It’s that time of year again, where the tricks and treats
are doled out among friends and kids dress up as whatever their heart desires.
Yes, Halloween is here! We thought it would be fun to share some of our
favorite things to do with our families during this spooky season of fun. If
you don’t have Halloween traditions already, this is a great place to start!
Decorating the House
There’s truly no better way to get into the Halloween spirit
than by decking out the house with the entire family. If you haven’t decorated
your home yet, pull the boxes out of the closet, brush off the dust, and get everyone
involved. Spend the day dressing the yard and your entire home; even take the
opportunity to look up some DIY crafts and have your crafty family members whip
up some new decorations!
If you want to make things fun, assign each person a
designated room in your house to decorate. They have the whole day to decorate
the room the way they want it! The end result will be a fantastically decorated
house with a little bit of everyone’s personality rolled in to it.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
A pumpkin carving contest is one of the most traditional
ways to celebrate Halloween, and for good reason. Go shopping for pumpkins (let
everyone pick out their favorite one) and set aside a night of carving fun!
After you scoop the pumpkin ‘guts’ out, wash the seeds and bake them for a
tasty treat while everyone is creating their own masterpiece.
While all pumpkin carving with kids should be done with
adult supervision, there are now a number of kid-friendly pumpkin carving kits
you can buy practically anywhere. These popular kits provide safe and easy ways
for kids to design and carve their own pumpkin.
Eating a Healthy Dinner before Trick or Treating
Once the big day arrives, all the kids can think about is
candy, candy, and more candy. Before they head out trick or treating for sugary
sweets, plan a delicious and healthy meal for the whole family. Let them get
partially dressed up before dinner so the excitement starts to set in. While
you’re eating, map out where you plan to go for the night. Not only will this
pump everyone up, but it’ll also avoid disagreements on where to go once you
leave home!
Tip: Save the spaghetti for another night, serve something
that won’t stain if costumes are already on!
Share Scary Stories
This is an activity we would save for the older kids, once
the little ones have left to show off their costumes to the neighborhood. In
between answering the door for trick-or-treaters, pass the time by coming up
with your very own scary story to tell. The only rule is that it can’t be one
you’ve heard before! These stories should be made up on the spot, making them
fun for everyone to tell and listen to at the same time.
We hope you have some fun with these ideas, and even put
your own twist on things! To all of our customers, have a safe and happy Halloween from everyone here at Arctic Fox!
