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Happy Monday! Brie is back with some late-breaking news about Halloween with the family, a small oversight that nearly derailed Trick or Treating, her ongoing battle with the mouse of the house, and why one of her new chickens caused panic across the entire neighborhood. Brie is also answering your voicemails, so call the show toll-free at 833-GARCIA2! First, Brie breaks down her big family-style Halloween and explains why Bryan wasn't able to be part of the big Peter Pan-themed family group costume event. From dressing up to collecting candy to the excitement of the Switch Witch, and even reducing the spooky stressors, Brie recognizes that she nailed Halloween this year…for the most part. Brie's ongoing battle with the mouse in her pantry has entered a new chapter. After taking huge steps to prevent a repeat visit from the rodent, things didn't go as planned, and it caused a bit of a kitchen kerfuffle.  Then, did one of Brie's chickens escape? The next family movie night just might be Chicken Run. Fiddler, the chicken that's known to sit on top of the coop, went missing for a short time. After a small scare and a neighborhood-wide poultry pursuit, things had a happy ending. 833-GARCIA2 is the number to leave the show a voicemail and connect with Nikki & Brie. This week's messages included tips on chicken coops, dating advice, Murder Mystery night at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy, humane mousetrap suggestions, and more! To close things out, Brie sprinkles a little fairy dust on Inspiration & Affirmation that will bring out your inner child! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram  Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy  Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109!

Send us a textEver wondered how to handle the Halloween sugar chaos at home? We share our wild ride through trick-or-treating, complete with tales of candy overload and the mysterious "Switch Witch" tradition, where candy is exchanged for gifts. And just when you think Halloween couldn't get any more interesting, we dive into the strange world of the "Pickle Witch" sandwich from Jimmy John's. With our skepticism on high alert, we debate its culinary merits—or lack thereof. We also dive into a bowl of "Kelce Mix" cereal which is a surprisingly delightful blend of Reese's Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Lucky Charms! We switch things up with a chat with Margherita Lutz, the creative force behind Hinsdale Table, who dazzles us with her tablescaping expertise. Imagine your holiday tables transformed into visual feasts, all handled by Margherita's team from setup to cleanup. With her incredible collection of tableware and her knack for style, Margherita offers everything from full-service tablescapes to a la carte options, making sure your special occasions are unforgettable. Get ready for some insider tips that will take your hosting game to the next level.Closing with the heartwarming chaos of family Halloween experiences, we recount costume disasters and unexpected party invites, highlighting the simple joy of children basking in their alter-egos. As we gear up for Thanksgiving, we share our gratitude for Margherita's lovely interview and leave you with plenty of festive ideas and laughter to carry through your holiday season.Mike Haggerty Buick GMCRight on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you!Rosaria BeckerRosaria will provide uncompromised service & attention for your real estate needs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Sounds of Nouns & Halloween Polls - Love or Hate Candy & The Switch WitchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heute erzählen Janina und Patricia wie sie Halloween feiern. Von Familientraditionen wie der der Switch Witch, bis hin zu kulturellen Highlights, z.B. die Nachtwanderer auf Hawaii, ist heute einiges dabei. Und zum Abschluss wird noch eine ATM (ask the moms) Frage aus der Community zum Thema Segelohren beantwortet. Weitere Informationen rund um den Podcast findet Ihr auf: www.instagram.com/unterunsmoms

T minus 2 days until a candy avalanche is at our doorsteps!Thankfully, my guest today, Nicole Cruz, RD is here to take some weight off our shoulders.Nicole is the founder of Nourish Together, a shame-free approach to family nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian and mom of three, Nicole supports parents in raising confident eaters who can eat a variety, listen to their body cues, and not obsess over sweets or other ‘treats'.We start off our conversation naming many of the understandable fears around sugar, and how sometimes our fears end up exacerbating the fascination! Nicole shares two really important factors that help take sugar off it's pedestal and teach an intuitive eating approach. She then gave a lot of practical advice for managing all the holiday sweets to come, Halloween and beyond. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...What to do if your child is OBSESSED with sweetsThe enemies of intuitive eating - scarcity and restrictionWhat one word matters most in our language around foodDON'T MISS-Whether or not she recommends using the “Switch Witch” or other trades for Halloween candy // CONNECT WITH NICOLE CRUZ, RD //Website: nicolecruzrd.comInstagram: @‌nicolecruzrd I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @‌parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySend us Fan Mail over Text.Support the showSTART HERE:CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells *FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

Hallie reveals she is slowly starting to feel like herself again nearly five months after giving birth to her second daughter, Collins. And while she admits most days are "not cute," the mama-of-two credits a lot of her newfound energy to getting more sleep at night (thank you, sleep training)!Meanwhile, Katie, who gave birth to her second daughter, Emma, two months ago, is still in that postpartum haze and vents about the chaos of juggling two kids under two. But despite the feral nature of raising littles, she is quick to focus on the joy it brings her as the ladies discuss a new survey of more than 5,000 mothers from Peanut, an app for those navigating fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, or menopause, that found that 84% of mothers don't think parenting is accurately portrayed in the content they consume. According to their findings, 91% of moms say they felt more joy and fulfillment than anticipated, and 81% feel there should be more emphasis on the positive aspects of parenthood.Hallie and Katie also weigh in on the Switch Witch, a new Halloween tradition that involves kids trading in candy for gifts. While some parents love the idea of off-loading some of the sugar, critics say it robs children off a rite of passage: eating way too much Halloween candy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit motherofitall.substack.com*This is a paid-subscriber only episode. To become a subscriber, click HERE and sign up for any level of paid membership. P.S. If you subscribe as a “founding member” we'll send you a snazzy Mother Of It All tote bag. Join us as we hash Halloween out. Do we believe in the Switch Witch? DIY costumes: Y/N? Should Halloween happen at school? Do we have to …

Ghosts, goblins & allergy-laden candy EVERYWHERE -- oh my! Halloween may be spookiest of all for food allergy families. In this EpiSode, Sarah & Danielle talk through all of the Halloween landmines out there. Sarah shares her top tips for going door to door, talks about what to do when you get home with unsafe candy, and she explains how her Halloween rules for her family have changed as her kids have gotten older. Danielle shares what Halloween was like growing up with allergies and has some practical advice for parents. Plus, the ladies cover the Teal Pumpkin Project, the Switch Witch & Halloween night do's and don'ts. CONNECT WITH US: Follow EpiPod on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ To connect with Danielle - click⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ To connect with Sarah - click⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ Thank you to our presenting sponsor,⁠ ⁠Lorissa's Kitchen⁠⁠! And as always, we appreciate⁠ ⁠InchBug⁠⁠ for sponsoring the Q&A portion of EpiPod. OTHER THINGS WE DISCUSSED: FARE's Teal Pumpkin Project CVS supports the Teal Pumpkin Project Harley the peanut detection dog CODES + LINKS: Lorissa's Kitchen – Shop⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ with code: EPIPOD for 15% off InchBug – Shop⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ with code: EPIPOD25 TelyRx – Order ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ with code: EPIPOD for 20% off ****A box of 2 epipens is $299.99 – $240 with the code! Our peanut clean-up wipes: Well Too Wipes – Shop⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ with code: EPIPOD20

Today's product took the phrase, It's like taking candy from a baby a little too literally. Seasonal products like this one sure are a witch. It's a mensch on a bench or elf on the shelf product that will have Mr. Wonderful surprisingly saying, “Burn it!”  Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Spinning a product out of an existing tradition Creating a cultural phenomenon  Seasonal sales cycles Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Arie Desormeaux. Editing by Robert Hartwig and support from Alfred Schulz.

I recently saw a Kids Eat in Color post that talked about the Switch Witch. Do you know that tradition? Essentially, the Switch Witch allows kids to set out their extra candy and trade it in for a new toy.In the video, Jennifer says that the Switch Witch worked great for her oldest child - they loved getting a new toy and had no problem trading in their candy. But for her youngest, the whole idea was creating a lot of anxiety and damaging their relationship with food/candy.So, as we wrap up Halloween season, I want to invite you to consider what worked well for your family this year and what didn't. What traditions will you keep going? What will you drop next year?***Ready to get started with coaching?Learn more here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partneredpathparenting.substack.com

The guys discuss Antonio Pierce (6:20), the Cowboys losing again (17:10), the Celtics being undefeated (21:46), THE SWITCH WITCH (27:50), otters (34:20), and more. #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss Antonio Pierce (6:20), the Cowboys losing again (17:10), the Celtics being undefeated (21:46), THE SWITCH WITCH (27:50), otters (34:20), and more. #volume (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley + Ashley are back in the studio this week, to discuss popcorn, cookies, gift wrapping and other school fundraising scams. Plus, an invisalign update, a halloween update, and an update on which Ashley is actually a conservative white man hidden in a black woman's body.04:59 – It's been a less than eventful week with a major revelation. Ashley + Ashley's closets are both a direct representation of how they feel at the moment. Can anyone else relate?10:00 - Have you ever heard of The Switch Witch? It's giving Tooth Fairy meets Santa Claus and this witch leaving cavities and sugar highs in the past. Ashley N is just a few years late on this trend, but Ashley W still has time. 13:50 – Is it time to debunk the myth that men age better than women? Have you looked around lately? The 40, 50, & 60 year silver foxes are killing it. It's giving blonde to hide the gray hairs! Ashley + Ashley can't say the same for some of the men they went to high school with though…. 17:20 – It's time to make some more money! The NBA & NFL seasons are in full swing. The ladies are trading in their fantasy football teams for a fan duel account. One Ashley can be the NFL expert and one an NBA expert, sounds like a winning combination!22:52 – Question Time: Ashley + Ashley are discussing high end designers, annoying alarms, the order in which to dress,  and a little venus vs. mars action. Follow the show:www.askashleypodcast.com @askashleypodcast on InstagramAsk Ashley on YouTubeAsk Ashley on FacebookPick up the merch:Shop Ask AshleyFollow Ashley W:www.dearyoungqueen.com@dearyoungqueen on InstagramFollow Ashley N:@ashleynorthstyle on InstagramThis episode is presented by Dear Young Queen©2023 Dear Young QueenSupport the show

On this weeks Podcast @jennyandmaireadnow, Mairead tells about the sly way treats are removed from her house after Halloween. Jenny talks about her dream move to The North Pole and there are chats about the difference between 'upping' the people around you and toxic positivity. And we read Fiona's email out about the disastrous consequences of micro cheating.

Halloween may be over but Rich and Nicole go over the Switch Witch, Trick-or-treating and discuss the potential dangers of Halloween candy. Also in this episode, Nicole tells everyone someone died… but got the wrong person and Rich goes over a restaurant in Georgia charging extra to bad parents.

