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From summer to fall -- delicious pumpkin brownies

From summer to fall -- delicious pumpkin brownies

As we turn the calendar to October and Fall-related activities, the idea of baking becomes more attractive. Here's a recipe that combines fall-favorite pumpkins with all-time favorite brownies, courtesy of Betty Crocker:

Ingredients:

Filling:

1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

1 egg

3 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Brownies:

1 box Betty Crocker Premium Brownies Ultimate Fudge

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 tbsp. water

1 egg

 

Step 1: Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 for dark or non-stick pan). Grease bottom only of a 9-inch square pan with shortening or non-stick spray. In small bowl, beat all filling ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside.

'Little black dress' fundraiser prepares women to enter workforce

'Little black dress' fundraiser prepares women to enter workforce

Time to get fancy, put on your little black dress --to impress!

The "Little Black Dress Reception" fundraiser will serve as the precursor to the Dress for Success Upscale Garage Sale.

The Organization helps women prepare to re-enter the workplace by outfitting them with professional clothing for interviews.

Then, they're provided a week worth of clothes once they get the job.

In addition, they provide computer training as well as resume workshops.

Great cause and a deal you can't pass up.

The event is a cocktail reception with food donated from various restaurants and chefs from across the city ranging from Sweetgrass to a Moveable Feast.

The highlight of the evening is the fashion show.

This year's models will be participants from the Professional Women's Group who will be wearing pieces that can be purchased at the garage sale in the weeks followi

Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

(WMC-TV) - Have you ever considered cloth diapers?  Are the first images that pop in your head large swaths of fabric, pins and plastic pants?  If so, then you need to find out how different modern cloth diapers are now.

The modern cloth diaper systems are pin-less, easy to use and better for the environment.  Another important factor to busy parents is that modern cloth diapers are easy to wash.  The fabrics used now are soft, colorful and comfortable on the delicate skin of babies.  They are also easier on the environment. 

In the United States alone, 49 million diapers per day (18 billion per year) are thrown away.  Disposable diapers go into landfills in which (under ideal conditions) it is estimated that it would take hundreds of years to decompose.   Each baby in cloth diapers will help to divert many of these diapers from municipal landfills.

Eco Expo!

The hugely successful Eco Expo is back with even more exhibitors showing us how to treat our earth more gently with green products, materials, services, and organizations.

Exhibitors will be offering ideas and information, and some will be selling their products and services.

The Expo is Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 11am until 3pm at Temple Israel--1376 East Massey Road...Memphis, TN.

For kids and adults of all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Learn, eat, explore, or just visit with some really nice people.

Remember the proverb, “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.”

We are working together with our fellow community leaders and congregations of all faiths to help save the planet.

E-mail TIMemphisEcoExpo@msn.com or call Linda Kaplan 482-6473 for more information.

Memphis hosts Natural Hair Expo

On July 16, Memphis will host its first Natural Hair Care Expo.

The Tennessee Natural Hair Care and Wellness Expo will be a fun-filled event with vendors, workshops and classes, held at the Memphis Airport Hotel and Conference Center (2240 Democrat Road) and will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Natural hair is taking over the world and this conference is a part of that phenomenon, showcasing stylists, fashion, natural hair models and beauty and wellness products.

Classes Include:

Beauty With A Conscience: Choices for Your Whole-istic Health - Leah Patterson of Etniq Minerals

Beatles photo exhibit invades Memphis

Beatles photo exhibit invades Memphis

An exhibition of photographs of the Beatles is coming to Memphis — the home of Elvis Presley and the birthplace of the blues.

The photos will be on display at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum beginning Friday through Sept. 11.

The 36 photos were taken by Paul Beriff in 1963 and 1964. They chronicle the band's meteoric rise as part of "Beatlemania" and the close friendship among the four.

The exhibit coincides with the 45th anniversary the Beatles' two shows in Memphis in 1966.

Photo courtesy Flickr user kevindooley.

Pastner's lucky St. Jude tie goes on auction block

Pastner's lucky St. Jude tie goes on auction block

Dubbed as a lucky charm for him during their C-USA and NCAA tournament runs, the University of Memphis head basketball coach, Josh Pastner has donated his Fireworks of Hope tie to help raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

He autographed the tie, “This tie was our good luck charm. Go Tigers!”

Tigers fans can own a piece of history while helping fight childhood cancer. To access the auction, click here. 

The auction ends Sunday, April 10.