A Perfect Little Halloween

We had the most perfect Halloween! I have always enjoyed Halloween. I just love the fun and mischief involved with it. I never expected how much more I would love it with a child. We celebrated last year but Jack was only 9 months old so he did dress up but it was a simple day. This year we went all out.

We started out at our favorite book store Sparta Books with their Halloween story time and party. Jack got to play with friends and enjoy the book reading of Monster Needs A Costume by the author. Jack and I went as my favorite Pixar duo Buzz and Woody! Afterwards we took a ride home for a nice nap. After Jack's nap we got him back in his Buzz Lightyear costume and took him out for some goodies. Our neighbors were so great. They had special treats for little ones like fruit snacks, pretzels, sugar cookies and granola. Our one neighbor was giving out treats to parents too. Beer and wine for the win!

The weather was so perfect we sat outside all day giving away candy. Our entire neighborhood gets crazy. We are the only development in our town so it is the place to be on Halloween. Police actually direct traffic getting in and out of the development. We ran out of candy by 6:30. We had over 300 candy/pretzel and cookies to hand out. That is how crazy it gets. 

It was the most perfect day for all of us. Halloween is so much more magical when you can watch children enjoy it. I think that is why I have always loved Halloween. We all get to be kids, we can be social with our neighbors and friends plus there are Reeses involved!

Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween.

Friday Favorites

Fridays that start a 3 day weekend are always my favorite. My work anniversary is coming up shortly and I have a bunch of vacation and personal days I still need to use before I lose them in November. Today my parents and I are heading to the farm with Jack and picking more pumpkins, you can never have enough pumpkins, and they will be watching Jack tonight while I join Brian for his work fundraiser. It will be nice for the 2 of us to get out and do adult things like eat a meal warm and not cutting up tiny human's food.

Here are a few things I'm loving this week.

Sparta Books

This is our local bookstore. Sparta Books has been around for over 50 years. It is our local gem. Each week Jack and I go to story time with Ms. Michelle who reads, sings and does crafts with all the children. She, along with the rest of the staff are wonderful. Last weekend we met Oliver the Goose at the book store and next week we are going to a Halloween party and parade. We are so lucky to have found such an awesome place.

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Matt Bellassai

Oh My Hilarious!!!! If you like cursing and a little vulgarity than Matt is for you! His buzz feed videos are hysterical! I can watch multiple times and find it just as funny. His most recent video about fall is the best.

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Gotham

We started watching the first season last week on Netflix. Brian and I have a hard time agreeing on television. We barely ever agree. The only thing we really ever agreed on were American Horror Story and Breaking Bad. I really like Donal Logue and Ben Mackenzie. Brian loves the connection to the comic books. So far so good.

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Shea Moisture Products-

 I started using their baby line not long after Jack was born. I love that they are certified organic and made with shea butter. Our favorite for Jack is the raw shea chamomile and argan oil with frankincense and myrrh. For myself I started using the 10 in 1 renewal hair masque and all types of their bar soaps! They are probably my most favorite products. They leave out all potentially harmful ingredients and do not test on animals. I feel somewhat safe using them on my son.

The Night Before Books-

I just love the series of The Night Before books. We have started out a little collection. They are the cutest books all set to The Night Before Christmas rhyme. We just picked up The Night Before Halloween.

"'Twas the night before Halloween, and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse. The monsters had gathered to plan and prepare, For the trick-or-treaters who soon would be there."

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Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!