Halloween is just days away. One of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little super heroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has tips parents can follow to help keep the kids safe while enjoying the[…]
A recent survey of Americans shows that while 52 percent of people believe you should eat the whole piece of candy corn at once, 31 percent believe in starting with the narrow, white end. Just 17 percent of respondents start with the wider, yellow end when enjoying a piece of candy corn. Learn more about[…]
The jack-o’-lantern has a long history with Halloween, although our favorite demonic faces haven’t always been carved out of pumpkins. But how did jack-o’-lanterns become associated with Halloween? Halloween is based on the Celtic festival Samhain, a celebration in ancient Britain and Ireland that marked the end of summer and the beginning of the new year on November[…]
How to safely go apple picking, enjoy a hayride, take a woodsy hike, hold a tailgate, and do other fall favorites. Fall is here, and that means there’s a range of fun activities you can enjoy with family and friends—in any normal year, that is. But 2020 has brought us a global pandemic, and[…]
1. Don’t feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum); 2. Make sure your pet is properly identified (microchip, collar and ID tag) in case s/he escapes through the open door while you’re distracted with trick-or-treaters; 3.[…]
Kids love the magic of Halloween: Trick-or-treating, classroom parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But for moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety. In 2015, about 6,700 pedestrian deaths and 160,000 medically consulted injuries[…]
October is a month of pumpkins, costumes, candy and ghosts. It’s also a time when parents of all ages open their wallets to spend. Halloween purchases can really add up, as this is one of the most popular holidays in the U.S. Don’t let the first holiday of the fall season break your budget.[…]
For kids, Halloween is a fun day to dress up and collect candy. For parents, it can be scary. Keep your kids safe this Halloween with these tips. View PDF Halloween is an exciting time for kids, but can be worrisome for parents. This year, leave the fear to spooky movies and pick[…]
Candy Calories: How Many of These Can I Eat? How Many Is Too Many? Your kid’s gone to bed. His Halloween candy sits there unguarded. He won’t notice if you eat one or two. Or two or three. But before you dive in, remember that you shouldn’t get more than 10% of your daily calories[…]