Halloween

Halloween is almost here, and we can’t wait! Of course, we love to dress up and trick or treat but what we are most excited about is all the fun, sweet treats that Halloween is centered around. While Halloween is known for children overdosing on sugar, there are a few ways you can attempt to create a healthy(ish) balance with more savory treats that still incorporate some Halloween fun. MUMMY HOT DOGS hot dogs crescent rolls candy eyeballs This one is so simple, and the kids can help out with this one. Unroll the crescent rolls then cut it into strips. Wrap the strips around a hot dog and place on a baking sheet. Bake according to package. Once baking is...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Party Time of Baton Rouge.  Party Time | Our Five-ish Favorite Costumes of 2020 Halloween is BY FAR our favorite time of the year. When everyone else is stopping to get their Pumpkin Spice fix, we are stopping anywhere and everywhere we can to get ourselves a spooky dose of what October has to offer. A few weeks ago, we made a stop into Party Time at Bluebonnet and Airline. A quick trip to roam the aisles, get a look at what they had to offer in the costume department and try to get a jumpstart on narrowing down costumes for five boys. Which can be a HUGE win or fail depending on where we...

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Even though the candy will last for months, Halloween is officially behind us. I love the season for its fun and energy. My kids embrace any excuse to dress up, and I welcome any chance to hoard more Reese’s. But if I’m going to be honest, I’m glad to see it go. And it’s not just because I’m ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas (“the MOST wonderful time of the year!”); it’s also because I’m done with all things scary. I’m a ninny. I’ll say it loud and proud and shout it from the mountain-tops. I. Don’t. Do. Scary. Of course, there was a time when I flocked to all things spooky and creepy! My best friend and I hit every Wes...

Disclosure: This is a post sponsored by our partners with BIG (Behavioral Intervention Group).  Behavioral Intervention Group's (BIG) Tips On Taking It “Hallow-easy” Taking It “Hallow-easy” Temperatures are dropping and excitement is rising as Halloween is in the air. For many families, fun costumes, spooky decorations, and thrilling frights are all part of the season. However, that might not be the case for some children.   The experts at Behavioral Intervention Group (BIG) suggest that the key to helping  children successfully navigate the holiday is to keep it Hallow-easy. In many ways, taking it easy means being flexible on even the most planned trick-or-treat night. Stay attuned to your child’s physical and emotional states and their expressed desires and concerns. Don’t push. This principle...