🎃 MomsWork Ep. 6 — Costumes, Candy & Chaos: A Halloween Chat with Amanda Kurman
Host: Kristin Weinrich
Guest: Amanda Kurman
Length: ~45 minutes
Theme: Halloween memories, parenting tricks, and the magic (and mess) of October 31st.

🎧 Episode Summary:
Welcome back to MomsWork — where the tricks are fun and the treats are all in the stories! In this festive episode, we’re diving headfirst into Halloween through the lens of motherhood. From costume hacks to candy control chaos, host Kristin Weinrich is joined by wife, mom, and school secretary extraordinaire Amanda Kurman, who brings both heart and hilarity to the conversation.
Amanda shares what Halloween looks like in her home — favorite traditions, costumes past and present, and her take on how moms can reclaim the holiday just a little. Plus, we cover parenting hacks, stress tips, and the biggest compliment Amanda says you can give her. (Spoiler: It’s not just about being funny — but that helps.)

🧡 In This Episode:
•Amanda’s parenting hack and how she handles stress
•Wins and challenges of the week — real-life mom moments
•Halloween talk: costumes, candy strategy, and tradition
•What Amanda really hands out to trick-or-treaters
•A “Mom’s Dream Halloween” scenario (yes, it includes a Friday or Saturday night every year)
•Hot Seat: lightning-round Halloween questions

💬 Hot Seat Highlights:
•What’s worse — ghosts or glitter?
•Rainy trick-or-treating: worth it or nope?
•Favorite candy to sneak from her daughter’s stash
•Would Amanda eat only candy corn for a week? 🤔

📚 Coming Up Next:
In two weeks, join us for a literary-themed episode with Heather Stigall, mom of five and children’s author. We’ll talk about her newest book Gilbert and the Ghost, plus how to foster a love of reading and writing in your child — from the toddler years through the teen ones.
Guest Links:

🔗 Heather’s Website: www.HeatherPierceStigall.com
📖 Order Gilbert and the Ghost: Order Here

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Thanks for tuning in, and until next time — stay cozy, eat the sweets, and have a spooktacular Halloween! 👻🍬