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Faith, Fall, and a Little Halloween Perspective 🎃
Faith-based reflections, fall colors, local events, and a special guide for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.
Happy Monday, Valley Moms!
🎃 Fun Fact: The world’s largest corn maze is in Dixon, California — spanning over 60 acres! That’s nearly the size of 48 football fields. 🌽
The Valley is buzzing with pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and family fun — but for many Christian parents, October also stirs deeper questions. This week, we’re leaning into thoughtful faith conversations, meaningful reflection, and plenty of cozy, fall-inspired family time.
🔗 Featured on the Site
🍂 Guide: Fall & Winter in the Valley — everything you should know about fall and winter in the Valley!
💛 Blog: Chasing Leaves & Slowing Down: Why Fall Is the Season Moms Need Most
🍁 Blog: Where to See Fall Colors Around the Valley (Without a Long Drive) — the best local spots for leaf-peeping close to home.
🎃 Guide: Pumpkin Patches & Apple Orchards Near Wenatchee — your weekend plans, handled.
💛 Blog: The Sweet Spot Between Being Present and Letting Kids Play Alone — a gentle reminder for moms in the middle of it all.
📘 Guide: Homeschooling in Wenatchee — the legal steps and resources you need to get started.
📖 Blog: Homeschool Curriculum Breakdown — side-by-side methods, plus books & podcasts.
🌸 Guide: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Resources in the Wenatchee Valley — October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you or someone you love is grieving, this guide lists local support groups, faith-based counselors, and memorial resources.
🗓️ Events Roundup: October 20-26
Here are just a few highlights from your weekly Valley lineup:
Oct 24 | 5 PM: Fall Fused Glass @ Inspirations Ceramic + Art Café 🎨
Oct 24 | 6 PM: Wine Barre @ Circle 5 Winery 🍷
Oct 25 | 5–8 PM: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest @ Yonder East 🐶
Oct 25 | 9 AM–1 PM: Halloween Party @ Bonkerz 👻
Oct 25 | 8:30–10 AM: Halloween Indoor Park @ Apple Capital Gymnastics 🎃
Oct 25 | 1–4 PM: Fall Harvest Roundup @ Rocky Reach Discovery Center 🍂
Oct 25 | 9 AM–1 PM: Make a Difference Day @ Saddle Rock 🌱
Spotlight: Valley Moms Community Calendar
Our new Community Calendar is live! It’s your one-stop shop for local happenings, from concerts to kid activities, workshops, and fairs.
Moms: Bookmark it and check back weekly for fresh events.
Local businesses/organizations: Submit your events directly — we’d love to feature them!
🧃 Kids’ Corner
Activity: Pumpkin Volcano Experiment 🎃
Turn your jack-o’-lantern into a mini science lab!
Here’s how:
Scoop out your pumpkin (the messier, the better).
Add a few spoonfuls of baking soda inside.
Pour in some vinegar mixed with orange food coloring (and a little dish soap for extra bubbles).
Watch it erupt!
Kids will love watching their “pumpkin volcano” fizz and foam — and it’s a fun, hands-on way to sneak in a little science while celebrating the season.
💡 Tip: Use small pumpkins for less mess and let your kids name their creations!
Our Mom of the Month for October is…Rachel H.!
Here’s what one of her dear friends had to say about her:
“Rachel is a mom of 3 under 3, and is completely crushing it! As her postpartum doula, I’ve witnessed her continuously strive to be a better mom every day. It has been awe-inspiring the way she cares for her twins and toddler with such compassion, intention, and positive energy. She wakes up each day prioritizing her family and caring for all those around her. She is thoughtful about the way she raises her kids to have values that emulate kindness and respect. (Not to mention - she has been a breastfeeding champion - providing for her children for the past 2.5 years!) She is an absolutely incredible mama, wife, daughter, and friend!
Congrats, Heather! Enjoy a tasty treat from Mela Coffee Roasting Co. & The Mother’s Garden LLC!
💛 Mom Life Pick of the Week
Blog: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
For Christian families, Halloween can be complicated. Is it something to avoid altogether, or can we redeem it in a way that honors God? This week’s feature explores biblical perspectives, alternative traditions, and grace-filled ways to approach the season with discernment — not fear.
October Bible Verse of the Month
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
This season is a reminder that change is natural, and growth doesn’t have to be rushed. God works beautifully in both the stillness and the movement.
🗳️ This Week’s Poll
How does your family approach Halloween? |
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