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Have you ever eaten your  way down to the bottom of a bowl of yummy popcorn and discovered some partially popped kernels? You know, the crunchy, tasty tidbits that linger next to the old maids?

What if you could enjoy a whole bag of those delicious little bites?

Sounds pretty good, huh?

Captain Cavedweller discovered Pop’d Kerns a while back and I’m fairly certain he’s addicted. A whole case of them arrived at the front door yesterday, if that is any indication of his love for the crunchy corn treats.

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Pop’d KernsTM (formerly Glad Corn) were created quite by accident. A rural Minnesota farmer and his wife lived in a small, close-knit community where the man grew corn and soybeans on his family farm.  According to their website, this hardworking farmer also happened to be a dreamer and a problem solver. He had a desire to learn more about alternative energy sources, and this eventually led him to do some experimenting. One night he was in the kitchen working on a new ethanol fuel recipe while his wife was catching up on some reading in the living room. He stepped out of the kitchen for a moment while a batch heated up on the stove. Suddenly — KABOOM! They both came running immediately and found exploded corn all over the kitchen! Being the inquisitive type, the farmer was more interested in tasting the pop’d corn than cleaning up the mess. While it didn’t look like much, he discovered that it was about the best tasting stuff he’d ever eaten!

And the rest, as they say, is history. Today Pop’d Kerns are a crunch, salty, delicious wonderful snack. You can get the original flavor or others like BBQ, Ranch and Cheddar.

Although I initially resisted, CC talked me into trying them and now I wish I hadn’t because they are so, so good!

(NOTE: The nice people from Pop’d Kerns don’t know me from Adam’s off ox – we just like their product. A lot).

She Who Has a Case of Treats to Put Away

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As many of you know, I’m not so much into the whole Halloween thing.

It’s the avoidance of being scared. I hate (HATE) to be scared.

But I do love fall.

And the beautiful colors of the leaves.

And apples.

And cozy sweaters.

And popcorn cake.

And pumpkins.  Boy, do I love pumpkins. Especially white pumpkins.

Here are some fun pumpkin party ideas I pilfered from Pinterest!

Gorgeous white pumpkin flower arrangement. I'd like one of these for my dining room table, please!

Gorgeous white pumpkin flower arrangement. I’d like one of these for my dining room table, please!

pumpkin party floral pumpkinsHere’s some really awesome party ideas from StylishTrendy.com

Classic combo of mums and pumpkins - you can't go wrong, especially when you use a variety of colors with the mums.

Classic combo of mums and pumpkins – you can’t go wrong, especially when you use a variety of colors with the mums.

How much do I love a lace-covered white pumpkin? You don't even want to know!

How much do I love a lace-covered white pumpkin? You don’t even want to know!

This is such a clever and cute idea using mini pumpkins as table cloth weights.

This is such a clever and cute idea using mini pumpkins as table cloth weights. Look for more great ideas at Better Homes & Gardens.

Speaking of clever, this is a fabulous idea!

Speaking of clever, this is a fabulous idea!

And this little Oreo pumpkin on a stick from The Idea Room is so fun!

And this little Oreo pumpkin on a stick from The Idea Room is so fun!

Don’t you just want to go home and throw a pumpkin party?

She Who Needs To Plan a Party

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I’m giving away a free book over on my writing blog today. Hop on over and post a comment for your chance to win your choice of one of my romance books!

Good luck!

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apple logoOctober is National Apple Month.

How exciting is that? (Come on, it’s pretty darn exciting! Apple cider, apple crisp, apple pie, caramel apples…)

Living across the road from an orchard, the pickers have already stripped the trees and I miss seeing the bright red, juice-packed orbs amidst all those green leaves.

If you were an apple, what type of apple would you be?

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) helps you get to the core of the matter with AppletizeMe, a fun website that matches your personality traits to your ideal apple variety.

Are you a social butterfly? That makes you a Gala apple.

How about an intellectual? Easy as Pi. You’re a Ginger Gold.

Fitness fanatic? Then you’re a Fuji, living proof that crunches are worth the effort.

girly-girl

This will come as a surprise… to no one – I’m a Girly Girl!

According to the site: “No matter the occasion, you’re always polished with a snazzy dress and just the right amount of makeup. You’re not afraid to show off your feminine side—including a tendency to blush. But, you always keep it classy.”

What do you think? Is that a good fit?

Apparently, this makes me a Cripps Pink  A.K.A. Pink Lady. Naturally sweet with a juicy crunch.

*blush*

In addition to the fun little personality link, there are “perfect pairings” with tips on pairing different varieties of apples.

You can also click on the “Varieties” tab and choose a specific type of apple to learn all about it.

honeycrisp

Like Honeycrisp, my all-time favorite apple. You’ll  find details about the apple, its personality and suggested pairings.

If you love apples, or just want to spend a few minutes having a little fun, check out Appletizeme.com

She Who’ll be Telling Captain Cavedweller about being  Naturally Sweet  – the Apple Said So!

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