“Excuse me… Can I tell you something?” Shhhhhhh! No wait. “EXCUSE ME! Can I tell you something?” A little louder there! You will never believe it! No, really!? Something really cool happened after “Hott Flashes” posted a few days ago with the story “Fright Aid”. Something that kinda took me by surprise. Let’s see what you think! First, please let me tell you all how much I truly appreciate your comments and calls after reading “Fright Aid”. Thank you so much for your similar stories. In case you missed it, I shared how it is so difficult to shop this time of year due to the extreme marketing efforts of the local and national stores during the Halloween season. With the slightest suggestion of spookiness, my boys had a scary experience in late August when shopping for a Transformer toy at Rite Aid. Add to the gory decorations and deathly costumes a big sister whom shall NOT be named (AGAIN), both Isaac and Levi were scared out of their wits! I’m sorry; but my “youngin’s” are … [Read more...]
Celebrate with Tombstone Pizza! {Giveaway}
Halloween is only a few days away. What better way to celebrate than with the "official" Halloween pizza?? Our family does not celebrate Halloween in a traditional way. However, a few days before the actual holiday, we participate in a Fall Festival at our church, and our kids get dressed up to go "Trunk or Treating". What is Trunk or Treating?? It is something that our church community does each year. People decorate the trunk of their cars, and pass out candy. It is amazing how creative people can be. We have seen pirate ships, a giant wii remote that you could actually play in, and even a jungle! It is so much fun! They also get a TON of yummy candy. Then, on Halloween, Mom (aka...ME) digs into my beloved children's goodie bags and I steal all the candies that I like...LOL! This year, they are sure to forgive me pretty quick though, since I am going to give them Tombstone Pizza and candy for dinner! I am CERTAIN that will make me a "cool" Mom again! :) Seriously, Tombstone … [Read more...]
Fright Aid
What began as an ordinary every day trip to the local drug store, ended in an extraordinary episode of fright and terror for the Hott brothers. Just one year apart, Isaac 7 and Levi 6, enjoy an occasional adventure to the community Rite Aid for Transformer toys and Pokemon cards just about as equally as a trip to Disney World itself. Except for this one particular Monday afternoon in late August… Yes, I did say late August. As we entered the double automatic doors, both boys stood frozen in their sneakers. The diagonal aisles of merchandise were draped for the upcoming holiday. Above our heads, staring straight at us, were enormous and grueling creatures for none other than (cue sound effect—duh, duh, duh….) Halloween! One witches face with cracked eyes, warts, and wild hair. Another monster with stitches, blood, scars, and gore. Both boys grabbed my hand. “It’s alright guys. They are only pictures.” (Pretty gross pictures, at that.) That was when Levi, who just … [Read more...]
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