Trick or Treat Night in Question

I've never heard, "When do we go trick or treating this year," UNTIL this year. I didn't realize that Halloween falling on a Sunday would lead to so many questions and concerns.

So, I had to ask some of you on facebook and twitter when you think Halloween should be and why is it even in question to begin with?

Here's what some of you said...

Kerryanne wrote, "Blah. This question drives me nuts. It's not like you have kiddos up until midnight on Halloween. If Halloween was on a Tuesday they wouldn't switch it to the following Saturday. Why would this be any different?"

Melissa wrote, " I think has more to do with it (Halloween) being on a Sunday."

Timothy said, "I think a huge reason is because the Razorback game is on Saturday and no one will be home to trick or treat. It seems a lot of things revolve around the Razorbacks and sometimes it ruins things for other people."

@MrsSaraScott tweeted, "I wouldn't want trick or treaters ringing my door bell during the Razorback game. I'm fine with Friday."

So there you go. That's just a handful of responses I got. For the most part no "big" city has changed their trick or treating night so the show will go on Sunday night. BUT there are lots of things Friday and Saturday for kiddos to enjoy.

Keeping with family tradition, I know we'll be hitting up the Fayetteville square Friday afternoon for a little Halloween fun, but there's events like that all around northwest Arkansas.

You can go here to see more events posted for Halloween weekend or even check out the events on the KNWA calendar.

I know we have a crazy busy weekend planned that entails being in costume a majority of the time, so maybe we'll see you around town!

Happy Halloween.

Hogs Go Dancing!

It's not what you think...BUT this Saturday all you Hog fans out there will have a chance to reach for your inner Michael Jackson. Whether your cheering on the Razorbacks from your living rooms OR in the stands, the band is inviting everyone to join in the fun and do their rendition of the "Thriller" dance.

How fun is that?! I first heard about this idea from a friend on Facebook and I was a little skeptical, but guess what it's the real deal.
There is even a how-to video on the alumni association website.
I don't know if I can get all the moves down before Saturday, but I am excited to see the crowd in action. I love the videos you can find on Youtube that shows the masses of people doing dance moves in unison. Maybe that will be hog fans this Saturday.

If you want to join the fun -- pass the information onto your friends and check on the tutorial video here.

Hope to see you strutting your stuff this Saturday.

Tasty Tuesday: Red Velvet Sandwich Cookie

I know, I know this really does look like and sounds like a slice of heaven!!!
I haven't made them yet, but I read about them on this blog and I had to share.
Don't they sound sinful!!!!??

Please someone make them and let me know what you think.
You can go here for the recipe.

Oh No It's Flu Season...Another Strain of Swine Flu?

It's hard to believe it's already flu season again. It seems like it was just yesterday everyone was paranoid about the newest strain of the flu, the swine flu.
People lined up for hours to get their flu shot and swine flu shots. It was all over the news, etc. Now it's that time of year again, and according to this article there is a new swine flu strain emerging. We can NEVER win. We all know it's not uncommon for the flu virus to mutate, but its starting to sound like this swine flu strain is more dangerous. (Isn't that always the case).

So while this year's flu season seems to be a little calmer I'm wondering if this is just the beginning of panic season?

That being said, since I'm pregnant I was wondering if I should get the flu shot this year. You know to protect myself and the baby. Well, if it was up to my husband I would never leave the house this time of year, but that's not possible. I'm a busy mom. :)

I asked a lot of you and professionals and decided to go with it. I know some of you will disagree with that decision and others will shake your heads in agreement, but it was a decision we had to make and we did.

Are any or you struggling with this decision this year? Do you have concerns about the flu shot or any other vaccines for that matter?

This is your chance to sound off.
Remember you can always email me too knwablogger@knwa.com

Here's to hoping this flu season isn't bad and the "new" strain of swine flu stays away!

Stay Healthy!

Fashion Friday: Go Hogs Beat the "Bears"

Furry friends are family members too and this week...our biggest Hog fan is Gracie. Her owner says she's been a loyal fan since she was a "baby."

Go Hogs Beat Ole Miss!!!!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For those of you who are up early on the days we Skype on KNWA Today then you've heard me mention that this month is breast cancer awareness month.
Well, in honor of October I've picked a blog to feature on the blog the entire month. And while I've mentioned it several times, I thought I'd write about it here too because this women's journey with breast cancer is NOW and she's writing about it.

Patti is a local women who is a mom of two, wife to one and an art teacher to many Springdale students. Her story is honest. Her story is real. Her story will tug at your heart. Please if you have time to read through her posts...she didn't start writing that long ago, so you can start from the beginning...do it.

I haven't met Patti, but I hope to. I've run into several people that have either seen her blog linked to Something to Blog About or on heard me talk about her blog Skype and they just go on and on about her and her awesome attitude. You can go here or click on the link to the side.

Lets continue to support Patti and her journey with Breast Cancer.

HUGE Stroller Recall

If you own a Graco stroller check this out because you don't want to own this kind of Graco stroller.
The deaths of 4 infants has sparked this recall. You can read all the details here, but I wanted to make sure you were all informed.

I know we own a Graco so I had to make sure we were in the clear.