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Five favorite things about Halloween

October 30, 2014 by MCM Mama 44 Comments

It’s Friday again? Really?  This is good, but wow, how did the week fly by so fast?

I guess if it’s Friday, it must be Friday Five and since today is Halloween, it must be “Five favorite things about Halloween” Friday!

So, here are my five favorites:

1. This guy

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He joined us on Halloween 9 years ago.  He was 2 weeks early, so I was totally shocked to wake up to my water breaking in the middle of the night and to be holding him in my arms less than 7 hours later.  He’s still my favorite Halloween treat!

2. Candy (no picture because I haven’t bought it yet LOL)

I don’t eat a lot of candy.  In fact, I pretty much don’t keep any in the house.  However, I’m pretty lenient with both the kids and myself on Halloween.  My favorites are peanut butter cups and Snickers. I haven’t decided if they are worth the dairy “hang over” this year though.

3. Community

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There is one street near us where EVERYONE trick or treats.  All of the houses try to outdo each other, so the decorations are amazing. My house pales in comparison (we haven’t decorated at all this year.)  And then after trick or treating, we all head to the neighborhood park for a bonfire with apple cider and donuts.

4. It’s the end of October.

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I have a love/hate relationship with October.  It’s usually beautiful weather in Virginia and the trees are just beginning to turn colors.  But it’s always crazy.  Between birthdays and soccer and cello and school and races and fall break (which usually involves a trip) and…, I feel like I barely have time to breathe.  This year, because the normal chaos wasn’t enough, I added in extra hours at my main part time job AND several shifts at the public library. Oy. I’m done.

5. It’s the beginning of November.

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In Virginia, that means chilly, but not cold; beautiful leaves and a great workout raking them; the end of soccer season; and time to actually chill. It’s time for soups, running in long sleeves, and tasty dark beers. I love that for us it’s a chance to pause and enjoy the area before the craziness of the holidays and the nasty weather of January and February.

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Happy Halloween!  Thanks to Cynthia, Mar, and Courtney for hosting their weekly link up!  I’m also linking up with Housewife Glamour for Friday Favorites.

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  1. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:29 am

    My friend’s bday is on Halloween. And she always had the best costumes and brought yummy treats for the class that day. The neighborhood bonfire is a neat idea….how fun!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      It is fun. I haven’t even made cupcakes for Shoo yet… Bad mom…

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  2. Jennifer says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:11 am

    There were ALOT of candy on sale today at CVS. Have a great time celebrating with your family.
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      Hmm, more candy…

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  3. M @readeatwriterun says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:14 am

    Growing up in the Midwest, October has been my favorite for ages….fall color and lots of races! Seems November is more of the fall season in NoVa, at least this year.

    Happy birthday to your son!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      October used to be my absolute favorite month, but with kids (and both kids born in October) it’s just gotten too crazy.

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  4. Pam says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Wow, your neighborhood does some really cool things for Halloween. Hope your son has a wonderful birthday today! It is a friend’s anniversary (they are British)
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      I think he had a good day…

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  5. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Happy birthday to your son! It must be fun living in a neighborhood where Halloween is taken so seriously, lol! It’s fun to see the decorations and fun competition between neighbors!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      It is awesome to have fun with the neighbors.

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  6. Mar @Mar on the Run says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Well that sounds like super cool neighborhood fun! Surprised yo didn’t mention any beer 😉
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      Note that I mentioned beer and soup in November. ;o) Got some beer posts coming up…

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  7. Deborah Brooks says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:47 am

    We have one of those streets with a lot of kids and everyone is out. Always a lot of fun!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      It’s fun to run into all of our neighbors.

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  8. Jennifer @ Running on Lentils says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:03 am

    So cool that your son was born on Halloween! Happy Halloween!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      We thought so…

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  9. Chaitali says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:24 am

    That street sounds awesome for Halloween! I hope you guys have a good time 🙂
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      It was a fun, but tiring, evening.

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  10. Lindsay T. says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I SO agree with you about mixed feelings of October. I love it but when I woke up today I felt relieved that we’re almost through! Fall in Virginia is my favorite!!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      Yep, ready for some downtime…

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  11. Lesley says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:45 am

    We have areas in Dallas that go all out for Halloween. Sadly, I haven’t gotten to them yet. I will say there are a couple units in my apartment that have decorated their patios and it’s been fun to see what they’ve done. I’m looking forward to Christmas.
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      Oddly, it’s really just on street and everyone else goes there to TOT. I’m sure they wish other streets would decorate more LOL

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  12. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Erica, I love that your son’s birthday is on Halloween! What a great story! Also, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are definitely my favorite; unfortunately, I do not have an intolerance to dairy so there is only my willpower (hmm…) holding me back. Not good – ha! 🙂 I hope y’all have a great Halloween and a good weekend! Try to slow down, when you can…yeah, right.
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      I just discovered the Butterfinger peanut butter cups. Oh Em Gee. So good.

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  13. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Your neighborhood sounds awesome! There was a house by me growing up that turned their whole basement and garage into a haunted house and would charge a piece of candy to enter. It was so good!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      There used to be an amazing haunted house in the neighborhood. It’s not done anymore, but the other houses are still pretty cool.

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  14. Haley @ Running with Diapers says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I think it’d be so neat to have a birthday on Halloween. It’s always the most elaborate party of the year. Happy Birthday to your little man!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      Thanks! He thinks it’s pretty cool.

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  15. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    Aww a Halloween Birthday!
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      Yeah, it’s pretty cool.

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  16. Jenny @ TurtleStride says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Happy Birthday to your son! That’s awesome your community is really involved. It sounds like a lot of fun!

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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      It is a lot of fun, even though we never made it to the bonfire…

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  17. Char says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    We don’t do Halloween in Australia. Or we didn’t used to. It’s been gradually working its way into our October and for the first time ever I got Trick or Treaters. Of course I didn’t have anything to give them – because it’s never happened before. Luckily they didn’t do anything nasty to the house.
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      It’s funny, I never really thought about where Halloween is celebrated…

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  18. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    happy birthday to your son! there’s a big block party by us this year as well — which is great because i didn’t have to buy candy 🙂
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      I didn’t buy much, but we do always get a few kids…

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  19. Kim says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Happy birthday to your son – fun that it is Halloween and he will always have treats:)
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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Indeed. Always a celebration on his birthday…

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  20. Carmy says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    So he gets all the candy AND cake?! Score!

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    • MCM Mama says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Yes. There’s way too much sugar going on in our house right now.

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  21. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    November 1, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    A Halloween birthday would be so fun!

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  22. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    November 1, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    What a wonderful Halloween treat you received nine years ago!
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  23. Amanda says

    November 2, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Candy is my weakness on Halloween! Hope you had a great time. Happy Birthday to your son!

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  24. Michele @A Pace of Balance says

    November 5, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Your neighborhood sounds like a lot of fun! And I am definitely a peanut butter cup and Snickers girl myself 🙂
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