Trick-or-Treating: From Soul Cakes to Snickers Bars Artwork

Two Noras and a Mic

Oh hello! We’re Nora and Nora and we’re glad you’re here!

From parenting and local faves to current trends and recipes, we are two Noras discussing it all with a whole lot of laughter along the way. As we raise our families in the west suburbs of Chicago we invite you to listen weekly as we dish about all the highs and lows and ridiculous amount of tomfoolery that ensue on this journey. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts as we check out new local spots, interview all sorts of interesting people, and catch up with each other! It’s like inviting two friends over to visit and catch up with without all the hassle of getting ready for company. Leave the entertaining to us and be sure to tune in for a new episode each Monday.

All Episodes

Two Noras and a Mic

Trick-or-Treating: From Soul Cakes to Snickers Bars

October 27, 2025 • Nora & Nora • Season 4 • Episode 19

Send us a text

A weekend full of music and family sets the stage for a bright, candid tour through Halloween as it really happens: costumes that may not arrive, kids sprinting between porches, and parents juggling logistics with a smile. We kick off with the pure joy of a Paul McCartney concert—ukulele tributes, Lennon harmonies, and the kind of encore that sticks with you—before pivoting to birthday games, school calendars, and the chaotic charm of spooky season.

From there we dive into the strange lure of dirty sodas, balancing curiosity with common sense, and land on an actually useful hack: an AI-powered Lego sorting service that turns mixed bricks back into buildable sets. We test Aldi’s “Crustless” PB&J as a surprisingly solid Uncrustables dupe, talk candy economics, and share simple systems that keep the sugar rush from swallowing the week—think gallon bags, donations to schools or troops, and smart swaps for diabetic needs.

We pull the camera back to explore Halloween’s roots, from Celtic Samhain and soul cakes to mumming, Guy Fawkes Night, and the postwar boom that made trick-or-treating a kid-first ritual. Then we get tactical: apartment-building routes for bad weather, safety rules for new drivers, and why putting Halloween on a Friday would save teachers, parents, and sleep. It’s warm, practical, a little nerdy, and fully committed to the neighborhood magic that makes this night feel like a tiny, glowing holiday in the middle of autumn.

If you loved this conversation, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s planning costumes at 11 p.m., and leave a quick review with your best candy trade tip.

Mike Haggerty Buick GMC
Right on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you!

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.