Spirit Untamed is the follow up to the 2002 animated classic Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is the story of a young girl who befriends a wild mustang and goes on an epic adventure with her two best friends to rescue the horse that forever changed her life. Spirit Untamed is available on Digital and on Blu-ray/DVD now!
To celebrate the film’s release, we had a fun Spirit Untamed outdoor movie night! After a month of chaos and healing from a wisdom tooth surgery I was so happy to be able to actually ENJOY a movie night again. It also melted my heart to see how excited my niece was about Spirit and all of his buddies. Her eyes lit up seeing all the fun Spirit themed activities.
It’s crazy how much my niece Nora looks like Abigail, what do you think? From the hair cut, blonde hair and super bright blue eyes. They could be twins. Ha! She loved playing with Abigail and her horse Boomerang and brushing their hair.
Before watching the movie we also did some fun activities from the book and started painting a horse.
*We were invited as media to come check out Scary Farm, which has always been one of my all time favorite Halloween events. All thoughts and opinions remain my own.*
Knott’s Scary Farm is back! We have waited TWO YEARS for this can you tell?💀😝 As the moon shines down at Knott‘s Scary Farm and the darkness creeps into every corner, the dead will rise from their watery graves to drag you back into the murky depths…Tread carefully through Scary Farm or you might be their next victim… 🧟♀️
Knott’s Scary Farm is the most haunting Halloween experience in Southern California, with innovative new scares and bone-chilling thrills for its 48th frightful year. Terror comes to life as the theme park shifts into your worst nightmare, with horrifying monsters and hair-raising scares looming around every turn. This year, guests will have to confront their greatest fears with 15 haunted attractions, including five sinister scare zones, eight mesmerizing mazes, and two seasonal ride overlays to some of your favorite park attractions. Knott’s Scary Farm returns for 27 terrifying nights on select nights through October 31st.
There is nowhere to hide as endless scares await around every corner, with the debut of the newest captivating maze, an all-new spine-chilling scare zone, and a frightening lineup of new shows. These new haunted experiences add to the original scares that can’t be found anywhere else.
New Offerings:
Mesmer: Sideshow of the Mind (Maze) – The newest haunted maze has arrived; Mesmer: Sideshow of the Mind. Within the canvas tent lies the secret of the most potent force in the universe: the human mind. Give in and succumb to the hypnotist Mesmer and his sinister sideshow, as it preys on your hidden fears. Release your inner thoughts and descend into a world of madness, torture, and eerie enlightenment. There you will uncover the grotesque secrets hidden as you brave through the most terrifying show ever created.
The Gore-ing 20’s (Scare Zone) – Step back into the dark decadence of a by-gone era as the newest scare zone, The Gore-ing 20’s, terrorizes even the bravest and most brutal souls. Here gangsters run illicit hooch for the ghostly revelers as the otherworldly musicians play the music of the damned. Tell the Bouncer the secret password, and you’ll have the time of your life for as long as it lasts.
Carnaval du Grotesque (Show) – Calico Mine Stage
Grab a seat as the show is about to begin! Your mind will melt at the sights and sounds of the Carnaval du Grotesque. Live bands provide the soundtrack for the creepiest company of performers to ever disgrace the stage.
Invitation to Terror (Show) – Mystery Lodge
Invitation to terror is a digital illusion horror show which tells the story of Millionaire Tom Shackleford, he is set to unveil the secret project that he promises will change the world. Set in Calico 1986, guests are invited to the debut of Futuretronics, the world’s top technology creator, latest technological advancement. It’s going to be a killer party with plenty of terrifying surprises no one will ever see coming.
Wicked Drums (Show) – Camp Snoopy Theater
Deep within The Hollow, The Witches summon you to a percussion ritual to awaken the dead. Hosted by the evil Hag of the Hollows, Wicked Drums, high energy drumming collides with ancient witchcraft in a sensory overload sure to raise your spirits. It’s a Halloween activity worth witnessing.
Maple Bacon Cupcakes to celebrate International Bacon Day! But really who needs a reason to eat bacon? 😉 Bacon isn’t just a breakfast food, it is life. International Bacon Day or Bacon Day is an unofficial observance where people choose to celebrate by cooking with bacon. Held on the first Saturday of September each year, Bacon day celebrations include social gatherings where dishes containing bacon, including bacon-themed breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and drinks are enjoyed. Bacon is basically the ice cream of the food world and it is by far one of my favorite foods. Both by itself and in dishes containing bacon. YUM! Now enjoy some delicious Maple Bacon Cupcakes!
For the Candied Bacon:
4 slices bacon (2 if just wanting on top, 4 if you want to sprinkle throughout)
3 Tablespoons white sugar
For the Cupcakes:
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon molasses
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 Tablespoons heavy cream, or additional milk*
1 teaspoon maple extract, if desired
*Note: this makes for a thicker batter to help keep the bacon suspended
For the Brown Sugar Frosting:
1/2 cup salted butter
1 cup brown sugar
3-4 cups powdered icing sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon maple extract, if desired
Directions:
For the Candied Bacon:
Preheat oven to 325F.
Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and place the bacon flat on the tinfoil.
Sprinkle half of the sugar over the bacon, then flip the bacon and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Place a sheet of tinfoil over the bacon and then a second baking sheet overtop.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until crisp and cooked through.
Allow the bacon to cool as you assemble your ingredients, and then chop into small pieces.
For the Cupcakes:
Increase oven temperature to 375F
Line two muffin trays with your choice of liners and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar and molasses until light and creamy, 2 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, milk, heavy cream and maple extract, followed by the dry ingredients.
Stir in 3/4 of the candied bacon pieces.
Use a cupcake scoop to portion 1/3 cup of batter into each of the prepared cupcake liners.
Bake for 18-24 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean with just a few crumbs.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely as you prepare the brown sugar frosting.
For the Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar and 3 cups of the icing sugar until crumbly. Add in the heavy cream and maple extract and beat for 2 minutes until smooth. Add more icing sugar, as desired.
Scoop the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Swirl the brown sugar frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, starting from the inside, working out to the edges and then back towards the centre and up.
Top each cupcake with a few pieces of the candied bacon.
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