Halloween is coming...are you ready? Kids are counting the days until this fun holiday when they can dress in costumes and eat sweet treats way past their bedtimes. Halloween is certainly a special time for children - and they don't want to miss a moment. That's why you'll want to be prepared for the droves of Trick or Treaters that will appear on your doorstep on October 31st. Try our simple tips to get ready, fast and easy:
Get rid of any clutter. This may sound very basic but remember that as little ones trample up your front steps in the dark, that large flowerpot you've been meaning to remove is now something they could trip over or worse. Now is the perfect time to remove anything a kid could step on or could be in their path to the front door. Think clutter clearing, not perfection.
Halloween may be spooky but kids need a lit pathway. Some homes get so into the "Halloween spirit" with the haunted house look they forget that kids will be making their way up their front steps and porch after dark. To get ready this is simple: go outside when it is dark and see how easy it is for you to navigate your front porch. Gardening stores sell inexpensive solar lights that are great to stick along your walkway and will keep the path lit very well.
Decorate for the season but remember Mischief Night. While the majority of kids are good natured, some kids have a bit too much fun on October 30th - what most communities Called "Mischief Night". That evening, real estate can get Egged, toilet papered or decorations may be damaged. Take out-of-the-art decorations for the night and leave your porch light, so the neighbors would notice any damage suffered.
Halloween decorations need not be expensive. This is the perfect time to be creative. Many grocery stores are selling pumpkins three for ten dollars or a different price. Various Carving Jack-O-Lanterns and the application for your feet is a fun look.Try placing Jack-O-Lanterns in pumpkins or gourds other than the traditional orange. Consider opening your Trick or Treat door wearing a fun costume like a witch's hat or mask. This isn't a full costume but gives you a great Halloween look.
What's your worst Halloween nightmare? If you are opening the door for Trick or Treaters it is easily running out of candy. Sometimes it is hard to guess how many children will come to your door. But many homes can do well with two to four big bags of candy. Try keeping bags of candy in reserve and handing one or two pieces of candy to children as they arrive. Some overeager (or young) children when faced with a bowl of candy will take as many pieces as their hands can carry. Make things simpler and give them one or two pieces to ration your candy so you are sure you'll have enough candy for the evening.
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