Trick-or-treating is one of the best parts of Halloween, but we need to take precautions to ensure that our children are safe. When I was little, I was trick-or-treating with my friend around her neighborhood. A guy wearing a mask came out of the woods, pointed a gun, and grabbed my friend. Luckily, we were able to get away before anyone got hurt. Before you take your kids trick-or-treating this Halloween, consider these 5 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips. 5 Trick-or-Treating Safety … [Read more...]
You’ve Been Booed! A Family Fun Halloween Activity
You've Been Booed! One of my family's favorite Halloween activities for kids is "booing" our friends and neighbors. You secretly deliver a special treat to two of your neighbors. Then, your neighbors deliver Halloween treats to two more neighbors. The game continues until everyone in the neighborhood has been booed! You've Been Booed is not only a fun activity for your whole family but it's also a fantastic way to build a community with your neighbors and teach your children about giving … [Read more...]
How To Make A Batty Handprint Bat Craft for Kids
Halloween is just a few weeks away and my children love to create festive decorations to hang around our house like our Paper Plate Spider Wreath and our Halloween Windsocks. Today, we made a Batty Handprint Bat Craft for Kids. I love using my children's handprints when creating crafts for kids because they make the best keepsakes. When we decorate for Halloween next year, I can't wait to look at this craft and see how big their little hands have grown. How To Make A Batty Handprint Bat … [Read more...]