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Again this year, the University of Calgary invites schools in Calgary to participate in a Model United Nations conference between schools on their campus.
Model United Nations Vancouver
The goal is to have every participating school represent a few of the current countries of the UN and its committees.
UN Building Geneva
The young delegates get to discuss current issues and pass resolution, similar to the real United Nations.
This year will be my third and last time attending, but three times is enough to grow from a scared General Assembly member to an involved Special Committee delegate.
Security Council Meeting Room
Security Council Meeting Room
Participating doesn’t only mean understanding a country one wouldn’t necessarily research, but also understanding the importance of international relations, and the importance of the United Nations to world peace.
The two days of mentally and physically challenging debates is rewarding because we can attend a beautiful banquet at the U of C.
It is an honour to participate as a delegate, and a privilege to bring and apply learned material in real life. Every year, we can lay the fundamentals for an even stronger and more peaceful future!
Thor: The Dark World is the sequel to the 1st Thor movie and occurred after the Avengers. Thor recently came out and I was eager to see it.
This movie contained a ton of CGI (computer generated Imagery). I thought that this was done well because the CGI and other effects really helped to keep me entertained and keep the story going while still developing the characters.
Thor is heavily effected by events throughout the movie, which overall was a big game changer. I think this was used to keep the viewer entertained and watching closely.
The quality of Thor movies are pretty good, which reflects on their profit of $86.1 million – around eight times higher than any other movie in the theatre at this time.
Overall I give this movie a 5 out of 5. Outstanding CGI , an awesome storyline and the creativity required to make such a good movie.
Last Thursday, my school and I went to Theatre Calgary to watch The Great Gatsby. It was a great performance and was fascinating as it was intriguing. When I watched the play, I could really connect to director Kim Collier through the quotes she chose to use. However, the way she presented the car scene was very clever; but at the same time, if you didn’t read the book, or seen another version of The Great Gatsby, you would not have understood what was happening.
The students in my class foretold many of the techniques used (including the use of the lights when Myrtle dies), but the moving staircase and the real car that was brought in was a great surprise. I thought the car was really cool and although I know it is dangerous and the insurance bill must be huge, I think it would have been much better if they also included the car somehow in some of the other car scenes. Also, the car was exactly how I thought it would be.
Most of the parts were distributed pretty well although I really didn’t know Nick’s voice as the narrator. He was too uncertain about what he was saying although his voice did project very well to the audience. I think Daisy was exactly the way I wanted her to be portrayed. I almost laughed when she said, “Do you love me?” Whenever I think about her, that’s the exact line I run through my head.
Overall, I think that The Great Gatsby was a huge success and one of the better plays preformed at Theatre Calgary.
Published on April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald thought, because of his early success, that this book would sell well. It didn’t. Through his editor Max Perkins, Fitzgerald found out that his new book only sold about 20,000 copies by the end of the year. The reviews were all very bland and horrible to Fitzgerald. None of them capture the real essence and actual meaning behind all the fancy words and schemes in the book. He commented, “of all the reviews, even the most enthusiastic, not one had the slightest idea what the book was about.” The New York World even gave it the headline: “F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Latest a Dud.” Currently however, it is one of the world’s most renowned classics.
So what is the real essence, the actual juice of the orange? Let’s start with the American Dream. The book was written in the 1920s, the “party” decade. It was the Jazz Age, the age of the automobiles, the age of the flappers, the age of the parties. People were drunk, people were happy, people were partying. Fitzgerald himself was a great example of a drunk.
In the book, Daisy knew it all; she knew more than Gatsby ever will. Gatsby thought money was everything. He thought that if he had money, he would get Daisy. But he didn’t. Same scenario with Tom. Money never bought Myrtle Wilson; and money will never buy Daisy. That was the American Dream. The moment you are in it, you feel like everything, an the moment you’re not, you are betrayed. Betrayed by the American Dream. The parties in real life and at Gatsby’s were all for show. In reality, people were just drunk. Day and night. Lives are corrupted by greed and therefore were unfulfilled.
Another aspect of the novel was trying to get something you can’t have. In the Great Gatsby, it was symbolized by the “green light at the end of the dock”. It was shown when Gatsby couldn’t get Daisy, and also when no one could get Myrtle.
