Scare Up Safety!
Follow the lights. As a rule of thumb, most kids already know to only visit homes with the lights on. But to take this one step further, avoid poorly lit or completely dark areas altogether. When it’s difficult to see where you are stepping, you can easily trip and fall, which may result in an injury and an untimely end to the night’s festivities. For anyone in a cumbersome costume or wearing a mask with poor visibility, venturing into dark areas can be especially hazardous. Throw out mysterious treats. If your kids or grandkids bring home any homemade or unwrapped treats, throw them out. While some neighbors may have good intentions when they decide to make something truly special for the ghoulish revelers,
Halloween is a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. Kids get to go door-to-door, scaring up treats, while the adults get to kick back and check out the inventive costumes of the kiddos who are out trick-or-treating. You never know who will knock next — Iron Man or Kylo Ren. But as every parent knows, Halloween comes with its fair share of risks. It’s dark and streets are filled with kids focused on filling up their bags with all kinds of sweet loot. Here are three quick tips to stay extra safe this Halloween. Make a game plan. If you have trick-or-treaters heading out without adult supervision, designate neighborhoods they can visit. Pick a few places you and your kids are familiar with. Google Maps is a great tool for planning out the evening and creating a trick-or-treat game plan. This way, if
there are simply too many risks associated with these kinds of treats, including food allergies and the potential for food-borne illnesses.
something does come up and your costumed crew needs assistance, everyone knows where to go and how to get there quickly.
Seed Crunch
Ingredients
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1 large egg white
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1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds 1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 teaspoon light agave syrup 1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
Directions
1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated.
4. Using a slotted spoon, strain
spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve.
Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine
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