Pumpkin pancakes pumped up our little ones during Halloween, but this recipe from Lisa Barnes, author of Petit Appetit: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, stacks up against Thanksgiving's tasty treats. Barnes recommends snacking on the cakes after the turkey is long gone. She says, "Pancakes are a great weekend family tradition as well as a sleep-over treat for all ages. These flavorful pancakes have a Read more

Trying to trick your children out of sweet and fancy treats like Goblins, Ghosts and Spider Cupcakes? Add a little festive flare to their breakfast by making pumpkin pancakes! Not only is pumpkin a great source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and potassium, but a sprinkle of cardamom will help aid the digestive system. Let your lil ones decorate their mini jack-o'-lanterns with a handful of Read more

Who doesn't love cupping their hands around a warm bowl of oatmeal, especially during colder, Winter months? Aside from a satisfying breakfast, the nutritional power of fiber- and protein-filled oats can be enjoyed in other ways as well. If you're tired of oatmeal for breakfast, reap the benefits of oats with these ideas. Meatloaf or veggie burgers: Since oats have a sticky, gelatinous Read more

Since we currently have a costume challenge in our community, what better time to gather picture taking tips than before the big day? Photographer Jesse Freidin created the wildly popular Doggie Gaga project earlier this year — that's his cute Boston Terrier, Pancake — and he offered tips on both costumes choices and creation in addition to photography ideas to share with you. PetSugar: Read more

If you're avoiding eggs because you eat a plant-based diet or simply to limit your intake of saturated fat and cholesterol, you have several options. Some substitutions work better than others depending on the recipe, but a little trial and error will help you determine which one works best with each dish. See the list below to learn which option I used in the vegan Chocolate Cranberry Zucchini Read more

FitSugar reader livewell360 is gearing up for Fall with a pumpkin butter recipe. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe community group. Fresh, homemade pumpkin butter is so yummy on waffles, pancakes, bread, oatmeal, and yogurt! See the recipe after the break! Read more

Dance workouts kick your ass while you shake your moneymaker — Blisstree Big changes coming on the new season of The Biggest Loser — Prevention Another sign of Autumn: protein pumpkin pancakes — Peanut Butter Fingers Gym memberships are at an all-time high; how does your state rate? — Huffington Post Just how many pairs of sneakers do you really need? — Health The gross things found Read more