Halloween Archives - Page 2 of 4

11/04/16

The Halloween Costume Awards 2016

There were over 2,000 submissions. Yes. You read that number correctly. You guys know there is no prize, right? I mean, bragging rights sure, but that’s it! Here are over 100 of my favorite costumes this year.

11/01/16

Halloween in NYC Gets Better Every Year

This year, we have friends who live in a prime trick or treating location and we got to give out candy from the steps of a brownstone. It might seem like a little thing but I’ve been living in NYC for almost 20 years and this was my first time!

10/31/16

Mal and Twilight Sparkle are Ready to “Party Tonight”

For Halloween, Mazzy and Harlow are VERY VERY PURPLE. Tonight, we’ll be trick or treating around NYC. Here’s Twlight Sparkle singing about how it’s “gonna be, gonna be, gonna be… A PARTY TONIGHT!”

10/28/16

50 Awesome Halloween Costumes for Kids from Truly Brilliant Parents

I’m taking a look back at the past five years of Halloween Costume Awards to bring you my absolute favorites. I hope they don’t make you feel totally inferior about your kid’s lameass costume.

10/26/16

Mazzy and Harlow and the Ghost of Halloween Past

I’m taking a look back at the evolution of Mazzy and Harlow’s costumes. You’ll see that I began my mom career with a desire to do something original but now I’m totally content with store bought.

10/25/16

If You Celebrated Halloween Only on Pinterest

Here’s what your Halloween would look like if you left your neighborhood and trick or treated within the confines of a Pinterest board.

11/06/15

The Halloween Costume Awards 2015

Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures of their kids’ Halloween costumes this year! You guys keep getting better and better.

11/02/15

When Your Kid Won’t Share Her Candy with You

God forbid Harlow should throw her own mom a bone.

11/02/15

23 Average Parent Problems on Halloween

From too much candy to not enough candy to the toddler can’t walk in his dragon costume, here are the biggest problems average parents encounter on Halloween.

10/29/15

It’s Easy to Steal Halloween Candy from a Baby

It might seem like too much effort to dress your toddler up for Trick or Treating when it’s cold and dark and she has no clue what is even happening. But it’s TOTALLY worth it and this video explains why.

10/26/15

Mazzy and Harlow Stroll Down Halloween Lane

From Baby Sushi to R2D2 to Corduroy to Audrey Hepburn, here’s a look back at all the Halloween costumes Mazzy and Harlow have worn through the years. What will they be this year?

10/12/15

This is Why Your Kid Choosing a Costume is the Worst Part of Halloween

Life was so much easier when I picked my kids’ costumes.

11/04/14

Halloween Isn’t Over Until Jimmy Kimmel Steals All Your Candy

Jimmy Kimmel has created a post Halloween tradition. This is the third year he’s told parents to pretend they ate all their kid’s Halloween candy and film their reactions.

11/01/14

Baby Born to Be Massive Robot Pilot for Halloween

Ryan had this robot pilot costume planned before him and his wife actually had a child. So, the first step in making the costume, was convincing his wife to become pregnant.

10/29/14

10 Things You Should Know Before You Take Your Toddler Trick or Treating

If it’s your first time taking a toddler door-to-door begging for candy, here are ten things I learned when I took Mazzy for the first time.