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 - Check out what you missed on PXY Mornings with Moose and Breezy! 9:10 - "I'm Sick of Tipping..." 9:25 - Anyone find anything weird in their Halloween candy last night?  9:40 - The Switch Witch...Support the show: https://www.instagram.com/98pxyrochester/

Reunion alert! Bernie and I are back with our first podcast in a minute. We actually recorded this October 20, 2022... but evidently the Switch B* (err... I mean...) The Switch Witch is still around... and we have thoughts. My kids (then 8 and 9 years old) came to me and asked "Mom, do we believe in the switch witch?" I responded, "Never heard of her." They said, "Good, because she takes away your candy and that's just MEAN!." After some assurance from me, the girls decided to make a "Go Away" sign and put it over their Halloween buckets. Bernie has his own story to share about discovering the book and what to make of it for his young kids. If you know Bernie at all, you know he has a looooooooong history of being harmed by diet culture. He's trying to break the chain as a father and protect his kids. Based on our values and viewpoints, you probably can guess what we think of this... here's what you need to know: Switch Witch is for PROFIT... selling this idea that the "switch witch" is your friend who plays with you the days leading up to Halloween and surprises you with a gift in exchange for some of your Halloween candy. They sell the idea "All the fun without all the candy!" (So, YOU get to be KIND to this supposed "friend," and this B takes your candy?! Make it make sense!) It's marketed as a "healthy" Halloween tradition. Tune in and have a happy Halloween by trusting yourself, your preferences, and your relationship to food. If you want to do something "healthy," brush your teeth before bed. Visit bodykindnessbook.com/180 for links and show notes

Happy Halloween from your dumbest friends! For this spooky edition of NNT, we get into favorite trick or treating candies, problematic costumes, and if we agree with doing a "switch witch" or not. Also Casey and Ahri disagree about lollipop flavors and it almost ends the podcast forever. *SPREAD THE WORD! LEAVE A REVIEW AND SHARE THE PODCAST!* Need advice? Have a funny story?  Email us at nevernottiredpod@gmail.com Follow Casey and Ahri for all NNT updates! https://www.instagram.com/casefaceb/ https://www.instagram.com/theycallmeahri/ Episode 30 sponsored by Luna Park  https://www.instagram.com/golunapark/ Book a game today at golunapark.com!

A family shared on Instagram a tradition they have every Halloween that makes their daughter super happy and also helps them get rid of the tons of candy she ends up getting on Halloween. So why are people on the internet calling them bad parents for it? 

Ebro, Rosenberg and Laura Stylez star in HOT97's flagship program Ebro in the Morning - this episode aired on 10/30/2023. Ebro, Rosenberg, Laura Stylez and the crew are broadcasting live from HOT 97 - talking about the new Halloween tradition known as the "Switch Witch," Flavor Flav's National Anthem at the Bucks game, and so much more! Find New HOT 97 Podcasts: https://www.hot97.com/podcasts THE UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS: https://www.universoulcircus.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Remy and Emily discuss a wild TikTok they came across about what to do with your Halloween candy. Essentially, some parents are experimenting with a bizarre new trend where their children will leave their candy out on the porch so that the “switch witch” can swap it out for a gift or toy. Remy and Emily discuss the implications and messages that this sends to young children. Remy, Emily and our new Content Manager, Lauren share hilarious but unfortunate memories from childhood surrounding Halloween candy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey guys! Here is you weekly episode of the No Food Rules News! WIth Halloween just around the corner we're def diving into the "switch witch" a bit more. Is it a good idea? Is it not? I'll give you some recommendations for what TO do. What is the No Food Rules News? I've rounded up some articles that I've seen in the past week that relate to food, health, nutrition, body and/or diet culture. I'll share a couple of my thoughts with them! Hope you enjoy!  WATCH ON YOUTUBE -> https://youtu.be/yvAkVqrV_H0?si=s6vYMrDtzP5wfcH0  XOXO -Colleen  Join THE SOCIEATY and learn to eat with no food rules→ https://nofoodrules.co/TheSociEATy_Podcast This week's stories: Bananas could go extinct due to fungus outbreak, scientists say https://nypost.com/2023/10/24/lifestyle/bananas-could-go-extinct-due-to-fungus-outbreak-scientists/ Can drinking coffee with lemon really help you lose weight? https://www.today.com/health/does-adding-lemon-your-coffee-really-help-you-lose-weight-t235478 What is the Switch Witch? The Halloween candy trend for kids — and how to do it right https://nypost.com/article/what-is-the-switch-witch-how-to-do-the-halloween-candy-trend-right/ MamaKnowsNutrition IG Post https://www.instagram.com/p/CywFhvqxtAL/?img_index=1 Hailey Bieber addresses ‘disheartening' pregnancy rumors: Can't I ‘be bloated one time?' https://pagesix.com/2023/10/24/parents/hailey-bieber-addresses-disheartening-pregnancy-rumors-im-bloated/ McDonald's is giving out free fries every Friday for the rest of the year - here's how to get them https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-12667753/McDonalds-free-fries-Friday.html  

In this edition of TrendBA Opening Zeit, Jack and Miles discuss NBA opening night, the Cranberry Juice Challenge, Taco Bell's "Taco Tuesday" battle coming to an end, the Switch Witch, the Rock's awful wax figure, and Cruise's driverless taxi service getting suspended (for being obscenely dangerous)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Switch Witch Trend & Trick Or Treat Game Day 2

Savannah and Ari discuss the new mythical folklore of the "Switch Witch" and the fun spin on receiving Halloween candy. They also react to John Oliver's Homeschool segment and unpack the real truth of homeschool issues. 

Halloween is fast approaching, so you know what that means! Lots of people sharing LOTS of opinions about whether or not your kids should eat candy. Sam and Jenna share how they handle sweets with their own children, why they think so many people are obsessed with this conversation, and how they feel about the "Switch Witch," a new Halloween concept that's been making the rounds on social media.Referenced in this episode: "Halloween Candy and Jenna's First Uncrustable" with Claire Chewning.Go to GreenChef.com/60fork and use code 60fork to get 60% off plus free shipping.Named one of Oprah's favorite things in 2018, Cozy Earth's best-selling bamboo sheet set is temperature-regulating and incredibly soft. Cozy Earth has provided an exclusive offer for our listener's. Get 35% off site-wide when you use the code FORK.Find us on Instagram! What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seems like there's a lot of girls in need of friends in #Atlanta...so, Abby wants to know: why don't we all...um IDK just meet up?!?! + People have STRONG feelings about the "Switch Witch." What do you think? Should parents switch out their kid's candy every Halloween or let them eat junk?!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jackets versus sweaters. Words Pepper and Dylan can't say. Break Your Legs Brad calls in about Switch Witch. Dylan's 3 Things. Robbie's Halloween songs. Should a TV be in the bedroom? London Fog's taste like Fruit Loops cereal milk. Top 5: Cereals that would make good lattes. Ringette girls apologize to Pepper.

Ever wonder why we're so quick to snatch that Halloween candy from our kids? What if, instead of demonizing sweets, we use them as a tool for teaching self-regulation and a healthy relationship with food? This is the intriguing conversation we unpack in today's episode, challenging the tradition of the SwitchWitch and the potential negative implications it may pose.We expose the potential pitfalls of the Switch Witch tradition, such as fostering distrust and negative associations with food in our children. The language and strategies we use around candy consumption can significantly affect our children's perception of food. We're not just talking candy here; we're examining the broader issue of how our actions and words can influence our children's relationship with all kinds of food. Wrapping up, we pivot towards a more positive approach to managing the Halloween candy mania. We ditch the Switch Witch in favor of legalizing candy, allowing our children to keep their treats as an expression of trust. We walk you through a free workshop on rewriting the script on Halloween sweets and even suggest how to handle the candy surplus that your kids aren't interested in eating, such as donating to our troops overseas. So join us to discover a fresh perspective on navigating the sweet-filled world of Halloween traditions.Show Links: [FREE Halloween Workshop]: "Rewrite the Script on Halloween Sweets to Help Your Kids Self-Regulate Sugar!"Questions about today's episode or do you have topic requests for future episodes? Please send your feedback via email to hello@crystalkarges.com or connect with Crystal on Instagram.

A couple in Utah is going viral for only allowing their daughter to keep five pieces of Halloween candy. The rest get taken away by the Switch Witch in exchange for a toy. Do you think this is a good idea?

Today on The Social, new couple Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper were set up by Bradley's ex!  And, do men in hetero relationships benefit from “The Girlfriend Effect”?  Then, the “Switch Witch” wants your kids' Hallowe'en candy, but is she a spoil sport?  Plus, are you a novice or expert when it comes to “girl physics”?  And, Taylor Swift's actual Beyonce fairy tale!

In a more healthy conscious world will the Switch Witch catch on as a new Halloween tradtion?

Some parents are trying a new tradition for Halloween where they are doing something interesting with their candy.

Dr. Michael Goran sits down with Molly to offer his best advice on helping our children navigate our sugar-saturated environment. Now that Christmas is right around the corner, this is a timely subject to dive into! But, as our guest reminds us, making sure that our kids indulge in moderation is a challenge that lasts beyond the Winter holiday season⁠. After all, we still need to keep in mind Valentine's Day and Easter chocolates, graduation cakes in May, ice cream in the summer, and all manner of sugary treats come Halloween! In short, as Molly puts it: “This idea that it's ‘just a treat' is a bit of a delusion.” Listen in as Dr. Goran explains what sugar does to kids according to research, besides weight gain. He talks about setting boundaries with our children at home, while at the same time empowering them to self-regulate their own food choices. Dr. Goran then breaks down the two main paths that anyone can take to sugarproof themselves—the 7-day and 30-day challenges—and how just seven days' worth of healthy food choices already makes a huge difference. Episode Quotes “Food is for enjoyment as well as for nourishment. We've lost track of that a little bit.” - Dr. Michael Goran “Even after only seven days of sugar reduction, you can get benefits at the metabolic level. We've seen observable changes in behavior, temperament, and energy levels in children in just a few days.” -Dr. Michael Goran Key Highlights What is sugar doing to our kids, exactly? How to make Halloween healthier (but still just as fun!) by starting a Switch Witch tradition How to teach your kids to self-regulate their food choices at home How artificial sweeteners do more harm than good About Michael I. Goran, PhD Dr. Michael Goran is a Professor of Pediatrics at The Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, which is affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He is Program Director for Diabetes and Obesity at The Saban Research Institute and he holds the Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Endowed Chair in Childhood Obesity and Diabetes. Dr. Goran also serves as Co-Director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute. Connect with Michael I. Goran Website: www.GoranLab.com Twitter: @michaelgoran Instagram @sugarproofkids I'm FULLY committed to having you stay LIGHT and AFLOAT during the Bermuda Triangle aka Holiday Season! LOTS of offerings - Fireside chats, online holiday support courses, intenSati classes all on mollycarmel.com You can also purchase the Breaking Up with Sugar course here: https://mollycarmel.com/buws/ Join my mailing list for a free mini masterclass: https://mollycarmel.com/minimasterclass Become a part of the Breaking Up with Sugar FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buwsbook Come hang with me on social media!! IG (I love a DM!): @mollycarmel YouTube: Molly Carmel Tiktok: @realmollycarmel Facebook: Molly Carmel

