Halloween is upon us and parents all over this great country of ours are preparing to try out new and inventive ways of sneaking the chocolate loot from their childrens' trick-or-treat bags. Oh, how horrible, you say? Come on, be truthful now! I'm not the only one! And, if not the chocolate, you want the Skittles. Personally, I'm after the Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. Fortunately, my husband hates peanut butter.
I'm a total hippocrite, though. Do I give out Reeses Peanut Butter Cups at the door? Oh, no. Typically, I try to give out non-chocolate items so that I'm not tempted by the leftovers. If I make a good choice like that, then I am vindicated from sneaking them out of the kids' bags. See how it works? Sigh.
However, if we're going to go with the premise that Halloween is actually for kids, you might as well let them know the history of Halloween. Ice cream kings, Ben & Jerry, have a fun site complete with history, crafts, and games. http://www.benjerry.com/halloween/history
For ages 8 - 11, "Halloween Facts and Fun," is an entertaining non-fiction title about Halloween's History.
Just for fun, for adults, once the kids are in bed, watch "Sleepy Hollow" with Johnny Depp. Hmm...that didn't sound right. But, by all means, if you can watch it with Johnny Depp, go for it! My husband and I love this creepy, quirky film and try to watch it every Halloween. When our kids are older, it will be fun to include them as well.
So, go ahead...clear your conscience...which candy do you sneak from your kids' bags?
Peanut M&M's
Posted by: | October 31, 2008 at 03:12 PM