Halloween dates back to the 8th century when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts during the Celtic festival of Samhain. Celebrated on October 31st, the festival recognized the end of the summer and harvest and the beginning of dark, cold nights. Ghosts of the dead were believed to return on that […]
Hump Day Haiku: Happy Halloween
We live in a neighborhood where kids get dropped off to trick-or-treat for the night, and the houses all run out of candy by the end of it. Though we gave out about 350 pieces of candy (and ran out quickly), my kids came back with plenty more. Ghosts, ghouls and witches Cars lining the […]
Trick-or-Treat Like You Care
I am elated to announce that I am part of the just launched Global Team of 200! The Global Team of 200 is a highly specialized group of Mom Bloggers for Social Good members who focus on maternal health, children, hunger, and women and girls. Our Motto: Individually we are all powerful. Together we can […]
