Intentional Household

An Intentional Halloween: Fun, Food, and Family Traditions Beyond Trick-or-Treating

Laura Wilson Season 1 Episode 41

Halloween can be so much more than a night of sugar rushes and candy wrappers. In this episode, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers share creative ways to make Halloween intentional—from meaningful family traditions to community connection.

They explore how to involve older kids who’ve aged out of trick-or-treating, organize sustainable costume swaps, prepare easy pre-Halloween dinners, and manage candy consumption with balance and fun. The episode also touches on safety tips for little ones and creative ideas for non-candy treats and themed family moments.

🎃 Highlights include:

  • Keeping older kids engaged through leadership and creativity
  • Hosting or joining costume swaps for a more sustainable celebration
  • Quick, balanced dinner ideas to simplify a busy evening
  • Candy strategies that teach self-awareness and moderation
  • Family-friendly safety tips and community connection ideas

Plus, Laura and Tatiana introduce a free downloadable resource to help parents plan their Halloween night — including safety protocols and candy guidelines for kids.

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Tag @IntentionalHousehold with your favorite intentional Halloween tradition, safety hack, or candy strategy — and you might be featured on our page!

🎬 YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION

An Intentional Halloween: Fun, Food, and Family Traditions Beyond Trick-or-Treating | Intentional Household Podcast

Halloween doesn’t have to be a sugar overload! In this episode, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers share how to turn the spooky season into something more meaningful.

✨ Learn how to:

  • Keep older kids involved and excited
  • Host or join sustainable costume swaps
  • Simplify dinner before trick-or-treating
  • Manage candy without guilt
  • Create new family rituals that focus on connection and fun

🎃 Plus: Download our Intentional Halloween Conversation Guide — a free printable that helps families plan for safety, candy guidelines, and connection.

📩 Get the guide and more resources: intentionalhousehold.com

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