Decorated Paper Bakeware

With October being kitchen month at Solutions (and the holidays around the corner), we thought we’d share a new product that is fitting for any occasion. This oven-safe paper bakeware makes it easy to create a wonderful home-baked gift for your neighbors, family and friends. Best of all, there’s no need to grease it—and there’s no messy clean up.

Our creative director tested this festive and disposable bakeware firsthand, and she loved it because it was so easy to use! See how beautiful her piece turned out in the picture below.

Once your creation comes out of the oven and has cooled down, it’s ready to present. There’s no need to giftwrap, thanks to the decorative paper. If you want to add a more festive touch, you can wrap it up in a cellophane bag tied with a pretty ribbon.
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At Solutions.com, we appreciate when customers take the time to send us feedback and reviews. These reviews not only help shoppers learn more about the product, but they also help our team do some fine-tuning on our end. We especially love to hear the creative ways our customers use our products in their homes. One of our favorite things to receive is a customer photo of a favorite Solutions product.

Here, a Solutions customer sent us a picture of her storefront where she displayed multiple Cat WOWindow Posters. We loved the photo so much we wanted to share it with you.

Solutions Customer Photo

Solutions Customer Photo

Solutions Customer Photo

Feel free to send us your photos anytime. Find the product you purchased at Solutions.com and write a review. There’s a “share pictures” option on the review page that allows you to upload and share your pictures with us.
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Find out how to make spooky recipes like Spider Web Brownies and Vampire Blood Smoothies with Linda Sadler’s 101 Spooktacular Halloween Party Ideas.

Here’s an easy Black Magic Punch recipe that will cool down all your guests at your unforgettable holiday party.

Black Magic Punch

• 1 liter bottle Ginger Ale (refrigerated in advance)
• 1 small envelope unsweetened orange soft drink mix
• 1 small envelope unsweetened grape soft drink mix
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 quarts cold water

1. In a large punch bowl, mix together orange and grape mixes, sugar and water—stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Add the ginger ale.
3. Serve and enjoy. Makes 20-1/2 cups of punch.

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As you entertain guests and exchange gifts during the holiday, a lot of added waste tends to build up in—and around your home. This season, try to think of new ways to reuse some of that waste.

Here’s one fun idea that may not save the landfill, but could be more impactful than you think.

tip: collect Christmas cards that no one wants to save, and cut them in half.  The half that contains the handwritten note can be recycled. The other half can be cut up evenly to make holiday gift tags for next year.

By planning ahead, you’ll save yourself time and money, and you’ll be cutting down on unnecessary waste.

Happy Holidays!

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Would you like your Poinsettias to outlast the holiday season? Keep reading for some helpful tips that will help your plant last longer—maybe even until Valentine’s day.

Proper Temperature
The ideal temperature should be easy to reach at about 65 to 70 degrees.  The placement of your plant, however, takes more attention. Avoid placing it near a window with a cool draft or near a heat duct. Your poinsettia will enjoy a moist environment, such as a nearby bathroom or kitchen sink.

tip: a sign that your flowers are lacking humidity: The leaves turn yellow or brown and the buds begin to drop.

Watering
Your poinsettia will need to be watered once a week, on average, to keep the soil moderately damp to the touch.  If your plant is located in a warmer location or in direct sunlight, it may need to be watered more frequently.

tip: the foil wrapping around your poinsettia may cause a soggy bottom.  Poke drain-holes into the foil and place it on a plate or tray to drain.

Light
Poinsettias like lots of light but NOT direct light.  Choose a location wisely, airing on the side of too much rather than too little.

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When it comes to preparing and planning that perfect menu on Thanksgiving Day, timing can be everything! Here are some simple tips to help you plan ahead.

Start fresh. Clean out your fridge before the holidays to make room for any delicious leftovers.

List List List. Plan your menu ahead of time and write a list of everything that needs to be bought at the store. Look through and organize your recipes and see what items can be prepared simultaneously.
Note: you may want to stock up on some items a week ahead of time, such as potatoes, vegetables, cream and butter.

Chop and dice ahead. Vegetables can be chopped and cheese can be grated in advance. Store them in the fridge and make sure to label them according to each recipe.

Think “potluck.” Hold a potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner and assign a dish to each one of your guests.

Prepare sauces ahead. Pies and cranberry sauces can be prepared a couple of days in advance. Just make sure not to forget about them!

Dress your turkey early. Rinse, pat, salt and prepare the turkey as much as possible before it’s ready to cook in the oven.

Serve soup. A warm fall soup can be prepared beforehand. Many soups taste even better the next day.

Use a slow cooker. To help save time from stuffing a turkey, you can cook the stuffing in your slow cooker. Remember to dry your breadcrumbs overnight.

Ice on the Go. For those last minute outings, several fast food restaurants sell bags of ice, even through their drive-through service. Make sure to be mindful of holiday hours.

Order pre-sliced. If all else fails and you’re not in the mood to cook, some places offer pre-sliced ham or turkey. Make sure to call ahead of time. You can also buy a pre-cooked turkey from the grocery store.

Skip the basting. Some say that basting a turkey is not worth the hassle, because it just runs off the skin. If you’re short on time, lightly coat the skin with olive or vegetable oil before putting the turkey in the oven. It will help seal in the natural juices—and give it that fresh out-of-the-oven look.

Make a “special” dish. Find out ahead of time if anyone on your guest list has special diet needs. For those vegetarians, for instance, pre-plan a dish or two that might not require meat or chicken broth.

Kitchen Helpers form Solutions:

	87258 Speed Prep Slicer Slice your vegetables a day ahead with the Speed Prep Slicer
	83926 BeaterBlade+ It blends ingredients more efficiently and scrapes down the bowl so you don’t have to
	87333 Rolling Cookie Cutter A fast pass over the dough, and your cutting is done!

Our free printable Recipe Cards Keep your recipes organized

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Your thumb may not be green, but your windowsill will be with this whimsical garden kit — it’s that easy to grow! Packed into this adorable gift box is everything that special Irish lad or lass will need to grow real Irish shamrocks: a quaint ceramic planter with built-in water catcher, shamrock seeds, and a package of “Official Irish Dirt” from the Emerald Isle! Enjoy some green ahead of spring with this fun, easy-to-grow kit…it may even produce a four-leaf clover! Imported from Ireland.

86702 -Shamrock Gift Set at Solutions.com

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Did you know the term “shamrock” comes from the Irish Gaelic word, seamrog, which means “little clover?” While there is no official shamrock plant, the word shamrock can be used to describe a number of varieties of three-leafed clovers. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick demonstrated the principle of the Trinity using a shamrock, pointing to its three leaflets united by a common stalk. Thus, while a four-leaf clover is considered a “lucky find” due to its rarity, it is not a shamrock, which always has only three leaves.

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