This brief episode is a follow up to Episode 136…if you haven't listened to that one, I highly recommend listening to that one first, otherwise this one won't make very much sense. I feel like it's really important to not just talk about ideas or make plans, but to take time for self-reflection after an event to see how you're feeling—especially as a mom. Mamas set the tone for their entire family and sometimes it can feel really out of control to create a plan only to have the day come and the plan go out the window. Halloween 2022 was no exception for us. There were frantic moments the day of Halloween with costume preparation and getting everyone out the door on time, but all in all, I'd say this holiday went well and my goals ended up being more of a guideline than a set in stone plan of action. My Original Goals From Episode 136 Included: · Wean off of Halloween traditions (trick or treating) · Switch Witch · Harvest Festivals and parties over mainstream celebrations · Heirloom costumes (no darkness) · Celebrate with neighbors, make it clear we will use our discernment & leave if necessary · Talk openly about Halloween and spiritual warfare · Make pie instead of scary jack-o-lanterns · Be aware of sweets consumption and ingredients · Set a good example for our kids with either no costumes or innocent ones · Up our vitamin regiment, get good sleep, take care of our health How Halloween 2022 Actually Went: · We're still upping our vitamin regiment, getting good sleep and taking care of our health · Switch Witch went off without a hitch · We're aware of sweets consumptions and ingredients—the kids asked about the candies they received and tried a few. They all agreed most of them were gross (green snickers, smarties, fire balls, etc). We let them have chocolates I bought at the health food store, let them keep just a few from trick-or-treating (they all chose less than 5 each!), and in general, candy was a non-issue · We set a good example with no costumes…truthfully, I just didn't have it in me this year. I was not motivated to spend money on Halloween costumes for the grownups · The kids' heirloom quality costumes were amazing and continue to be an everyday play hit in our homeschool. I'm really glad we invested in www.khepp.com and www.treasuresfromjennifer.com · We did talk openly about Halloween and spiritual warfare…although it was a bit of a dance. I was left wondering if we shared too much or in the right way? · We did not make a pie with our pumpkins, we fed them to the chickens after we carved nice things in them at a friend's Harvest Party (did you see that “Jesus knows your harvest parties are really Halloween parties” meme going around?) · Our church's Harvest Festival was a blast…so wholesome and well organized! We will definitely be going again next year · Are we weaning off Halloween? I don't know. It was so fun doing an activity with our neighbors. I think it made me realize I want to do more adventures with them and it doesn't have to be trick-or-treating · A word on Trick-or-Treating…I had a moment where I thought this is so picturesque! What's the harm in this? And then we came to the creepy house…listen to the full episode to hear this part FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM

Switch Witch disclaimer: If you have kids who listen, and participate in the S.W. program, you might want to skip to 7:06 or preview first as to preserve the magic. Otherwise, the season of gratitude is upon us! Although, we are firm believers in celebrating gratitude from November - October. But in this episode we're sharing the good news that KIDS ARE AMAZING. They're funny, they're witty, they're magic. And you've heard enough from others about how exhausting they are, so let's talk about what's on the other side of that!

Well we aren't billionaires but there's still a chance to win big on Saturday! Plus, the dog rug was so popular we had to talk about it again. There is also a new thing called the Switch Witch, we talk judgy people and is history repeating itself?!

On today's show:  Bill woke up a little tired after staying up late to watch the Browns game, AND he had to deal with a little Halloween family drama.  Have you ever heard of the "Switch Witch"?!?  Also, what in the world happened to Instagram yesterday?  Today's Cleveland Confessional had Matt in Medina feeling guilty about a Halloween "prank gone wrong" this past weekend.  And now that Halloween's over, is it officially Thanksgiving-time or are we skipping over to Christmas?!?  Plus, Battle of the Burbs, TV shows that you'd love to be a part of, and our first-ever round of  the "Here We Go Brownies!" game!  

So, your child has dumped out their Halloween candy and begun to sort their stash. They have found all of their favorites, maybe traded a sibling, parent, or friend for more, and now, they have the Halloween candy they plan to keep. What do you do with all that's left? In this episode, we chat about: Places you can donate candy in your community (and how to transition to a spirit of Thanksgiving in doing so) Ways to repurpose unwanted candy (so that mom can save money on candy come Christmas) Swapping the unwanted candy for other fun rewards (using the Switch Witch) Before you decide how your family wants to approach all of the excess Halloween candy, be sure you know how to share the joy (instead of stealing it...via your child's candy).   SHOWLINKS: Join Mealtimes Made Easy: www.mealtimesmadeeasy.com Schedule a session to chat one-on-one with Ashley: www.veggiesandvirtue.com/schedule Leave Ashley a voicemail: www.veggiesandvirtue.com/ask  

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Today on the podcast I have Misa Pignataro who is the founder of Misa's Clean Kitchen. We discuss all things kids in the kitchen, her favorite cookware for kids, and ingredients to stay away from in the grocery store! Don't miss it!   Against All Grain: https://amzn.to/3s4NAdx   Noteable Things:    Misa's Clean Kitchen:  Sweet potato quiche: http://misascleankitchen.com/sweet-potato-quiche/ Spinach chocolate chip muffins: http://misascleankitchen.com/chocolate-chip-spinach-muffins/ Sweet potato chocolate chip muffins: http://misascleankitchen.com/sweet-potato-chocolate-chip-muffins/   Kid's Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/3VBur0y Sur La Table Culinary Kit for kids: https://amzn.to/3gmbY8d Nylon Knife: https://amzn.to/3gjLzHM Crinkle Cutter Knife: https://amzn.to/3gjIcRp   The Learning Tower We Have: https://www.etsy.com/listing/743092667/learning-tower-kitchen-helper-tower?click_key=4e2ece187842549e54e46da693ca1aae1bce4af8%3A743092667&click_sum=a34bc038&ref=shop_home_active_3&pro=1   The Switch Witch: https://www.mamanatural.com/the-switch-witch/   https://laurennicolejones.com/podcast-episode-getting-our-kids-in-the-kitchen/   Facebook:Misa's Clean Kitchen Instagram: @MisasCleanKitchen http://misascleankitchen.com

The holidays are coming, and that means...sugar! And food pretty much everywhere. If you don't proactively make a plan to create healthy boundaries around sweets, your weight loss and health goals can get quickly derailed. This episode covers simple strategies to not eat all the Halloween candy. Candy AlternativesBubblesGlow sticksMini play-doughRubber stampsStickersSmall balls or bouncy balls Temporary tattoos MagnetsPencilsErasersKey chainsSlap braceletsActivity or coloring books Small craft kits BookmarksLeftover Candy IdeasThrow it away.Donate to charity, including Treats for Troops, Operation Shoebox, local food pantries, Ronald McDonald house, or nursing homes. Some dental offices also offer a “buyback program” where they will send leftover candy to charities. Find a game, art, or science project for it. Search the internet for learning activities or science experiments with candy. Enlist the “Switch Witch.” Add it to holiday gifts. Strategies to Not Eat the Candy Buy an alternative, or buy candy you don't like.Out of sight, out of mind.Delayed gratification.Use strategies listed for emotional eating and sugar cravings for proactive, in-the-moment, and reactive ideas. We'll be covering more of these strategies in the weeks ahead. Subscribe & ReviewSubscribing and leaving a rating and review are important factors in helping the Reshape Your Health Podcast and the YouTube Channel reach more people. If you haven't already subscribed, please do that today.We would also be grateful if you left a rating and review, too. In your listening app, scroll to the “Ratings and Reviews” section, then click “Write a Review” and let us know what you enjoy about our show. We appreciate you taking the time to show your support. Thank you!Resources From This Episode>> Join Zivli>> Book a Free Zivli Discovery Call>> Freebie: Weight Loss Mindset Audio Training>> Freebie: The Ultimate Food Guide

Join Jaundice John, Decomposing DanO, and the Barely-Living Latina Turner on Gay Christmas, which some call Halloween. It's the HomoLicious Halloween Special!      Sexy Bartender Kirk introduces The Sexy Basic Bitch Red Devil Martini, our official Astrologer, Danny Santos looks to the stars for a Halloween Astrological Forecast, and the boys talk shit about their favorite holiday! Beware of the Switch Witch this year…Chat us up at:   Homoliciouspod@gmail.comInstagram: HomoLicousPodFace Book: HomoLicious: An Odd PodBartender Kirk:  Instagram:  bythewaykirby. Facebook: Kirby CleverpigDanny Santos:   Instagram:  santoscrystalvisions#Homoliciouspod

The Tale of the Switch Witch was written and compiled graphically in 2019 by (me!) Katherine Frances Ammon. It is published by KDP and is available on Amazon. Happy Halloween!

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Raising Amazing is back for Season 2! And just in time for Halloween! Dr. Gator and Cerina Vincent catch up and chat about what listeners can expect for Season 2, and they discuss Halloween safety, Halloween candy, and fun little tricks to get your kids to eat less sugar - like the sneaky little Switch Witch! And... they are raising the bar on their podcast! Now IN PERSON at 5200 Studio and so excited to dive back into all the ways we can raise the bar on ourselves and our parenting, so we can raising amazing little humans!

Am I the only one who still feels like 2020 just ended?! But here we are closing in on the holiday season of 2021! Around here Halloween is a favorite so we took to Instagram to ask all our amazing listeners and friends for their favorite traditions for the Spooky Season. Listen in as we share our most-loved ideas for celebrating the holiday!

