Fun Fall Activities

Fall is a season of many cheerfully chilly activities. Whether you like to rake leaves and jump in the pile or get lost in a corn maze, there are still plenty of fun activities that are available during the season. Fall activities include: hey rides, apple picking, camping, renting a cabin, cooking, collecting leaves, watching football, planting for spring, running a race, taking a road trip, cleaning, and most importantly, remembering what you are thankful for. Fall makes a great time to go on a vacation during school break also, but it is not necessary if you enjoy Thanksgiving at home with family. There are still many more activities up for option during the fall season, but these are most likely the best choices to choose from before Christmas hits.


 


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The Riverfront Skate Park

Skateboarders as a whole aren't the most well known kind of people. People stereotype skaters as hateful, angry, and destructive people, so not many people want skaters to skate anywhere near them. They are afraid that the skaters ware going to break something or graffiti something when they aren't like that at all. Skaters just want to skate, nothing more nothing less. With skateboarding dying in this area the Tony Hawk Foundation came to the city of Huntington and set up a fund raiser and competition with the winner getting a thousand dollars donated to the park in their name. The competition brought hundreds of skaters from around the tri-state area to come and skate with everyone.  Beginners and pro alike came done just to hang out and skate to help give us the skate park we deserve. After a year of building, the Riverfront skate park was finally built by skaters, for skaters. They actually gave us the stuff we wanted to skate like stairs, ramps, rails, and ledges. They are still adding stuff to this day because they want to keep the skate scene alive. After all, this is our park to skate.

The book "THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE"

The book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People teaches powerful life lessons in personal change. I personally think that every young person, whether it be a boy or girl, should read this book. The book teaches how to have an effective, happy productive life and how to achieve your goals. My favorite quote out of this book, in the words of William George Jordan, "Into the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or evil-the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life. This is simply the constant radiation of what man really is, not what he pretends to be." I have read much of the book and to fully understand the seven habits you must understand your own "paradigms" or "views" and how to make a "paradigm shift" for yourself.

This book was written by "Stephen R. Covey".

The Turkey Dinner

The turkey dinner only comes around once a year. It is my favorite time of the year right behind Christmas dinner. Personally I like Christmas dinner better but the Thanksgiving dinner is a close second. I just know people can't wait to eat on that wonderful day. Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma's house is my favorite past time forever and always. Watching the Thanksgiving football games is always fun especially after you eat and are stuffed to the brim. To conclude Thanksgiving dinner is a special time of year.


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Rad Recipes: Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Recently, I found myself having a hankering for some good old-fashioned chicken nuggets. Since I am not fortunate enough to live within 25 minutes of any fast food restaurant, I was forced to make some myself. On my quest for the best recipe to fill my needs, I stumbled across a simple, tasty one that happened to be rated four-and-half out of five stars and required only 15 minutes of prep. I'd like to share it with you in case you ever run across a dilemma such as mine.

The ingredients are as follows:


1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon seasoned salt

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

2 large eggs

2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

2 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces

 

Vegetable oil, for frying

 

 

 Directons:

• In a plastic bag, mix the flour, seasoned salt and some salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix the eggs with 2 tablespoons water. In a separate bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
• Shake the chicken pieces in the bag to coat. In batches, dip them in the egg wash, then in the breadcrumbs.
• Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a few breadcrumbs dropped in the oil start to sizzle immediately. Fry the chicken, in batches if needed, until golden brown and cooked through, a couple minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel and serve with ketchup.

This recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond, from The Pioneer Woman. The site on which it is found is http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chicken-nuggets.html .

 

I prepared this recipe myself and was pleasantly surprised with its flavor! I may have put a bit more salt in (since the recipe had no exact measurement for salt, I didn't want to add too much) were I to try this recipe again. For a quick meal or a late snack, these chicken bites are perfect to pop into your mouth one by one. I hope you'll try this recipe and enjoy it as much as I did!

