Costumes and Candy and Sugar Highs, Oh My!

Halloween is such a fun time of year! It makes us remember when we were kids and the excitement we felt ourselves. I love watching the thrill of my children when they search for a costume and when they see all of the spooky decorations to be had. At times, the excess can be overwhelming for us as parents, though. Shelves piled high with candy, costumes with tons of “add-ons” to buy, plus tons of tempting decorations. I’m sure I’m not alone when I walk through the stores with my kids screaming, “Mommy can we buy that?” How do we keep the fun,...