The last aspect the book brings up is the thought process going on at the time of doing everything before you die. We can relate this to YOLO of our time. Party, and live your life before you die. Live it before you even get to your 40‘s and when you get to your 40’s, drink. For Fitzgerald, this was his life. He drunk until he was in the hospital. In fact, for most of his later years, he was either at the hospital or drunk at home.
Click here to know more about F. Scott Fitzgerald:
It’s cold outside, and that cold is getting inside too. It’s time for that hot, sweet, delicious, winter beverage. Have you ever wondered about the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate? Some people agree that they are the same thing. However, I believe that they are different.
According to An Educated Palate, hot chocolate and hot cocoa are two unique drinks with different histories. Neither is better than the other in whole, but may be according to personal preference. Find out more about the differences at http://aneducatedpalate.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/hot-chocolate-vs-hot-cocoa/
You can try it out for yourself!
Here is a hot chocolate recipe
HOT CHOCOLATE
Makes 1 serving – scale up the quantity for additional servings
4 tablespoons cream
6 ounces milk
1 ounce semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped or grated
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: whipped cream or mini marshmallows for garnish
Put the cream, milk and sugar into a small saucepan and heat to a simmer. Add the chocolate and heat until melted, stirring constantly. Add the vanilla extract snd heat for an additional few seconds. Ladle the hot chocolate into a mug and garnish if desired.
And here is a hot cocoa recipe
HOT COCOA
Makes 1 serving – scale up the quantity for additional servings
2 teaspoons dutched cocoa powder ( we prefer dutched process cocoa because we feel that these cocoa powders have a deeper flavor, darker color and a smoother texture that blends flawlessly in hot beverages.)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cream, not heated
6 ounces boiling water
Optional: whipped cream or mini marshmallows for garnish
Place the cocoa powder and sugar into a mug and mix well. Add the cream and stir into a smooth paste. Add the boiling water and stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Ladle the hot cocoa into a mug and garnish if desired.
Remembrance Day is perhaps the most serious occasion of the year. It is at this time that we give thanks and recognize those who sacrificed their lives so that generations in the future may have better ones. We wear our poppies and give our respects, but nobody remembers to mention those who are sitting at home, wondering if their brave soldiers will ever come back.
This past Tuesday, November 5, Henry Wise Wood High School hosted our second annual Veteran’s Tea. Around 50 to 60 veterans and a couple of widows of war heroes showed up to our library courtyard where we provided several home baked goods and delicious tea served in beautiful China cups. I had the chance to sit down with one of the widows and listen to her adorable love story.
In this image, a portrait of Arthur Leroy LaMontagne is displayed, along with several of the medals that he was awarded in his lifetime.
To the left is a picture I took of a portion of the setup she had brought in. The portrait was painted in Japan during his departure from Korea. The box showcases several of the medals that he was awarded. The rest of the display contained souvenirs and the exact sewing kit that all of the soldiers had to carry with them to maintain their uniforms.
The man she lost was not to war, but to prostate cancer in 2000. Arthur Leroy LaMontagne had served in the Korean War for two years before returning home. While on leave, his sister had sent him over a picture of her and two friends. Being away for so long and no girls to be found, this picture got passed around quite a lot. He surprised his family by returning from the war; just showing up in the kitchen one day. Mrs. LaMontagne happened to be sleeping over at their house since she and Arthur’s sister were best friends. It was fate that day when the girl in the picture showed up in the kitchen.
Although he did not go back and serve on the front lines, the war still haunted him. Every night he would have nightmares of their cries and the people that he had to kill. For a soldier, it is hard to hear that there is a difference between “killing” and “murder”. It was not until that they took a trip back to Korea, visiting the graves of the fallen and receiving gifts from those who were thankful for his service that Arthur LaMontagne could finally find peace within himself.
Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war. – Otto von Bismarck
On this Remembrance Day, please remember to wear a poppy and show your respect during a minute of silence. Although there are some of us who feel no significance to the occasion, there are those that can never forget what they have lost.
Maybe its about time you got your kid off their cell phone or iPad for a while.
In this day and age, the way children spend their time is changing, influenced by the technology of this century. However, letting children or teens spend too much time immersed into their technological device can have some serious health effects.