Hello and welcome to another audio version of Burnt Toast!Today is a very exciting crossover episode with my best friend Amy Palanjian, who is the creator of Yummy Toddler Food; parts of this conversation will also run next week on Amy’s newsletter. Longtime listeners will remember Amy from our podcast Comfort Food (RIP) and from her previous Burnt Toast. And! Just a reminder that guest episodes of the audio newsletter are now free for all listeners! That means you can go back and listen to Rachel Millner, Gwen Kostal, Alyson Gerber, the founders of the National Plus Guide, Tyler Feder, Christy Harrison, Anna Sweeney, Marquisele Mercedes, and Aubrey Gordon, all for free.I’m able to make this content accessible with the help of paid subscribers. If you’d like to support what I’m doing, click here to take 20 percent off your subscription and get cool perks.VirginiaI’m so happy we’re together again! I mean, we’re sort of always spiritually together.AmyIt’s funny, someone the other day someone was like, “When is the podcast coming back?” and I was like, “What are you talking about? Virginia and I talk all the time.”VirginiaWe do miss doing the podcast. It stopped making sense for a variety of reasons related to childcare. Also, it’s very expensive to run a podcast that doesn’t make money. It wasn’t our best business decision, but we both loved doing it. Now Amy can join us on Burnt Toast and we can still have some of that magic.So this crossover episode was Amy’s idea because we are both getting questions about Halloween candy—something that causes stress for parents every year. We do have an old Comfort Food podcast episode I will link, for people who want even more on this.AmyI would like everyone to know that I actually found a bag of our Halloween candy from last year as I was looking for some candy to photograph. Apparently, lollipops are not super popular in my house!VirginiaMeanwhile, the other day, Violet said, “We haven’t had lollipops in a very long time,” as if I had greatly wronged her. I said, “Okay, tell Daddy to put them on the grocery list.” But I was thinking the same thing, that the last time I bought lollipops, we had a box sitting in the pantry for months. They pick out the three red ones and then they don’t want the rest of the bag. Do people like other colors of lollipop? There’s a very strong red bias when it comes to lollipops. And popsicles, too.AmyTrue. It’s logical. They taste better.VirginiaWho likes a yellow lollipop? Anyway, we’re not here to shame your lollipop preferences. Everyone knows Amy and I strongly believe that there are no bad foods—though possibly there are some bad lollipops. The question that comes up over and over is parents wanting to know how to limit or regulate candy consumption for sugar obsessed kids on Halloween. We got several versions of this question: What are the best low sugar options for toddlers? How do I prevent the sugar tantrums? Guys, sugar is not heroin. It's okay. Take a deep breath.AmyThere’s also the question, “What’s the best time to eat candy?” As if eating candy at 2pm might be somehow better. We put all this pressure on the food. We forget that Halloween is super exciting! It only happens once a year and you’re wearing a costume and you get to run down the street ringing doorbells! It’s novel for kids. If you took the candy out of the equation, they still might have a tantrum just because it’s new and their routine is upset. We want to control what we can, so we immediately go to the candy. It’s sort of an easy scapegoat, but it makes us forget the bigger picture.VirginiaIt’s the birthday phenomenon! People think the cupcakes at the birthday party make kids crazy. But no, it’s the fact that the birthday party was at a trampoline place for two hours! They are overstimulated from being around screaming children bouncing on things. Lots of research has debunked the sugar high phenomenon. I will link to things that I have written for anyone still saying, “But wait, really? I think it makes me kid super hyper.” It doesn’t. It’s circumstantial. Step one is recognizing that candy is going to be a big part of Halloween. Candy is, along with the costumes, the entire point of the day. The more you can relax and lean into the joy of that, instead of trying to limit, the less stressed you’re going to be. Trying to control sugar is going to end up with you in a power struggle with your kid about what this day can be for them. That’s not a fun way to experience a holiday!AmyYeah, it would be like trying to limit the amount of presents that your kids get on Christmas. I guess you could ignore the candy part of Halloween if you just didn’t leave your house. But this is a temporary situation. Whatever happens on this day is not an indicator of the health or well-being or emotional state of your child for the rest of their life. It can sometimes feel like we’re bad parents for giving our kids these foods that are culturally shamed, especially with the emphasis on no added sugars for kids under two. There is a lot of pressure.VirginiaYes, especially for parents who have a lot of fears around processed foods! Candy is the ultimate processed food. This is one day of the year when a lot of foods that you may not normally buy are suddenly on your child’s radar. It’s important to keep in mind that kids may seem especially fixated or obsessed with these foods because this is the first time they’re experiencing a Mars Bar or a Butterfinger. One way to think about lessening the obsession on Halloween is to be a little more relaxed throughout the year. If it’s more normal for your child to encounter a Snickers, then they might not need to eat 100 in one sitting. If you have candy around, kids will become more discerning. They will be quicker to say, “I don’t need to take a bite out of every single piece because I already know which ones I like and don’t like. I can I can focus and enjoy my favorites.”It’s so sad and confusing that this should be a joyful day and instead kids are having to navigate these complicated feelings about wanting things that a parent doesn’t want them to have. We’re layering this whole emotional experience about food being something you have to feel really complicated about.Amy“We went out as a family! We had so much fun! I got this bag of stuff with my parents and now they’re taking it away from me. And I don’t quite understand why.”VirginiaSo, I think we’ve established why being really controlling around Halloween candy is not the way to go. Let’s talk a little bit about what we each do and what our approaches are to managing this. We can also touch on the ever-controversial Switch Witch. AmyUp until 2020, we had always gone trick or treating in the dorms at the college where my husband works. We would go through the dorm, which was full of kids giving out candy. They dress up and decorate the hallways and it was really fun. Then, we bring all of our candy home and we sort through anything that is too crunchy, like a round hard candy, or anything that’s too chewy for the younger kids, and put it off to the side. We talk about safety. I’m not trying to do it on the sly. I’m very open about it. I’ll say, “We're just gonna put this over here and maybe one of us parents will eat it.” Then we talk about the candies my kids haven’t seen. I tell them the names, we talk about what they taste like, we do a taste test. The kids try a bunch of stuff! They spit a lot of stuff out that they don’t want. In that process, if there’s a thing that they don’t like, they'll just push all those off to the side. If they know they don’t like the thing, they don’t want it in their bowl. We usually have water or milk and we sit at the table and we do it together. It’s a later night than usual. They eat a lot of candy. I try to eat all of this Snickers. It’s fun! I didn’t do this when my oldest was little, because I was intensely fearful of sugar. As I learned more, I understood that my fear was not helping. So, I embrace it. Each kid then has a bowl with whatever candy is left. After that first night and we put it in the pantry. We don’t hide it or take it away. And then we let them pick out a few pieces every day and they can decide if they want it with breakfast or with dinner, but I do try to have the kids all have it at the same time so that there’s not fighting.VirginiaOh, that’s smart.AmyYeah, like they might say, “She’s having her thing and it’s not fair!” So we try to line them up so that they’re happening at the same time. Then if we do go trick or treating on actual Halloween we do the whole thing again.VirginiaWe take a very similar approach, maybe with a little less reverence than your tasting process. On Halloween night we dump all the candy out of the coffee table and say, “Go nuts! Have as much as you want!”Candy is not an off limits food in our house, so the kids already know things they really love. They throw out the ones they don’t like. Then it goes into a bowl in our pantry. The kids do try some new candies, too. Keep in mind, for picky eaters, trying a new candy is still trying a new food. Candies have weird textures and flavors, so it can be a great thing if your cautious eater is willing to try some strange looking candy. The advice that gets circulated a lot is to do a free-for-all on Halloween. We do a free-for-all on the second day, as well. Amy doesn’t need to do that because she’s got the double trick-or-treating thing, so there is going to be another opportunity. But I do think for a lot of kids just the one night is not enough. Once we’re getting back into our routine, I’ll say, “When do you want to have your candy?” Other traditional advice is to limit candy thereafter to one piece a day which feels like not enough to me. I feel sad with only one mini Snickers! So we do two or three pieces. I don’t get hung up on the number because you’re very quickly going to find yourself doing a lot of weird negotiations. Why make yourself crazy? I’ve also found, as my oldest daughter gets older—she’s eight now—she manages the candy very effortlessly. We are transitioning to her having more authority over her food experience. She manages the candy easily on her own because we’ve always done it this way. I notice there are a few days where she wants some candy with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then she’s lost interest by the end of the week. With a younger kid, where you’re opening wrappers and you’re the delivery vehicle, I think it makes sense to pick a time for candy. Don't get too hung up on your role for managing the candy. Instead, ask yourself, did I give them enough access, and enough time to really enjoy this experience? If you’ve done that, they will gradually lose interest in the candy stash over the next couple of weeks. They won’t be fixated on it because they don’t have a scarcity mindset about it.AmyIf you’re noticing that your your kid is throwing tantrums when you say, “Just one piece,” the counterintuitive answer is to relax the rules. Your kid is responding to those rules in a way that is showing you that they don’t feel like they have access to that food. That can be a hard thing for parents to do, especially with little kids, because it often feels like we’re giving in or that it’s a slippery slope and now they're only going to eat candy. My two-year-old will have the candy with dinner, and he’ll eat some of the dinner and he’ll eat some of his candy. He’ll go back and forth. Candy is a food that we sometimes have more of at this particular time of the year.VirginiaSome kids are going to be the kids who are want to savor every little piece and they’re going to make it last till March and that’s totally fine.AmyThe goal of this is not to have kids who lose interest! The goal is to have kids who do not lose their minds over candy.VirginiaRight, kids who can enjoy and revel in Halloween and enjoy candy. It’s part of their life, not an obsession or something to feel anxious about. Are there any treats you wouldn’t let your kid eat?AmyAnything they’re allergic to. Anything that would be too hard for a younger kiddo to chew. That’s it.VirginiaThis isn’t something you get trick-or-treating, but maybe something like fancy chocolates with coffee in them. I might be concerned about the caffeine. Even then, it's one tiny chocolate. I’d probably say, “Let’s have a bite and see what happens tonight.” There’s definitely no good that can come from saying, “We let you have this kind of candy, but not that kind of candy” or “Nothing with artificial dyes!” AmyYeah, someone asked, “Where can I buy honey sticks?” I was like, “Please don’t give out honey sticks.”VirginiaDon’t be that house giving out honey sticks. I mean, if your kid loves them, great.AmyThere was a question about what to do when little kids want what the older kids have? I have a two-year-old and a nine-year-old. Having them eat the things at the same time, even if the things are different, can be helpful. Then the younger kid is not feeling left out. Make sure that whatever the younger kid has feels very fun to them. This issue of who has what and is it fair and is it the same is currently the biggest source of me wanting to run for the hills. “Hers is bigger,” or “She has more milk” or “She has a blue cup.” There may not be a magic solution to this, depending on your children. If this is my house, I am sure that this is going to be an issue. Even if it’s just like, “She has the red lollipop, but I got stuck with the green one.” VirginiaYeah, the lengths I go to ensure parity in lunch components! The other day, I cut a sandwich perfectly in half. And one child immediately said, “She has the better half!” And I was like, I give up. It’s literally the same.I'm wondering with this question if there’s an element of trying to limit the toddlers’ candy exposure. Unless it’s a choking hazard—which of course with ages three and under you do have to be careful about certain candies—let them have what the older kids are having. There is no reason they can’t enjoy the same stuff.“What age is appropriate to offer candy for the first time?”I forgot how fraught that feeling is when you have a one-year-old and you’re like, “Do we do it?” Especially if it’s your first child. This is definitely a question that goes out the window when you have multiple kids. If it’s your first child, and Halloween will be happening around them, like at daycare, do you bring them into the fold on the candy? Or do you wait and why? AmyIf you’re going to encounter it in the course of whatever you’re doing, then yes. If you’re not, like if your kid doesn’t go to daycare and you’re not going to go trick-or-treating and trick-or-treaters come to your house after the baby goes to bed, I wouldn’t stress about it. I don’t think you need to make a big deal about introducing chocolate. You will encounter it in the normal course of life. If the urge is to keep them away from this thing because it makes me wildly uncomfortable or because I’m scared that they won’t eat any other food, I just would maybe sit with that a little bit and think about whether it’s true. I think we waited until my oldest was two. She had a really early bedtime when she was one so we just skipped it. We didn’t go to any Halloween parties. But I think it’s a personal choice.VirginiaMy older daughter was not an oral eater when she was one, so I probably would have done backflips if she had wanted to eat candy. That was not where we were in her feeding disorder. So I didn’t have to navigate this in quite the same way as most parents. If you have a favorite Halloween candy and it would give you joy to share that with your child, do not feel bad about introducing your young toddler to that candy. Let’s be honest, Halloween for one- and two-year-olds is for the parents anyway. Kids don’t really care. You’re dressing them up in a cute costume for your own amusement or because Grandma wants to see them in the costume. It could be fun for you to say, let’s try this favorite candy and have that as part of enjoying Halloween. If you’re like me and actually don’t enjoy Halloween, it’s fine to just not deal with it. However, I agree with Amy that if it’s about insulating kids from sugar, let’s sit with that. “If my two-and-a-half-year-old doesn’t really get it, can I just disappear some of his candy? It seems simpler.”AmySeems simpler to you! But what happens when a kid asks where his candy is?VirigniaIt is true that they have short memories at that age. They might not remember at two?AmyMy two-and-a-half-year-old would for sure remember. I would be worried that the child would just wind up so much more confused and maybe have their feelings hurt because you took something. VirginiaIt sounds like this person is saying, “Can we just enjoy it on Halloween and then it’s gone the next morning?” I would be careful with that. And this is probably where we should talk about the Switch Witch. This is the idea that you let the kids have candy on Halloween night. The next day, you have them turn in all the candy in exchange for a toy. It’s a thing that dentists started. I personally hate it. Some people say the kids get to savor the candy and just give away the stuff they don’t like. But I also don’t like it because now I have to come up with a toy. Halloween is already so freakin’ hard! Why are you giving me more to do? So, I’m pretty anti-Switch Witch, but you’ve been a little more open to it.AmyYeah, we’ve done it the kids have a bunch of stuff that they don’t want. VirginiaBut isn’t that just what a garbage can is for? AmyI know! You can bring your unwanted candy to the dentist and they’ll send it to soldiers. Like, that's not nice! Send them the good stuff! I have written about the switch witch. I do think that it is a convenient way to get candy out of your house if you don’t want candy in your house. But, the reason that people primarily do it is because they don’t want their kids eating sugar. There is a way to do it that is helping the kids identify what they like and don't like, but then again, you’re having to go buy a thing when the kids already got all of this stuff. It is an extra thing to do and it’s not necessary. The real Switch Witch involves buying a doll, and there’s a book. It’s like Elf on the Shelf! I’m not spending $40 on that.VirginiaPeople can send me all the hate mail they want, Elf on the Shelf does not come to our house and never will. Absolutely not. I do not have time in my life for that. If one of these becomes a fun Halloween tradition for your family, if you love doing Switch Witch and you’re not doing it to ban sugar, then great. But it is not necessary to have a good Halloween. “Is organic candy any better?”AmyNo. It’s still made of the same stuff. VirginiaAnd it’s fine.AmyBut it’s more expensive.VirginiaIf you like to spend more money on things because of a word on their wrapper, then it is better for you. Yes.AmyAn organic lollipop has the same base ingredients as a regular lollipop, but it will cost you more.VirginiaAnd I refuse to believe that sustainable agriculture hinges on lollipop manufacturing. I don’t know that you will be making enough of a difference for the planet to justify the added cost or the sort of limitations you’re putting on your kid by telling them they can only have organic candy.AmyBecause then they would not be able to eat anything that you get out in the world.VirginiaThat does not seem like a great plan. “How do I limit my consumption as a parent?” This is what is underpinning all the other questions. Parents are afraid of sugar and they’re afraid of their relationship with sugar.AmyCan I tell you a story that makes me so happy? This was a huge deal. A couple of weeks ago, I was in the grocery store walking by the giant bags of candy. And I was like, “You know what, I really want some peanut M&M’s.” But I had never bought peanut M&M’s in that big of bag before! And I was like, “I’m gonna do it!” I was very excited. I put them in the fridge because I only like them cold. Every day, I would have some whenever I wanted them. I was headed toward the end of the bag and then there were a couple days where I didn’t eat them. It was fascinating because I love peanut M&M’s, yet I didn’t want them! I have gotten to that point with a lot of foods. We have chocolate and all sorts of stuff in our house and I don’t really care about any of it. I just had never bought a big bag of M&M’s for no reason. It was a good exercise. If you are feeling nervous about a certain type of thing, just buy some. Let yourself have some if you’re at a place where that feels safe. I know that for some people, it might just be too much anxiety. But it was really helpful. And to that end, I started buying potato chips every week. And sometimes we eat them and sometimes we don’t. It can really remind you that all of these things that we say about feeding kids—that there are no good or bad foods, that we can eat a variety—it applies to us, too. We can really put that into practice and then also be modeling that we can eat all of these foods and that it’s actually not a big deal. And also, if you’re going to eat peanut M&M’s, they must be cold.VirginiaThat’s the real takeaway for this episode.AmyAll I want my kids to know is, “Don’t eat peanut M&M’s unless they’re cold because it’s a waste.”VirginiaThey don’t taste as good, it’s true! We have a bag of mixed candy in our pantry and I got a packet of peanut M&M’s and they taste almost stale if they’re not cold. It’s a completely different experience. Now I’m going to go put them in the fridge so I can enjoy them more. I think the answer to this question is that you don’t need to limit your consumption of candy as a parent. This is another sneaky way diet culture shows up at Halloween. There’s a lot of TikTok videos of moms sneaking in to steal their kids candy and eating it furtively. I’m sorry, but no. Just enjoy eating candy and eat it in front of your children. And on your own later, because children are a lot and you want to be away from them, of course. But be a part of celebrating candy with your kids. Buy the candy you really like and have it! I will be buying a large bag of mini Snickers because sometimes trick-or-treaters don’t get enough mini Snickers. Some houses are not giving out the good candy. Make sure you’re going to have your favorite Halloween candy on hand to enjoy so that you’re not dueling your kids for the candy they want to eat. AmyI remember seeing one of those videos last year and I was just like, “Why are you in the closet?”VirginiaShe’s in the closet because she doesn’t feel like she can publicly eat candy without apologizing for it.AmyI mean, I understand why she’s in the closet, but like, just get out of the closet.VirginiaStop feeling like you have to eat candy in secret. Don’t apologize for eating candy. Eat candy in public. Also, with those videos, you’re secretly eating candy, and then putting it on TikTok, so.AmyI want the world to know that I secretly eat candy.VirginiaI want the world to know that I only candy in this sneaky way. That is not the relationship with candy you want to model for your kids! It’s not good for you. It’s not good for them. The moral of today's episode is put your peanut M&M’s in the fridge and buy the extra large bag of mini Snickers so you don't have a sad Halloween where there’s not enough mini Snickers. Any other final Halloween candy thoughts that we haven’t covered?AmyOne thing I realized when we were asking for questions on Instagram is that apparently there are a lot of Halloween parties at schools, which I just have never experienced. There were a lot of angst about what to bring to the Halloween party. VirginiaWe used to have food, but with COVID we’re not doing food at kids’ Halloween parties. Our school does do wear your costumes to school. They have a little parade around the school, but we don’t have to send food. I shouldn’t say I like anything about COVID, but I like not having to send food to school.AmyOne year you made pumpkin clementines!VirginiaI did because I was on maternity leave and I was really bored. And that was for a preschool Halloween party where we had to send in food. Because of having a new baby and being in a fog, I had missed signing up for cups and plates, which is all I ever sign up for for class parties. This is something anyone who knows me should understand: I will fight you to get the cups and plates spot on the signup sheet. And I didn’t get it that time and I had to bring fruit. It was sad.AmyOur daycare doesn’t celebrate holidays. It’s kind of a blessing.VirginiaI mean, it really is. That’s something to be very grateful for. All right, well that is some advice about candy from people who love candy and are less excited about the work related to children’s holidays. You’re welcome. As always, if you have questions, you can post them in the comments or email us or find us on Instagram with your questions for future episodes. I’m @v_solesmith and Amy is @yummytoddlerfood. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Burnt Toast! If you liked this and you aren’t yet a subscriber, please subscribe! It is the best way to support Burnt Toast. If you are a subscriber, thank you so much! Please consider sharing this on social media or forwarding it to a friend. 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Does the sugar-rush of post Trick or Treating scare you more than ghosts? How do you celebrate Halloween with a diabetic child? Meet Bethany Braun Silva, former editor of Parenting.com, What to Expect, and Big Apple Parents. We chat and laugh about NON-candy Halloween treats and fun activities for the whole family.SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: http://goo.gl/QSV97mFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MomCaveTVLike us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MomCaveTVPin with Us: http://www.pinterest.com/MomCaveTVInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/momcavetvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momcavetvOur blog/giveaways: http://www.MomCaveTV.comHere's a bit of a transcript. You can read the full interview at: https://www.momcavetv.com/non-candy-halloween-treats------------------------------------------Jen: Welcome to MomCave Live where we may have lost our minds, but we have not lost our sense of humor. I'm Jen and my guest today is Bethany Braun Silva. Hi, Bethany.Bethany Braun Silva: Hi. How's it going?Jen: Great. I want to give you an intro, but it's so hard to say she's been on all the places because she is a parenting and lifestyle expert editor. So Bethany has worked for Parenting.com, Big Apple Parent, and What to Expect. And so she is here to help us with one of the big questions every parent has around Halloween, which is how can we make it not be about just candy?Bethany Braun Silva: You know, it's so funny. Like I even after 10 years of being in this industry, I still kind of cringe when I hear the word expert and my parenting expert, parenting plus expert. It always seems like an oxymoron to me.Jen: It is. I mean,maybe I'm an expert on the digital media side, but with my own kids, no, I don't consider myself an expert. And this is something I'm definitely a work in progress, especially around this holiday time struggle with Halloween candy.Bethany Braun Silva: So this is something that I'm like actively, proactively dealing with myself. And I have a few tips that have worked with me, some I've learned from my mom friends, some non-candy Halloween treat ideas and activities… things like that. And really the first one that I want to talk about is this idea of the Switch Witch.Jen: Right, so OK.Bethany Braun Silva:: And people sometimes call it the Halloween fairy. There are different names. You can Google it-Jen: I guess for some kids, witch is just too scary. We'll make it a “fairy.”Bethany Braun Silva: So this is really a way to kind of incentivize your kids. And I learned this from a neighbor of mine, and I have to tell her that I gave her props right here. So essentially what you do is… You don't have to NOT go trick or treating. You can still have fun, trick or treating.You can get all the candy. I know for me it was like a big deal counting. My kids have to count it and tally up all the pieces. Right. So you don't have to eliminate that because that is really fun.Read the rest of the transcript at: https://www.momcavetv.com/non-candy-halloween-treats

