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In years past, it was almost unheard of to trick-or-treat on any day other than October 31st. Today, more and more municipalities are changing trick-or-treat dates for Halloween based on forecast inclement weather or even traffic safety concerns (in the case of a major sporting event or concert in the area). Here we’ll look at both sides of the argument

Getting your child winter-ready is something that needn’t cost a fortune. It took me a few years to become a savvy shopper and figure out how to best prepare my children for winter without spending more than I needed to. I wanted to share some of these money-saving tips with you.

You don’t want your little guy or little gal to have a bathroom accident when dealing last-minute with buttons, zippers, or snaps.

But you do want nice khaki-style elastic waist pants that your child can wear proudly and that will pair nicely with crisp button-down shirts or dressy tops. No need for your kid to be in activewear pants all the time just because they’re having too much fun to plan their bathroom breaks!

There are stylish alternatives for your little guy or gal – read on to see where to find these.

Ye olde Renaissance Faire will be upon us soon. If you’re not yet super-into renaissance fairs, odds are that you’re probably just looking for a good costume that’ll let you get fully into the spirit of things, but that won’t break the budget. Here are some great ideas of where to buy Renaissance Fair costumes for the whole family!