Happy Holidays from all of us at Caliber Creative! To celebrate the season of giving, we’ve been giving some of our friends small samples of our famous “Caliber Chrisp-Mix” as a way to say “Thank You,” “Happy Holidays,” and “Here, eat this.” We’ve had another good year here at the shop, and it wouldn’t be possible without everyone’s help. Just like last year, we’re sharing our recipe for this holiday mix of goodies in hopes you decide to make your own batch to share with your friends and family (unless they have a peanut allergy, then just stick with a candy cane).

Caliber Creative Chrisp-Mix Recipe:
Makes 1 gallon 0r about 20 cups, just enough to get through an episode of American Idol.

16 oz. Party Peanuts – Cocktail peanuts may be used, if you and you’re guests are all over the age of 21.
12 oz. Almonds; Roasted & Salted – Roasted almonds, not chestnuts. Does anyone eat roasted chestnuts?
19.2 oz. M&M’s – The green & red variety work best for the Christmas season, but the multi-colored assortment would be great for Easter.
11 oz. White Chocolate Chips – Sprinkle ‘em in like little tiny snowflakes!
11 oz. Butterscotch Chips – Not as popular as their relative the “potato” chip, but much, much sweeter.
12 oz. Craisins – Cran-berried raisins. It’s almost like a candy coating on a raisin.

The crew here at Caliber Creative is excited to share the launch video of the new Helpline Center brand. The Helpline Center has been in the Sioux Falls area for years, helping thousands of individuals and families with a wide range of issues. Some are very serious issues, like suicide & crisis support, others are more everyday problems like where to find reliable daycare providers. Either way the Sioux Falls community should be very thankful for an organization and staff that goes out of their way to help anyone who needs a little help, hope or guidance. For more information, check out their website www.helplinecenter.org

As if Halloween wasn’t enough reason to create your own mask, your friends at Caliber Creative are giving away prizes for the best mask submissions. Just follow the directions below and you’ll have the opportunity to win tickets to Great Plains Zoo Boo, the Yogi-Bear Corn Maze, the Jaycees Haunted House or a Sioux Falls Stampede hockey game. Click here to download your official MASKerade template.

HOW TO WIN:
1.) Print out mask template
2.) Design mask to your liking
3.) Snap a photo of yourself in your newly designed mask
4.) Send your mask photo & contact information (name, phone number and email) Before Friday, Oct. 28 to: info [at] thinkcaliber.com

To see all photo entries, go to Caliber Creative’s facebook photo gallery titled “MASKerade Contest 2011”

Masks will be judged in 4 categories:
• Most Creative (12 + up)
• Most Creative (Children under 12)
• Funniest
• Scariest

Winners will be notified by email & posted on Caliber Creative’s Facebook page: Friday, Oct. 28, 11:30 AM.

Extra thanks goes out to our friends at Results Radio & Backyard Broadcasting for helping support this event!

The Craftsmen at PrairieSons are gearing up for the changing of seasons here in the Midwest. Below is a new TV spot we’ve created with them to remind people that your home faces a battle against the elements on a daily basis, and if you’re not properly protected or prepared, your family’s home may be susceptible to big problems. Nobody wants to worry about problems with their homes, especially with the colder weather approaching, so it’s best to have PrairieSons service your plumbing and HVAC systems to give you that peace of mind.

Well, Fall is in the air and our friends at Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping are gearing up for the changing of the seasons. Their annual Fall sale runs through Oct. 1, so be sure to get all your plants, trees, decor, etc… soon before planting season goes into hibernation. Below is their most recent TV spot showcasing the beautiful Fall colors and reminding us all that Fall really is the perfect time to dig into your next outdoor project.