMO fruits and vegetables in Southern California. Not only do we have year-round favorites, but also unique, seasonal produce that will wow your taste buds.

No matter your dietary preference, Mother’s has something for everyone. Choose from a wide selection of specialized products, including organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, and more. We have it all!

Groceries

Wellness

Our grocery department has all of the essentials, with an expansive selection of highquality natural products for your family. We also offer a wide variety of products for special diets, including gluten-free, low-sodium, kosher, and more.

Mother’s is well-known for having one of the largest selections of vitamins and supplements in Southern California! Visit our Wellness Shop to discover products that support health and well-being, including immunity support, multivitamins, skincare, collagen, and more.

We also carry a large variety of clean body care, beauty, and skincare products.

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Cafe

Organic Juice Bar

Mother’s Cafe is a go-to spot in for homemade, organic dishes. Our Cafes are a special part of our markets. All of our delicious, healthy dishes are made with love in our kitchens. Stop in to try our monthly cafe specials or to pick up your favorite menu items. With vegan, vegetarian, and protein-packed dishes, there are meals for everyone. You can even skip the lines by ordering through ChowNow, Uber Eats, or Grubhub for pickup or delivery!

For nutrient-dense juices that taste as good as they make you feel, visit our Organic Juice Bar. Mother’s offers organic juices, smoothies, shakes, and more, all made to order. We guarantee you will be frequently visiting Mother’s to get a juice once you try one.

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Prepared fresh daily by specially-trained chefs, our hand-rolled sushi is made with organic rice, organic vegetables from our produce department, and certified sustainable seafood.

Wrapped in convenient Grab & Go packages, our sushi is easy to pick up for lunch or dinner for a restaurant-worthy meal.

With delicious plant-based choices and classic Mother’s favorites, our Homemade Grab & Go section has convenient and healthy options for all, including the pickiest family member!

We use only the highest quality produce and freshest ingredients to prepare our homemade foods, including sandwiches, salads, flatbread pizzas, and more. Stop by to pick up a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner entree and even stock up for the entire week!

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California love

LOCAL FARMS & FAMILY PRODUCERS With the widest selection of organic produce in Southern California for over 40 years, Mother’s is your organic produce destination. Bringing Orange County and Los Angeles residents the best organic fruits and vegetables does not just happen. Through years of vetting, forming, and maintaining relationships with local farms and family producers, we are able to bring you the best of the best. With Fall in mind, we wanted to share some of the most popular seasonal produce items and introduce you to some of our amazing partners that supply us and ultimately you, with them.

Frog Hollow Farms Since 1989, Frog Hollow Farms has been committed to regenerative agriculture, bringing high-quality, fresh, organic produce to people with the least impact on our land.

Located in Brentwood-CA, the 260-acre farm grows organic fruits and produces smallbatch gourmet foods. Some of its offerings include peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, and pluots. The company is certified organic and committed to sustainable practices, both in how it grows the produce and in how it treats its workers. While many farms rely primarily on seasonal hires, Frog Hollow Farms provides year-round employment for many local residents in order to properly tend to its trees.

Frog Hollow Farms is sourcing Mother’s with its Warren Pear this fall. This variety has a

classic European texture — soft and juicy with a melting mouthful. In addition, it is sweet to taste and avoids the typical grittiness found in most other pear varieties. Warrens are harvested in late August and are available until late December or early January while supplies last.

Moonland Produce With roots deep within the agricultural industry for over 40 years, Moonland Produce’s facility and sales are run by two generations of produce enthusiasts. The company is known for its California Sweet Dragon, a variety of dragon fruit, which is a family built effort of two families working together to offer the highest quality dragon fruit. Gray and McIan Martin are a father-son duo that are the reason why this Dragon Fruit variety is the sweetest.

Together they work day and night on the ranch’s 100 acres to cultivate the sweetest dragon fruit you'll ever taste. The second family operates a wholesale produce company located in Vernon, CA, the hub of produce distribution in Los Angeles. California Sweet Dragon is shipped from Temecula directly to Vernon where it is packed, stored, and distributed, exclusively by Moonland Produce.

