I really am a big fan of holidays in general, and I am an even bigger fan of traditions. My own family’s Halloween traditions? Carving pumpkins and toasting the seeds, watching “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” and now - Switch Witch. My kids are absolutely loving morning time to see if their Switch Witch did anything funny or mischievous in the middle of the night. - Lara

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

www.switch-witch.com

This photo was sent to me today and I wish I could meet this little guy. I absolutely love this photo. I was told too that he has already been bargaining with his Switch Witch about the gift he is going to get on Halloween night. Smart kid. If you’re willing to share your own Switch Witch pictures with me, I’d love it! (I can post them anonymously of course.) - Lara

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

www.switch-witch.com

“Instead of knocking at the doors” I was amazed at how magical it actually was when my kids woke up to find their Switch Witch sitting on their bedroom windowsill. They were thrilled - and so was I. It’s not JUST about dealing with all of the candy overload - it’s also about family traditions and memories, and having fun together. - Lara

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Late last night, on the first night of October, I went in to my kids’ rooms to do my nightly check before I go to bed. Lo and behold - waiting patiently and silently on my son’s bedroom windowsill…. MY kids’ Switch Witch! I have to admit, I got goosebumps a little bit seeing that Switch Witch in my own child’s room - like a sweet, magical, fun mystery to be discovered in the morning…. My kids aren’t quite awake yet this morning, but I am listening for two little squeals of joy. Stay tuned, -Lara

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

I noticed this evening: Autumn in New England has arrived. It’s so beautiful. And it’s so, well, Halloween! Lots of little Switch Witches are starting to hop in their cauldrons to go visit kids! - Lara

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Did you know that Switch Witches love to play hide-and-seek? They particularly like to camouflage themselves. So… stay tuned for more “Wheeeeere’s Switch Witch?!” photos to appear in our blog, FB, and Instagram. If your own little Switch Witch has a great hiding spot one day - please take a picture and send it to us! We will share your photo (and first name if you’d like) with all of our Switch Witch families and fans!

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Do you know some kids with October birthdays? Do you have those Saturday or Sunday mornings when you start getting ready to go to a child’s birthday party and realize you forgot to get a gift?! (That can’t just be me!) Well, stock up on a few Switch Witches because they make fabulous birthday gifts! I got this idea from a smart mama in Philly who ordered 8 Switch Witches a few weeks ago for this reason. Thanks Philly mom! - Lara

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

I love this drawing given to me today! A six year old colored this bright, cheery version of our book’s illustration of Switch Witches traveling an October night sky. It’s so fun for me to see these drawings, so please send more to: lara@switch-witch.com

Thanks!

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

This little Switch Witch has made herself right at home on her host family’s little girl’s bed. I’m not sure if that’s a wolf, a coyote, or a dog next to her - but it looks friendly!

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley

Switch Witches do love to play hide-and-seek! This early bird Switch Witch probably needs a bit more practice camouflaging himself…. I do love these gorgeous Fall sunflowers though. Thanks to the family who shared this photo from Colby Farm in Newbury, MA.

Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition

Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley