One of the things that gets me is how some people are so up in arms about the Halloween candy. Trading it in for cash at dentist clinics or having "Harvest Parties" with healthy snacks instead. It's ONE holiday that is all about candy, and if it is eaten in moderation, I do not see the harm in it. Our kids eat pick one treat after they've eaten their supper, and they are thrilled about it.
The other thing that bothers me is that Halloween comes in second only to Christmas for consumer spending. Honestly?! That is crazy. Our kids' costumes were mostly dress-up things they already had, we just bought felt to make Blaise a mask and Acadia a little crown to complete her fairy princess get-up. We did buy some candy to hand out as well but only had about a dozen kids come to our door, so I ended up eating way too many mini mars bars!
