To Boo or Not To Boo
Boo or Not To Boo … that is the question! The leaves are changing; the air is crisp; and all things pumpkin spice have flooded the stores around us. Fall is FINALLY here and for some of us, that means the first of a string of holidays to celebrate. For others, it poses a bit of a dilemma: To Boo or Not To Boo. As a children’s ministry leader/Mom/Gigi/mentor to young moms, I know the struggle is real! There comes a time in every young parent’s life when decisions have to be made about the holidays: “which ones will we take part in?”, “which ones will we stay away from?” and “exactly how will we celebrate certain holidays as a family?” For many, Halloween is one of those days. I mean, let’s be honest … navigating Target, Walmart, and the local pharmacies can be tricky for a family. They have aisle upon aisle dedicated to the festivities. There are family-friendly things about Halloween like fun costumes, candy, and carving pumpkins as well as things that don’t feel fam