By David Israel, Business Manager
I always remember the phrase we used to use as a child, "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat". Today, many hand out healthier and better treats than we ever had as children. I remember my parents going with us when we were young and, as we got older, we would venture out on our own. Unfortunately, today's society is larger with more dangers lurking than when I was a kid. So, it is very important that parents focus on safety this Halloween while being careful not to ruin the kid's experience.
So, prepare well and use some of these
5 Tips for Trick or Treating this October 31st!
1. Plan your route in advance! Walk your neighborhood or other familiar neighborhoods and look for obstacles that might be dangerous or be annoying, like a broken sidewalk or limbs piled up next to the sidewalk.
2. Make sure your kids are have plenty of light! Consider using reflective tape on the back of their costume. Kids care about the candy and won't mind the addition of reflective tap on their costumes.
3. Make sure no costume drags them down! The worst thing that could happen while out "Trick or Treating" is for your child to trip and fall, start crying and want to go home. You want them to have the best experience possible so to avoid the "tripping hazard" make sure their costumes don't hit the ground.
4. Breathing is important! If your child's costume has a mask, make sure there are ample holes for him/her to be able to breathe. You also might want to bring a bottle of water to keep the kids hydrated.
5. Be afraid of a dark home! If a home is not well lit consider moving on to the next home. They probably just don't want to be bothered (or forgot to buy some candy to give out).
Andy Hodes & The Scenic City Team want to wish all of our family, friends, clients, fellow bloggers, and all who visit our site a Happy Halloween!
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