Halloween Safety

So, being an adult (pfft, adultchild) I see people all the time wearing dark costumed and people almost hitting them. Then there's the teens/adults who think that wearing more revealing costumes, which I'm not judging, but there are small children afoot. And then there's all the jackassery that happens because the smartass teenagers think, "Oh hey, let's do this stupid thing that everyone will hate."

Here are some things to lessen the pain and horror of candy pickings on Halloween.

1. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Because there are unknown creeps that want to steal souls. 
2. Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. Since some of them might be doing LSD or something, or forgot that they made pot brownies. 
3. Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers, because yet again, soul stealers. 
4. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours, since of the darkening season change.
5. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls
6. Only buy a costume that is labeled "flame-retardant."
7. Make sure wigs and beards don't cover your kids' eyes, noses, or mouths
8. Avoid colored or decorative contact lenses, unless they have been prescribed by an eye doctor for your child.
9. Avoid over-sized and high-heeled shoes that could cause kids to trip.
10. Use sidewalks instead of roads, and crosswalks rather than running across the street
11. Visit only the homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door – never go inside
12. Be cautious around strange animals
13.  If you are welcoming Trick-or-Treaters, sweep leaves from your sidewalks and steps.
14. Clear your porch or front yard of obstacles someone could trip over.

Whether you or your kids are going out, keep these in mind. There are more tips on other websites, so if you want to see those, please go look. 

Keep safe, and healthy.