Welcome to the Best of Parenting weekly roundup.  This week, we talk about swapping soups, the terror of a holiday sugar rush, and how a Mom's breasts really lose their shape.  (Surprise!  It's not what you think.) 

Wanna See Something Scary? Give My Kid a Piece of Candy – This Mom isn’t talking about the horrors of a peanut allergy, but rather why Halloween sends her kid into a mad sugar rush.  We can all relate, can’t we?  BlogHer 

Four Money-Saving Swap Ideas for Winter and the Holidays – These swap ideas go beyond the traditional clothing swap I’ve heard most about.  (Got some thick potato soup to swap with me, anyone?) Family Balance Sheet 

How to Make a Burlap Banner in 10 Easy Steps – Burlap is a cute cloth to use for decorating this time of year.  Use this banner tutorial to spell out the season, holiday, or another simple phrase that means something special to you.  (This is truly that easy.) Sarah’s Musings 

A Meal for Fall – OMY! Can you believe how delicious this soup looks (can you tell I have a thing for soup today?)  Leaving potato skins in tact is a beautiful idea, and the photos and directions for this French Farmhouse Soup and Pear Oven Pancake combo make me glad that cold weather is upon us.  5 Minutes for Mom 

Free Money Games Your Kids Will Love – Online games that don’t cost a thing (and teach kids financial concepts?)  We’re in!  Appropriate for a wide variety of ages, these are a great way to get the “money talk” started.  Main Street 

Where the Wild Things Are Movie Review (or Why I Wouldn’t Take Young Kids) – Scare much? If so, you might want to leave your youngest tykes at home when seeing the big-screen version of the oh-so-popular children’s book.  This Mom tells why it was beautiful and a bit ferocious all at the same time.  Frugal Family Life 

Children Vows – We are all familiar with marriage vows, but what are “children vows?”  One couple looks back on the promises they made – before they had kids (or knew any better).  Mamapedia 

When Kid Costumes Go a Little Too Far – Ok, so I’m totally aghast at the selection of tween costumes that look like brothel attire instead of trick or treat accessories (not too mention costumes that show a total lack of initiative or taste).  This author agrees that, in most cases, letting little Mikey dress up like the balloon boy may be just a tad overboard.  On Parenting 

Five Breastfeeding Myths Debunked – Good to know that it’s not nursing that ruins your boobs (but rather pregnancy.)  Check out four other tidbits on the subject that everyone must read.  Divine Caroline