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SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK- OR-TREATING FAMILIES Most kids look forward to Halloween from the second the leaves start to turn colors. It’s a chance to dress up, stay up later than usual, and get tons of candy. Who wouldn’t love that? Trick-or-treating, however, does involve walking with children in the dark, sometimes through busy streets. Making sure that everyone enjoys Halloween safely is a spooky enough task to send a shiver up a parent’s spine. Follow these tips to make sure that everyone has a sweet holiday. CHOOSE COSTUMES CAREFULLY If you’re going to be covering some ground on Halloween, you want your kids to be comfortable. Face paint is a better option than a mask, as paint doesn’t limit a child’s field of vision. If anyone is wearing a costume with multiple bulky components, expect them to be shed over the course of the night. Appropriate footwear is essential for pain-free trick-or-treating, unless you want a gaggle of kids complaining about their sore feet. BE VISIBLE Whether you’re in a busy city center or a quiet residential area, making sure drivers can easily see your group is crucial. One great way to do this is to pick up some reflective candy bags. They’re super inexpensive and will ensure that you’re seen by anyone driving. You should also carry a flashlight while you’re out, just in case you end up somewhere with minimal streetlights. WALK WITH CAUTION Most drivers are well-aware that the roads will be crowded on the night of Halloween, but you shouldn’t assume they’ll drive any differently than normal. Stay in a group, stop at all crosswalks, and don’t cross anywhere until the way is totally clear. CHECK KIDS’ CANDY HAULS Once you get home, you should go through your children’s candy before they tear into it. Look for any items that may not be age-appropriate and keep your eyes peeled for ingredients that will cause an allergic reaction. After you’ve culled the unwanted items, it’s up to you to decide whether to dole out the candy in small bunches or let the kids have it. FROM COSTUMES TO CANDIES
HALLOWEEN BLOODY SEVERED FINGER HOT DOGS
Inspired by SaltyCanary.com INGREDIENTS
• Hot dogs • Hot dog buns
• Ketchup • White onion (optional)
DIRECTIONS
and the nail, make two crescent slits. Repeat at the very bottom.
1. To carve the fingernail shape, first slice the two sides of the fingernail toward the top of the hot dog, then cut a horizontal slice across the top of the fingernail sides. Then make a slight curved slice for the bottom nail bed. Next, take your knife and carefully slice the fingernail-shaped piece off. one slit along the middle of the hot dog with two crescent slits directly above and below. Then, halfway between the knuckle 2. To make the knuckles, make
3. Boil the hot dogs for 4–5 minutes. 4. Place each “finger” into a hot dog bun loaded with ketchup — be sure to smear some
ketchup on the bottom of each “severed finger” and more at the top of the bun.
5. If you want, you can add a thinly sliced square piece of white onion for the “nail.” 6. Serve hot, with extra horror.
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