Halloween Safety A-Z

A- Always carry a flashlight

B-Buy costumes that are made of flame-retardant material

C-Costumes should not drag on the ground or be too dark to see

D-Don't cut across yards or driveways

E-Eat dinner before going out to trick or treat

F-Follow all traffic laws and signals

G-Go slooooowww drivers. Be careful all evening if you are behind the wheel

H-Don't eat to much candy at once, it's not healthy

I- If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic

J-Jackets should be worn over costumes on cool Halloween nights

K-Know how and where to contact your parents

L-Light your jack-o-lantern with a battery powered light instead of a candle

M-Make sure your shoes fit and are tied right so you don't fall

N-Never enter a stranger's home

O-Only eat candy after your parents have checked it

P-Props such as a sword or wand should be flexible toys, if they are not, use caution when walking with them.

Q-Quarters are a good thing to carry in case you need to call home

R-Remember to walk, not run between houses

S-Say thank you when you receive your candy

T-Trick or Treat only in familiar neighborhoods close to home

U-Unfamiliar animals and pets should be avoided

V-Visit only houses that are lit

W-Wear a watch you can read in the dark

X-Have an eXtra great time

Y-Young children should be accompanied by an adult

Z-Make sure you are home at a good time to get your zzz's (especially because it's a school night)

Thanks to my local newspaper for printing some of these ideas, I think it's good to go over safety rules with kids especially if they are going trick or treating on their own!

Happy Halloween and be SAFE!