This fall, Moonland Produce is supplying Mother’s with beautiful California Sweet Dragon, which are one of a kind, self-fertile, and ultra sweet hybrid varieties of magenta and white flesh Dragon Fruits, founded by Gray Martin. Grown under the sunny skies of Southern California, this superfood is rich in antioxidants, protein, fiber, and vitamin C. MothersMarket.com | 17

Sustainable and eco-friendly

SCHOOL LUNCHBOX ESSENTIALS If you’re looking for ways to make your little ones’ back-to-school days more sustainable and environmentally friendly, lunchtime is the best place to start! While it may be hard to keep things eco-positive when buying from the school cafeteria, you have a lot more control when you bring a lunch from home. Here are a few ways to help the students in your family protect the Earth each day at school.

Try a reusable lunchbox, such as Love Bags, instead of paper bags or worse, plastic ones! Love Bags are made from recycled plastic bottles and can be easily washed by wiping them down or tossing them on a gentle machine cycle. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

Using a reusable water bottle, such as Frank Green or Hydro Flask, is another great idea.

Doing so cuts down on the number of plastic bottles deposited into landfills and oceans and is much handier for keeping drinks cold.

Fill up the reusable bottle with any drink your child likes, and it’ll stay warm or cold all day. Not to mention, they’re fun to decorate with stickers.

What better way to cut out plastic bags than filling up Stasher bags with snacks or other meal items? Stasher bags are easily washable and reusable. They also come in a variety of sizes, making them perfect for any lunch item you need.

Who can forget the other lunchtime necessity: the utensils. It’s all too easy to grab a pack of disposable plastic cutlery, but it’s even easier to have a reusable fork and spoon set. Most reusable cutlery sets come with a handy travel case or baggy, making it easier than ever to carry your necessities with you.

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BACK TO SCHOOL SNACKS

From the Ground Up Chips, Pretzels, Crackers

Tosi Super Bites

Mother’s Brand Raw Almonds

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Falling leaves & staying green

TIPS TO STAY GREEN THIS FALL As the heat of summer dies down and gives way to a new cycle of nature’s regeneration, we can use Fall as the perfect time to think more about our impact on the world's environment. In what ways can you do better for the rest of this year and in years going forward? Take inspiration from these tips to help lighten your family's impact on the Earth.

Buy Seasonal Produce.

Start Composting.

Research what’s in season and pick it up during your next trip to Mother’s!

Local and seasonal items use far fewer resources.

It happens to all of us: food waste and excess cooking waste. But instead of just tossing these in the trash, it’s just as easy to throw your food waste into a compost bin— after you get it set up, of course. But the time put in is worth it. You save more waste from a landfill and get healthy soil in return!

Reuse Jars and Bottles.

Drive Less. Walk and Bike More.

These are perfect to use as food storage rather than plastic containers.

You can also use them as household items such as pencil holders, flower vases, and small containers.

As the weather cools down, you can take advantage of it by traveling to your errands or work on foot or by bike, if and when you are able. But if you do need to drive, consider doing all your errands in one go rather than multiple trips and try carpooling when you can.

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At-home activity

COLORFUL FRUIT SKEWERS As you gear up to send your little ones back to school, you may be thinking about ways you can bring their school lessons home and continue the learning.

This can go much further than helping them out with homework assignments or art projects. Here’s a fun activity you can do in the form of a tasty and healthy after-school snack!

Grab some wooden kabob skewers and any variety of fruits that your kids love.

Cut up the fruits into bite-size pieces, and then have the kids join you in pushing the fruit bites onto the skewers.

With each piece, have them tell you the fruit’s color and shape. Come up with fun color and shape patterns to learn all about the fruits your kids love.

And if you want to make things even easier and skip the cutting, Mother’s Grab and Go Sliced Fruit is a perfect item to pick up during your regular grocery shopping trip. Who knew learning could be so sweet?

