Looking for something different to do to burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories?

Go out on a Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt! Go out in groups of two or more, armed with your cell phone cameras, and take selfies next to things found on the list at the end of this post. After spending a specified amount of time out on the walk, have everyone return home to share their selfies. Maybe give extra points for a team that turns in a digital collage!

But wait! Before you head on out, make this awesome drink to keep off the chill - Hot & Spicy Apple Barrel! The cinnamon and spices give it a comforting and seasonal flavor that's just right for a chilly outdoor adventure, keeping you warm and refreshed. Omit the rum for the young'ns. 

​This is a Christmassy kind of drink that I like to make in batches and bottle up as gifts. I’m not a huge fan of cranberries, but cranberries and alcoholic beverages is a match in my book. The sweetness and tartness not only adds a bite to the drink, but also takes the edge off the alcohol.

One of the ingredients is Fernet, which can be a bit polarizing because it is an intensely bitter and spicy alcohol. It’s an Italian liqueur that is made from herbs and spices, and was originally a medicine. Like cilantro, folks seem to either LOVE it or they HATE it, with no in-between. The herbs and spices here are a great add to this drink.
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