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Treats

Food is the source of our energy. we as human beings need it to survive and to perform our daily tasks. Sometimes we like to indulge on very tasty foods and enjoy them, Pumpkin flavored foods are some of the best foods in my opinion. Pumpkin flavored donuts are absolutely extraordinary and enjoyable during any season in my opinion. Pumpkin cookies are good too, but not on the same level as pumpkin donuts, To conclude pumpkin treats are some of the best foods you can consume

www.thekitchn.com/the-15-best-pumpkin-treats-for-fall-236140

Veterans Day

This Veterans Day holds many events to salute our soldiers. Some of these events include America`s Parade, National Veteran`s Day Ceremony, the Manassan`s Veterans Day Parade, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Veterans Day Celebration, `Vonnegut`s Odyssey` Exhibit Opening, and the Penn State Military Appreciation Lions vs. Hawkeyes Game. Veterans Day was originally established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. The national holiday is celebrated on November 11, and the anniversary of the day World War I ended in 1918. Today, Veterans Day honors veterans of all wars for their bravery and courage for serving in the military and sacrificing their lives for our country.
Website Link: http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/VeteransDay.htm

Why banks require minimum balance

Banks are in the process of making money (of course). They make this money by lending it to others and charging interest, but they need cash and accounts for this to happen. Requiring a minimum is just to make sure there is literally money in the bank. Some banks have it to where you could go below the minimum during the day but by night it must reach the minimum. Others have an average monthly balance, mainly for the bank to see how their holding up their account.

Thanksgiving break

Everyone gets excited when they hear the word Thanksgiving. Adults and some children get excited because this is a time when you give thanks for all God has given you, but some children get excited only because that means a week off of school! Schools used to call it Thanksgiving break and now they just call it Fall break just because they don't want to offend anyone who doesn't believe in God. To be completely honest though that's not right because its not a Fall break its a Thanksgiving break to celebrate Thanksgiving! So everyone have fun on your Thanksgiving break!

Regional Champs Again

The cheerleaders have done it again. They have won regionals four years in a row. They are 4-peat champions. The routine may not have been perfect, but they did it. They went out and did their best. They went out and did everything they were supposed to. One of the stunts fell, and that made them a little nervous. Thankfully, they acted like it didn’t happen and perfected everything else. Now we are regional champions and are moving on to state.

History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a major holiday celebrated by the majority of us in the United States. We give our thanks for what we are so fortunate to have, and we celebrate with a big feast at the end of the day. Why does this holiday exist you might ask, it exists for a historical reason taking place in the year 1621. When the pilgrims came over from Britain to the New World, they were in a rough shape for survival. Thankfully, the Indians, such as Squanto, showed them ways to survive in the land. Days of Thanksgiving were traditional in British culture, so as an effect, they carried their tradition with them. With the help of the natives who lived in the area, they were able to successfully carry on in the land and spread out through the Americas. The pilgrims were undeniably grateful for this achievement, and they decided to have a day of Thanksgiving to celebrate their success. This is why we today still carry on this tradition.

http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/feast/


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Starbucks Holiday Drinks 2016

On November 3, Starbucks took to Facebook to announce that their holiday drinks are now available at participating stores! These drinks include Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee, Chestnut Praline Latte, Eggnog Latte, Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, and Peppermint Hot Chocolate. They also announced that you can get all the drinks as a Frappuccino too! The drinks will be served in new green colored cups created to display unity. Starbucks is also offering a brand new drink called the Spiced Sweet Cream Nariño 70 Cold Brew. Fans of this popular chain of coffee shops seemed very excited about their holiday announcement and within less than 10 hours, the post had over 143k likes.

http://printablecouponsanddeals.com/2016/11/its-back-again-bogo-free-holiday-drinks-at-starbucks-starting-today.html



HALLOWTHANKSMAS

Halloween has just come to an end and most people love this time of year. Halloween is a celebration for all ages and dressing up and getting candy is fun for everyone. As soon as Halloween time is over people obsess over Thanksgiving and even Christmas. On November 1st the turkey craving and the extra thankfulness starts. Not only do the Thanksgiving fanatics come out but the Christmas crazies make themselves known. Hallmark and ABC Family start their countdown to Christmas and the radio stations begin to serenade everyone with Christmas carols. Some may say Christmas crazies start celebrating way too early and they can't fully enjoy Thanksgiving. The fact of the matter is being thankful isn't just about Thanksgiving. The birth of Christ is more than just Christmas day and Christ should be celebrated 365 days a year. Merry Hallowthanksmas!

Fast food right now specials

There is a bunch of fast food specials and deals going on since you know.. Its thanksgiving November! For those people who like Arbys there bringing back the " Apple Crisp and Pumpkin Cheesecake Shake" And even for the cheap/ stop and go people like me, McDonalds has Pumpkin spice lattes that's also coming back for the fall! Last but not least because theres so much more such as Pizza places, Subways, Burger kings, Sonic, Popeyes, etc that has more foods out and ready for this thanksgiving but Starbucks also has the pumpkin spice latte, and the food menu includes pumpkin cheesecake bars!!

