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Welcome to October, Army families!
I wish I could tell you that there was a chill in the air – but we’re stationed at Fort Sill, OK so it’s currently 96 degrees. Don’t ask. I have no idea. Regardless, I am dragging out the fall décor and pumpkins galore. This time of year is my FAVORITE! It starts the whole trilogy of fabulousness that is Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. I love everything fall –the food, the smells, the celebrations! So much to see, do, and create!
Two things my family does EVERY October (gosh I will miss my soldier this year) are pumpkin patches and corn mazes.
Pumpkin Patches – Visit http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/index.php#states to find a pumpkin patch near you! Don’t forget, medium-sized, fully orange pumpkins are the best for carving.
Corn Mazes – Fall brings us a bounty of corn mazes that are available for adults and children alike. Some corn mazes are open all day and into the night, allowing younger kids to go through in daylight and explore a large maze. Visit http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/index.php#states to find one in your area. Many corn mazes have other activities for families, like ring toss games, pumpkin painting and snacks.
We also love to do up a giant Halloween party! Last year we did it with our neighborhood, this year we are doing it with our unit.
If you’re away from your soldier this Halloween be sure to pack up a scary package. We have all sorts of ideas for you at AWN. To surprise your “battle buddy” check out our BOO! and secretly deliver a surprise.
We asked our 43,000+ Facebook fans what they had planned for their Halloween costumes – Let us know what you’re going to be. http://www.facebook.com/ArmyWifeNetwork/posts/10151082484557333
I hope this month is a spooktacular one!
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