For parents who plan to walk around with their little trick or treaters, a Halloween safety kit is a great idea. Putting the kit together ahead of time helps parents make sure they have everything they need when they are walking down the street with their kids.
An ideal kit includes:

An extra flashlight and a few extra glow sticks. I was surprised by how dark it was last year and I really wanted extra glow sticks to give to a little girl and her brother who were walking around in areas without a sidewalk dressed as Dracula and a witch. I …read more

This Halloween, heed some safety advise from Jack, the talking pumpkin.
And here are some other helpful tips for keeping your kids safe this Halloween, courtesy of www.Halloween-Safety.com:

Help your child pick out or make a costume that will be safe. Be sure it is fireproof and that the eye holes are large enough for good peripheral vision.
If you set jack-o-lanterns on your porch with candles in them, make sure that they are far enough out of the way so that kids costumes won’t accidentally be set on fire.
Make sure that if your child is carrying a prop, such as a scythe, …read more

The American Humane Society has released its list of annual reminders for pet owners for the upcoming Halloween season. Though many of us know most of the precautions by heart, it never hurts to to get a bit of a refresher — our four-legged family members are worth it!

~ Let your pets celebrate Halloween with you! Bring out the pet treats and grab a small piece before you open the door to trick-or-treaters. If your pup sits without making a fuss when the door is opened, give them the treat.
~ Go easy on the costumes. Instead of a constrictive …read more

Do you prefer masks or make up for kids’ Halloween costumes? I prefer make up because masks seem to be such a safety hazard. They twist them around, can’t see out the eye holes and trip or do things with the elastic that cause me stress. So, Halloween make up it is!
One of my favorite tips is to get the face paint crayons to do some of your decorating. I like to use the crayons to doodle little designs during the year, too. (My brother in law makes intricate designs with the same crayons that make my poor doodles look …read more

Many kids, dads, and moms will take to the streets this evening in search of treats. I wish you all safety as there can be some tricks rather than treats out there. And remember we can all learn from our kids. Family Phil’s kid gives us some Halloween safety tips. Visit his blog for the adult translation.