Spooky and Safe Halloween Safety Precautions
HAVE A LAUGH
Houses are decorated with spooky spider webs, lighting, skeletons, and jack-o’-lanterns. Pumpkin patches are flooded with excitement, and the kids have their costumes picked out — Halloween has finally arrived! While it’ll surely be a night filled with fun, endless amounts of candy, and playful frights, it’s important to remember that safety is a huge priority on Halloween. According to the National Safety Council, children are more than twice as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween than on any other day. To keep everyone safe and the spirit of Halloween alive, here are some safety tips and precautions to follow! AS A DRIVER, OBEY ALL RULES OF THE ROAD. If you are driving on Halloween, be sure to follow all rules of the road! This includes coming to a complete stop at traffic signals, lights, and stop signs and looking twice for nearby children. Keep in mind that costumes may make them more difficult to spot. Take care to drive the speed limit and avoid driving aggressively or failing to yield to pedestrians or other vehicles in the right of way. DRIVE SOBER. If you plan to drink on Halloween, don’t get behind the wheel of a car — doing so could put your life and the life of others at great risk. Designate a driver instead or call a cab. REMAIN VIGILANT. As previously mentioned, you never know what children may be wearing on Halloween. Children wearing dark costumes are more difficult to see. Be on the lookout for kids running out into the road unexpectedly. You can stay aware of your surroundings by keeping your eyes on the road and limiting distractions. OBEY ALL PEDESTRIAN RULES. When trick-or-treating, ensure you and your children understand and obey pedestrian safety rules. Use sidewalks and remain as far to the right as possible while facing oncoming traffic. Always look both ways before attempting to cross the street. Instill these rules in older children if they are going out on their own and ensure they put safety tips first. GO THE EXTRA MILE. Avoid dark costumes. Your children need to be visible to drivers on the road — bright costumes are the way to go! Caution tape is an excellent alternative for darker costumes. Carry a flashlight and travel in groups while trick-or-treating. A group of children is much easier to spot!
Creamy Baked Pumpkin Risotto
Nothing highlights fall quite like pumpkin-inspired dishes. Grab your blankets, turn on your favorite movie, and enjoy a delicious meal.
INGREDIENTS
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5 cups of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
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Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
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2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cups of pumpkin, diced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin purée
2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 yellow onion, minced
1. Heat the oven to 400 F and arrange a rack in the middle. 2. In a 3-quart baking dish, combine broth, rice, diced and puréed pumpkin, and onion. 3. Season with salt and pepper, then stir until evenly combined. 4. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until water has been absorbed and rice granules are puffed. 5. Remove from the oven and stir in basil, grated Parmesan cheese, mascarpone cheese, and olive oil. DIRECTIONS
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