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(NAPSA)—Halloween’s popu-larity has become almost scary.Over the last few decades, it hasmorphed into a monthlong cele-bration of all things spooky. Thisis evidenced by the estimated $5billion that consumers spendannually on costumes, decora-tions and festivities.Luckily, you don’t have to

break the bank to have a frighten-ingly good time this Halloween.With a little bit of planning, youcan scare up entertainmentoptions that are convenient, safeand economical.For instance, during the month

of October, one of the best bangsfor your buck is the ghoulishlygreat variety of seasonal OnDemand programming availablefrom your cable operator. Everything you need for your

frightfest—from the hottesttrends in decorating to quick tipson unique pumpkin carving—isavailable from the safety of yourown home, when and where youwant it, with a few clicks of yourremote control. Here are seven “spooktacular”

suggestions:1. Designer Digs—If you’re

dying to turn your crypt into thecoolest haunt on the street, heisttips from design experts who com-pete to create the best Halloweenblock party with themes such asthe Haunted Mansion, kid-friendly Hansel and Gretel andelegant Sleepy Hollow. 2. Tempting Treats—Keep

festivities on the sweet side with“how-to” lessons from the evilgeniuses of the kitchen who whipup such delicacies as eyeball mini-cakes and gross-out tactile treats.3. Smashing Pumpkins—Get

video quick tips on edgy pumpkincarving and pumpkin art.

4. Terrifying Travel—Shack-led to home? Hitch a ride and visitsome of America’s most terrifyingdestinations.5. Haunted Hunts—Need to

do a little soul searching? Travelwith the experts as they trackdown ghosts—before they spookthe daylight out of you.6. Macabre Marathons—

Can’t resist dark basements? Vam-pires, monsters and werewolves (oh,my!) are easy to find (no flashlightrequired) in horrifying program-ming categories, including classiccreepy movies, modern horror andcampy cult favorites. Or satisfyyour appetite for zombies andbeasts with new original shows.7. Hair-Raising Whodun-

its—Invite some of your favoritefiends over and put your greymatter to work solving favoritenew and classic capers. For more on fall and Hallo -

ween-themed how-to’s and fa -vorite fright flicks, check outwww.thisiscable.com.

Tips For A Frighteningly Good Halloween

With a little bit of planning—andthe help of your cable provider—you can scare up Halloweenentertainment that’s convenient,safe and economical.

(NAPSA)—According to arecent survey, three in four Ameri-cans let some of their holidaymeal go to waste. Instead, con-sider these festive recipe ideas. Reinvent Holiday Leftovers You can breathe new life into

leftovers with a meal plan thatlets you spend more time with thefamily and less time in thekitchen. Make the most of yourmeal and prevent your refrigera-tor from bursting at the seamswith these quick leftover tips: • While 38 percent of people toss

leftover pumpkin after the holidaymeal, according to the survey, youcan salvage this delicious ingredi-ent by freezing extra in half-cupincrements for an easy add-in to waf-fles, pancakes or muffin batter. • Survey results indicate that

the top food likely to be tossed eachholiday season is cranberry relish,but you can reuse this staple insteadof grape jelly and create a festivetwist on the classic PB & J.• Bring in the new year and fin-

ish off the leftover cranberry relishwith a cranberry spritzer. Mix a fewspoonfuls with two parts sweet wineand one part lemon-lime soda for arefreshing celebratory cocktail.• Though 25 percent of those sur-

veyed toss the extra mashed pota-toes, you can try panfrying spoon-fuls and adding to your morningomelet or baking into a veggie frit-tata. • Don’t be one of the 15 percent

of Americans who scrap leftoverturkey. Try it in Thai Basil LettuceWraps.

Thai Basil Lettuce Wraps

Peanut Sauce2 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil¼ cup poppy seed saladdressing

2 tsp Pampered Chef AsianSeasoning Mix

1 Tbsp rice vinegar1 Tbsp water

Salad1 small cucumber½ medium red bell pepper1½ cups (375 mL) shredded

cooked chicken or turkey4 large Boston or Bibb let -tuce leavesAdditional choppedpeanuts and choppedfresh basil (optional)

For sauce, chop peanutsusing Food Chopper. Chopbasil using Chef’s Knife. Com-bine peanuts, basil, dressing,seasoning mix, vinegar andwater in Small Batter Bowl;set side.For salad, peel cucumber;

slice into julienne strips usingJulienne Peeler, voidingseeds. Slice bell pepper intothin strips. Shred chicken orturkey; toss with half of thesauce. Set remaining sauceaside for dipping. To serve, divide cucumber

among lettuce leaves. Spoonchicken mixture over cucum-ber. Top with bell pepper. Gar-

nish wraps with additionalpeanuts and basil, if desired.Serve with remaining peanutsauce.Total time: 20 minutes, Yield: 2

servings, U.S. nutrients per serving:Calories 410, Total Fat 22 g,Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 100mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 36g, Sodium 420 mg, Fiber 2 g. U.S.diabetic exchanges per serving: 1starch, 4 low-fat meat, 2 fat (1 carb)The survey information comes

from The Pampered Chef, the pre-mier direct seller of high-qualitykitchen tools. At in-home CookingShows, guests see and try prod-ucts, prepare and sample recipes,and learn quick and easy foodpreparation techniques and tipson how to entertain with style andease—transforming the simple tothe spectacular.

