For at least twenty years of handing out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween I’ve set up a “station”. I place the card table in front of the screen door (and a big piece of cardboard under the table so none[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I guess I’m coming off as kind of crabby here. I don’t dislike Halloween at all. I’m glad that kids can still have a day where they can get dressed up and receive candy and treats. I mention in this[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I think the reason why Shop ‘N Save has the Wednesday only coupon is because all the local grocery stores start their new prices (sales, deals, etc…) on Thursdays. So, not only is a $5 off coupon a good way[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In case you were wondering those two bowls that I fill with the Halloween candy are: This Hardhat Monster’s Inc. Bowl (which comes with a lid) and This Pirate’s of the Caribbean Skull Bowl. I got them both over a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I never know how many bags of candy to buy. Since I moved into this neighborhood 2 years ago I’ve averaged 30-40 kids (and I give them each at least two pieces ) but how many will show up this[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is only my second Halloween in this house and neighborhood, so I still haven’t gauged the amount of trick-or-treaters that could stop by. I’m still judging this neighborhood from when I was a kid. It always seemed so large[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For years I’ve been of the opinion that Halloween, specifically the night of trick-or-treating, should be held either on the last Friday or Saturday of the month of October. Since most parents get the weekends off and all kids have[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Considering that just an old woman lives in the house to my right and just an old woman loves in the house on my left and that just an old woman lives in the house on the left, across the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When I give Halloween candy I have a “Candy give-away Hierarchy” I give all the sweet and sour type candies first, then the chocolate bars followed by the chocolate/peanut butter candies. This is both benevolent and part selfish on my[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This isn’t the first time I’ve written/drawn about the Monster Cereals. About four years ago, I talked about how General Mills had brought back the two “forgotten” Monster Cereals, Fruit Brute and Yummy Mummy, here in September of 2013.