PANDEMIC trick-or-treating

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Family Halloween costumes. The one thing I was never told that I would love about being a parent. I’ve always said that I will give my kids enough dysfunction to make them funny and I guess you could consider this part of that dysfunction. Or, in my mind, the best part about being a parent … until one day they tell me I’m weird and no longer want to participate. For now, I will revel in the fact that they spend half the year trying to decide what our family will be and can barely keep their excitement in check on Halloween day.

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We all know this year will be different though, my friend. It has been the year of rolling with the punches, and different doesn’t have to be bad! It may just require us to be a little more creative. And you can bet we will still be dressing up as a family.

Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing this year.

Glow In The Dark Egg Scavenger Hunt

Dig those Easter eggs out of the basement and put a glow stick and candy in each of them. Have everyone put on their costumes and tell them you have a surprise as you hand them their trick-or-treating bag and send them on a scavenger hunt. You can even create a friendly competition by having prizes!

LINE UP INDIVIDUAL BAGS ON YOUR DRIVEWAY for trick-or-treaters

To accommodate trick-or-treaters that still go out, safely package individual bags to set up in your driveway. You can even go as far as accommodating for allergies by putting a teal pumpkin in front of the bags that are allergy friendly. We lean toward giving toys or fun project gifts instead of candy, so get creative!

DELIVER SPOOKY SURPRISES to doorsteps

Surprise special people in your life with spooky surprises you made. Task your kids with the reverse style trick-or-treating by driving around and delivering the surprises such as:

» Flashlights to tell ghost stories

» Jack in the box

» Spooky decorated facemasks

Have A Family Science Halloween Party

Halloween is the perfect time to partake in a few science projects, and kids love them! There are so many Halloween science project ideas online so don’t hold back, get a little crazy.

OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN MOVIE & S’MORE PARTY

Dress in your costumes and set up an outdoor movie (even if that means it’s on the iPad!) Roast marshmallows and enjoy your snack together while you watch your spooky show.

Whatever you choose to do, I hope you enjoy a little more family time. And, if you’re a family that loves dressing up too, make sure to follow me on social media so we can share our crazy photos!

Always in love,