Halloween is almost here! And yes, obviously things are different. However, it doesn't mean trick-or-treating has to end. In my neighborhood many houses plan on passing out candy, including ours. But it's important to stay safe since cases are still rising.
I have tips on how to do that!
1. Pass out the candy yourself.
2. Have sanitizer nearby.
I plan on using this many times throughout the night to be on the safe side.
3. Wear masks.
I'll have a mask on and so will my kids. I hope others will as well.
4. If passing out candy makes you nervous, put the candy in bags and leave them out on a table. We won't be doing this since I worry someone might take it all, but you can always monitor from your porch. I know several people in the neighborhood are doing it this way. I just personally don't want to waste a bunch of plastic bags.
5. Don't forget lights! Meaning, have your kids wear glow sticks on their costume so vehicles can easily spot them. Some wear dark costumes so it can be tough to see when the sun goes down. Gregory is holding a lighted spider that you can add to a costume.
Halloween can still be enjoyable. And if you aren't comfortable going trick-or-treating, that's perfectly okay. Don't let anyone make you feel foolish. You know your family best. If you want to go trick-or-treating, be sure to use caution. I know we certainly will.
Are you planning on trick-or-treating?
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I would like to keep Halloween a fun time but it seems like it will be hard. Your tips are good so I will have candy at the ready
ReplyDeleteThis year we are not participating but our city is having a Balloon Glow with prepackaged candy stations. We will have masks and sanitizer handy. Thanks for these tips.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. We don't get any trick or treaters in our area and I can't imagine how hard it will be this year.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. It's important to stay safe. For those venturing out a mask is essential!!!
ReplyDeletelots of great tips! Due to our daughter being high risk, we are unfortunately skipping trick or treating. We usually have a Sensory Friendly night and I thought it would be a small enough event to try with her but thanks to our cold and rainy weather, we won't get to attend that either. BTW, daughter loves the mask! So sparkly!
ReplyDeleteAwesome tips! I am so bumped our neighbourhood party got canceled.
ReplyDeleteMy boys are not sure if they want to trick or treat. I am fine if they do but so many of my neighbors wont be handing out candy
ReplyDeleteThese sound like some great tips to tick or treat safely. I'm not sure how people will be doing it here, it will be interesting to see.
ReplyDeleteOur annual plans that we have had for 20 years were canceled. We're going to take a trip instead.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips. I'm an apartment dweller so we don't get too many trick or treaters anyways, but I like the idea of setting stuff outside your home.
ReplyDeleteI always wear lighted bracelet every Halloween. With or without costume.. Hihi.
ReplyDeleteIn Poland Halloween isn't that popular, so people gave up the idea of having parties now. Hope Natalie will have some fun! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips thanks for sharing. Halloween will be hard and I am sure the kids will still have fun.
ReplyDeleteHalloween will be a bit different this year. Following these safety tips will allow us to continue on with our traditions and fun.
ReplyDeleteWe're staying home since I'm high risk, but hopefully all the kiddos out there stay safe and have fun!
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips but this year we are decided not to participate in any trick or treats activities in our place.
ReplyDeleteThat's some nice tips to follow for a safe halloween time.
ReplyDeleteEsp the last point.
Great ideas! Like you, I refuse to let this pandemic ruin the things that make me happy.
ReplyDeleteHave fun! I am sure you'll have a beautiful Halloween! It's important how you feel all together!
ReplyDeletegreat tips! enjoy trick or treating. We decided to play it safer this year but it is still good
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips! I was going to leave the candy out for them to grab themselves but I like the idea of just handing it out myself instead of having more hands in the candy bowl
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips! I will be trying them out when I pass out candy this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI plan on following all of your tips this year! With the pandemic, being safe and thinking ahead is so important. Hope you have a great Halloween!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your halloween safety ideas. We can still celebrate Halloween even though with some changes. It'll be still fun for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThese tips are amazing especially with everything going on. I like how you break down the pros and cons of particularities in your tips. These tips definitely give us options for still being festive for this coming holiday. I am going to be applying use of these for sure! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's so important to stay safe but still enjoy Halloween. We had an amazing time! Thank you for these ideas. Hopefully this pandemic will end soon.
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ReplyDeleteSome really great tips here on how to stay safe this Halloween. I love the idea of putting the candy in individual bags.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how fast Halloween is approaching, thanks for sharing these helpful tips.
ReplyDeleteLast year I put candy in individual bags and kept it out on a table. That seemed to be the trend. I wonder if more people will hand it out this year.
ReplyDeleteFor the first time in my life I won’t be celebrating Halloween. We will be out of the country. I will really miss it.
ReplyDeleteHaving hand sanitizer and monitoring the kids is the best way to make sure that trick or treating goes smoothly. Great tips!
ReplyDeleteThis are great tips, I've seen a lot of people making a plastic bags with candies but I agree with you, some people would take too many
ReplyDeleteThese are all great tips. The kids can't wait to go out trick or treating this year.
ReplyDeleteI love trick and treat, even my nieces loves it. Thanks for sharing us your tips.
ReplyDeleteAll the chocolates got at me at hello, lol!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, especially the importance of remaining visible to drivers!
ReplyDeleteIt's really important to be careful around Halloween. My daughters are going trick or treating again this year. I always go with them, and they are great at being careful.
ReplyDeleteThese are great safety tips for kids who will be doing the trick and treat, they really have to be careful especially with the ongoing virus that they might catch.
ReplyDeleteWe are not missing trick or treating this year! Great tips and I like the idea of doing little good bags to lay out on a table so there is minimal contact!
ReplyDeleteCaution is a must esp these days. Cant let my guard off just because it's that time of the year. There's always next year.
ReplyDeleteGreat ways to keep Halloween fun and safe!
ReplyDeleteIt is good to stay on top of Halloween safety, including changing times with Covid.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, yes this time I too handling out the candies and want to keep the sanitizer handy.
ReplyDeleteit's strange seeing trick or treating in covid times. I think it's something kids love but yes they need to do it cautiously this year.
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