We try to downplay Halloween in our family, though we're not completely opposed to the occasion. Our costumes are usually homemade, simple projects, and are basically a chance to play dress-up in public. Halloween night is one of the few opportunities we get to interact with our neighbors, who usually celebrate with big parties. Despite the scary decorations, I feel it is important for us to reach out and be friendly.
Tonight, in addition to visiting a couple of our neighbors, we're planning to head for the indoor comfort of the mall for trick-or-treating. Our busy street is not a popular spot for trick-or-treaters. Since we'll be out and about, the dinner plan is simple--chicken in the crockpot (see recipe link below) and steamed rice.
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Will the Great Pumpkin appear tonight? |

While we didn't get around to carving a pumpkin this year, I do have some quick and healthy
Halloween snack and party food ideas over at AC. I didn't manage to stock up on candy alternatives to hand out either, but I do have lots of
ideas beyond candy here. Also, if your kids bring home some chocolate loot, you might consider
incorporating it into a semi-healthy breakfast in the days and weeks ahead!
Our menu plan for tonight and and the rest of the week:
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I'm linking up to MPM this week.
Just visiting from MPM. MY kids would love having Waffles for dinner. I need to plan that!
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