Learn MoreTo learn more holiday secrets,

shop a collection of essentialkitchen tools or sign up to becomea Pampered Chef Consultant, visitwww.pamperedchef.com or call(800) 266-5562.

Tools, Tips And Tricks For Making Leftovers More Lovable

Lettuce wraps using leftover turkey or chicken can become a refresh-ing follow-up to a festive feast.

(NAPSA)—A Cord Cover’s sleekprofile keeps flat-screen TV wiresprotected. A Recessed TelevisionBox puts all the necessary powerand low-voltage connectionsrecessed into the wall for a clean,uncluttered look. For more informa-tion, visit www.betterelectrical.com.

** ** **Ninety-five percent of all Amer-

icans live within five miles of theircommunity pharmacy. These phar-macists provide personalized careevery day, including diabetes caremanagement and counseling. Tolearn more, visit HealthMart HealthyLiving.com.

** ** **A television documentary—

Unlisted: A Story of Schizo -phrenia—is a look at one woman’sjourney to reconnect with herfather who has been living withschizophrenia since his 20s. Thefilm provides a rare window intothe real world of mental illnessand how it affects families. Learnmore at UnlistedFilm.com.

** ** **A neutral color palette can

bring subtlety and style, suggestsdesign trend forecaster and colorexpert Erika Woelfel. Learn moreabout home decor and trends fromthe experts at Behr Paints, avail-

able exclusively at The HomeDepot. For inspiration and infor-mation, visit www.behr.com.

** ** **There is currently no cure for

schizophrenia. However, patientsare increasingly finding ways tomanage their symptoms with thehelp of medication, therapy andsupport from family, friends andphysicians.

** ** **With thousands of party sup-

plies, Party City can be a greatresource for an elegant but inex-pensive wedding. For informationand budget-savvy tips, visitwww.PartyCity.com.

** ** **An easy way to find businesses

in your community is through anonline network for businesses,MerchantCircle.com, with over 1.3

million local merchants. You cansearch for businesses and serviceproviders, get coupons, readreviews and learn about specialevents and offers.

** ** **A publication dedicated to

exploring the country’s hauntedmansions, Haunted AttractionMagazine, can help thrill seekerssee the top 25. To learn moreabout these and other frighten-ingly fun spots, see www. haunted attraction.com or call(513) 898-1569.

** ** **The traditional cardigan

sweater has been reinvented. TheSimply Vera Vera Wang collection,exclusively available at Kohl’s,offers an array of chic choices forfall that always look fabulouswhen paired with sleek darkdenim or a modern shift dress.

** ** **For a fun baby shower gift,

consider the 3-in-1 LearningZebra Scooter by VTech. It con-verts from a ride-on to a push-and-scoot as your infant learns towalk, so the fun keeps on rollingand your child gets numerousbenefits as he or she develops.For more information, visitwww.vtechkids.com/infant.

(NAPSA)—When kids’ imagi-nations take flight this year, itwill be on the wings of owls.

Owls are a hot topic thanks tothe release of “Legend of theGuardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole,”a 3-D animated movie based on thehighly acclaimed New York Timesbest-selling children’s book seriesby author Kathryn Lasky.

Now, kids will also have achance to get closer to the owls’adventures in a new videogame,“Legend of the Guardians: TheOwls of Ga’Hoole—The Videogame.”An engaging, thrilling aerial com-bat experience, the game builds onthe world and characters estab-lished in both the film and books.The story is based on the first

three installments of the bookseries: The Capture, The Journeyand The Rescue. In the books,Soren, a young owl, has heard thestories of the Guardians ofGa’Hoole, a band of winged war-riors who fought to save all ofowlkind from the evil Pure Ones. Finding himself right in the

line of fire by the wicked owls,Soren somehow escapes to theGreat Tree, the sanctuary of theGuardians. A war rages betweenthe two sides, and the braveGuardian owl Shard is taskedwith bringing peace to the king-dom and saving Soren and theothers from certain doom at thehands of the Pure Ones. “Legend of the Guardians: The

Owls of Ga’Hoole—The Videogame”puts the player in the role ofShard on his quest to restore har-

mony to the owl universe. Thegame delivers the story’s scenes,exploring the world of the ani-mated film with full 360-degreeflight in more than 25 levelsacross five unique worlds.Rated “E10+” for kids 10 years

and older, it’s an easy pick-up-and-play experience for youngerplayers, but there are also deepersystems to engage older, moreexperienced players. “Legend ofthe Guardians: The Owls ofGa’Hoole—The Videogame” is agreat way for the entire family toshare in kids’ fascination withowls. The videogame, which brings

the beloved story to life, is pub-lished by WB Games.

Explore The World Of Winged Warriors

Owls have taken wing this year. Anew video game with thrillingaerial combat is based on abeloved book series and com-puter-animated film.