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Seasonal bucket list

8 FUN ACTIVITIES TO DO THIS FALL Perhaps Southern California doesn’t see too much of the classic autumn staples like orange and red trees or cooler weather, but there are still many things you can do to enjoy the season!

Here are eight fun ideas for you to tackle this fall to capture the perfect autumnal mood.

1. Go apple picking. There are plenty of places you can go to do this! Many of the orchards that offer apple picking are located in Lancaster or Yucaipa, but the trek is worth it once apple season hits.

2. Marathon your favorite Halloween movies. Get a group together and have each person pick a movie. Then get everyone cozy and enjoy an array of treats while watching the movies. Tip: Mother’s offers yummy Grab & Go Desserts that are great for the occasion!

3. Make an autumn playlist.

There's nothing better for getting into the autumn mood than having the right vibe in your commute music!

4. Have a fall picnic with friends. Make it a potluck too.

Get outdoors and enjoy the company of loved ones.

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5. Try some new seasonal food recipes. They could even be for dishes for your picnic. Try out a seasonal ingredient you've never cooked before. Maybe you'll find your next favorite dish.

6. Have a bonfire gathering on the beach. There are several places you can do this, so make sure you read up on the rules of your beach of choice! Get friends together for a cozy night under blankets, roast hot dogs and marshmallows near the sea.

7. Visit a pumpkin patch. This seems like a no-brainer, but there's something very special about walking through rows of pumpkins looking for just the right one. If you pick the right patch, you may even get access to a hayride or apple cider!

8. Go on a hike. Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of nature. Get out there and take it slow on one of our beautiful local trails or nature reserves. If you're feeling artsy, you can even bring a small sketchbook and draw your favorite plants.

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Twist on a Fall classic

VEGAN CARAMEL APPLE RECIPE Caramel apples are the classic Fall treat. Try this recipe for vegan caramel apples that puts a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite! The sweet crunch of the apple pairs so perfectly with the smooth, creamy caramel that it’s like they are made for each other. Plus, making caramel apples is a fun activity you can do with the whole family. Dip them, decorate them, and then have fun trying to eat them without getting too messy.

INGREDIENTS: • Whole organic green apples, as many as you want • Popsicle sticks • 1 tbsp vinegar • 1 ¼ cup brown sugar • ½ cup corn syrup • ½ cup vegan butter • 1 ½ cups coconut cream • 1 tsp sea salt • 2 tsp vanilla extract • Your toppings of choice- dipping or drizzling chocolate, candies, nuts, etc.

DIRECTIONS: 1. Rinse the apples in hot water with vinegar to remove the waxy coating. Scrub well to ensure all of it is off. Twist off apple stems, then push the popsicle sticks into the apples and place them in the freezer.

2. Stir together all other ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar and butter dissolve. Stir continuously until it comes to a boil, then allow to boil until it reaches 245°F. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

3. Dip apples into the cooled caramel and swirl to coat evenly. Hold inverted for 10 seconds, then place on a rack over a cookie sheet to rest.

4. Allow to cool in the fridge for 10 minutes.

5. Decorate with your desired toppings.

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Hearty & seasonal

ACORN SQUASH BOWLS Acorn squash is often forgotten in favor of its more popular cousin, the butternut squash, but this small and admittedly pretty squash has a lot of flavor power! It can be pureed and added to soups or chopped up and roasted as a side dish. But the acorn squash makes a perfect main dish as well. Why not branch out a bit this autumn and try a tasty roasted acorn squash stuffed with a healthy medley of quinoa and veggies?

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

• 2 organic acorn squash

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.

• Olive oil

2. Slice the squash in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy guts.

• ½ cup dry quinoa • ¼ cup dried cranberries

3. Place squash on baking sheets, cut side up, drizzle with salt and olive oil, and rub it in, so the surface is coated.

• 1 small organic onion

4. Roast for 30-45 minutes, cut sides down.

• ¼ cup pepitas

5. In a saucepan, combine vegetable broth and quinoa, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 12-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed—fluff with a fork.

• 1 cup vegetable broth

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6. In a skillet, sauté the onion, mushrooms, pepitas, garlic, and seasonings. Then add them to a bowl with the quinoa, cranberries, parsley, lemon juice, and cheese. Mix well.

7. Spoon into the holes of the squash, then return to the oven for 15-18 minutes. Enjoy!

Seasonal sweet treat

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE What’s better than putting a seasonal twist on a classic favorite? You can’t go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie, but it’s even better when combined with the warm flavors of autumn.

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are just the right balance of sweetness and spice, the perfect treat for a cozy fall evening.

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (gently squeeze some of the water out of it)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.

• 2 cups flour • 2 tsp baking powder • ¾ tsp baking soda • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice • ½ tsp fine sea salt • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon • ½ cup granulated sugar • ½ cup brown sugar • 1 egg • ½ cup vegetable oil • 1 tbsp vanilla extract • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips or chunks

2. Mix the pumpkin puree, sugars, vegetable oil, vanilla, and egg in a large bowl.

3. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients except for chocolate chips.

4. Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet mixture in 4 increments, and mix until a smooth dough forms.

5. Using a silicone spatula, fold in the chocolate chips.

6. Scoop out cookie dough in 2 tbsp spoonfuls and drop onto cookie sheets at least 2 inches apart.

7. Bake for 11-13 minutes and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Enjoy!

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Wellness essentials

NATURAL FALL IMMUNITY BOOSTERS With the arrival of Fall, many people find themselves stocking up on immunity support supplements to assist them with getting through cold and flu season. While figuring out which immunity products to get can be overwhelming, the experts at Mother's Wellness Shop can help you learn about the different natural options offered so you can decide which ones are best for you. Below are a few of the popular natural immunity boosters available at Mother's that can serve as a starting point.

Source Naturals Wellness Formulas The Wellness Family of products is designed to support the immune system when under physical stress. Wellness Formula contains a powerful combination of herbs, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals formulated to boost your well-being.

LifeSeasons Clinical Immunity Quick-Start Clinical Immunity Quick Start is the only formula available with ingredients proven to increase the number, activity, and efficacy of the five key immune cells, and it works in as little as 2 hours. Only Clinical Immunity Quick Start combines well-known immune ingredients such as black elderberry, vitamin D3, and zinc with the scientifically proven ingredients PureWay-C, EpiCor, and Natramune to deliver a powerful boost to your immune system.

Supercharge your immune system for ten days, bringing it up to full strength, with targeted dosing of 6 veggie capsules per day. No other immune product can say that it is proven to activate all five key immune cells in your body in just two hours!

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LifeSeasons Clinical Immunity Daily Boost After your 10-day course of Quick-Start, you're ready to start Daily Boost: a targeted formula designed to maintain the optimal immune response you achieved from taking Quick-Start. Daily Boost supports and maintains your healthy immune activity with an easy two-per-day serving size, providing your body with the vitamins and botanicals needed to keep those immune cells functioning at peak performance.

With beneficial prebiotics, probiotics, and clinicallyproven botanical ingredients, Daily Boost is your everyday support for immune challenges.

Nature's Way Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Sambucus Original Lozenges are a convenient and delicious way to enjoy the benefits of elderberry, which has traditionally been used for immune support. Each elderberry used to make Nature’s Way’s unique, full-spectrum black elderberry extract is 100% handpicked and harvested at just the right time. Berries are carefully inspected for quality and frozen on the same day they're picked to preserve them at their peak. No matter where you travel, these zinc lozenges are ready to join the adventure.

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Must-know tips

PUMPKIN SEED ROASTING Have you ever tried roasting pumpkin seeds after carving a beautiful pumpkin, only to end up with bitter, burnt seeds? It can be incredibly discouraging and feel like such a waste. But there’s actually more to roasting perfect pumpkin seeds than just tossing them in the oven. Here are some tips to guide you to a perfect batch!

1. Yes, you have to clean them very thoroughly. Make sure there's no pumpkin guts or slime left. It'll prevent the shell from cooking properly because the inside cooks a lot faster than the outside!

2. Boil them in salted water. Doing so makes the seeds more digestible and makes the shell nice and crispy upon baking. No one likes chewy pumpkin seeds!

3. Let them dry overnight. It's no fun having to wait, sure, but it's worth it. The water contained in the seeds from boiling and washing will make them more difficult to roast. Spread them out on a counter, then dress and bake in the morning.

4. Be sure to stir them around at least twice while baking. This way, they don't burn on one side, and they get nicely browned all over. About 10 minutes in the oven at 400°F is usually enough, and don't forget to season them with oil and your spices of choice!

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Vegan, dairy-free, & gluten-free

PUMPKIN CHILI RECIPE

There are few better foods for autumn than a warm, hearty bowl of chili. It's a highly customizable dish that is very hard to mess up and can be as mild or spicy as you like it. So what better way to celebrate the Fall season than with the quintessential autumn food: pumpkin!

It's no wonder pumpkin reigns king of Fall produce because it fits in with countless different recipes, sweet or savory. Here is a delicious vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free pumpkin recipe that'll make anyone happy.

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

• 1 lb Beyond Burger Ground Vegan Beef

1. In a large pot, brown the Beyond Burger 'beef' with olive oil, green pepper, and onion.

• 1 diced organic green pepper • 1 diced organic onion • 1 can unseasoned pumpkin puree • 2 cans beans of your choice (pick 2 different ones- not drained!)

• 1 can roasted diced tomatoes • Olive oil

2. Add the garlic, seasonings, and honey, then mix well.

3. Once the meat is mostly browned, add the tomatoes, beans, and pumpkin puree.

4. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Enjoy with cornbread!

• 1 tbsp honey • 4 minced garlic cloves • 1 tbsp cumin • 1 ½ tbsp chili powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp garlic powder • Salt and pepper

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What ’s the difference

PUMPKIN PIE PUMPKINS V. CARVING PUMPKINS While pumpkin pie pumpkins and carving pumpkins may look similar, the truth is that they are very different!

There's a good reason for each name and why we use one for eating and the other for decoration.

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On the outside, pumpkin pie pumpkins are smaller and darker, while carving pumpkins tend to be larger and lighter colored. Carving pumpkins also have a larger surface space, making them ideal for drawing on designs and carving.

On the inside, pumpkin pie pumpkins have much thicker and better-tasting flesh and are much less stringy than carving pumpkins. Anyone familiar with pumpkin carving knows how much of a hassle it is to dig out all the stringy bits, but the large, delicious pumpkin seeds inside are always worth picking out for roasting. While it's tempting to use a pumpkin pie pumpkin instead to avoid

this digging, the thicker flesh would make carving harder in the long run, so the time spent digging out the guts pays off. So, what's the verdict? Most would agree that carving pumpkins' bitter flavor and thin flesh make them a poor choice for baking and cooking, but pumpkin pie pumpkins are too small and thick for carving. In the end, it's best to stick to the pumpkin's names as a guide.

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Nourish your soul.

No Animal Testing Free from Synthetic Fragrances Free from Parabens and Phthalates

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Go with your gut and choose Lifeway Kefir.

Available in a variety of flavors, all are packed with protein, vitamin D, and probiotics.

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Ways to use

MOTHER’S HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE Guacamole is a surefire crowd-pleaser, and Mother's Homemade Grab & Go Guacamole is a perfect choice for the job! Whether you're entertaining or just feeding the family or yourself, guac is so versatile that you'll have no shortage of ways to use it-- and not just on chips. Here are five unique ways you can use Mother's Homemade Grab & Go Guacamole.

Use it for avocado toast. Not only is it easily spreadable, but the seasoning is already there!

