2014 Trick-or-Treating Times

Come out and celebrate Halloween the old-fashioned way! Not sure when your neighborhood’s hours are this year? Don’t worry, we did your research for you! Bannockburn 3:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Barrington 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Buffalo Grove 2-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Deerfield 3:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Deer Park 3-8 p.m. Friday, […]

Trick-Or-Treating Survival Kit for Savvy Parents

Pack your wagons! And don’t be afraid of those little goblins that boo (hoo). From a mom who’s been around the block a few times, here are some must-haves for your Halloween bag of tricks—everything you need for a night without any bumps in the dark! Wagon: With little ones, having a great wagon is […]

Halloween Costumes On A Dime

“Mommy, I want to be a boy.” Did my 8-year-old daughter just ask me to begin the gender reassignment process for her? “For Halloween, Mom! I want to dress like Daddy!” Whew. I have a love/hate relationship with Halloween. LOVE stealing Milky Ways out of my kids’ candy cache. HATE coming up with costume ideas. […]