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Halloween Safety

It’s the night before Halloween. The kids are getting anxious to get out there and start trick-or-treating. Before long ghosts and goblins will be running the streets looking for some Halloween fun, but don’t forget to remind your kids about the importance of staying safe on Halloween this year. Most kids know that they’re supposed to look both ways before crossing the street, but sometimes in the excitement of everything they forget the basic things they’ve been taught from the time they were two. Remind them to never go into a stranger’s home. If they tell you to come in … Continue reading →

Halloween Pages

Now is the time to stock up on Halloween scrapbooking supplies. Typically, I don’t purchase holiday-related items until after the 31st, so I can take advantage of post-holiday sales. However, this year, I’ve seen several major retailers (including Michaels and Hobby Lobby) offering up to 50 percent savings on Halloween-themed scrapbook elements before some kids even have their costumes picked out. Not that I am complaining. Still, if you are planning to purchase materials for your Halloween memory book prior to the holiday, there are some factors to consider. For starters, if your children haven’t already selected their costumes, stick … Continue reading →

“No Candy Halloween” Safer for Kids With Food Allergies

Halloween is supposed to be scary, but it isn’t supposed to be deadly. Kids who have food allergies are at risk of encountering an allergen in Halloween candy or in the treats at school parties. There is a trend this year to have a “No Candy Halloween” specifically to keep kids with food allergies safe. Food allergies are to be taken seriously. Kids that encounter even a tiny amount of a food that they are allergic to can have an allergic reaction that could consist of anything from hives, to digestion issues, to anaphylaxis. This makes Halloween candy very scary, … Continue reading →

More Halloween Sales and Deals

Halloween is still a few weeks away, but the sales have been going on for a while. If you wait until the days before Halloween to start shopping there may be nothing left. Now is the time to take advantage of the Halloween sales. Here are a few that are going on right now. Amazon has Halloween candy on sale. Get a 100 piece bag of Hershey’s Candy Assortment for $12.77. A 100 Count Snack Size Assortment bag of Kit Kat, Whoppers, and more is $14.08. These are just a few examples. Amazon also is having a sale on their … Continue reading →

Easy Halloween Treats

Looking for some easy last minute Halloween treats? Try the following recipes and ideas from the best of the web! Creepy Cupcakes If you want to get brains, bats, ghosts or creepy crawlie bugs, why not do it in the form of cupcakes, where things get a little too cute to be scary. The sweet monster is adorable. Family Fun has a bunch of different ideas. Use boxed cake mix and prepared frosting to make putting these together so easy. Family Fun Halloween Cupcakes Another one of my favorite places for fun ideas is the food network. They have…you guessed … Continue reading →

Keeping Your Little Ones Safe this Halloween

Halloween is only a few days away. Have you planned out your trick-or-treating route yet? It is important to make sure your children are trick-or-treating in a familiar area and know exactly where they are going the night of Halloween. The last thing you would want is your child to wander off and get lost in the middle of nowhere! Always make sure there is an adult with your child. Some kids like to go trick-or-treating in a big group of friends. While there tends to be safety in numbers it is still important to have at least one adult … Continue reading →

Where to Get A Good Deal on Halloween Candy

Halloween is on October 31, which falls on a Sunday this year. Depending on where you live, you may have trick-or-treaters at your door Friday night, all day on Saturday, and potentially Sunday night as well. Be prepared, by stocking up on Halloween candy. Now is a great time to do that, because there are a lot of sales to choose from. The last thing you want to have happen is to run out of candy before the trick-or-treating is over. You might also need to stock up on a large supply of candy if you are attending a big … Continue reading →

Halloween Candy for 400?

This year, our church is doing its very first trunk or Treat. It promises to be a great outreach to the community and a fun way for the kids to dress up, have fun and get some great treats. I can’t wait. But it looks like we may need Halloween candy 400 times over. My husband only half jokingly mentioned that we might need to take out a home equity loan in order to be as generous with our treats as we would like. Why 400? Well, we expect around 200 kids, and we may wind up doing two different … Continue reading →

Save on Halloween Candy and Movies at Target

Ready for Halloween? It is not far away! Now is a great time to stock up on Halloween candy to hand out to all those trick-or-treaters. It is the perfect time of year to pop some popcorn, and watch a scary movie in the comfort and safety of your living room. This is also your chance to introduce your kids to some classic Halloween favorites. You can find great deals on your Halloween needs at Target right now. Candy is a big part of the Halloween fun. It is the motivation for most children to get dressed in costume, go … Continue reading →

Halloween and Special Needs Children

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Halloween can be a frightfully fun time, or just plain scary. Children with special needs often feel left out, and parents can be at a lost on how to help them participate and have fun. If you are one of those parents, here are some ideas to help make Halloween happy, fun and safe for all. Children with Disabilities If you are finding it difficult to come up with great costume ideas for your child because of his wheelchair, walker or crutches, find some inspiration in a quick on-line search. The Bridge School has some fabulous ideas with instructions included, … Continue reading →