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Word Vision Giveaway & Pumpkin Ginger Cookies

By Inger Nov 25, 2015 Cookies & Candies, Reviews & Giveaways 80 Comments

Thanksgiving is tomorrow—how did that happen!  This year I’d like to put more emphasis on the “thankful” part. Isn’t that what the holiday is all about?  

Pumpkin Ginger Cookies

Pumpkin Ginger Cookies

My husband’s uncle has a tradition at the Thanksgivings he hosts.  They go around the room and everyone says one thing they are thankful for.  I think that’s a great idea!  I am thankful for my college daughters coming home for the holiday weekend—and I am making Pumpkin Ginger cookies to greet them.  WV logo

Now besides gratitude, I associate the holidays with sharing, and I do a lot of my charity donations in the last few months of the year.  World Vision, a Christian-based non-profit organization, makes this especially easy because you can combine holiday gift giving with a donation.  Established in 1950, they initially provided food and shelter for children in orphanages through child sponsorship.  Now they also work to achieve transformation by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice.  They are active in nearly 100 countries around the world, serving all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

While there are many different programs, from micro-loans to knitting items to fund-raising, one that is especially timely now is their gifts programs.  I received handcrafted turquoise jewelry (perfect for holiday parties) made by artisans in Delhi who are now able to support their family thanks to fair trade wages. 

One of many World Vision programs

One of many World Vision programs

When I looked at their catalog I thought about the gifts I have made through the years to “people who have everything” like my grandmother.  She always asked us not to give her gifts, saying “someone will just need to sort them out when I’m gone.”   But she would have loved a piece of jewelry that she knew helped others—or to know her present was to provide funding for something like a goat that might change a life.

As you receive requests for gifts this holiday season remember that not all charities are as reputable as World Vision.  Before donating to a new organization, it is a good idea to check them out on an index like CharityWatch.  World Vision receives an A- grade and qualifies for their top-rated charities list.  

Turquoise Bracelet

Turquoise Bracelet

And now for the giveaway.  It is for a turquoise bracelet like the one shown above and is open to US residents.  Sponsored by World Vision, it closes on Dec 6 at midnight CST.  To enter, leave a comment below telling me something you you are thankful for this year.  For a second entry, like Art of Natural Living on Facebook and leave a second comment below letting me know you are a follower. The winner will be picked randomly, contacted by email and have 24 hours to get back to me with mailing information or a new winner will be chosen.

And just in case you are looking for a healthful cookie to get you through the holidays, I am sharing the recipe for the Pumpkin Ginger Cookies I just made.  Happy Thanksgiving!   

Pumpkin Ginger Cookies with Coffee

Pumpkin Ginger Cookies with Coffee

Pumpkin Ginger Cookies
Serves 24
Load up these healthy and versatile whole wheat pumpkin ginger cookies with chopped crystallized ginger--or your favorite add-in like chocolate or nuts.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
106 calories
18 g
16 g
3 g
2 g
1 g
38 g
62 g
6 g
0 g
2 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
38g
Servings
24
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 16mg
5%
Sodium 62mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 18g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars 6g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
32%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
2%
Iron
9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. • 1 cup cooked pumpkin
  2. • 1/4 cup olive oil
  3. • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  4. • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  5. • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  6. • 2 eggs
  7. • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (see note)
  8. • 1 tsp baking powder
  9. • 1 tsp baking soda
  10. • 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger or chopped walnuts or mini-chocolate chips or your favorite add-in
  11. (optional sanding sugar for decoration)
Instructions
  1. Combine pumpkin, olive oil, sugar, egg, cinnamon and cloves. Blend with a mixer or by hand until well combined.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add to pumpkin mixture and mix until combined. Fold in chopped ginger or your favorite add-in.
  3. Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly and smooth the top since they don't spread a lot. Sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired.
  4. Bake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
  1. Spoon in the flour and level it when you measure. These cookies are sensitive to the amount of flour used. If you don't have pastry flour, you can use all purpose or white whole wheat flour--just reduce the amount of flour to 1 7/8 cups flour.
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calories
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fat
3g
protein
2g
carbs
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80 thoughts on “Word Vision Giveaway & Pumpkin Ginger Cookies”

  12. Beth

    My family has often given me a World Vision gift for Christmas – a great way to give twice with a single gift!
    (Don’t enter me in the giveaway since I’m not American.)

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  13. David

    Happy Thanksgiving – I am thankful for all the wonderful people, like you, who give so selflessly all year long. Thanks, too, for the wonderful recipe!

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  14. Danielle Priser

    I’m so thankful that my husband is (finally) seeing some reward for our two years of work on podcasts!

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  22. Juliana

    I love the idea of the crystallized ginger in the pumpkin cookies…I would love to try them…I hope you had a great and blessed Thanksgiving!

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  28. Edye

    I am so grateful for God. He has brought me through so much! He is my rock and my shield! Happy Holidays!!

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  33. Jennifer Heintz

    I am thankful my daughter and children have moved closer to me, and that I am now able to see them.

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  37. Mary Somerville

    After having seizures for all of her 16 years, my granddaughter is now free of seizure activity!! This means she is going off of some very heavy meds- It is changing her life! I am so thankful this year!

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  40. Brenda G.

    I’m thankful for all the veterans that serve the country. I think it takes courage to go through their extensive training that includes building up emotionally, physically, and mentally.

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  42. Kara

    I’m thankful for food in my belly, a roof over my head, love in my life and home, and the opportunity to pave my own path.

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  43. Alisha Lecroy

    I am so thankful to have my husband and kids. Everyday that we all wake up and get another day on this earth together is what I am thankful for.

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  45. Laurie Nykaza

    I’m thankful that both my kids are here with us one had Lymphoma and the other has a heart transplant so thankful we will celebrate another year together.

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  50. Blake Lane

    I am thankful for my awesome soulmate and my two fur babies Luna and Lennon. They are my heart and soul!

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  52. Emilee Bond

    This year I am so thankful for being home. I was in the hospital allot during this year, and being able to be home with my family. in my own bed, cuddled next to my amazing husband, Its just so amazing. Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  56. Marcia Goss

    I am thankful that my husband survived a stroke last year. He has since retired from his job, and his health is good.

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  57. Megan C

    I am thankful for my family. I am thankful that my children are still innocence and have not seen the hate that is going on in the world right now.

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  61. lissa crane

    I am grateful for my family’s health! We had a big scare this year and things are much better now, so I am very thankful!

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  67. Danielle Jones

    This year I really have alot to be thankful for. My normally healthy 12yr old son developed a rare infection this summer. He spent a month at an out of state hospital. For a few days we didn’t even know if he was going to make it. As a mother I was terrified. Now he is back to normal. So this year i’m thankful for his restored health, a God that answers prayers and for praying family and friends. We are truly blessed.

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  71. Rhonda R

    I am very grateful for my husband. He is the most wonderful man and even though his health has its ups and downs, we are so grateful or all the time we have together!

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