Medical experts have revealed that an increasing number of kids and teens are experiencing a condition known as “Gameboy Back.” This condition involves the spine being abnormally curved or having herniated (slipped disks), and is a result of excessive sitting slumped over on technological gadgets for long periods. These gadgets usually include smart devices, such as smart phones, and gaming devices.
Increasing numbers of children between the ages of eight and 18 are visiting their spine surgeons or doctors for their back pain, which is described as abnormal by experts. The last time noted for such a volume of back problems observed in this age group was 100 years ago when child labour was still common in Europe.
Maybe you should lay off the technology for a while.
Spines normally have an “S” shape, but sitting nearly all day with a “C” shape over many days when hunched over gadgets puts an irregular amount of strain on muscles, disks and ligaments. Some muscles may become too weak or too loose, and the problem becomes more complex over time.
This isn’t the only health problem linked to technology.
Back in the late 2000’s, a condition named “Blackberry Thumb” was used to describe repetitive stress injury in the thumbs, causing pain and numbness in the thumbs and the joints of the hand. This condition was the result of spending excessive time on a handheld device using just the thumbs for typing instead of all the fingers, and had complications mostly seen in older people. Another condition called “Text neck” involves neck strain, headaches and shoulder pain from bending over devices for too long.
None of these conditions are dangerous of life threatening, however it’s definitely not good for you. They can all be avoided and prevented easily by taking breaks from your device, and improve your posture if you find yourself slouching. To tell if you have curves in your spine, all you have to do is bend over and touch your toes, making an “n” shape. If you can’t flex in the middle enough to touch your toes, you may have a curve in your spine.If your back is becoming curved, sliding a rolled up towel behind the back can help you hold yourself up better. All in all, the best thing to do if to lay off the technology for long periods of time and watch your posture.
So what are you waiting for? Now that you’re done this post, take a break and if you’re sitting stand up and walk around. Enjoy your day more instead of being on your technological device so much. Your spine will thank you. 🙂
What is the value of youth? It’s a lively and productive period in our lives. What do people miss about this period? What advice do older people have for youth? Through this collection of blog posts, I hope to build a unique bond between people living through two very different yet special seasons of life. Today’s youth need to understand the value of this priceless period of in our lives. What could be more effective than getting to know about youth memories from the people who have had time to reflect? They have “been there, done that.” Here’s my first interviewee.
Me:Do you miss your youth? Him: Yes, everyone my age will! Me: Why do you miss your Youth? Him: I miss it because I cannot live it again. I am currently living in a group home, and I don’t know what I am doing now… and I can’t do anything about it!
1. Love it. This should be the reason you play. You think about it every hour, you get excited just because you see a ball; you smile on the court just because you’re there. Be committed to you, and your sport.
Commitment is a big part of what I am and what I believe. – Lebron James
2. Train. Be fit, be ready. No matter what sport you play, you should be ready to run, do push-ups, work on your core, etc. But one of the main ways to get better at basketball is to work on your agility. Suicides are great (although they’re not the most fun thing to do). Check out this site for more exercises you could do:
The ones with the agility ladder are all pretty good. Also check out the 3-cone drill and the 40 m dash with the pole weave.
3. Play. I know this might sound redundant, but this really needs to be observed. Whenever you have the chance, get on the court and play. Don’t feel like you wouldn’t make it, don’t feel like you can’t do it because you can: if you play.
I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. – Michael Jordan
When you play, love the sport, and train, you can do anything. Watch this inspirational video:
With the fast approach of Remembrance Day, quite often the only thought pounding in many of our minds is the long weekend that is unavoidably linked with the national holiday. Better yet, more class time will be missed for the Remembrance Day assembly. How eventful can November get?!
At least that was the view I’ve always had toward Remembrance Day. I didn’t have any grandparents or relatives that fought in any wars. I didn’t understand the significance of the day (except for it being a holiday, of course). School assemblies… well, you know, the same thing every year: veterans enter the uncomfortably crowded gym — O Canada! — two more hours of mumbo jumbo about poppies — veterans leave — another half an hour of trying to squeeze out of the gym. Ok, maybe the assembly is a little too monotonous. Class is starting to look like a good idea.
