When the Doorbell is Silent on Halloween Night
The doorbell rings. You grab the bowl of candy and head to the door. As the door swings open, you hear the rustle of plastic bags and the thudding of…
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Live in Virginia? Your Teen Could Be Thrown In Jail for Trick-or-Treating
Last night at dinner, my three daughters talked about what they would dress up as for Halloween. One was going to use her cat costume from last year,…
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Wear The Costume!
A couple years ago, I was getting the kids ready for Halloween and my kids asked me, “What are you going to be?” Your chaperone? I don’t know.…
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Older Kids—You Can Trick-or-Treat at My House
When I was a kid, my parents had a definite cutoff age for trick-or-treating. As we entered the middle school years, we were told we were too old and…
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Why Girls Don’t Have to Ditch the Princess Costume
According to an article from cnn.com, superhero costumes have beat out princess costumes as this year’s number one Halloween outfit for girls.…
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One Mom’s Halloween Crisis: I Just Want My Baby Chicken
It always starts near the end of August. Still clad in t-shirts and shorts, my son in time with the overly early stocking of Halloween candy on…
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Teal Pumpkins Can Save My Son’s Life
Food Allergies. It’s a topic that can leave many uncomfortable. Or maybe without an opinion at all. For our family it’s a serious thing. My…
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Holiday Memories
My two favorite holidays are Easter and Halloween. I know, I know. Strange combination of holidays, but it all goes back to my childhood. I…
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The Dare
The night was darker than usual. The moon was gone, waiting to be reborn in the new moon. I sat waiting. I hated the dark. I hated the waiting.…
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My child has a peanut allergy! 8 tips to make it through Halloween.
Would you send your children to the neighbors if it meant a 50/50 chance of receiving something so dangerous that they could die? I do it once…
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