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Pumpkin Cocktail Recipes

As autumn arrives, thoughts turn to … pumpkins.  So it's no surprise, then, that Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin Vodka has been so well received. This amber-hued expression of Crop Organic Vodka captures the seasonal delight of plump roasted pumpkin and baking spices.

Wherever you are in the country, autumn is the time for Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin Vodka. In Boston, where the days quickly turn crisp at summer's end, Top of the Hub's head bartender, Arley Howard, caters to his fellow New Englanders' longstanding taste for ginger with his Pumpkin Ginger Cooler. He notes how well this seasonal vodka pairs with most fall-style dishes.

In sunny Florida, Nick Nistico, Corporate Beverage Program Development Specialist for Florida's Premier Beverage Company, appreciates the combination of Crop's exquisitely spiced vodka and inherently spicy rye to create a seasonal twist on a julep. And since relaxing by the pool in Florida is still an option in the fall, he particularly enjoys refreshing drinks, such as the beer-topped Pumpkin Cocktail with its double dose of pumpkin, and the lemony Pumpkin Collins. Nistico also recommends adding Crop Pumpkin Vodka to a pina colada for a taste of autumn.

As with all of Crop's fresh expressions--Artisanal, Cucumber, Tomato, and Meyer Lemon--Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin Vodka is produced to strict USDA organic standards. It starts with the purely finest ingredients available and is distilled from 100 percent American grain, kept free of GMOs, artificial fertilizers and synthetic pesticides.

The following seasonal recipes were created by Arley Howard of Top of the Hub and Nick Nistico of Premier Beverage Company.

Crop Organic Pumpkin Ginger Cooler  (Arley Howard, Top of the Hub)  
1 tablespoon brown sugar  
1 lemon slice  
Nutmeg  
2 parts Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin Vodka  
1 part ginger liqueur  
1 part sour mix  
Ginger ale  
In a highball glass, muddle brown sugar with lemon and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Add ice, Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin Vodka, ginger liqueur, and sour mix. Shake contents and then top with ginger ale.

Plymouth Rock Julep  (Nick Nistico, Premier Beverage Company)  
2 parts Rye whiskey  
1 part Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin Vodka  
1/2 part cinnamon syrup  
5 dashes Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters  
Swizzle all ingredients with ice and then top with crushed ice.  Garnish with a candy-corn pumpkin and grated cinnamon.

Pumpkin Cocktail  (Nick Nistico, Premier Beverage Company)  
1 part Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin Vodka  
5 dashes bitters  
Top with pumpkin ale.

Pumpkin Collins  (Nick Nistico, Premier Beverage Company)  
2 parts Crop Organic Spiced Pumpkin Vodka  
1 part fresh lemon juice  
1/2 part simple syrup   
Shake with ice and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel dusted with cinnamon.

Tailgating Punch

Now that football season is in full swing, it's time to load up the tailgates and get the pregame festivities started with Platinum 7X Vodka.

The ultra-smooth American made vodka is distilled seven times from high-quality Midwest grain, and delivers a super-premium experience without a super-premium price, making it a tailgating favorite.

Platinum 7X, conveniently sold in a lightweight and stylish plastic blue bottle, will ensure all celebrations remain "uncrashable" this football season, and allows consumers more flexibility and portability while enjoying the game with good friends. Never let a broken bottle ruin game day again.

"The uncrashable Platinum 7X packaging is ideal for making the most of a favorite sporting event," said Tracey Clapp, marketing director, vodka. "The smooth taste and convenient packaging combine for a memorable experience every time."

Careful attention throughout the distillation process insures the highest quality for every bottle of Platinum 7X, resulting in a clean, refreshing, ultra-smooth experience that's essential for every successful tailgate.

Winning teams should be celebrated with award-winning vodka like Platinum 7X. The award-winning 80-proof vodka received two consecutive gold medals in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in the vodka category. Additionally, The Beverage Testing Institute has rated it "Best Buy" and "Highly Recommended" for the bold impression the vodka delivers at an attractive price.

Perfect for sipping chilled or for mixing in cocktails, the smooth crisp taste of Platinum 7X will make every game memorable, no matter the final score. Make Platinum 7X Vodka a part of every pre-game ritual.

Try this delicious recipe, as featured on Parade.com, to get the party started:

Overtime Punch

750 ml of Platinum 7X Vodka
2 12-ounce bottles of pale beer/lager
1 12-ounce can of frozen lime juice concentrate
750 ml club soda
250 ml ginger ale
Ice (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and serve.

Now this is just cool! Inflatable, color changing solar lighting!

MPOWERD, Inc. today announced that people can now add cordless, colorful illumination to just about any occasion with its much-anticipated color-changing Luci Aura inflatable solar lantern. Designed to make any indoor or outdoor event special Luci Aura ($24.99) has seven luminous hues plus classic white and can cycle through multiple colors (like a modern lava lamp) or settle on one favorite shade.

"We've been expanding our family of Luci solar lighting to meet fast-growing demand – for everything from home decor and emergency preparedness to camping and fishing," said John Salzinger, MPOWERD Co-founder and Executive Vice President. "Our new multi-colored, multi-use and multi-faceted Luci Aura is perfect for patio and pool parties, dorm rooms, mood lighting, festivals, holiday decoration and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The fun wow-factor of this lantern translates throughout the global market."