Blame it on TV, social media; the educational curriculum – whatever comes to mind. Children these days are just too disconnected from the past. That’s what they all say. But are we, really? A quick Google and we can see the pictures from WWI, WWII, the Vietnam War – you name it. Or are we just too desensitized to the violence?
Our news and our media allow us to gorge on images of death while simultaneously keeping us warm, safe, and far away from them. We are sterilized, zero-tolerance playgrounds where play is too violent, and Saw movies. With wide eyes we stare at the screen in bloodlust, but we cringe at having to squish an insect or kill a mouse. We cheer as UFC fighters pummel each other, but few of us have ever been in a real fight. [From “The only thing we have to fear…” by Wyatt Negrini, a writer of the McGill Daily at McGill University]
One of the infamous images from the Vietnam War. Looks like a still from a movie, doesn’t it? (image source)
Just for a moment… forget where you are.
Ignore your flashing tabs, vibrating phone, and the solid reality of your chair.
I wish for you to follow the lapping ripples of the foaming ocean waves across the Atlantic, to the romantic world of Paris. Walk past the Parisian mother and her child, contently carrying their baguettes back to their elegant but cosy flat. Walk past the magnificent architecture of Versailles, the talking streets that interweave humbly through the heart of the city. Walk past all that. As you reach the shores of Normandy, you will feel a certain calmness. As far as you can see, there are flat plains, sandy beaches, and waves splashing through the sea breeze. As far as you can see, there is nothing but a quiet sense of tranquility.
A little less than a century ago, our Canadian troops landed upon these very beaches.
Perhaps their view of the beaches were quite different. Underneath the calmness lies preying eyes. The howling wind is blocking their senses. The foreign landscape conceals a malevolent monster. The attack is imminent! Shrapnels, yells, gunshots everywhere…
Without them, would World War II ever have ended the way it did? Would we have the freedom we have today? These are abstract questions perhaps no one has the answer to; even a speculation is futile. War is more than a little unpleasant: war is brutal, inhuman, barbaric – it is the harsh reality we are separated from. If we cannot appreciate the meaning of Remembrance Day through a personal connection, we can perhaps, at the very least, be grateful for what we have today.
With this, I’ll leave you with a poem:
Commemorating honoured veterans,
We pin on our blossoming remembrance;
Taking our places in the auditorium
Echoing with silence.
Once again evoked is our sentiment
As we sing
For the true patriot love.
On the Day of Remembrance,
We walked down the corridors,
The assembly within reach,
Though our footsteps weighed with fatigue,
Chipped helmets clattered,
Begrimed uniforms rustled,
Medals as bullets of reality, bombarding our fragile chests,
Eyes pained in the thick, hazy green-lit sea;
Hands bleeding poppy red,
We never forgot
To commemorate those who served.
At the set of the blood-stained sun,
We take off our crimson blooms –
The shields and the swords
In our combat;
Weaponry rained below:
Marking the end of struggle between past and present,
As, out of the unforgiving conflagration,
We carried the torch,
High
And afire.
Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery in Normandy, France. (photography by elena)
It’s the beginning of November and Halloween is officially over. Drooping jack-o-lanterns smirk from under piles of snow upon neighbouring doorsteps, before the $10-$15 dollars spent on that pumpkin is chucked into the compost.
But wait, isn’t pumpkin used in all sorts of baking?
Who doesn’t like pumpkin pie, or better yet, pumpkin scones (ah la Starbucks)?
Wouldn’t you like to get some of that wasted money back?
And of course, the answer to those questions is yes, yes, and yes! So today, I’m here to show you some great ideas and methods for enjoying your pumpkin in a much less wasteful manner.
I know this is a little late, but for next year now you’ll know; when emptying out your pumpkin of all it’s “innards” so to speak, turn the seeds into a tasty snack! Simply separate the seeds from the pumpkin goop and soak them in salt water over night. The next day, drain the seeds and spread them over a cookie tray. Roast them at 300 degrees
Roasting my pumpkin
for 20-30 minutes, until they start to brown slightly in colour, then take them out. These seeds make a quick, crunchy snack and can be used to top the pumpkin baking you’ll be making with the flesh of your pumpkin.