ASMR: Helping People Relax Worldwide

Many people do not know about the world of ASMR. ASMR is the abbreviation for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. It can be triggered by certain sounds, feelings, or other sensory responses, such as light. These actions, called triggers, such as typing on a keyboard, a soothing voice, or other pleasing sounds, are said to increase relaxation and stimulate the brain in a positive manner. In the same sense that your mother's singing calmed you to sleep, ASMR works in the same sort of way. The sensation usually starts in the scalp and travels throughout the body and relaxes all of the senses. ASMR has been known to help people sleep soundly at night, as well as feel more relaxed before upcoming due dates and events that might otherwise stress them out.

The most popular outlet for ASMRtists, as they are called, is YouTube. On YouTube, one can find videos explaining the sensation, as well as videos that personally expose you to the feeling. Some of YouTube's most popular ASMRtists include GentleWhispering, an experienced Russian woman called Maria, and ASMRRequests, a lady named Ally, and many others. Simply by looking up 'ASMR' in the search bar, you can be exposed to relaxation that has become a phenomenon. 

 

However, not everyone can experience ASMR. What is relaxing for one person may have absolutely no effect on another. Many people have claimed to have felt the sensation of ASMR since they were children, and others claim that they have never once felt any such thing. All that is truly known is that this form of mental relaxation has taken the world by storm. It has become more popular and people are becoming more accustomed to the idea. Who knows, if you give it a try, you might just be able to see what everyone is speaking of when they talk about the odd sensation of ASMR.







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Kentucky Basketball
The Kentucky Basketball team looks forward to another run at the final four. They had a great year recruiting and finished with the second best recruiting class in the nation. The Wildcats are expected to have one of the best teams that they have had under Coach Calipari. They will heavily rely on the play of their freshman to step up and lead this team. They look for strong play all year long from Bam Adebayo and Malik Monk. They will also look for the older players that they have to continue to produce for the team. This years team has multiple projected lottery picks and NBA players. NBA scouts will have their eye on this team all year to decide who they want on their team in the future. The Cats play games against North Carolina, Kansas, and Louisville this year, which the whole nation looks forward to watching. The Kentucky fan base should expect a very exciting team this year.



http://bleacherreport.com/kentucky-wildcats-basketball

delicious turkey recipe

To start your turkey you will need these ingredients:

Step 1: ingredients
 1 (12 lb.) turkey (thawed if  it's frozen)
3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 teaspoon  dried thyme

1 teaspoon ground coriander

6 hickory wood chunks

After you have all of the ingredients follow these instructions:

Step 2:directions

1. Remove and discard giblets and neck from the turkey. Trim excess fat, then rinse turkey with cold water and pat dry. Loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Lift wing tips up and over back, and tuck under turkey. Place turkey on a jelly-roll pan. Combine the brown sugar and the next 7 ingredients (brown sugar through coriander). Rub seasoning mixture over and under skin. Cover turkey with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours.
2. Soak wood chunks in water 1 hour, and drain well. Place a large, disposable aluminum-foil pan in center of bottom grill rack. Place 25 charcoal briquettes on each side of the pan; ignite briquettes. Place wood chunks over hot coals. Coat top grill rack with cooking spray; place over foil pan and hot coals. Uncover the turkey; remove from jelly-roll pan. Place on top rack over aluminum-foil pan. Insert a meat thermometer into meaty part of thigh, making sure not to touch bone. Cover and smoke turkey 2 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 180°, adding 8 additional briquettes to each side of drip pan every hour.
3. (Cover the turkey loosely with foil if it becomes too brown. Turkey should be a deep mahogany brown when done. Closely monitor the grill to make sure the coals burn steadily, with continuous smoke, although don't check too often as lifting the grill lid decreases the inside temperature significantly). If you did it right it should look like or close to the picture in the bottom left corner.

http://www.food.com/recipe/spice-rubbed-smoked-turkey-194607

My Thanksgiving

My Thanksgiving

                         Every year my entire family and I have a feast, but lately, the whole family has not been coming, and every year less and less people come. The feast is filled with many different foods. Of course there is turkey which is always delicious and also stuffing and green beans to go along with it. There is also corn, rolls, sweet potatoes, and mashed potatoes. It is all so delicious, and I love going up there every year and I always look forward to it. It is at my Great Grandparent`s house in Charleston, West Virginia. Their names are Jack and Maxine Woodall, and they always work very hard to make the food, and the whole family appreciates it. My brother Jack, my sister Audrey, my sister Maddie, and my dad and I all go up there every year. It is amazing, and I will never forget the memories that have I made with my family.

