You've been boo'd

Our neighborhood has the annual tradition of booing each other.  This is where we anonymously drop off a bag of goodies at the neighbors door and then they do the same to another neighbor to spread the Halloween joy.

Here's how it's done:

 First, make sure you have a good supervisor!

 Have the kids create the ghost boo that will be posted on the front door.

 Gather the goodies in a bag or bucket and get ready for the drop off

 Quickly and quietly drop it off

 Leave it

 And run

Run as fast as you can before you get caught!

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Since we are in full swing for fall festivities it was time for some chocolate chip pumpkin muffins.  If you want some, you better hurry because we have been eating them for breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and dessert.

 Begin by setting the mood.  Light the pumpkin scented candle {given by awesome neighbor in the boo bag}

 Gather supplies ahead of time so you don't get half way through and realize you are out of eggs.

 Here is the secret... the recipe does not call for chocolate and it's unusual for me to make anything with out chocolate so I add about "a cup" of chocolate chips.

Find children to help you consume the sweetness.

~Here's the recipe~

sift together in large bowl:

3 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon cloves

3 cups sugar

Mix together:

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs, beaten

2/3 cup water

2 cups pumpkin (1 pound can)

Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture by hand or if using a mixer, do not over beat.

*Here is where I add the chocolate chips*

Pour into greased muffin tins

Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes