The holidays are here once more. Thanksgiving dinner will be made, pies will be consumed and plans for Christmas will take action. This year, instead of letting these days pass by at the speed of light, take time to think about all that is good in your life, including The Red Hat Society. The Red Hat Society brings so much joy into many womens lives including my very own. Reflect back on all of this past years most cherished memories.

For many women, the Red Hat Society plays a huge role in their everyday lives. Perhaps it's how we met our closest friends, bonded with the women in our family, maybe it's how we learned to thrive with age, or perhaps it's a place where we learned how our skills or talents could best be used. The Red Hat Society is many different things to all of its members, yet we can all agree on the one clear message of the Red Hat Society and that is for Women to encourage fun, friendship, freedom and fulfillment while forming close bonds. Everyday The Red Hat Society members put forth this message and spread their happiness and love all over the world. That's why this Thanksgiving and all the rest to come I will be giving thanks to the Red Hat Society! Thank you to all my fellow Red Hatters for being so fabulous and always staying true to yourselves.

Happy Thanksgiving!

- Queen Diva Dishberry

This Thanksgiving, make something both delicious and impressive. I have been searching everywhere for a dessert recipe that is exciting, yummy, and stunning. Let me tell you my fellow Red Hat ladies, I found finally found one that is to die for! On holidays, it's always best to make something that is as appealing to the eye as it is to the taste buds. This scrumptious pumpkin cake is sure to do the trick.



Ingredients

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin, divided
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
4 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) Whipped Topping, thawed
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup chopped Pecans

Directions

HEAT oven to 350°F.

BEAT cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, milk, oil, eggs and 1 tsp. spice in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.

BAKE 28 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.

BEAT cream cheese in medium bowl with mixer until creamy. Add sugar, remaining pumpkin and spice; mix well. Gently stir in COOL WHIP. Cut each cake layer horizontally in half with serrated knife; stack on serving plate, spreading cream cheese filling between layers. (Do not frost top layer.) Drizzle with caramel topping just before serving; top with nuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

Enjoy!

- Queen Diva Dishberry

This Halloween Season our Red Hat Society Members are encouraged to spread the holiday spirit as much as possible. There are plenty of ways to show your Red Hat Halloween exuberance and the best way is in the form of costume. Start preparing for this Halloween as early as possible so that you have a great costume to wear for all of the Halloween Parties and festivities you are hosting or get invited to.

Creating the perfect Red Hat Halloween can be challenging. We have a few helpful tips to give you. Having a great costume can really improve how much fun you have at events. Bring more life to the parties and get-togethers you attend by making sure you are dressed your best. We feel that the best costume for our Red Hatters this year would be a Mad 'Red' Hatter. It's the perfect excuse to be as crazy and silly as possible this Halloween season. Make sure you have the fanciest and most out of the box Halloween costume you can think of, lots of Bright Red and Rich Purple to ensure you looking stunning as a Mad 'Red' Hatter. Being a Mad Red Hatter is fun and easy. You can find all sorts of Halloween apparel on our Red Hat Society Store website such as our Purple Madhatter Top Hat, or even find something unique in your own closet. You can choose to be a Purple Mad Hatter or a Red Mad Hatter. Either way, you're going to look fabulous and have an insanely good time! Remember, even if you're not one to dress up for Halloween; you can still get as Mad as a Hatter. After all, you are a member of the Red Hat Society and this is the only holiday where anything goes!

Autumn is here, the leaves are showing off their vibrant colors and cold weather is upon us. Keep your Red Hat Society ladies comfy and cozy indoors and serve up this tasty Hot Apple Dip at your next Gathering. Any Red Hatter knows that staying out of the cold is easy when you have good food and good company. This recipe is so simple to make and the results are amazing! Treat your friends to the ultimate Hot Apple Dip, and delight in the simple pleasures of fall!

What You'll Need:

- 1 tub (8 oz.) Cream Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- 1 apple, chopped, divided
- 1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped Pecan Pieces
- and "Crackers" for dipping!

HEAT oven to 375°F.

MIX cream cheese, sugar and spice in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in half of the apples.

SPREAD into pie plate or small casserole dish. Top with remaining apples, Cheddar and nuts.

BAKE 10 to 12 min. or until heated through. Serve with crackers.

This Dip is absolutely scrumptious! Enjoy Ladies!

Yours Truly,
Queen Diva Dishberry

There is nothing like relaxing in your favorite chair with a good book. The Red Hat Society is a firm believer of taking in the little moments and enjoying the finer things in life. Stories told from women like ourselves can warm our hearts, entertain and enlighten us. We encourage all of our Red Hatters to delight in the luxury of reading one of our Red Hat Society Books.

We have a book that's sure to fit your mood. Red Hat Society Club Books range from novels, self-help, cook books, humor, and travel guides. Choose any of our fun, heart felt, and amusing books and you will be in readers heaven.'Hot Flashes & Cold Cream Book' is a great Red Hat Society read if you are looking for a funny novel revolving around a midlife crisis. Searching for a quick and fun read? pick up our 'Sassy, Classy and Still Sparkling Book' full of amusing stories, quips and poems from fellow red hatters sharing their experience as members of the most fun society around. We have several books to help make your life easier or help you plan events. Need some help with cooking, The RHS Cookbook is packed with delicious and easy recipes. With a Red Hat Society Book, you can bring the joy of reading, learning and laughing all back in your life. Next time you need some down time, kick back and relax with a great read, a RHS book!

This September is Fall Hat Month. Show your holiday spirit and don a hat wherever and whenever possible the whole month long. This month, you have an excuse to celebrate everyday. As members of the Red Hat Society, we are more than willing to spread some month long cheer, especially for a month that holds the title for National Fall Hat Month!

Fall is always a special time of year for those of us who love the opportunity to add more fashionable accessories to our outfits. As the days get chillier and that autumn wind starts blowing in, we can finally get out the boots, scarves, jackets, but more importantly the HATS! Make a splendid fashion statement this month by putting on your stylish red hats. During Fall Hat Month, we are encouraged to put aside our thinner summer hats and begin wearing felt or fabric hats. We think our Classic Celeste , is the perfect hat for a day of fall shopping. Throwing a Fall Hat party could also be a great way to kick off the Fall Season as well. Get your fellow Red Hatters in on the fun, purchase a new Fall Red Hat, or bring out an old favorite, as long as it keeps your head warm, we're all for it. Enjoy National Fall Hat Month and always make the most of every moment.

Happy Fall Hat Month!

- Queen Diva Dishberry

Throw a Red Hat Society Ladies Night In! Plan a night with your closest Red Hat Sisters full of great conversation, beauty rituals, fun, games, laughter and decadent food. Celebrate your friendships, your age, and your whole life with a much needed night of fun and relaxation.

A Red Hat Ladies Night In should always be comfortable yet glamorous. Have everyone show up wearing their most fabulous and fun pajamas. Our Red Hat Society Pajamas are always perfect for this sort of event. Of course a pair of Purple, Red, or Pink PJ's will work just fine too. Throwing a grown up slumber party is the perfect way to get closer to friends and feel good about yourself. Discover news things about friends and relive fond memories. Make sure your Red Hat Sisters don't go hungry. Stock up and have a ton of snacks and sweets on hand. Some traditional Slumber Party foods include popcorn, pizza, chips and dip, veggies and dip, soda, candy and ice cream! Also, plan on activities to keep the night interesting and enjoyable. Rent movies, chick flicks or comedies, the theme is all up to you. Keep the night flowing well with board games. Some games never get old like Pictionary, Clue or The Red Hats Society's Pink Elephants Game! Once the food and games are arranged and ready, you and your best friends can fill in the rest with enlightening conversation, advice, funny stories and laughter. You are going to love your Red Hat Ladies Night In!

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