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Bath and Body Works

It's almost that time of the year.  It's time for all the fall and Christmas scents from Bath and Body Works.  The store has already come out with some seasonal smells and scents.  Here are some scents for fall of 2016: Caramel Pumpkin Swirl, Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow, Pumpkin Cranberry Cider, Pumpkin Berry Crumble, and Pumpkin Pecan Waffles.  They are obviously supporting a pumpkin theme for the season. Here is a list of some winter scents too, since that season's coming up also: Frosted Coconut Snowball, Gingerbread Latte, Twisted Peppermint, Snowflakes and Cashmere, and Winterberry Wonder.






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   Duke Basketball

   Basketball season is just two weeks away, and the Duke Blue Devils are top of the AP Pre-season poll for the 8th time in school history. Duke came into the 2016-2017 season with the number one recruiting class in the nation, and high hopes for the season. Last year going into the beginning of the season, the Blue Devils were seen as too young and lacking talent in the point guard position. An injury to Senior Forward Amile Jefferson halted any chances of returning to a National Championship Title like the previous year. The team finished with an overall record of 25-11 and 11-7 in the ACC, picking up key wins against rival North Carolina, and a veteran Virginia team. This year, the Blue Devils are hungry to get back to the Final Four, and potentially win it all. They have already been picked as a favorite to win the National Championship. The Blue Devils roster is loaded. Due to Amile Jefferson's injury, he was granted permission to be red-shirted to play out his Senior season. Grayson Allen turned down a chance to go to the NBA to return for his Junior season, along with Matt Jones returning for his Senior season. Sophomore Shooting sensation Luke Kennard is back as well, after averaging 11.8 PPG his freshman year. The biggest asset for Duke this year however, is their freshman class. The Blue Devils picked up the number 2 and number 3 recruits in the nation in Jayson Tatum and Harry Giles. Tatum is expected to play some at Guard and as a Forward. He is explosive off the dribble, and uses his height to gain easy access to scoring in the post. Giles is currently rehabbing from a torn ACL that occurred his Junior Year of High School. He has not played competitively in over a year, but believes he will be back to competing midway through the season. Harry Giles stands at 6"11 with a 7"3 wingspan, and is very agile which will help the team tremendously. A key contributor to the team will be Frank Jackson. Duke has struggled with finding a true point guard the last two years, and Jackson may have the answer to the problem. He has a great eye on the floor and is capable of making the right pass at the right time. He also can elevate quickly off the dribble and has a quick pull-up jumper that will be essential. The final pieces to the puzzle for the outstanding Freshman class are Forward Javin DeLaurier and Center Marques Bolden. These two will be an important part of Duke's defense in the paint. DeLaurier averaged 1.9 steals, 2.6 blocks, and 12.0 rebounds during the 40 minute Adidas All-Star game. This shows that he will be needed on the glass. Marques Bolden will also be a rim protector and will be needed on the defensive end. He averaged 2.6 blocks per game during High School, and was able to block 5 balls during Duke's exhibition game against Virginia State. Bolden will need to use his long arms and his aggressiveness down low to finish at the rim and give the Blue Devils easy points. Overall this team is loaded down with talent, and should do big things in the coming months. Their first matchup will be against Marist on November 11th at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

 

http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2016/10/kennard-opens-exhibition-play-on-fire-leads-duke-mens-basketball-past-virginia-state 

Which is Healthier, White Meat or Dark Meat?