Luci Aura first wowed crowds earlier this year at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) where MPOWERD also received a ShowShoppers Envisioneering Innovation & Design Award. The building demand for MPOWERD's unique lantern has many predicting that Luci Aura will be this year's holiday "It" gift. The official MTV VMA Awards recently reinforced this prediction by providing Luci Aura as an exclusive celebrity gift at its ceremony in late August 2014.

Consumers wanting to be among the first to get their hands on Luci Aura can pre-order the solar lanterns atwww.mpowerd.com/order. Orders are expected to be shipped to customers early October 2014. The colorful new lantern will also debut in selected retailers across the US before the holiday season.

All products in the Luci line of inflatable and stylish solar lanterns charge under natural or incandescent light, hold a charge while stored and provide up to 12 hours of light on a full charge. MPOWERD encourages consumers to help provide Luci lanterns to the world's 3 billion people living in energy poverty without reliable access to grid electricity through its Give Luci program:www.mpowerd.com/give.

MPOWERD Inc. develops and manufactures game-changing micro-solar energy products for use by people living and playing on and off the grid. A Certified B Corp, MPOWERD is committed to transforming people's lives and protecting the planet by making its products and solutions available and accessible the world over. www.mpowerd.com

Sixth Annual "National Clean Out Your Garage Day" Slated for Saturday, Sept. 6

New Survey Underscores Need for Safe, Effective and Versatile Storage Options

AURORA, Ill. -- From tools and stools to trunks and junk, it seems that the garage is home to just about everything these days – except the car. In fact, for the vast majority of Americans (nine out of 10*), the garage is much more likely to be serving double-duty as a workshop, tool shed or recreational area, according to a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.* This multi-purpose situation often results in a hodgepodge of disorganized items ranging from gardening tools, old furniture and sports equipment to bikes, half-empty paint cans, and even moldy magazines. In sum, enough stuff to trip over, ding your auto, and fall from the rafters.

Making matters worse is that 70 percent of Americans use the garage to store potentially dangerous equipment such as saws and power tools, while nearly 60 percent store flammable liquids, such as oil, gasoline, propane and kerosene, as well as other dangerous chemicals, including pesticides and other lawn care products in their garage space.* Considering that only 27 percent of Americans report* feeling confident that their garage is "very organized," many garages aren't just cluttered and inconvenient – they're also a potential safety threat.

To help educate Americans about the importance of garage safety and organization, The Lehigh Group, maker of Crawford®-branded garage and home workshop organization products, declared "National Clean Out Your Garage Day." This annual observance, now in its sixth year, will be recognized across the country on Saturday, Sept. 6.

"We established 'National Clean Out Your Garage Day' to occur on the first weekend after Labor Day, a time when much of America moves from summer to fall, and items such as bikes, outdoor toys, sports and camping gear, lawnmowers and garden tools are put away for the season," said Deborah Hanson, director of external affairs for The Lehigh Group. "This is a great time to take stock of the safety of your garage, and to de-clutter and re-organize as needed to make this space safer and more functional."

According to the survey, the garage is the most disorganized area or room of the home by a wide margin, and 42 percent of Americans admit to either having never cleaned their garage or to only cleaning it once a year or less. However, the task need not be overwhelming or expensive. In fact, the addition of just a few shelves and other organization products can easily add functionality, safety, and peace of mind.

The experts at Lehigh offer these basic guidelines:

Sort the MessSeparate items into categories such as auto supplies, lawn and garden tools, holiday decorations, and sports equipment. Then, pitch, donate or sell items you don't use. Before organizing and storing, take a multipurpose push broom to sweep the garage floor, or wash down the floor with a water hose.

Zone It OutAfter deciding what stays, separate the garage into zones for storing each category of items, and then identify the most appropriate storage method.

Go VerticalOne great storage strategy is to use the vertical plane to keep the floor free of clutter. Garages provide ample wall and ceiling space that can easily be used for vertical storage through use of hanging shelves, pegboards, storing rails and overhead systems. For example, Crawford® brand has specially designed wall hooks that will hold a leaf blower and its power cord in place, and secure other equipment like wheelbarrows, rakes and shovels. Additionally available are the Crawford® 5' Adjustable Storage System and theCrawford® 3' Sliding Grip Clamp Organizer, both built for strength designed to easily hold more than 25 pounds of equipment. Flexible mesh storage products that hang on the wall are particularly suited to accommodate awkward items, from pet toys and work gloves to tennis balls.

Be an Organized SportEstablish a solid game plan to organize the typical plethora of sports gear as well as the family's fleet of bikes. Crawford® brand offers a wide range of products to help, such as grip clamps for bats, and complete sports organization systems to accommodate hockey sticks, balls, helmets and more. For bicycles, cost-effective screw-in hooks and flip-up bike hangers, along with pulleys, are ideal ways to keep bikes off the ground and out of the way while they're not in use.

Securely Store Hazardous ItemsPlace toxic materials such as paint, paint thinner, weed and bug killers, fertilizer and gasoline in high cabinets or lockable tool chests to keep out of the reach of children. Use well-supported shelves to store cleaning solutions and vehicle fluids. Be sure to secure tools and wrap up extension cords via tool hangers. 

"One final critical tip: Always remember to follow all manufacturer instructions regarding weight limits when using wall hooks, rails and shelving," said Hanson.