It is Halloween and we should just give up the idea of a "healthy" trick and treating. When kids are young, about up to the age of four, you can try the stickers, raisins, or pencils. They come at that age with their cute, plastic, pumpkins. Once they hit school age ,they are "big kids" and come with the pillow cases ready to get a haul.
There is a dentist in Richfield, Minnesota who is offering a $1.00/ pound up to 5 pounds for each pound of candy a child brings to his office on Monday. A great idea ,but it is really hard to get that candy away from those monsters. My kids used to sort their loot into piles according to their likes and dislikes. The Smarty's were in the likes and the Almond Joys fell into the pile to give to dad. After a day or two, I would find the pillow case in their closets forgotten, and they would get onto the next adventure in life.
We all need to be careful as we drive through our neighborhoods tonight. Kids don't take much care as they run from house to house. They are very excited and don't think as they dash across the street. As adults we need to watch for them and caution them on some of the risks they take. Porch lights should be put on ,so they see the steps and sidewalks. Take care and it will be a safe holiday for all.
Don't forget the parents that will be strolling along. Toss them the Heath Bar that the kids don't want. I hope we can keep this holiday for the kids. Adult parties should be kept in private homes. How I dislike seeing this holiday become a time for people to get drunk in the bars and get behind the wheel of their vehicles. I encourage all residents of our communities to keep the holiday within its intentions. Have a Happy Halloween.
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