Many people have their own preference regarding what type of turkey meat they prefer. For some, the flaky, thick, and easy-to-pull-apart texture of white meat satisfies their taste. Others, quite oppositely, love the smooth, slender surface of the dark meat of the turkey. It is easy to figure out which of these tastes more suitable to your taste buds, but once you start to worry about your health, you start to wonder which one is better for your health than the other. The white meat is healthier than the dark meat, as the dark meat contains high cholesterol and high fat content which gives it its moist surface. White meat has overall less fat content and lower cholesterol to accompany it with its flaky texture. This goes to show that not everything that is pleasing to our taste preference is healthy for us.

http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2013/11/17/food-fight-turkey-white-meat-vs-dark-meat/

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Pumpkin Everything

When the Fall comes around everyone goes Pumpkin Spice Crazy! Every store you go to there is always something either pumpkin spice flavor or something with a pumpkin spice fragrance. There are different foods that people like to get around this time too like pumpkin spice donuts or pumpkin pies, pumpkin spice cookies, just everything pumpkin. Also different varieties of fragrances like pumpkin spice latte, salted caramel pumpkin, pumpkin cupcake, and sweet cinnamon pumpkin. When you smell those fragrances around or you see those types of food out in stores you know exactly what time of year it is!

Fall Foods

Fall Foods

Pumpkin spice and everything nice! With a new season also come new foods and one of the most popular food trends is pumpkin spice. This fall, you can find just about anything pumpkin spice flavored. These products range from pumpkin pie Pringles pumpkin spice flavored cereals. Although pumpkin spice is one of the most popular food trends this fall, dishes made out of pork have also been taking restaurant menus by storm this season. Vegetables have also been very trendy this fall and so has poke (pronounced PO-kay), which is a Hawaiian dish made out of raw fish. Poke restaurants have been spreading across the country this fall and you can probably expect to see it everywhere eventually. Ube is another trend this season. Ube is a purple yam that is usually used in Filipino cooking and now it's becoming a popular ingredient in desserts.

https://www.acuatlanta.net/blog/bring-change-with-autumn-foods/

National Men Make Dinner Day

 National Men Make Dinner Day

Men put on your aprons and wives get ready, sit back, and relax because it's time for National Men Make Dinner Day! During this hilarious holiday, husbands who don't normally cook take the lead on dinner on the first Thursday of every November, and those who do normally cook are encouraged to participate and just cook a more challenging meal.
The Golden Rule: Women can not assist in the meal
During this holiday hopefully no house fires will start and husbands all around the globe will score points with their wives.
http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/November/men-make-dinner-day.htm

Fling into Fall Fashion

Whether you're trying to figure out what new stylish shoes to buy or which colors are in this season, you need to know what's in style in order to stay 'on fleek' this fall. Lots of old trends are being revived, such as burgundy, cardigans, and scarves, and many new trends are gravitating toward the front of the clothing section especially for the fall. Skinny jeans can be paired with a knee-high pair of boots and a popping tops for a casual flare. If it's not too cold outside, you can pair a nice knee skirt with a pull-over trench coat and a pair of boots that go above the knee. In case you're still wondering how to get all of the Trendy Tinas looking your way, here's a few ideas to jumpstart your autumn wardrobe.


1. With this outfit, a pair of black wool leggings is paired with a cute grey jacket and some nice leather boots. To top off the autumn vibe, a scarf is added to accessorize. This is an acceptable entry in trendy and casual fall fashion.

 

2.With this stylish outfit, a cardigan is paired with a pair of black skinny jeans and some black boots, accessorized with a long necklace and a black bag.

 

3. For all the men out there who'd like to stay trendy, try throwing on a flannel over a t-shirt. With that, a nice pair of jeans or brown pants can be paired.

Trying all of these trends will ensure that you are always on point this fall. Whether you're going out for coffee or going on a business trip, if you follow the simple style rules, you'll never go wrong. It's important to stay updated on all of the new trends, so that you can turn heads when you walk by- and not in a bad way.








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Spring Valley Cheerleaders are Back for the Title

The Spring Valley cheerleaders are back.  Saturday, November 5, the cheerleaders will be competing for the regional title.  The competition starts at 10 o’clock. If they win regionals they will move on to state. The goal is to win state and get the state ring. The last time they won state was in 2010. They have won MSAC for the past 3 years. They have won regionals for the past 3 years too.   

Spooky Hallway at Spring Valley

Ghosts, goblins, and clowns galore, Spring Valley had them all and more! During the weekend before Halloween, the 27th and 28th, Spring Valley High School hosted an annual spooky hallway in their lower floors that was sponsored by the art club. Everyone was invited to come and join in on the fun and fright but of course at a cheap price of only $4.99 (plus a penny) during the time of 6:30 till 12:00 p.m. Also any proceeds made was donated for a scholarship at the end of year, so it was a even more of a reason to go besides the spook and scares of Halloween.