HINTS FROM HELOISE: Welcome those trick-or-treaters.
Dear Readers:
Halloween is a time that many children look forward to with great anticipation! For those who welcome “treaters,” consider these points:
• Don’t hand out any homemade edibles. While it’s a good gesture on your part, conscientious parents won’t let their children consume them unless they know you.
• Keep your area well-lit, replacing any burnt-out bulbs.
• Remove items in their path that may cause them to trip or fall.
• If you prefer not to give candy, consider giving out stickers, erasers, pencils or anything you can find in bulk that children might enjoy getting.
With that said, from Halloween on, it’s only 3½ weeks until Thanksgiving and eight weeks until Christmas! Heloise