Does the sugar-rush of post Trick or Treating scare you more than ghosts? How do you celebrate Halloween with a diabetic child? Meet Bethany Braun Silva, former editor of Parenting.com, What to Expect, and Big Apple Parents. We chat and laugh about NON-candy Halloween treats and fun activities for the whole family.SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: http://goo.gl/QSV97mFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MomCaveTVLike us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MomCaveTVPin with Us: http://www.pinterest.com/MomCaveTVInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/momcavetvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momcavetvOur blog/giveaways: http://www.MomCaveTV.comHere's a bit of a transcript. You can read the full interview at: https://www.momcavetv.com/non-candy-halloween-treats------------------------------------------Jen: Welcome to MomCave Live where we may have lost our minds, but we have not lost our sense of humor. I'm Jen and my guest today is Bethany Braun Silva. Hi, Bethany.Bethany Braun Silva: Hi. How's it going?Jen: Great. I want to give you an intro, but it's so hard to say she's been on all the places because she is a parenting and lifestyle expert editor. So Bethany has worked for Parenting.com, Big Apple Parent, and What to Expect. And so she is here to help us with one of the big questions every parent has around Halloween, which is how can we make it not be about just candy?Bethany Braun Silva: You know, it's so funny. Like I even after 10 years of being in this industry, I still kind of cringe when I hear the word expert and my parenting expert, parenting plus expert. It always seems like an oxymoron to me.Jen: It is. I mean,maybe I'm an expert on the digital media side, but with my own kids, no, I don't consider myself an expert. And this is something I'm definitely a work in progress, especially around this holiday time struggle with Halloween candy.Bethany Braun Silva: So this is something that I'm like actively, proactively dealing with myself. And I have a few tips that have worked with me, some I've learned from my mom friends, some non-candy Halloween treat ideas and activities… things like that. And really the first one that I want to talk about is this idea of the Switch Witch.Jen: Right, so OK.Bethany Braun Silva:: And people sometimes call it the Halloween fairy. There are different names. You can Google it-Jen: I guess for some kids, witch is just too scary. We'll make it a “fairy.”Bethany Braun Silva: So this is really a way to kind of incentivize your kids. And I learned this from a neighbor of mine, and I have to tell her that I gave her props right here. So essentially what you do is… You don't have to NOT go trick or treating. You can still have fun, trick or treating.You can get all the candy. I know for me it was like a big deal counting. My kids have to count it and tally up all the pieces. Right. So you don't have to eliminate that because that is really fun.Read the rest of the transcript at: https://www.momcavetv.com/non-candy-halloween-treats

