Halloween is one of
the best holidays at any age. It’s a chance to dress up, eat tons of
candy, — or apples depending on your neighbors — share scary stories,
and take part in more family-friendly activities like pumpkin picking
and crafts. To make sure you have the best Halloween-to-date, we’ve put together some tips to keep you safe and to optimize your family’s fun. —
Always be safe.
Halloween is known for ghouls and goblins, so make sure you know how to
stay safe and healthy. Check out what the CDC suggests on their Halloween Health and Safety Tips article.
Have your jokes and one-liners prepared.
It may not be a custom for all New Yorkers, but telling jokes to earn
your candy is a tradition for many families and neighborhoods. Here are
few one-liners that are sure to impress!
What do skeletons say before they eat?
Answer: Bone appétit!
What do ghosts serve for dessert?
Answer: Ice Scream
What monster flies his kite during a lightening storm?
Answer: Benjamin Frankenstein
What do baby ghosts wear on their feet?
Answer: Booties
For more jokes, visit:
http://www.theholidayspot.com/halloween/jokes.htm or
http://www.halloween.com/halloween-jokes-1.php
Stay warm.
New York City nights in October tend to be cold, so here are the proper
ways to keep warm without ruining your child’s costume:
The
purpose of a costume is to be seen, so don’t cover it up with a coat.
Buy a costume that is one size too big so a matching turtleneck or
sweatshirt can fit underneath — the key word is matching.
If
it’s really cold, buy hand warmers. HotHands fit in your pockets,
shoes, gloves to keep you warm. They are air-activated and keep your
fingers and toes toasty for hours. They’re available at
Walgreens ,Target, and other local stores.
Carry
a thermos full of hot chocolate. Cover your head and feet. Layer on the
socks and try to pick a costume that includes a hat.
Travel outside of Manhattan for trick-or-treating. Due to heavy traffic and tons of people, travel outside of Manhattan to find fun. Look at what the New York Daily News suggested last year for other neighborhoods and locations that are kid-friendly for collecting treats.
–Katie Garton
