Recipe: Caramel Apple Spread

Everyone likes dessert and we hope you enjoy this one (in moderation). It's easy to make, only takes four ingredients and is a nice fall treat.

Recipe and picture from shewearsmanyhats.com

Ingredients:

1. block of cream cheese (regular or low-fat)
2. caramel sauce (home made or store bought)
3. apples, sliced really thin
4. toffee bits (chopped up Heath Bars work too)

Directions:

• Place block of cream cheese on serving plate
• Sprinkle toffee bits over cream cheese
• Drizzle as much caramel as you wish over toffee-sprinkled bar

Serve with sliced apples!

Friends-Asking-Friends FRIDAY

WIN this awesome Baltimore in a Box prize package!

It is chock-full of #MadeinBaltimore items: Charm City Run water bottle, UTZ sleep mask, Herr;s Old Bay Chips, Fisher's Popcorn, Old Bay, "Home is Where the Old Bay is" print, Zeke's coffee, decals and MORE.

To qualify you must increase your fundraising total up to $250 on your individual fundraising page by Midnight tonight EST. Those who qualify will be entered into a random drawing for this prize package, which is great for you or to give as a gift.

Winners will be notified Monday evening.

Happy Fundraising!

Fundraising: Where do I Start?

Three weeks from now we will be celebrating together Thanksgiving morning as we all not only reach our physical goal of completing a 5K, but an altruistic one of meeting our fundraising goal.

Runners and walkers of the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K are encouraged to raise $100 to help more children in Central Maryland. Asking 10 friends for $10 can change the life of a child, how easy is that?

To read more about the cause please see this page.


There are two options for starting your fundraising page:

1. Register to walk or run here. When you receive your confirmation email there will be a "Complete Your Registration" button at the bottom, click that to set up your page!
2. If you prefer not to run or walk Thanksgiving morning you can still help put more "thanks" and "giving" into Thanksgiving by becoming a fundraiser. Go here and click either "Register as an Individual", "Create a Team" or "Join a Team" and then select "Fundraiser". (There is no fee). When you receive your confirmation email, click on the "Complete Your Registration" button at the bottom.

Once your page is set up you can:

• Share with Friends
• Ask local businesses
• Follow up!
• Earn rewards!

Go ahead and try it. Ask ten people for $10 and see how easy it is to help.

Early Sunset - Not an Excuse!

The sun has set at 5:03pm, but do not allow the setting sun to stifle your motivation to move! It has yet to snow in Central Maryland, so there is till time to train outside for the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K. Here are some top tips for training safely outside in the dark.

1. Bright clothing! Who cares if you match? Throw on the brightest clothing you own.
2. Reflect. Don't have clothing with built in reflection? Add some with reflective tape or a $4 vest.
3. Run in well-lit areas or well-populated areas. Exploring new routes in the dark is a no-no, along with running in desolate areas. Stick to a well-beaten path.
4. Run against traffic. Stay off the road or at the very least, on the shoulder, running toward traffic. You want to be able to see what is coming at you.
5. Carry your own light. Whether is be a flashlight in your hand or a head lamp, it not only helps your sight, it helps others see you.
6. Tell people where you are running. If no one is home when you leave, leave a note or a text. If you live alone, let someone else know.
7. Easy on the tunes. Since your sight will be impaired, you want your ears to be open and receptive.
8. Dress warmly. The setting sun will also means dropping temps.

Have fun and be safe!

Try the Y for 30 Days!

Not a Y Member, yet? Good news! Your registration for the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K automatically kicks-off your complimentary Y membership - good for up to 30 days until December 31, 2015! Stop by any Y Center to activate your 30-day free Y membership today and start training for the race.