Dr. Michael Goran is a childhood nutritional expert. He works as a Professor of Pediatrics in the Keck School of Medicine at the U of Southern California. He is the program chair for Diabetes and Obesity at the Saban Research Institute and he holds the Atkins Endowed Chair in Childhood Obesity and Diabetes. He has worked for more than 30 years covering research areas such as Maternal-Infant nutrition, how the developmental programming of obesity occurs,  and the ethnic disparities in obesity and obesity-related diseases. Dr. Lustig has said that “Dr. Michael Goran trained as a biochemist and has morphed into a pediatric nutrition research powerhouse”. He is the co-author (with Emily Ventura) of  "Sugar Proof: How Sugar Puts Your Kids at risk of Hyperactivity, Tantrums Digestive Troubles and Learning Problems and More- And What You Can Do About It.” FB and IG: @sugarproofkids Twitter: @michaelgoran   Dr. Nicole Avena is a research neuroscientist, author, and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet, and addiction. She received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Psychology from Princeton University, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship in molecular biology at the Rockefeller University in New York City.  She regularly appears on TV and radio and speaks at universities, government agencies, schools about her research on food, addiction, and nutrition throughout the life span. As a mother of a 10-year-old daughter, she has a keen interest in the nutritional needs of infants and toddlers. She is the author of books such as - Hedonic Eating: How the Pleasure of Food Affects our Brains and Behaviour -Why Diets Fail: Because You're Addicted to Sugar, and for the parents struggling to make sense of food in today's food environment: -What to Eat When You're Pregnant -What to Feed Your Babies and Toddler: A month by Month Guide to Support Your Childs' Health and Development www.drnicoleavena.com In today's episode: What happens in pregnancy when consuming sugar The role our brains play in the preference for sweetness and genetic changes in the reward system in babies who were gestated in a sugar environment Developing children are more susceptible to the dangers of sugar The importance of early life nutrition Why breakfast is a big deal! Examples of healthy swaps that we can make for our children Consider starting a Switch Witch tradition What should limits on added sugar be for our children How to have conversations with our children about reasonable amounts of sweets to be eating in a day The budding sugar addict and what to do Sugar Substitutes/low-calorie sweeteners Thoughts on simple and complex carbs and our children How grandparents can help their children and grandchildren to reduce added sugar in their lives Why do we need more research on Food Addiction in the younger populations The importance of treating the symptoms of Food Addiction whether it is or not   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Nick, Gaby, and Lou break down the headlines from the week of October 26th, 2020. This week, we get a special visit from Broomhilda, the Switch Witch... and everything just really goes downhill from there!

Welcome to the FMR #Fuelweek where we talk about Lindsay's article. This week, she talks about applying the 80/20 rule to your life. We discuss how to be successful during the holidays while either allowing or planning for some of the delicacies that are staples of the holiday seasons. We use the holiday seasons as a convenient test for balancing your nutritional goals and self-rewards.Click here to sign up for Lindsay's Nutrition and Wellness Program. Admission is rolling through New Year's Day 2021.Email Michele (recover@advancingathletics.com) to learn more about the Strength and Conditioning programs that we have for baseball or female athletes. The programs start on 16 November 2020 and admission is not rolling. Click here to view the Advancing Athletics Shop, including the brand-new Rehab Membership card for Open Access Physical Therapy!Topics covered: Programs you can join. New recipes resource we will start offering. Strategic application of the 80/20 rule for nutrition. How to track calories of homemade foods. Our disconnect from real food. Finding the balance between what you eat and how much. Our experience applying the 80/20 rule at home. Limit what food comes into your house. Be purposeful in where you place food around the house. Give or throw away what you don’t want or shouldn’t eat. Using the “Switch Witch” to minimize what your children eat at Halloween. How to make your 80% strong. Absolutes aren’t needed for successful lifestyle choices. The necessity, or not, of abstaining from certain foods during the holiday. Being disciplined while giving yourself grace for your mistakes. And more!You can follow Alex on Twitter (@alex_uding)Lindsay on Twitter (@lindsaymalonerd) or Instagram (@lindsaymalonerd)Michele on Twitter (@micheleionno) or Instagram (@micheleionno)Please like our page on Facebook (@fuelmoverecover), subscribe/rate/review the podcast or subscribe to our youtube channel, and share our stuff on your social media pages.Our patrons' shout-outs are for Feal Good Foundation, Stark County Sheriff's Office, Task Force Dagger, The Teacher's Desk, Veterans Outdoors, and the Woonsocket Police Department.

This is episode #100 of the podcast! WOW!!! Thank you for being a part of this journey with me! Today I want to talk about the Switch Witch...have you ever heard of this before? It's a clever and easy way to make sure your kids with eczema don't miss out on the fun of trick-or-treating but at the same time don't suffer from eating all the candy. Click play to listen now! Links from episode: Resources Page Eczema safe food alternatives for kids

Raising one kid is hard enough raising two is harder. If those two kids don't get a long it makes it hardest. Solution? Return them. It's like the `Switch Witch` but with kids.  instead of swapping out candy for toys your take swap your kids for a gaming console of your choice. You'll need it with all those free hours you'll have. Mike and Peter get all up on it. Enoy.  Support us

Oh, you don't lie to your kids? Really? Santa ring a bell? How about the Tooth Fairy? What about the Switch Witch (whoever came up with that one is a real monster). You want the truth? You have to LIE! It's part of that parenting mandate. I mean, who really know what happens if you actualy count to 3. Mike and Pete take an indepth look at thousands of quatitavie data points across the globe and build a model of the socio-economic impact of lying to your kids. See? Lying isn't so hard afterall.  Support us

Mitch and Mike talk about Halloween traditions in a little bonus episode. Looking back at their own days as a hobo, astronaut, soldier, and racecar driver, the guys talk about new traditions, old school bicycles, and the Switch Witch!

We're downloading a day early because it's almost Halloween! And all too often, parents biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We're rebroadcasting this classic Comfort Food episode with tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And, Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com.

We're downloading a day early because it's almost Halloween! And all too often, parents biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We're rebroadcasting this classic Comfort Food episode with tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And, Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com.

We're downloading a day early because it's almost Halloween! And all too often, parents biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We're rebroadcasting this classic Comfort Food episode with tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And, Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy.  Visit our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for all the links and recipes discussed in this episode. Send questions to comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social: @v_solesmith and @yummytoddlerfood. Sponsor Spotlight: Bumkins Take 18% off your order of suction plates, reusable snack bags, bibs, baby utensils and more with the code YUMMYTODDLERFOOD at www.bumkins.com.

-Ricky Martin is a dad again! -Bengals report! -Cincy made a bunch of lists! Good and BAD! -Loveland Frog Man -Is the Switch Witch visiting? -Free Tacos!

Happy Halloween, everyone! We decided to throw out some ideas on how to navigate the holidays while doing Medical Medium! Planning and having parties where you've made Medical Medium compliant foods for you and your guests is a great way to go. This way you control what your kids eat instead of the junk in candy... Alternatives to candy such as a toy instead, or a movie, or other fun event as a 'bribe' instead of a bag of candy! Michelle also posted a great idea called the Switch Witch where a fairy-like witch comes and switches out the bags of candy for money... We also talk about alternative foods for the two other biggest food holidays of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Download the podcast of our Live and get into the kitchen to have a healthy and safe Halloween! https://www.switch-witch.com/about http://switchwitches.com/ ~Mark & Michelle @ Heal Your Autism Mark and Michelle Hedges have been married 25 years. For the first 19 years of the marriage, Mark was an undiagnosed autistic. In 2013 and for the next 6 years they went on the GAPS Diet and then the Medical Medium protocol to heal Michelle's autoimmune issues and heal Mark's autism. It worked! We offer a group coaching program and one on one consultations to get you on your way to healing! Get your free ebook, "Buried Alive: One Man's Journey Out Of Autism" at www.healyourautism.com. We also have a book called "Heal Your Autism's Do-It-Yourself Guide: Healing Begins in Your Kitchen", a step by step teaching guide on how we do the healing diet complete with links to what you need to buy, how to travel and eat, and a meal planning guide. www.healyourautism.com/BuyTheBook Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @healyourautism.

While Max is busy being Max, Evie gives The Switch Witch a hard time and Ayla bites the hand that feeds her. As a special bonus, the moms sing—Angie poorly and Julie very, very poorly—their kids' favorite tunes.  Please subscribe to our show and rate us on iTunes or Stitcher! It really does help, we swear! You can follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/FirstTimersPodcast. Send us your first time parenting stories at firsttimerspodcast@gmail.com.

Gio's poetic muse turns to candy, Emmy tells a story in a foreign language (Blah Blah) and we premier ads from our new sponsors: The Switch Witch and Dr. Ronaldo T. Pickleshin's Pro-Candy Dental Clinic.

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It's the Halloween episode of Sustainability In Your Ear. The Earth911 team gathers around the microphone to talk about the sustainable way to have Halloween fun. Get your little ghouls ready with DIY and eco-friendly costumes made with sustainable fabrics and consider healthy snacks or starting a Switch Witch tradition that lets kids trade candy for gifts. The gang also discusses how to recycle bubble wrap, EVA craft foam, and the many plastic lids and caps that seal your food and drinks. Find out about your fellow Earthlings in three recent survey results, including how many people actively help their neighbors improve recycling habits, reported recycling program changes, and how many single-use plastic bottles they purchase annually. The recycling learning never stops on Sustainability In Your Ear!

It's the Halloween episode of Sustainability In Your Ear. The Earth911 team gathers around the microphone to talk about the sustainable way to have Halloween fun. Get your little ghouls ready with DIY and eco-friendly costumes made with sustainable fabrics and consider healthy snacks or starting a Switch Witch tradition that lets kids trade candy for gifts. The gang also discusses how to recycle bubble wrap, EVA craft foam, and the many plastic lids and caps that seal your food and drinks. Find out about your fellow Earthlings in three recent survey results, including how many people actively help their neighbors improve recycling habits, reported recycling program changes, and how many single-use plastic bottles they purchase annually. The recycling learning never stops on Sustainability In Your Ear!

The spooky season is upon us! And all too often, parents' biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. We know it can be a lot (especially if you've got multiple parties, parades and trick-or-treating ops in your town). But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats, and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We talk about where this new candy phobia has come from, and go over our tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy. Check out our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for more on Halloween candy fears, plus all of the resources discussed in this episode.  And let us know how you handle Halloween at your house! Email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood, @yummyfamilyfood.   

The spooky season is upon us! And all too often, parents' biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. We know it can be a lot (especially if you've got multiple parties, parades and trick-or-treating ops in your town). But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats, and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We talk about where this new candy phobia has come from, and go over our tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy. Check out our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for more on Halloween candy fears, plus all of the resources discussed in this episode.  And let us know how you handle Halloween at your house! Email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood, @yummyfamilyfood.   

The spooky season is upon us! And all too often, parents' biggest fear about Halloween is... what to do with all the candy. We know it can be a lot (especially if you've got multiple parties, parades and trick-or-treating ops in your town). But Halloween is also a fantastic opportunity to let your kids explore new foods, learn to handle themselves around treats, and (yes, really) enjoy some sugar. We talk about where this new candy phobia has come from, and go over our tips for making the onslaught fun and manageable for the whole family. And Amy chats with Sally of Real Mom Nutrition about her Switch Witch strategy. Check out our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com for more on Halloween candy fears, plus all of the resources discussed in this episode.  And let us know how you handle Halloween at your house! Email comfortfoodpodcast@gmail.com or find us on social media: @v_solesmith, @yummytoddlerfood, @yummyfamilyfood.   

This week on the podcast we (Joy and Lissi) will be covering all the logistics of Halloween! Depending on our kid’s ages and our neighborhood situation, trick or treating has looked different from year to year.  We have had times where we’ve enjoyed family costumes, trick or treating in a lively neighborhood full of kids…and we’ve had years where our kids have been off trick or treating with friends and we’ve migrated from our sleepy neighborhood to seek out more energy. We also talk about how early trick or treating is, and especially with a late school bus it can mean throwing on costumes, skipping a ‘spooky dinner’ and the debate of getting pictures or letting them run off with friends. Also covered: what we do with all. the. candy.  There are so many good ideas these days, like the Switch Witch or the Halloween Candy Fairy. Join us as we discuss all the ins an outs of Halloween, and give us your insights! Do you keep your kids with you or let them go with friends?  Do you take pictures of your kid’s costumes on Halloween or try to get pictures before?  What do you do with all the candy?  What is your favorite candy to sneak out of their bags (or just buy a whole bag for yourself?) Oh, and what do your kids do that are over trick or treating age? As always, you can chime in here on Instagram @regularcoolmom or join the facebook group: Regular Cool Mom. We will be taking a little break from Instagram but we will be back soon to continue the conversation with you!  xox0

Why it's been so long since Ep.44...New Segment, "What's New": Wendy Williams passed out on live TV... Senior sings "Let the Bodies Hit The Floor"... Other Live TV mishaps... What is the "Switch Witch?"... Should Sex Offenders mark their homes on Halloween?... NEW Nick Box opening... Article Man: Cat born without a butt hole... There is an Oyster Vending Machine in France... Baby Frankenstein born on Halloween... Vine Tweak... Darwin... Birthday... Wrap up...

Trick or Treat! Today on the Home Hour, we’re talking about all things Halloween!   Join hosts Kirsten & Graham as we take a look at one of our favorite holidays. We’ll talk about how much Halloween has changed since we were kids, how we decorate our own homes for the holiday, what costumes our children are wearing this year, and which moms we think are hitting it out of the park with Halloween!  We also share a few personal stories about Graham’s ability to turn Halloween into a 72 -hour endurance event and how Kirsten managed to put herself in the most unattractive costume possible.  And move over Monster Mash! We talk about why Werewolf Bar Mitzah is our favorite Halloween Song! Links we mentioned on the show: The Switch Witch! The Switch Witch and the Magic of Switchcraft! Switch Witch and her friends are here to bring their magic and fun to all good boys & girls! Switch Witches need your candy to heat their homes and make their Witchy World go round! Buy a Switch Witch book & toy and begin this new Fall & Halloween tradition in your home! On Halloween night your Switch Witch will use her spell to Switchcraft your candy for a special surprise! Sponsor Spotlight: Hello Fresh Graham and Kirsten have had so much fun cooking and eating this week thanks to Hello Fresh!  HelloFresh is the meal kit delivery service that makes cooking more fun so you can focus on the whole experience, not just the final plate.  Each week Hello Fresh creates new delicious recipes with step-by-step instructions designed to take around 30 minutes for everyone from novices to seasoned home-cooks short on time. HelloFresh sources the freshest ingredients, measured to the exact quantities needed so there’s no food waste. We loved our week with Hello Fresh and are so excited to offer our listeners a try! For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter HOMEHOUR30 Sponsor Spotlight: Opinion Outpost Opinion Outpost connects companies with people like you through online surveys that give you the chance to tell companies how you think and feel about virtually everything–from new products and advertising to social issues and more. And since they know your time is valuable, Opinion Outpost rewards you for taking surveys. You can earn cash, iTunes and Amazon gift cards, and more. Surveys are accessible 24/7, so you can participate whenever you’d like. Your personal information remains private and secure, and it’s free to signup–no credit card required–and you can earn actual money just by sharing your opinion. Sign up today at opinionoutpost.com/thehomehour to make your voice heard and start earning rewards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Tyboy, Twizted, and Wifiplayer talk about all thats been going on with the Nintendo Switch, Red Dead Redemption 2, and the recent Microsoft Event. Come join as they discuss and go a little off topic at times. Website: http://rectifygaming.com/

Welcome to our first, not at all spooky, Halloween episode in which we discuss our Pet Peeves and Pro tips to help you have a better Halloween, even if that means phoning it in and drinking mulled wine on the sofa. Like it or not we'll give you a full rundown of our favorite halloween costumes, and what our kids have dressed as year by year in case you need a few ideas. The Things We Can’t EvenLeanne- This year, 2016 is a big bully and I’m ready for a new one. Jennie- Ava, the new texting robot that helps you eat better. Check HER out here. You may get waitlisted.Our Personal Halloween Costumes of ALL TimeLeanne dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow, she was 22 and feel minimal shame.Jennie dressed up like a Historic Swedish girl, Kirsten Larson from American Girl novels, which you can buy here. Our kids have dressed as:Jennie2010: Boone was a bear (snuggly sleeper with bear ears; he was 2 weeks old)2011: Boone - lion2012: Boone - train conductor2013: Boone - Woody from Toy Story2014: Boone - dinosaur, Jonah - dragon we called a dinosaur 2015: Boone - “Old Iron Face,” the classic Scooby Doo villain no one could identify or remember, Jonah - Scooby Doo2016: Boone - Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb, Jonah - Woody from Toy Story (hooray for the art of reusing!)Leanne: 2009- Noelle- Hedgehog2010- Noelle- Bumblebee2011- Owlets and Kel was their tree2012- Elephant and Purple Polka Dot Kitty2013- Minions2014- Superman and a Black and White kitty, our cat Alfie actually2015- Baked Goods2016- Pokemon including a Klefairy, Flareon and a Pikachu… Kel is dressing up like a big Pokeball and he’s going to randomly hug them and yell Gotcha. He won’t be doing this to other children though, I promise.Halloween FavsJennie loves kids (or anyone for that matter) in costumes as well as fun fall activities and the family in her neighborhood that hands out Jello shots to parents and wins Halloween.Leanne loves Heirloomy pumpkins, those FIRST trick or treaters and passing off PayDay candy bars as healthy protein-filled snacks. Pet PeevesJennie can't deal with all the candy, especially the gross black and orange peanut butter nuggets and Leanne hates inflatable yard decorations and skanky costumes for girls of all ages. Pro TipsCheck out the Teal Pumpkin Project to be friendly to kids with allergies and and the Switch Witch to trade all that candy for a less overwhelming prize.In a pinch for warm costumes? Embellish a sweatsuit with a tail or ears on the hood and you're good to go, Hanes.com has a wide selection. And if all else fails, con someone else into taking the kids trick or treaters and text you pictures. Over the next few weeks, anyone who leaves us a review on iTunes is entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card, so head on over and leave us some love!As always we're talking about this and other things at facebook.com/groups/themomlifecrisis and we're on Instagram here as well.

