This Month's Moment for Mom

The 31 days of October have sure gone by fast. Before you dive head first into the mad dash of the holidays, take a moment to sit back and enjoy your favorite beverage of choice. See what's new on the About.com Stay-at-Home Moms site in this month's Moment for Mom:

New Articles:

• Benefits of Family Pets
  Sure, you love your furry friends but family pets bring many benefits to your home too.

• Choosing Your Mom Car
  Leaning toward a Swagger Wagon or wouldn't want to be seen driving around town in a minivan? Find your mom car based on your family's needs.

• Festival Games for Kids
  Great festival games you can also play at home.

• Make a Cane Fishing Pole
  Go fishing! Make your child her first fishing pole with this easy tutorial.

• Things to Do in October with Your Family
  October doesn't have to be centered around Halloween. There's plenty of other things to do with your kids this month.

• Make a Pumpkin Halloween Window Decoration
  Bring your windows to life with this easy DIY Halloween decoration.

• What is Trunk or Treat?
  Go trunk or treating this year and have a safe time with your kids.

• Trunk or Treat Trunk Ideas
  Participating in trunk or treat? Get decorating ideas for your trunk.

On the Blog:

• Big Bird's Feathers Ruffled Over Obama Ad
• Skipping the Zombies to Find Family-Friendly Halloween Movies and Shows
• Eek! Chocolate Mice Candy
• Are Halloween Decorations a Trick or Treat?
• Hundreds of Costume Ideas for Families
• Make a Free Candy Bag
• Halloween Costume Checked Off Your List?

New Comments from Parents:

• Consumer Reports Puts Your Family's Sunscreen to the Test
• First Lady Michelle Obama Takes a Bite Out of Childhood Obesity
• Comments to SAHMs
• Bad Parenting Tips You've Heard

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