10 Pro Mom Tips for Halloween (to make your evening more enjoyable)
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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but I know many moms find it stressful. That’s why I am taking time today to share my tips for making Halloween enjoyable for everyone. That means you too, Mom! If done the right way, you will have just as much fun as your kids – and maybe even more fun!
Expect Your Kids to Be Hyper
If your kids are anything like mine, they are already super excited for Halloween and counting done the days until they get to trick or treat. So, when October 31st arrives, expect your kids to be out of control. If you expect them to be wild, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised when they aren’t.
Decide Who Stays Home and Who Goes with the Kids
If you want to get treats, it’s a good idea to give out treats. But, how do you do that when you are expected to take your kids trick or treating? Decide ahead of time who is going with the kids and who is staying home or ask your neighbor to hand out your treats.
Buy Candy You Like
It’s wise to buy candy you like just in case there is any leftover. You’ll find ways to reward yourself and your kids with it in the days after. Or you can use the leftover candy for Halloween Candy Cookie Bars.
Dress Up
Dressing up is fun, but as adults, we can’t get away with it very often. Except on Halloween. So have fun with it and show your kids your playful side.
Keep Dinner Simple
Whatever you do, do not plan a fancy dinner before trick or treating. Keep it simple. Make sandwiches, soup in a crockpot, or order pizza.
Stock Up on Glow Sticks
Make sure your trick or treaters can be easily seen by stocking up on glowsticks. Glowsticks won’t take away from their costumes, and kids love them.
Charge Your Phone
You're going to want your phone to be fully charged before you head out for many reasons. It acts as a flashlight. It acts as a map. It acts as a phone. And, it acts as a camera.
Take Hand Sanitizer with You
It’s a shame that Halloween falls during flu season. But, since you know it does, go ahead and carry hand sanitizer with you and use it liberally.
Do a Wine and Candy Pairing
After you get back home and put your little monsters to bed, it’s time to have some grown-up fun. Use The Ultimate Guide To Pairing Halloween Candy With Wine and enjoy!
My #1 Tip – Save Some of the Candy for Christmas
I saved the best tip for last. Your kids are going to come home with way more candy than they should eat. So as soon as they go to bed, sneak out a handful (or two) of non-Halloween themed candy and put it away for their Christmas stockings.
