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"Isaac turned 7 last week, and he was given a choice to pick out whatever treats he wanted at the grocery store. He chose popcorn and Allen's juice! What's your children's favourite treat?" - Charlene, Van Veit Creative #RealBusyMom

"One of our Fall family traditions is playing in the leaves. Every year I document it, and it's a lot of fun to go back and see how much they've grown each year. Do you also have a tradition like that?" - Charlene, Van Veit Creative #RealBusyMom

Happy Halloween, everyone! Tell us how your festivities are going, are you trick or treating or staying home? The Hungry Homemaker - a food and lifestyle blog

#GIVEAWAY Family time is precious and this holiday season, make every moment count! For a chance to win a Christmas preparation kit including an elf, a gingerbread house to build and a customizable Advent calendar, tell us one of your family traditions in the comments. The contest ends on the 23rd and the winner will be announced on November 24th.

Our favourite way to ensure apples don't brown is by soaking them in water and lemon juice for 5 minutes before packing them away! I simply take a big bowl, fill it with water, and add 1/2 a lemon juice. I cut up our apples for the week and let them soak! Do you have any other tips for preserving apples? - Melyse, Yes, Mama #RealBusyMom

In the fall, apples are added to almost any salad Melyse makes! They go wonderfully with her Maple Dijon vinaigrette: Mix equal parts maple syrup, olive oil, Dijon mustard and water. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle over any salad and voila! Yes, Mama

The Cortland is an all-purpose apple with a succulent taste! Its pure white flesh keeps its shape when cooked, which explains why the Cortland is a pie lovers’ favourite. It is also perfect for fruit salads since it does not brown when exposed to air. To find out more about apples, visit our apple guide: https://allens.ca/guide-to-apples/

"My eldest daughter loves to help mama make a big batch of applesauce! I put her in charge of putting the diced apples into the pot, and making sure they're all well coated with cinnamon. Do your kids help you cook sometimes?" - Melyse, Yes, Mama #RealBusyMom

Do you think the discovery of this apple was really an accident?Tell us what you think and we will post the answer in the next few days!

The less-than-perfect apples make for the best applesauce! 1. Core, peel and slice them into smaller pieces. 2. Add just enough water to cover the apples barely. 3. Sprinkle with cinnamon and maple syrup.... 4. Bring to a boil and then turn down to simmer for 15-20 minutes. The apples will soften just enough to be smooshed with a fork into a naturally sweetened applesauce! Melyse, Yes, Mama #RealBusyMom

The favourite of many: the Honeycrisp. Here is some information that you may find useful. If you wish to cook with this apple, favour recipes that do not require cooking, such as salads or cocktails. For more information, consult our apple guide: https://allens.ca/guide-to-apples/.

Charlene went apple picking with her family, and midway through, it started to pour! The rain made it a really unique, fun adventure. And you, how was your visit to the orchard? Van Veit Creative

Melyse from Yes, Mama! invites us to try these easy and filling healthy cookie balls, the perfect school lunch snack! 1 cup dates 1/2 cup oats 1/4 cup peanut butter*... 1 tbsp chia seeds A handful of dark chocolate chips or chunks Put in the blender and roll with your hands. Easy and done in 5 minutes! Too sticky? Add some oats! Too dry? Add some butter! *Try substituting any nut butter, or even a nut-free butter for a school-safe option!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! At Charlene's, one of our #RealBusyMoms, the family activity is to bake an apple crisp with Grandma. It's super easy, which makes it a great option for getting the kids involved. Van Veit Creative

For the apple season, we decided to share some useful information to know about apples. The first capsule is about the gala! Find out more in our apple guide here: https://allens.ca/guide-to-apples/.

Find out the 3 things that Charlene, one of our #RealBusyMoms, would have wanted to know before she became a mom! Do you have any tips for moms-to-be? Van Veit Creative

CONTEST Until December 15, you could win 1 of 25 baskets of a local grocery store, worth 150$! To participate, get a bottle of Allen's family size juice with the promotional label. Then, head to the website and register with the code underneath the label. Good luck to all! See all the details here : https://allens.ca/appleseasoncontest/

Apple time is in full swing. Which orchard have you visited, or where do you plan to pick your apples? Van Veit Creative

"Practicing packing our lunch for school among the chaos that is mom life! The apple juice can never be out for more than a few seconds before everyone requests a cup!" - Melyse, Yes, Mama #RealBusyMom