How to Have Halloween Fun Without Putting Your Health at Risk – Guest Post

Every now and again (actually this is only the 2nd time) I allow guest posts on my blog. Well, it is my blog and I do want to keep it in my voice, but there are times when I share my platform. This is especially true when someone has some good information to present. For those of you who have children who love Halloween or if you yourself love it, then these tips may help you enjoy it during the year of COVID.

• You can start by shopping online for all of your costuming essentials.
• Don’t forget your pets and use PetSmart coupons to snag their costumes.
• It might even be fun to pick a theme for your family’s Halloween costumes.
• Create fun decor to set a seasonal mood.

Set up a socially-distanced outdoor scary movie night. If you have some space, you could always plan a frightfully fun Halloween movie night with your closest friends and family right in your own backyard!

• You can set up a backyard movie paradise in no time using sheets as a screen.
• Of course, you will also need to pick up a projector to play all of those fave films.
• Then you can start putting together a list of family-friendly Halloween movies.
• Don’t forget to tell everyone to bring their own Halloween treats and snacks.
• Just be sure to practice social-distancing even for outdoor activities this fall.

Host a virtual pumpkin carving contest with friends. Now this one can be especially fun for connecting with friends and family from afar. So, get out your carving knives and paint and get creative with those gourds!

• You will want to begin by figuring out which video conferencing service to use.
• Then you can send cute Evites out to your family, friends, and neighbors.
• Now get out there and grab a pumpkin or pick one up using curbside services.
• Then grab some pumpkin stencils and other essential decorating supplies.
• Finally, don’t forget to pick up some
•  to send to the winners.

Even though this year has been pretty rough, Halloween can still be fun for your family. You just need to get creative with your activities to ensure everyone stays safe. So, make some plans to make the most of everyone’s favorite season.

In case you’re wondering who provided all of these tips, it was Kristin Louis of https://www.parentingwithkris.com. Perhaps you should check out her page. You might find more interesting things for you and your children…. and with that, I am out.