Instead of having to cut open a new avocado, your spread is ready to go.

For salad dressing, just mix the guacamole with avocado oil or olive oil and a little bit of water to loosen the consistency. Then blend it in a food processor!

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Dollop it on potato pancakes.

You can do veggie fritters too! The creamy acidity of the guac complements fried patties perfectly.

Make a guacamole wrap using a tortilla, guac, tomato, sprouts, cucumber, and your protein of choice for a healthy lunch.

Mix it with chopped hardboiled eggs for a unique egg salad that you can turn into a sandwich or just eat by itself!

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Printable

COLORING SHEETS

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START COLORING 1. Click on the coloring pages to download them 2. Print out the coloring pages 3. Color 4. Tag @mothersmarket and use #MothersMarkets on social media so we can see your creations

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Healthy alternatives

HALLOWEEN SNACKS AND TREATS Looking for healthy snacks and treats to hand out this Halloween or enjoy during the fall season?

Mother’s has many great options to choose from that are better for you and will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Bobo's Pumpkin Spice Oat Bars

Chocolove Bites Pumpkin Spice Milk Chocolate

Clif Bar Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Minis

Made Good Chocolate Chip Granola Mini Bars

Lesser Evil Pumpkin Spice Popcorn

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Tony’s Chocolonely Halloween Bag

Snyder’s of Hanover Halloween Snack Sack

Yum Earth Organic Gummy Fruits

Dandies Vegan Pumpkin Flavored Marshmallows

SkinnyPop Halloween Popcorn Multipack

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Practice self-care

COZY SPA NIGHT AT HOME While practicing self-care year-round is important, it feels especially fitting in the fall. As the weather cools down and we naturally spend more time at home, committing time each week to self-care is easier to do. While everyone has a different self-care routine, here are few products to consider incorporating into your routine this season.

Aztec Secret Healing Clay

Pacha Froth Bombs

Aztec healing clay is a Bentonite Clay that originates from Death Valley, California. Aztec mud is brought into being due to volcanic residue or dust deposits that have settled on Earth. As the ash settles for thousands of years, it continually absorbs nutrients and minerals from the Earth.

Relax and unwind with the classic Froth Bombs. These products use no synthetic fragrance, SLS parabens, or sulfates, so you can experience bath products that help you feel good so you can do good.

Giovanni 2Chic Repairing Hot Oil Hair Treatment

Birdbath Body Mousse

Strengthen and gorgeously restore hair with this exclusive dual repairing complex, an essential blend bursting with antioxidant powder, combining fresh blackberries and organic coconut oils. Energize each strand by drenching hair in protection and moisture while restoring silky tresses from damage.

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This fluffy and light body mousse moisturizes your thirsty skin without leaving that greasy feel other body butters may leave behind. A little goes a long way too! While it applies a bit heavy at first, give it some time to work its magic, and your skin will soften and be smooth in no time.

DERMA•E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser A skin-brightening, sulfate-free facial cleanser that helps promote skin clarity and glow.

Dr. Brite LED Whitening Tray Get whiter teeth with virtually no sensitivity in as little as 15 minutes with this product.

Made in the USA by a dentist and cancer surgeon with naturally derived ingredients, this product is formulated with no toxic or harsh chemicals. It includes a unique red light therapy feature that helps improve gum health.

Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil Make peace with your inner hippie while hydrating & protecting. This preservativefree antioxidant oil is truly the most natural way to moisturize.

Andalou Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream Fruit stem cell complex, resveratrol CoQ10, and hyaluronic acid join forces to boost dermal vitality, supporting essential building blocks, collagen, and elastin, for a more lifted, firmer, youthful appearance and rejuvenated complexion.

ACURE Radically Rejuvenating Under Eye Hydrogels Intense, soothing under eye elixir hydrogels help rejuvenate with cucumber and Persian silk tree. Keep them in the fridge for a cooling boost and say hello to deep hydration!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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