The Mom Hour

Whether you love everything about Halloween or mildly dread some of the excess (sugar, stuff, events, oh my!), today’s episode is meant to give you permission to find the traditions and celebrations that work for your family. Regular contributor Joanna Martin is back on the show to interview Sarah about how the Powers family has done Halloween over the years. Later in the episode Sarah chats with Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms podcast about how a scaled-back approach to harvest season works in her family. Happy October, friends! LINKS MENTIONED:Learn more about our contributor Joanna Martin and follow her on instagram. Sarah’s family reads Pumpkin Soup (affiliate link) by Helen Cooper every year, and then makes this recipe for Butternut Squash Soup with Apple & Bacon.Joanna Martin uses this Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe every year during pumpkin carving.Check out Meagan’s essay about Trick-or-Treating TeenagersSarah’s family loves the Disney