Halloween is over, and in no time we will be ringing in 2013!  The next two months will go so fast, and we're going to focus on staying in the moment and taking it all in this year!  Easier said than done, right?

Something we need to remember is daylight savings ends on Sunday, November 4.  So before you go to bed on Saturday night, change your clocks back one hour and enjoy that extra hour of sleep (if your kids let you) ... you're going to need it now that the holiday season is quickly approaching!

Finally, we all know that Halloween leaves behind too much candy, wasteful costumes, and rotting produce ... thankfully, we’ve got answers for those dilemmas in our After Halloween Checklist (just in case you missed it last week).
 
And as you brace yourself for the craziness of November and December, take a moment and check out what we have for you this week:

• Our Preschool Directory can help guide you to some of the amazing schools in our area.
• Want to play with some of the hottest toys of the holiday season? Macaroni Kid is hosting a Toy Preview Party at KidzBounce on November 12.
  
• Chef Kristen is sharing her amazing recipe for Homemade Graham Crackers!  A treat for the whole family.
• With the time change this weekend, here are some Sleep Tips and a Giveaway from Cloud b.
• Get stronger and healthier before the holidays with the fantastic BodyBack program - a six week session starts on November 6th, and there's still time to register; email Jen for details!
• Don't forget to nominate your favorite teacher(s) for Teacher of the Month!
• Eggland's Best provides an excellect source of protein.
• Don't forget to get your tickets to Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream!  It's one of the best Disney on Ice shows!
• We have a fun craft project you can do with your kiddos.  Colored Pencil Cups make great teacher gifts too!
• Macaroni Kid makes your life easier with "My Macaroni!"  Get out and have fun with your family this week.
• Our weekly listings are lighter this week, after the Halloween rush, but make sure to check out the Calendar for a complete listing of all the events in our area.