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Oct 2023
1h 8m

Small Frights: More Candy, Less Pranks

Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
About this episode

On today's megapacked HalloWEEKEND episode, we read letters from Lanterns in Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States! We learn about the earliest Halloween candy and the importance of slowing down in Autumn. We also talk knitting, DIY Halloween music videos, wild pranks, and answer questions about Trick-or-Treating! 

Mentioned in the episode:

Kia's Puzzle Quest: Halloween Haunting

Kia Creates Website

Mr. Pumpkinman and Trick-or-Treat by Levee

Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins by Indestructible Food

Knit One, Stab Two

Fibre Folk: Halloween Special by Lorna

Fibre Valley Art Etsy by Lorna

Follow Lorna's work on IG: @fibrevalleyart + @thread.and.yarn

Follow Michael on IG: @sawdustnbones

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Music on this episode was provided by Tim Beek, Darren Curtis, SolasComposer, Aries Beats, Mehul Sharma and of course Pete Byrnes! Happy Halloween!

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