(Photo: The annual Team Ieuter Halloween costume contest always adds some spice to the holiday! Visit our Facebook account on Halloween to place your vote for this year's best group contest!)
Halloween is a night full of treats for both kids and adults. But a number of factors - including lots of people walking in the dark, the threat of wet and stormy weather, strangers coming to your door - mean that Halloween can have some tricks up its sleeve.
Your Friends In The Insurance Business at Ieuter Insurance Group want your Halloween to be a happy one. So whether you're taking your kids out trick-or-treating, hosting a party or just staying home to greet costumed visitors, we can help make your evening safe while you take care of making it spooky. Just check out the tips below:
Costume safety considerations
*Make sure costumes are made of flame-resistant material. When wearing your costume, do not walk near lit candles or luminaries.
*Add reflective tape to costumes and bags to increase your visibility to drivers.
*Masks and costumes should be properly fitted to avoid blocked vision and falls.
*Swords, knives and other costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible.
Safe trick-or-treating
*Trick-or-treaters should walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Do not allow kids to go out alone.
*Make sure kids know their home phone number and parents' cell numbers as well as how to call 911.
*Flashlights and glow sticks can help with visibility while trick-or-treating.
*Kids should only enter a home if they’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, stay outside.
*All treats should be examined for choking hazards and tampering. Homemade treats should not be eaten unless you know the cook well.
*Of course, it's a good idea to limit the number of treats your children (and you!) eat. One way to encourage this is by having a full, healthy meal before going out trick-or-treating.
Having a party? Expecting trick-or-treaters at your house?
*Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit, and free of obstacles.
*Keep candles (including lit jack o'lanterns) away from doorsteps, walkways, landings and curtains.
*Remind drivers coming to and from your home to watch out for trick-or-treaters and drive slowly through neighborhoods.
Carving those pumpkins
Creating a jack o'lantern is a time-honored tradition, whether you buy your pumpkins at the grocery store or at a local pumpkin farm. But don't forget, kids and knives are a dangerous combination. It's best to have the kids draw designs on the pumpkin with a marker and then let an adult handle the carving. And here's a great idea for kids who want to remove the seeds - rather than using a knife, hand them an ice-cream scoop. It's a lot safer, and it just might be more effective!
Help keep Halloween safe for everyone - and remember, your kids WILL know if you swipe some treats from their stash!
Your Friends In The Insurance Business at Midland's Ieuter Insurance Group can help ensure that finding the right coverage for your family isn't scary!
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