Halloween was a blast for Mina Starsiak Hawk and her family, but the Good Bones star admitted there was one thing she learned this year that made her reflect on the fleeting nature of family traditions. As a mom, she’s starting to realize that these moments won’t last forever. Let’s dive into her candid thoughts and the fun her family had this Halloween.
Mina’s Halloween Reflections
“I dread the year the kids don’t require us to dress in matching costumes,” the HGTV personality captioned a carousel of photos on Instagram on October 31. Mina, who’s all about creating lasting memories with her kids, knows that these costume traditions won’t last forever. She’s cherishing every moment of dressing up as a family, even if it means stepping out of her comfort zone to match her kids’ outfits.
Family Costumes and Trick-or-Treating
Mina, 38, took her two kids, Jack and Charlotte, trick-or-treating with her husband, Steve Hawk, in Indiana. The family embraced the Halloween spirit with matching costumes. Jack, 5, dressed as a dinosaur, while Charlotte, 3, wore a unicorn costume. Mina, always the supportive mom, matched her daughter in a rainbow unicorn costume, and Steve, 42, completed the family look with a green dragon costume. At the end of her Instagram caption, Mina included the hashtag “cherish it” and also asked for suggestions for costumes for next year, showing how much she values her family’s traditions.
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A Fun Family Outing Before the Big Day
To get into the Halloween spirit, the family of four visited Harvest Nights at Newfields, a festive fall experience in Indianapolis. Steve reflected on the excursion in a photo caption on his Instagram account, saying, “Always fun hanging with this crew of mine.” It’s clear that the family enjoys spending quality time together, whether it’s trick-or-treating or exploring fall festivals.
Celebrating Steve’s Birthday
Just a few days after Halloween, the family celebrated Steve’s birthday on Thursday, November 2. The mom of two shared a cute Instagram tribute to her husband on his special day. “It’s this man’s 42nd birthday today,” she captioned a series of photos of the fitness trainer. “Happy birthday to one of the strongest men, most amazing dads, and ride-or-die partner I’m lucky enough to call my own! Let’s show him some love today, y’all!” It’s evident that Mina values her husband’s role in her life and the family they’ve built together.
Family Challenges and Healing
While Mina enjoys the fun side of family life, she’s also open about her challenging family dynamics. During an episode of her “Mina AF” podcast on August 28, she revealed that she’s not on “good terms” with her mom, Karen E. Laine, and brother Tad Starsiak. These relationships are complex, and Mina has been navigating them with honesty and transparency.
Since then, Karen, 62, has reached out to Mina via text in an attempt to mend fences. “I got a text from my mom this morning saying maybe we should talk,” Mina told podcast listeners on October 10. “We do not talk. We haven’t in a long time. It was early this morning, and I just didn’t really know what to do with it.”
Mina hasn’t revealed whether she decided to respond to the message, but she’s clear that the situation is more complicated than outsiders might realize. “Those people can think what they want, but it’s just so complicated,” the TV star explained. Mina’s honesty about her family life resonates with many who understand the intricacies of familial relationships.
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