A few days after Lara Spear Riley and Rob Bouley were guests on Monday Morning Radio this past October, they appeared on ABC-TV’s Shark Tank, asking $55,000 for a 25% equity stake in their company, Switch Witch. Instead of funding, Lara and Rob got ridicule and left empty-handed. Shark Kevin O’Leary was blunt: “If I were you, I’d take this behind the barn and burn it. Because I think it sucks.” This week, Lara and Rob return to Monday Morning Radio to reflect on their Shark Tank experience and offer other entrepreneurs some surprising advice about whether or not to follow them into the Shark Tank. As you'll hear, Lara and Rob are troopers. Despite getting slammed on air - with family, friends, and customers watching, they report that 2015 Halloween sales were strong and they are marching ahead. To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to have a fighting spirit and get back up even when you've been knocked to the ground. Be sure to also listen to our first interview with Lara and Rob. Although they couldn't tell anyone when they spoke to us back in October, they already knew that the Sharks had taken a big bite out of them. Nonetheless, their comments on the judges and the program were - and continue to be - nothing but classy. To hear the October 19th interview, click here. Photo: Rob Bouley and Lara Spear Riley, Switch Witch Posted: December 7, 2015 Monday Morning Run Time: 31 minutes 05 seconds Visit Switch Witch and pick up a truly special treat for the children in your life: www.Switch-Witch.com.      

The Podcast Krampus done got us again, but good. We lost half an episode to his insatiable maw, but we managed to produce another half-episode to make up for it. Better luck next time, Podcast Krampus, you absolute dingleberry. Suggested talking points: That Creep, Pizza Crime, Switch Witch, C6, A Raging Zordon, Finder's Fee, Full Court Baseball

Happy Halloween!!  Don't worry, we get around to talking about it near the end.  What the hell is a "Switch Witch" anyway?

Today Megan Goates is back to share her how special needs have changed Halloween for her family. Megan's oldest and youngest sons are typically developing, and her middle two sons are on the autism spectrum. Tune in to hear how her expectations for the holiday have changed. A few other parents share their experiences of special needs on Halloween as well! If you'd like to be on a future episode, please record your answer to the question of the month. Even though Betty has only been in our family for two and half years, I'm already starting to understand that many of our traditions and expectations - especially around holidays - need some tweaking. Halloween is no exception. Many parents have shared the adjustments they've made for their kids with special needs on Halloween. I've collected their thoughts for one mini episode and post about how Halloween is different for special needs kids. Allergies My 2 young daughters have anaphylactic food allergies. We still want them to have the same experiences as their cousins and friends so we still take them trick or treating. When we get home we separate the “safe” candy from the “unsafe” candy. When our 6 YO was younger we had a Switch Witch that would come in the night and leave her a small toy in exchange for the unsafe items. Also the last 2 years we have taken part of the Teal Pumpkin Project. Any house that has a teal pumpkin on their porch is a clear indicator to FA children that the home has safe treats or non-food items available.-Stacy Autism Clara has a hard time with certain fabrics, plus the overwhelm and excitement can often stress her out. Last year she ended up wearing the same costume she had worn the previous year because she just couldn't make up her mind and it was causing too much anxiety.-Brittany Halloween got changed from the time Eddie was about 3yo and started walking. He would walk into peoples homes. Scream and not let them put candy he did not like in his pail. Also i had to learn to except his differences, i had to explain his needs at almost every house because i felt bad letting people think i had 2 awesome kids and a spoiled one. I also took that opportunity to educate people on Autism.-Alexandra Halloween hasn't been an issue in our family. Now that my son is 6, he wants to wear face paint!!!! Go figure?-Stephanie We have had to change how we approach Halloween. We wear normal clothes that can be used as a costume. Last year Max was a train conductor. Overalls and a white shirt. He has so many clothes issues. He also doesn't like anything touching his face. Then we can only be out for an hour tops. Max gets overwhelmed and nervous around new people and environments. We try to show him cartoons about Halloween and get Halloween books from the library. Preparation is key with a child with Autism.-Tiffany Halloween is sort of a trigger for me, because it's always been my favorite holiday, and while I never envisioned being a mom really, as soon as I found out I was pregnant it was "OMG ALL THE COSTUMES!". Cut to: a kid who hates anything on his face/head, doesn't really like candy (!?!), cannot say "trick or treat", has no concept of holidays, could not care less about dressing up/characters/pretend, and is a RUNNER [meaning we can't trust him outside without holding his hand - which is of course not his preference]. These things sort of un-do what I'd previously built up around Halloween as the fun parts...and that's ok! This year I'm looking forward to living in a neighborhood that gets a lot of trick-or-treaters and having him help me pass out candy. Motherhood really does redefine everything.-Ellen Blind or Vision Impaired Remembering that it's not my holiday and letting them make their own plan is our key to success. They plan where they go, what they wear (if a costume or not) & especially when we go home. Sensory overload happens every year. This year we are going two places and then doing a party with them that night with trick or treat in every room, snacks, & scary movies.-Kimberly We definitely have original costume ideas: Since my daughter has been old enough to say what she wants to be, there has never been a dull moment. She is six now. When she was three she was "Bad Cat Purple Cat. At 4 she was a chicken, last year she was "an oscillating fan," and this year, we're still deciding, but top contenders include Shredded Wheat, a lemon poppyseed muffin, or a dog bone.-Ashley Cerebral Palsy My son wasn't able to go up and down stairs to knock on doors until maybe about the age of 5. So we would dress him up and sit on our front porch and hand out candy together. My son also didn't like masks or face paint. However, at age 9 he now wears costumes but he really doesn't get the full grasp of what Halloween is. We celebrate anyway every year, and even attended the NYC Halloween Parade.-Renee Deafness My son is deaf and has had cochlear implants for nearly two years. We've had to interpret for him, "He's signing, 'Candy, please!'" *signing* "Ben, you can pick one piece of candy from the bowl." Things like that. Obviously, this cuts down on the conversations he had with others about what he was dressed as or what kind of candy he likes. His spoken language has really improved since this time last year, so I'm curious to see how things go and if I noticed a huge difference.-Ryan Harlequin Ichthyosis Because Brenna has trouble regulating her body temperature, Halloween can be tricky with hot costumes and cold weather! We've had to be much more diligent about those things.-Courtney Hypotonia It has changed for us in a pretty big way. We were the family that would go to all the events leading up to halloween and on Halloween we would trick or treat till we couldn't walk anymore. Once my son came along halloween turned into church trunk or treats and very little of the trick or treating due to his stroller/chair not being able to most doors. It's still just as fun just different so he can be included and not felt left out.-Jennifer Halloween is different than I thought it would be because my son doesn't [yet] enjoy or understand Halloween. His delays and sensory challenges mean he won't wear a costume that has anything on his face or head. I know crowded places with a lot of noise will make him anxious, so we kindly decline big party invites. And I know my son might only last for 1 or 2 houses of trick-or-treating before he's had enough.-Lauren Halloween hasn't changed much for us. My girl didn't really "get it" until she was 3, but she liked getting candy and would hold her bucket out. You could see people expecting her to say "trick or treat" or "thank you" but we just said it for her. She can speak better now so we'll see how things go this year. The hardest part on Halloween is all the carrying and lifting. It's too hard to bring a stroller since she'd have to get out at every house. She can walk this year but with the busy sidewalks, we'll likely end up carrying her still.-Janelle It changed to where my 19 month old will either be on a hip sling on my side or in a stroller. We also do less houses. She's ready for bed after two hours max so I'm keeping it low key for her.-Honey Spina Bifida We make a costume for calvin AND his chair :)-Cami

Business partners Lara Spear Riley and Rob Bouley are the co-creators of Switch Witch, a Halloween-themed plush doll, cauldron, and accompanying storybook. Come Halloween, children dress up and still go trick-or-treating. Only when the kids get home, they deposit a portion of their candy stash with their Switch Witch, and in the morning – Presto, Change-o – the candy has been transformed into a special switch gift. The real magic is how this unlikely product and duo caught the attention of the producers at ABC-TV’s Shark Tank. Riley and Bouley will face off against the notorious panel of sharks on Friday, October 23, 2015, at 9 pm Eastern Day Time. But first, Riley and Bouley share their own entrepreneurial tale - and the steps they took to earn a spot on Shark Tank - with reputation coach and Monday Morning Radio host Dean Rotbart - our resident guppy.  Posted: October 19, 2015 Monday Morning Run Time: 32 minutes 45 seconds Want to learn how to generate free publicity and social media "buzz" for your business?  Schedule a one-hour FREE phone consultation with Monday Morning Radio co-host Dean Rotbart: 1-303-296-1200. Limited slots now booking for November and December 2015. 

Julie Duffy Dillon and Coleen Bremner discuss the intersection of Halloween, candy, and diet culture. They share nostalgic memories of Halloween, explore the concept of the Switch Witch, and address the challenges of navigating candy consumption in a healthy way. The conversation also delves into the problematic nature of fatphobic costumes and the need for cultural sensitivity in Halloween celebrations. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of enjoying food experiences and fostering positive relationships with food.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: JDD Switch Witch blog / Ellyn Satter Halloween candy blog / Born to Eat by Leslie Shilling and Wendy Jo Peterson / Join 8K fellow Voice Finders to get weekly info from Julie and her team and a free gift / Support this independent podcast Food Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Keywords: Halloween, diet culture, candy, memories, Switch Witch, fat phobia, costumes, parenting, food experiences, cultural sensitivityChapters00:00 Halloween Memories and Traditions09:37 The Switch Witch: Navigating Halloween Candy16:35 Body Image and Halloween Costumes22:36 Creating Inclusive Halloween ExperiencesCheck out Rejoyn: www.rejoyn.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Rejoyn: www.rejoyn.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy