Preparing for Halloween Ideas

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Now that you have your Halloween costume idea nailed, you feel like a big chunk of your work is done. People often tend to make a big deal out of the costume and place little or no emphasis on the rest of the fun. However, Halloween is not just about dressing up.

Here are some ideas with which you can extend the spirit of the holiday:


1. Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Every year, UNICEF mails out free boxes to anyone who would like to collect money while trick-or-treating to help less fortunate kids around the world. The famous orange boxes have been around for over fifty years and lots of organizations and individuals like to encourage children to think about others while collecting tons of candy for themselves.

2. Treat Bags for Your Classmates or Co-Workers

They need not be expensive, but just a token to include those around you in the spirit of the holiday. Not every child may have the chance to go trick-or-treating due to parent schedules, restrictions where they live or some other personal reason. Including a small treat in their cubbies is an idea welcomed by one and all. Similarly, it would bring a smile on the face of your co-workers to find a candy bar or pumpkin-frosted cupcake in their cubicle on top of a mound of paperwork.

3. Healthy Alternatives

Worried that your dentist bills will skyrocket after Halloween? Make a deal with your kids about the way they can consume their treasure. These are a few tips that have worked for other parents:

a. Set a limit on the number of candy pieces that they are allowed to eat. The number corresponding to their age is often a safe bet. Two pieces may give the same sugar rush to a two year old may that six may to an older child.

b. Take over the charge of the candy and allow them to eat it over a period of time. If they collected a huge stash, for instance, say that you have t make this last until Christmas or Thanksgiving at least!

c. After a few pieces, exchange the candy for a healthy alternative. Barter the number of candy bars with an equivalent of their favorite healthy snack such as string cheese, raisins or crackers.

d. Start a tradition of the kids leaving their candy collection at the foot of their bed for the Halloween goblin which gobbles up their candy and leaves a new toy instead.

4. Make More Use Out of Your Costume

After your Halloween party or parade at your child’s school, plan on taking them somewhere where their cute concoctions can make someone else’s day too. A scheduled visit to the children’s ward at the hospital or retirement home can be a rewarding experience for you and them. For more ideas on Halloween ideas, check us out at www.TheHalloweenSource.com.