Even the Most Frightening Ghouls Need to Be Careful HAVE A FUN & SAFE HALLOWEEN!
Happy Halloween, you goblins, ghouls, witches, and spooks! It’s that time of year again when kids and adults alike can dress up and roam the streets as their favorite heroes, frights, or princesses. While kids are eager to show off their outfits and fill their pillowcases with sugary treasures, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential dangers on Halloween night. PRACTICE STREET SAFETY Make sure your kids understand basic road safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, “Children are more likely to be struck by a vehicle and killed during Halloween than any other day of the year.” Before heading out for some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating, take the time to go over basic safety tips. Teach kids to look both ways before crossing, use crosswalks and traffic signals, cross streets on the corners, and never run across the street. Making eye contact with drivers before walking in front of their cars is also a good way to make sure the driver knows the child is there.
CHOOSE SMART COSTUMES Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without costumes! They should be fun, but you can also make them safer by following a few simple guidelines. Add reflective tape to candy bags and costumes and wear light colors to stand out in the dark. Buying or making the right-sized costumes is also important. If they’re too large, they create a tripping hazard, and if they’re too tight, they can restrict movement. If your child wears a mask, make sure they can see out of it properly. MAKE A PLAN Before heading out to trick or treat, create a plan and discuss it with every member of your family. This ensures that if someone in your group wanders off, they’ll know where to look for you or where to go. In case you’re separated, label your child’s costume with your name, address, and phone number. If your children are old enough to trick or treat without adults, make sure that their cellphones are charged and on them at all times, and schedule regular check-ins.
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HOMEMADE Ingredients
Marshmallows
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3 packages unflavored gelatin
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup light corn syrup
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Powdered sugar, to coat
Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine
into gelatin mixture. Switch speed to high and whip for 15 minutes, until very thick. Fold in vanilla after whipping.
gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Let sit while you make the syrup.
2. In a small saucepan over
5. Dust a nonmetal baking dish with powdered sugar and spoon mixture into dish. Smooth mixture, top with
medium heat, combine sugar, syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water until the sugar dissolves.
more powdered sugar, and let stand uncovered overnight.
3. Raise heat to high and bring syrup up to 240 F, using a candy thermometer to check for temperature. 4. With an electric whisk on low speed, slowly whisk syrup
6. Cut into squares, decorate, and serve.
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