Lifestyle
High-risk Halloween activities and low-risk alternatives according to the CDC
Another holiday is around the corner. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay shares what high-risks come with celebrating Halloween in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and offers some lower-risk alternatives. “We don’t plan on trick-or-treating; kind of keeping it low-key, keeping it safer for us and the kids,” Alyna Ruiz told News Channel 3. Ruiz
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Eye on the Desert Oct. 1
Shaun LaBelle joins host Patrick Evans on “Eye on the Desert” to tell folks about his upcoming release “Super Moon”!
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October Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient: Family YMCA of the Desert
October’s Coachella Valley Spotlight Recipient is Family YMCA of the Desert. Family YMCA of the Desert is a nonprofit that puts Christian principles into practice through programs that help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. They offer childcare, art, basketball, flag football, other kinds of sports and fitness to the community. Family
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital highlights Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy for American children. It’s why KESQ is partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Coachella Valley for the second year. According to St. Jude, treatments invented at its hospital have
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Fish are friends: September “One Class At A Time” winner to buy class aquariums
James McClure, a fifth grade teacher at Rancho Mirage Elementary School in Rancho Mirage, is the September “One Class At A Time” award winner. McClure said he plans on using the $500 funds on class aquariums so that his students can learn about the ecosystem. “The aquariums will become a central component for their exploration
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Eye on the Desert interviews Entertainer Rick Ross
Rick Ross, a talented valley entertainer who plays keyboards, sax and performs great vocals join us on the Eye.
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Chef Freddy covers a Linguini Pasta meal with a Tuna Puttanesca Sauce
Chef Freddy Rieger is the executive chef at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup white sugar Directions 1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees Farenheit. Grease 24 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. 2.
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Most Popular Candy in Each State
Find out what the most popular Halloween candy is in your state. Alabama – Airheads Alaska – Snickers Arizona – Toblerone Arkansas – Skittles California – Lifesavers Colorado – Milky Way Connecticut – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Delaware – 3 Musketeer’s Florida – Nestle Crunch Bar Georgia – Pixy Stix Hawaii – 100 Grand Bar
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Costume Ideas for the Whole Family
Looking for costume ideas for the whole family? Check out the list below and find out how to get the whole family involved this Halloween. 1. Alice in Wonderland: mom and dad can dress up as Alice and the White Rabbit, while the little one can be the Queen of Hearts. 2. Ghostbusters: parents can go as
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Halloween Cutout Cookies
Nearly everything used to cost less “in the old days,” and Halloween treats are no exception. Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature3/4 cup sugar3 egg yolks1 piece vanilla bean, about 2 inches long2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt Directions 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with
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Halloween Costume Ideas for Baby
Want to dress up your baby this Halloween but can’t decide? Check out these costume ideas that are perfect for little ones. 1. Boo from Monsters Inc. 2. Olaf from Frozen 3. Baby bat 4. Precious little pumpkin 5. Flower 6. Carl from Up 7. Baby Einstein 8. Charlie Chaplin 9. Chicken 10. Raggedy Ann
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DIY Black Cat Pumpkins
Materials Needed 1. Faux pumpkins of various sizes and shapes2. Hot glue gun and glue sticks3. Black paint4. Foam paintbrush5. Scissors6. Black craft foam7. Medium-tipped white paint marker8. White craft paint9. Small craft paintbrush10. Gray and light brown pipe cleaners11. Felt (light gray, light brown or red)12. Black marker Directions 1. Cover pumpkins with three
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Costume Ideas For Your Pet
Do you want to dress your dog up this year, but need some inspiration? Check out our ideas for funny Halloween costume ideas for your dog. 1. Hot dog 2. Beanie Baby 3. Uncle Sam 4. Lion 5. Sushi roll 6. Flower 7. Chia pet 8. Puppy pilot 9. Wonder Woman 10. Ewok 11. Ghost
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Treat your Party Guests to Halloween Cocktails
This year, treat your party guests to these Halloween-themed cocktails. Purple People Eater Ingredients: 3oz vodka 1 1/2oz cranberry juice 1/2oz blue Curacao liqueur 1/2oz sweet and sour mix 1/2oz of 7-Up Mix and serve to your guests! Witch’s Brew Ingredients: 1 (6oz package) lime gelatin 2 cups boiling water 3 cups pineapple juice 1
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Halloween Bark
Ingredients 3 cups chocolate chips2 bars Kit Kat2 ounces mini peanut butter cups1/4 cup M&Ms;1/4 cup candy corns1 tablespoon candy eyeballs Instructions 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.2. Add chocolate chips to a bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth.3. Using a spatula, spread the chocolate
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