Next, its time to cook your pumpkin up. I cut the carvings off of mine before I cooked
Your pumpkin should look something like this when it’s done
them, to make it easier to peel the skin after. Take your pumpkin and put it in a casserole dish large enough to hold it, then, cook it for an hour to an hour and a half on 350, until its starting to look mushy and the skin begins to crisp. Let it cool then cut the skin off using a knife. Using a food processor, puree the pumpkin until no chucks remain. Freeze the pumpkin puree for later use or use it in a recipe!
If you’re ever unsure as to what to make with your newfound masses of pumpkin puree (you’ll be surprised how many cups one pumpkin yields), just Google “pumpkin puree recipes” and you’ll find loads of information, I’m pretty sure pumpkin can even be used as a facemask! Some popular examples however, and recipes I’m certainly trying, include muffins, pies, tarts, and of course, the ever popular pumpkin scone (look out for a recipe for this coming up!).
With Thanksgiving not long into the past, many might let out a groan at the thought of yet another pumpkin pie, but I assure you, there are some simple tricks out there to spice up your pumpkin pie experience! Some ideas include:
A pecan crust
“Fancy” crusts– Nut crusts are an easy way to add richness to your pie, and when I made mine I used pecans.
Try blending the pumpkin filling to make it smoother and take out any lumps
Simply chop up the nuts finely, toast them, and then mix them with melted butter before pressing them into the pan. Or, for those with a sweet tooth, try a gingersnap crust, made by crushing up gingersnap cookies and mixing the crumbs with butter. Yum!
Coconut Milk– Substitute equal amounts milk for coconut milk when baking for a richer and creamier pie flavour. One thing to note with this however, is that it might slightly extend the time your pie takes to cook (mine took 30 minutes longer).
Chai Anyone?– Turn your pumpkin pie into a “chai pie” with a easy tweaking of spices; instead of using the spicing your recipe calls for, substitute 1 tsp cardamom, 3/4 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp cloves. I tried this and it really does make your pie taste like pumpkin chai, now that’s pumpkin spice!
For us it doesn’t really matter what kind of snow it is, it simply restricts what we do. (However, I think it looks very pretty!)
While we believe there is only one kind of very annoying snow, we have all heard that Inuit have a lot of words for snow. But is that actually true?
It is interesting to note that the myth is actually not true! There is one simple answer to why we believe in the myth.
“Steven Pinker, in his brilliant ‘The Language Instinct’, notes that the ideas could not have originated with anyone who has actually studied the Yupik and Inuit-Inuoiaq languages spoken from Siberia to Greenland. Apparently, Whorf’s (Benjamin Whorf, Sapir-Whorf hypothesis) teacher mentioned in 1911 that there were four related root words for “snow,” Whorf exaggerated this to seven and implied that there were more. From there began the legend and its successively inflated exaggerations and misinterpretations.” [1]
As we can see, one single person can change the way humans think, and what we believe in, but we have to investigate what we are being taught, since sometimes we are fed the wrong facts which are simply due to one individual’s choice to change what they have been taught.
So I guess the lesson is to make sure we think for ourselves, but with the help of a basis given to us by our teachers.
Anyway, I’ll keep this post short, since we gotta get back to shoveling our driveways!
Are you passionate about changing the world? Did you know that there are grants available to small, non-profit organizations?
This year, National Bank sponsored 104 non-profits by donating a total of $1 million. The One for Youth Project ensures that the funds are going to programs that improve the lives of youth. The National Bank Regional committees went through 1,600 applicants and ensured that the recipients got their criteria of influencing youth to initiate change. In Calgary, National Bank sponsored seven organizations by donating $75,000. One of the recipients, Youth Empowerment Support Services, offers youth the opportunity to get involved in after school programs. READ Saskatoon offers workshops about financial literacy to various ethnic groups including First Nations. This year, the Top Choice recipient for Calgary was the organization I started, Children’s Birthday Miracles. We provide birthday parties to less fortunate children living at Inn from the Cold, a family homeless shelter located in Downtown Calgary. If you have a drive to start your non-profit organization, apply through National Bank and ask if they can sponsor you for the 2014 One for Youth Project. The other recipients for the award can be found on this document.
Here is a video of a recipient in Ontario that received $10,000 for their initiative to bring together youth environmentalists.
