Halloween Do’s and Don’ts
SAFETY TIPS TO AVOID A REAL SCARE
If you enjoy a fright, there’s no problem with Halloween being a little spooky. Some folks even enjoy paying their hard-earned dollars to people who’ve designed ways to terrify them. Whether a journey through a haunted wood sounds like a fun time or a nightmare, we can all agree that the scares we enjoy on Oct. 31 shouldn’t include actual danger to our health and safety. Follow these tips to ensure that the only screams you’ll have on Halloween will be ones of delight. DO PLAN YOUR ROUTE. Unless you are trick-or-treating within your own small residential neighborhood, it’s best to map out where you’ll be heading. With today’s digital mapping tools,
it’s not hard to devise a detailed route and even get time estimates for how long you expect it to take. Planning where you’ll be and when you’ll be there allows you to avoid getting lost or needing to hustle home. DON’T WEAR ALL DARK COLORS. We get that little ghosts and goblins want to look as true to form as possible, but they also need to be visible to parents and passersby. A little reflective tape on the back of a costume is a great way to ensure that nobody will go unnoticed. You can also buy reflective candy bags that work exceptionally well for this purpose. Dracula may never have worn a reflector, but he also didn’t live in a place with a lot of car traffic. DO BRING ALONG SOME SUPPLIES. Nobody can subsist on Snickers alone. Packing a backpack with some water, a flashlight, and other essentials is a great way to ensure everyone remains comfortable. A bag is also great for when a child inevitably wants to shed some of the heaviest and most cumbersome parts of their costume. DON’T DRIVE IF YOU CAN HELP IT. Unless you absolutely need to be on the roads, try to leave them free for the trick-or-treaters. If you must drive, exercise extreme caution, especially in residential areas.
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LEFTOVER CANDY SNACK MIX
This recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar chef and “Master Chef” judge Christina Tosi makes great use of those extra Halloween goodies. It’s a quick and easy way to both elevate and get rid of unwanted leftovers.
Ingredients
overcome the world.” Philippians 4:8
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1/3 cup dry milk powder
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2 cups mini pretzels, coarsely broken
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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12 oz mini candy bars, such as Snickers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.”
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
Directions
1. Heat oven to 275 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, fold together pretzels, sugars, milk powder, and butter. 3. Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes. 4. Let cool for at least 30 minutes and mix in candy bar pieces before serving.
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