Trick or Treating Safety
Halloween is such a fun time of year for kids and adults alike, so its important that we take some precautions to keep it that way! Here's my list of trick or treating tips for your family. Wear comfortable shoes!! Carry a flashlight Wear something with a reflector on it (you can even find reflector tape and paint at your local home improvement store. Go out before dark-especially for little ones. The big kids tend to flood the streets later at night making it hard for little ones to trick or treat. Never go into a strangers house, even if they ask you to come in while they go and get some candy.
Throw away all homemade or unwrapped treats. I know some people work hard on making great home made treats, but in this day and age its not worth the risk! When walking down the street, have the adult walk closest to the road, and the children closest to the houses. Do not run ahead of the adults-its very easy for children to get carried away and accidentally run into the road. Do not pet strange animals while trick or treating. Though you really shouldn't ever pet someone's animal with out being invited to do so, you especially shouldn't during trick or treating where your costume or other costumes may be irritating or confusing to the animal.
Do not eat candy as you go. Always be nice, even when people do not have any candy to give out. Do not knock on doors where the lights are off. Watch where you step! Have a plan before you start. If you are walking in an unfamiliar neighborhood, it is easy to get lost.
When you approach a treat giving house, make sure to yell "Trick or Treat!" very loudly! When you get home, check all of the candy before allowing children to eat any of it. You are looking for:
- old worn wrappers
- torn wrappers (even with the smallest hole)
- home made treats
- unwrapped treats
- toys with small parts that may be a chocking hazard
- money (change)
- fruit
- any candy that looks like it may have been tampered with.
- for small children, remove any hard candies. They tend to become slick once in the mouth and can quickly become a choking hazard.
- lickable stamps
- glass or sharp objects
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This festive cheesecake is pretty in pink and perfect for Christmas or Valentine's Day. Crust1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs3 tablespoons margarine, meltedFilling1 envelope unflavored gelatin? cup cold water2 (8-oz.) containers soft cream cheese? cup sugar? cup milk? cup crushed peppermint candy1 cup whipping cream, whipped2 (1.45-oz). milk chocolate candy bars, finely choppedToppingswhipped creamcrushed peppermint candychocolate shavingsDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool.Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin, milk and peppermint candy, mixing until blended. Chill until firm.Garnish with additional whipped cream combined with crushed peppermint candy and shaved chocolate..
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TypicalDutchStuff.com Introduces "Candy in a Can"
(ContentDesk) September 26, 2005 -- TypicalDutchStuff.com introduced a new selection of original gifts to their website: "Candy in a Can." This section of the site offers customers typically Dutch candy, wrapped, and unwrapped, sealed in a customized, decorative can. Typical Dutch Stuff has a large selection of can labels, making this the perfect all-occasion gift."I absolutely love this idea," says Wendy de Laat, owner and founder of Typical Dutch Stuff, "because it adds a little originality to the candy!"Customers can choose up to six different kinds of typically Dutch candy to fill their can. "We offer quite a large selection of candy," mentions Wendy, "because Dutch candy cuisine has so many good products to offer!"Typical Dutch Stuff offers over 70 different kinds of candy, including a large selection of sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, gelatin-free, and artificial coloring-free. "I know what it's like to live with a food allergy," confesses Wendy, "therefore I find it important...
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Digital video recorders (DVRs) are more than toys in our crime infested world. They are a necessary tool for security. In conjunction with CCTV cameras you can record everything that happens in your business 24 hours a day. The days of wondering what is going on in your
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Utah Quarter Horse Association Kicks Off Horse Race Season with Fun for the Family
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Italian Hat Company Aims to Change Image of Mafia Symbol
(ContentDesk) October 28, 2005 -- La Coppola Storta is returning the coppola hat to its original roots as a luxury item. Their hats made in Sicily combine fine Italian fabrics, unique patterns and hand made Italian craftsmanship to create the ultimate offerings in headwear. Their collections feature limited runs per style and many one of kind pieces, each with its own distinct style. The line features something for everyone with hats for men, women, children and dogs. The pinnacle of the collection...
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