I have many friends writing midterms at the moment. Midterms can be very stressful. It is very important for you to remember your information so you can do the very best possible. Here are five foods you can eat to boost your brainpower.
1. Whole grains
Get your whole grains. Whole grains give you energy that lasts the entire day. Grains have glucose in them, slowly releasing into your blood stream, keeping you mentally alert all day long.
2. Tomatoes
Tomatoes have lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. The lycopene helps protect you from free radical damage to cells. This can occur when Alzheimer’s develops.
3. Black currents
Black currents are full of vital vitamin C, and can be used in many recipes. Black current juice is a common way to boost the mental agility in your brain.
4. Broccoli
Remember when your parents used to always tell you to eat your greens. Well the reason was that broccoli actually is an amazing source of vitamin K. This vitamin found in the greenly goodness of broccoli helps create better cognitive brain function and therefore improving overall brainpower.
5. Chocolate
I saved the best for last: CHOCOLATE! Everyone loves brownies and chocolate cake, but did you know that its actually contains a class of antioxidants that help your brain memory. Since chocolate is 70% cocoa; it has flavonoids so be sure to sweeten your diet with your favourite chocolate.
I hope you all add these foods into your brain boosting diet for optimum result. If you have a test coming up, good luck!
A couple weeks ago, I wrote this post about alternative ways for teenagers to spend Halloween. So what did I end up doing on Halloween? Nothing even close to what I included in that blog post. Except maybe the concept of spreading happiness.
Why? I scared hunger. I joined Free the Children‘s annual campaign, We Scare Hunger, and I collected non-perishables instead of candy.
To be honest, I’ve never been a huge fan of candy (chocolate is different though – chocolate is my life), and so I wanted a better way to enjoy Halloween. Volunteering, helping the community, and doing random acts of kindness are all hobbies of mine, so when I heard about the We Scare Hunger campaign, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.
Basically, We Scare Hunger encourages people to collect non-perishable food items (cans, pasta, rice, etc.) and donate them to their local food bank.
Come Halloween night, I dressed up as a pumpkin, got my dad to follow along as a pack-mule, and went door to door asking for non-perishables. At first I was kind of anxious about telling people, “I’m actually collecting non-perishables for the food bank, if you’d like to donate,” but by the end of the night, all worries were washed away by the good feeling of helping my community.
The grand total of my night collecting donations was 80 pounds, which was 82 items! My dad and I were hoping for 50 pounds, so I was super pleased with what I accomplished. In addition, people donated a total of $32, which made my grin that much wider. Hopefully, I can now put that grin onto the face of less-fortunate people in our city, when I donate it all to the Calgary Food Bank.
Check out Free the Children to see what other campaigns they have, and join in! Change the world and have fun 🙂
It’s been almost a week since Halloween, and most of the good candy from your stash is almost gone, leaving misfit pieces of marshmallow ghosts and other undesirables. Now, the most common solution to the leftover candy dilemma is just to throw it out, but there were way better solutions than to just trash those neglected sweets.
Trail mix
Whatever will you do with all those surplus m&m’s and gummies? The solution is simple! Toss some nuts, pretzels, dried fruit and candy together into a Ziploc and shake. Now you have DIY trail mix. Make it your own by cutting up smaller pieces of chocolate and throwing them in, along with any other candies you’ve got.
Food banks
Food banks are always happy to accept any donations you may have, so donate your remaining candy to a family that wasn’t able to get any at all this year. It benefits everyone and is a great way to give back to others in need.
Sell it to your local dentist
Yes, you read correctly. Some dentists will actually pay you a decent amount per pound of candy you bring in, so they can ship it to various charities in the area. I can’t guarantee all dentists do this, but there’s most likely a few in your area that will.
Ronald McDonald House Foundation
The Ronald McDonald House Foundation is an organization that helps sick kids experience life to the fullest. This time of year, Ronald McDonald House accepts donations of packaged candy to send to their patients and families that were not able to go out and collect any for themselves this Halloween.
Use it in milkshakes
Freeze all your chocolate, and when the time comes, use it as a flavour boost in your next milkshake or smoothie! You’d be surprised as to how many delicious candy bar combinations are possible and how well they taste with different fruits and other traditional milkshake ingredients.
