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What's a "Boo" basket and How do you make one?

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Halloween Boo Baskets (or boo buckets or boo bags) are all the rage in the month of October! Have you heard of them? They’re a fun custom of sharing Halloween goodies with friends and neighbors by secretly leaving a basket of treats on their front porch. Once the giftee has been “Boo’d”, they pass on the fun by creating another Halloween Boo Basket and gifting it to another neighbor. It’s kind of like a Secret Santa, only scarier!

20+ Halloween movies to watch at home this month

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Ready to get into the Halloween spirit with some scary movies (and some not-so-scary ones)? Here's a short list of animated favorites for little kids and another list of live-action movies that might be best suited for the older crowd. Either way, you're in for a spooky good time! Note, there are no horror / thriller movies on this list, because it's not that type of party :-)

Incorporate these cute ideas into your Family's Fall Photo Shoot

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Say cheese! Fall season is here, and mother nature has given us beautiful hues to serve as the perfect backdrop for fall family pictures!  Let's take some photos, shall we? But first... do you want the kids to look straight at the camera and fake a smile, or do you want a natural, fun, "autumn rocks" type of vibe?

I knew you'd choose the latter! Whether you're doing the shoot yourself or hiring a professional photographer, here are some fall family photo ideas for making those portraits look amazing!

Get these 10 Delightful Picture Books that Celebrate Fall

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One of the thrills of the autumn season is cozing up to enjoy fun books. Here are our Editor's Picks of 10 great reads for your child this season! (Affiliate links below for ease in shopping.) 

Do these things to kickstart the fall season

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You've waited all this time for the official season that promises cooler weather, fun activities, and cozy mornings. Now that it's here (Sunday, Sept. 22), how are you planning to make a ruckus about it? The change in season is always worthy of celebration, especially when you have an eager child at home who loves soaking up new ideas and traditions.

Below are a handful of activities you can do the first week of fall to kicktart this beautiful, carefree time of year. There are 7 ideas total, so spread them out one thing per day, or go all in and do them all at once. However you decide to celebrate, I hope you enjoy!

15 Books to Read for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic Heritage Month is Sepember 15 - October 15 each year, and what better way to celebrate Hispanic culture and the contributions of Hispanics to our country by soaking up literature? The beautiful picture books suggested here are bursting with colors and are fun picks for reading aloud to your kids. The Latino community has been on the rise in The Woodlands for many years, and knowledge about their cultures - as well as all cultures - helps to create space for empathy, acceptance, and appreciation.