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posted on October 7, 2022

Going Big Vs. Keeping It Simple At Halloween: Voices 80 With Joanna Martin & Diane Boden



Whether you love everything about Halloween or mildly dread some of the excess (sugar, stuff, events, oh my!), today’s episode is meant to give you permission to find the traditions and celebrations that work for your family. Regular contributor Joanna Martin is back on the show to interview Sarah about how the Powers family has done Halloween over the years. Later in the episode Sarah chats with Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms podcast about how a scaled-back approach to harvest season works in her family. Happy October, friends!

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posted on October 23, 2021

A Lesson Learned From A Costumeless Halloween

It was Halloween 2020, the first major celebration of what was expected to be a very abnormal holiday season; thus my expectations were low.

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posted on October 21, 2021

Five Festive Halloween Activities For Families With Little Kids

Over the years, we have found ways to create new family friendly traditions that are simple and allow the kids to go to bed at their usual time. No scary costumes required.

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posted on October 19, 2021

House Rules For Halloween: Episode 335



When do you decorate for Halloween or carve pumpkins? What costumes are allowed? And exactly how much candy do kids get to eat? As we’ve said before: You get to decide! And once you do, it cuts down on SO many battles and questions. In our latest “House Rules” episode, we’re sharing our listeners’ best arbitrary rules for trick-or-treating, choosing (and trying on) costumes, and more! Meagan and Sarah share how they’ve approached Halloween in their families, and talk about how some of their policies have evolved (or been eliminated!) as kids grow.

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posted on October 6, 2020

Halloween Isn’t Canceled (And Other Thoughts About Holidays In 2020): Episode 281



This month kicks off the fall holiday season in the strangest year of all of our lives, and moms everywhere seem to be asking the same thing: what do we do about Halloween? From helping older kids deal with expectations-vs-COVID-reality, to finding safe ways for littler kids to celebrate, Meagan and Sarah unpack it all in Episode 281. We also touch on some tips for dealing with our own holiday disappointment as moms, and share some insight about holiday traditions in general to set the tone for the next few months.

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posted on October 27, 2019

More Than Mom: Things That Creep Us Out



Weirdest thing Meagan and Sarah are afraid of? You’ll never guess in a million years (and please tell us if you share our weird fears!). And then there are the more typical things that creep us out, from the minor heebie-jeebies to the big-time stuff that truly terrifies us. Join us for a fun, funny, not-at-all-scary More Than Mom episode all about the things that scare us!

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