Halloween Safety Month
Everyone's favorite spooky holiday is quickly approaching, and between parties, late nights, and trick-or-treating, every parent wants their child to be safe on Halloween. That's why initiatives like Halloween Safety Month were created, to remind everyone to stay safe while participating this spooky season.
Preparation:
Preparing a "just in case" bag will ensure a fun and safe night of Trick or Treating! You can find most of these items at your local Brookshire Brothers while grabbing your groceries and other Halloween celebration items.
- Glow Sticks: These are for safety and visibility while walking around after dark.
- Flashlights: Essential for navigating dark streets and keeping everyone safe.
- Batteries: Extra batteries for flashlights or other light-up accessories.
- Reflective Tape or Stickers: Add to costumes or bags to increase visibility at night.
- Bottled Water: Hydration for kids and adults while walking around.
- Hand Sanitizer or Wipes: Keep hands clean before digging into treats or other messy encounters.
- First Aid Kit: A small, portable kit for any minor injuries.
- Portable Phone Charger: Keep your phone charged for photos, navigation, and emergency calls.
- Insect Repellent: Especially if you're trick-or-treating in areas with potentially lots of mosquitos or other bugs.
- Safety Pins: To fix any last-minute costume mishaps.
Tips and Tricks:
- Visibility: Add reflective tape, lights, or glowsticks to costumes if out past sunset.
- Makeup: Use non-toxic makeup instead of masks to avoid obstructing vision; test for skin irritation and remove before bed.
- Route: For older kids, plan routes, set a return time, and stick to familiar, well-lit areas.
- Allergies: Don’t eat treats until home, especially for those with allergies. Have a meal before trick-or-treating to keep cravings away.
- Awareness: Remind everyone to keep phones down and eyes up, especially when crossing streets.
- Drivers: Watch for kids on roads and curbs; costumes may blend into the night. Be cautious when exiting driveways.
- Safety: For trick-or-treaters, ensure your yard is visible and hazard-free.
- Strangers: Discuss safety topics with kids and practice handling uncomfortable situations.
- Emergency: Ensure everyone knows their emergency contacts, and home address.
More Halloween Fun!
While it's important to consider safety, we can still have loads of fun this Halloween! Brookshire Brothers carries lots of items to help you make this year's holiday extra sweet.
1. Decorate pumpkins together
Head to your local Brookshire Brothers mini pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin. Then, gather the family to paint or carve your creations—perfect for adding a festive touch to your home!
2. Pick up your favorite candy for trick-or-treaters (or yourself...)
Whether you're greeting trick-or-treaters or indulging yourself, Brookshire Brothers has all the candy you need for every sweet tooth.
3. Make some holiday-themed treats together
Get creative in the kitchen with Halloween-themed recipes! From spooky cookies to creepy cupcakes, it's a fun way to celebrate together. Check out some fun recipes below!
4. Exchange Spooky Baskets
Surprise your friends or family with a spooky basket packed with Halloween treats! Fill it with candy, gift cards, drinks, and fun decorations. It's the perfect way to create a "boo" basket for your boo-tiful friends!
5. Host a Halloween party
Gather your favorite people for a night of costumes, games, and sweet treats. Brookshire Brothers has everything you need to throw a party everyone will remember! Check out this week's specials in our weekly ad, and see how much you can save on all your party essentials!
Witch's Brew and Spook-tacular Fruit Cups