Celebrations that don't break the bank!

Here we go... October is coming, and both my eldest son and my husband have birthdays coming up! Halloween's coming too, and my hubby's birthday is on the same day! I know there are a lot of moms out there right now who aren't letting their kids go trick-or-treating because the church says this holiday is evil. I say, P-shaw. Pagan traditions have infiltrated Christian holidays for every major religious celebration for hundreds of years. If you're gonna be that way, go big, or go home. No Christmas tree. No eggs or bunnies at easter! My opinion (and that's just what it is... everyone is entitled to their own) is that our traditions aren't as important as what we teach our children. If you teach your kids that spirits are going to come out halloween night and gobble everyone up, well, you're stupid. But letting your kids pilfer some well screened and individually sealed candy from trusted neighbors while dressing up in a cute lil' costume? I see no harm in that. But I digress. It's my husband's birthday too, and so I have to balance the two, which can get a little difficult at times. Still, I am undaunted in my resolution for all of my october celebrations to be great! This year though, I think I will look to more natural, whole, and healthy foods. My goal is to make a cake that is a sweet treat, but not full of refined garbage. Will keep you posted on that! My day is beginning now... peace out!