Halloween Graph 2024: Yearly Trick or Treat Count at Audra’s House

I’m still keeping track of trick or treaters.    Luckily I live in the busy corner part of our neighborhood because reportedly the back side of our neighborhood had very few visitors this Halloween.    We were down from last year but still pretty high.   I would have predicted huge numbers since the weather was so fabulous this year.  … Read More »

Dunwoody Scarecrow Showdown

The 2024 Dunwoody Scarecrow Showdown will take place in the Greater Dunwoody Village Area from October 1st through the 31st. In the spirit of community, we invite you to create an artistically decorated scarecrow in the Dunwoody Village.

Businesses outside the Village Area and Community members (non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, schools, and other non-business groups) will be given the location to place their scarecrow.… Read More »

Halloween Graph 2023: Yearly Trick or Treat Count at Audra’s House

Yep, I’m still keeping track of Trick or Treaters at my house.  I have the sweetest new neighbors across the street who borrowed costumes from my stash and came over when done to help me tally the final count.  The previous owners of our Meadowlake home started this tradition in 1984.   They were out of town in 1994 and 20 years later in 2014 we were out of town for the Auburn @Ole Miss game.  … Read More »

Pet Safety Tips for Halloween

Halloween is quickly approaching and that means candy, chocolate and treats may be taking over a house near you. Keep your puppy safe this holiday season by making sure you keep your puppy away from unsafe foods for them. Training involves lots of food rewards in the beginning and we suggest using kibble, string cheese, carrots, apples, etc.… Read More »

Yearly Trick or Treaters at Audra’s House…..2022 Version

Yep, I’m still keeping track of Trick or Treaters at my house.   The previous owners started this tradition in 1984.   They were out of town in 1994 and 20 years later in 2014 we were out of town.  Last night started sloooooow but picked up after dark.We had the second highest number of all time at 154 beaten only by 165 in 2013.    … Read More »

AHA’s Top Halloween Picks!

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Help Turn Your Neighborhood Teal This Year!

October is here, and we can’t wait to celebrate. When the leaves start to turn orange, it’s time for the pumpkins to turn teal! FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project makes trick-or-treating safer for kids with food allergies. With three easy steps, you can help make Halloween fun and inclusive for everyone this year.

  1. Place a teal pumpkin on your doorstep or post a teal pumpkin poster on your door.
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Audra’s Trick or Treaters by the numbers…2021 edition

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

My husband and I bought our home from the original owners in 2002. The Orgerons loved Halloween. Interestingly enough, they kept a tally of the number of trick-or-treaters that came to the front door each Halloween since 1984. We kept up the tradition of counting as accurately as we can with the help of all our Halloween guests each year!… Read More »

The Teal Pumpkin Project – Audra has a teal pumpkin!

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

I have food allergies and it stinks.  I aged into these allergies so thankfully never had to pilfer through baskets on Halloween for gluten free candy as a child.  However, I can certainly sympathize with kiddos who have food allergies.  Therefore, at my house we offer non-edible treats PLUS the regular amazing candy treats!  … Read More »

Audra’s 2020 Halloween Count & Synopsis

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

My husband and I bought our home from the original owners in 2002. The Orgerons loved Halloween. Interestingly enough, they kept a tally of the number of trick-or-treaters that came to the front door each Halloween since 1984. We kept up the tradition of counting as accurately as we can with the help of all our Halloween guests each year!… Read More »