October 2023

October 4, 2023

Happy Halloween!

October is full of spooktacular surprises as countries around the world celebrate Halloween this month!

Read on for some Halloween fun and to hear swantastic updates from The Swan Princess. Learn how to make Zelda's Witches Brew and find some spooktastic crafts!

The Swan Princess: Far Longer Than Forever

Last month, we released the final movie in The Swan Princess series!

After almost 30 years, the magical story concludes with The Swan Princess: Far Longer than Forever!

The DVD will be released in November but you can watch it now on digital!

You can preorder your copy of the DVD here!

Purchase your digital or physical copy to commemorate this historic release and to complete your magical collection!

We would love to hear your reviews if you have already watched the movie on digital!
Email us at Odette@SwanPrincessSeries.com or contact us on social media using #SwanPrincessOfficial

"We Wanna Hear From You"

To celebrate The Swan Princess, we are reaching out to all of our swantastic fans to find out more about their personal memories of the series.

This month, in the spirit of Halloween, we want to hear which song by a villain is your favorite!

Send your answers to Odette@SwanPrincessSeries.com or tag us on social media with #SwanPrincessOfficial

Zelda's Witches Brew Stew

This spook-tacular stew is perfect for the cooler nights as we get further into Autumn and close to winter! It's filling and warming and the perfect dish to enjoy on a Halloween night before you indulge in all of your candy!

Ingredients:

For the Curry Paste:

2 tsp whole cumin seeds, toasted

1 tbsp whole coriander seeds, toasted

1 tsp whole black peppercorns, toasted

8 garlic cloves, minced

3 red chillies, slice

2 scallions, chopped

1 x teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 cup fresh coriander

2 stalks fresh lemongrass, trimmed and chopped

2 tbsp chopped peeled fresh ginger

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Lime zest of two limes

For the Stew

1 can unsweetened light coconut milk

1 can unsweetened regular coconut milk

2 ounces spinach

1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced into 1 inch thick pieces.

12 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

3/4 cup basil

Coarse salt

Ground pepper

Serrano chillies, sliced thinly, to garnish

Method:

1. First you need to make the curry paste. Grind the cumin, peppercorns, coriander and salt with a pestle and mortar (or place them tightly in a small bag and grind with the bottom of a pan).

2. Add the rest of the ingredients for the curry paste.

3. Grind together until a paste forms.

4. Next, move on to the stew. Take 5 tablespoons of the curry paste that you made and puree with the spinach and 1 cup regular coconut milk in a blender until the mixture is smooth.

5. In a medium heavy stockpot, bring the remaining regular coconut milk and the light coconut milk to a boil

6. Reduce the heat and stir in curry-spinach mixture before allowing it to simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Add the zucchini and cook until it is slightly tender (approx. 5 minutes).

8. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper.

9. Cook until the zucchini is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

10. Add the basil and garnish with the serrano chiles.

11. Serve with rice and lime wedges.

Puffin's Pretty Pumpkin

Puffin loves flying and being in the great outdoors! The colors of the trees are beautiful this time of year and this activity is a great way to enjoy the autumn season! When you have finished, they make brilliant Halloween decorations or great gifts for loved ones.

You Will Need:

Sheet of card (or paper)

Pen/Pencil

Sticky Tape

Instructions:

1. Draw the outline of a pumpkin on your piece of card (or paper).

2. Carefully cut out the pumpkin from the center of your card.

3. Tape over all of the paper with long strips of sticky tape so that when you turn your paper over, you have a sticky pumpkin shape.

4. Grab your pumpkin and outside.

5. Search for fallen rustic colored leaves or flowers and stick them to your card to fill in the shape and create your own pretty pumpkin!

Scare-mazing Spooks

Create a spooky picture of some ghosts this Halloween using this easy technique! Why not give your ghosts different expressions for added fun!

You Will Need:

White Paint

Black Card

Straw

Black Pen

Method:

1. Dilute some white paint with water so that it is still pigmented but runnier in texture.

2. Place some white paint in a thick blob on the paper.

3. Before it dries, take your straw and blow gently onto the white paint at an angle so that the paint forms a ghostly figure.

4. Allow the paint to dry.

5. Use a black marker to add eyes.

This month we are celebrating the birthday of our good friend Number Nine also known as Jasper! This makes his zodiac sign the Libra and his birthstone rose quartz.

Libra is represented by the symbol of the scales reflecting Librans need for balance in all things.

Librans high value of balance means they are always working to create harmony, peace, and justice in the world.

This does not mean they are always working for the greater good, however. It does mean that they dislike conflict and will develop and use any skills needed to keep the peace, keep everyone happy, and ensure justice as according to them.

These skills often include their charm, intelligence, frankness, and powers of persuasion.

Librans often find that the key to finding this balance they crave is in fostering positive relationships with those closest to them.

Librans are very indecisive as they consider many different opinions and many different perspectives before making their final choice. They consider all consequences as they would rather not make a decision than disturb the delicate balance of peace.

When conflict eventually does arise Librans are one of the the most talented at resolving it. They rely on their charm and wit to diffuse the situation and prefer to just fix the problem themselves.

Rose quartz is a crystal that symbolizes unconditional love. Love for oneself and love for others. Rose quartz could be worn to boost self confidence and encourage stability in relationships.

We think this all sounds just like Number Nine!

Is your birthday in October or do you just like the color pink?

Purchase your October birthstone locket here.

About The Swan Princess

The Swan Princess is based upon the folk tale and ballet, Swan Lake. The story is transformed into a playfully fun adventure with exciting music, lovable forest friends, and of course, the handsome Prince Derek. The Swan Princess, Odette, has stayed true to the original fairy tale princess with her kindness, grace, and loyalty.

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