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Posts in category "Halloween"

After the Sugar Storm: What to do with the Leftover Halloween Candy?

My kids have had enough sugar — for the day (and possibly for the rest of 2010). They collected more Skittles, Snickers, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups than they could possible consume. I’m one of those mean moms that makes her kids choose just a few pieces of Halloween loot — and I disappear the... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 31, 2010 at 8:57 pm
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Halloween happenings here, there, and pretty much everywhere

Halloween craziness is in full swing for our family. We’ve got school Halloween events, neighborhood Halloween activities, plus family Halloween get-togethers. Our schedules are packed. In the event that you are looking for a few Halloween events and activities to add to your calendars, I though I would do a quick round-up post about some... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 20, 2010 at 4:18 pm
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Lame Halloween Loot

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Not all Halloween candy is created equal. In fact, a lot of it is actually pretty inedible. Let’s be honest — all of this stuff is absolutely terrible for your kids. But some Halloween hand-outs are just tastier than others (Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, I am talking about you). But then, of course, there are... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 18, 2010 at 10:25 pm
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Guest Post: Konow's Corn Maze

Ford’s son kicking it in the corn pit at Konow’s Corn Maze. Today, I am pleased to welcome my blogging buddy Shannon Ford to Wee Windy City. When Shannon emailed me last week to tell me why she thought Konow’s Corn Maze was an excellent destination for Chicago families, she made my day. That is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 11, 2010 at 5:33 pm
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Not-too-scary Halloween stories

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Are you gearing up for Halloween at your house? Got the pumpkins? And the costumes? What about your Halloween reading? My kiddos love a good holiday-themed read (and I love the change of pace from our usual favorites). Here is a list of some of our favorite (but not-too-scary) Halloween reads. Pssst . . ... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 13, 2010 at 8:55 pm
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10 Totally Ridiculous Halloween Costumes for Kids

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Do you have your kid’s Halloween costumes all set and ready to go? My little ones have just now stopped changing their minds and settled on their final costume choices: a monkey, a bat, and Little Red Riding Hood. Pretty basic stuff. Not all kid’s Halloween costumes are so tame. Or appropriate. Or comprehensible. Some... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
September 13, 2010 at 8:46 pm
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Mom's Halloween do's and don'ts

The big day is nearly upon us. You’ve put the finishing touches on the kids’ costumes. The pumpkins have been transformed into jack-o’lanterns. And you’ve stocked up on an absurd amount of candy for the hordes of trick-or-treaters about to descend on your front door. But before you officially kick off your Halloween celebration, I... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 28, 2009 at 10:12 am
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Chicago-area Halloween happenings

Let me begin by saying that I do not have it in me to create a comprehensive list of all of the Halloween events taking place in and around Chicago during the next week or so. In my estimation, there are at least a billion different options — from costume parades to scarecrow building to... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 21, 2009 at 7:54 pm
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Halloween costume portraits

So after much discussion, I think that we have finally figured out our Halloween costumes for this year. My daughter is going to be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz — despite the fact that she has never seen the movie and doesn’t know much about the story. This decision is all about the opportunity... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 12, 2009 at 9:14 pm
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Hey Marc Jacobs, you are scaring my kids

Have you been by the Marc by Marc Jacobs store in Bucktown lately? Yikes, do they have a scary window display up. I would describe the overall theme as “psychotic clown massacre.” It features about a dozen clowns with scary, bloody faces. Other highlights include a decapitated clown head and an impaled torso. There is... Read more »
By Caitlin Giles,
October 8, 2009 at 4:09 pm
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