tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37777808606372051792024-03-18T21:26:20.233-07:00baking like bettyBettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062952060631063992noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3777780860637205179.post-64225461006212430092017-11-05T08:09:00.004-08:002020-11-17T12:02:38.138-08:00Buy the correct holiday treat<p></p><p class="normal">It is well known that the whole world is going
through a pandemic. What we are seeing
now is that even though the world is struggling people still want to live and
enjoy all the same holidays and traditions that they always do. To be honest I think people should be free to
do what they want and this time of year children have more fun than almost any
other time. I believe that <a href="https://bakinglikebetty.blogspot.com/2017/11/halloween-and-treat-purchases.html" target="_blank">Halloween </a>is
one of those fun and incredibly social times where children not only have fun
but learn amazing lessons. I am truly a
fan of this holiday because my kids get to learn manners and all kinds of
lessons on sharing and loving others. So
this year I still plan on trick or treating and allow kids to give out candy to
others around the neighborhood. But with
the pandemic in full swing, I plan on making sure the <a href="https://jacintodunham.wordpress.com/2018/05/12/great-last-minute-gift-wrap-doesnt-have-to-break-the-bank/">candy boxes</a> that
we give out or purchase to give out work well with the spirit of safety.</p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">That brings me to the most important part and
that is making sure everything is socially distanced and clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is going to be the spirit of this
holiday and celebration all around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
don't care rather the disease only harms 99.5% of people or if it matters to
you or not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I want is for no one to
feel unsafe and uncared for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is why
I am making sure my kids and especially myself is going to be ok with both
sides of the coin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want people to be
safe and feel safe and we are going to make sure our attitudes reflect
that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attitudes are more important at
this point in time than any other. So get yours and your kids right before
judging anyone else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is what my
family is doing and I think that it is important. </span></p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">Now when it comes to the fun part I think that
getting the right treat and your favorite candy boxes need to be well thought
out this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The truth is that people
have always feared their kids getting hurt by eating tainted candy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is why much of the trick or treating
candy is not individually packaged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make
sure this year that you are following the idea that everything can be
tainted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not by bad or evil people but
by parents attempting to protect their kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>People will spray and dip all their kid's <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/bakingamoment/candy-recipes/">candy</a> in all kinds of
chemicals to attempt to get the possibility of pandemic off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEill-D8pK9JdURXMI7G3QQAE9X2SO3r7CVsR4-9NN8rJOpTnN3FxB2f5kXr_sloGo71Xka4MDgxY2-GM-2ecQRxp41PBwGWbcwF-iCQWHNAMOTMECUluFPDiUnPw6CG77RpE2XT7jEhjOXp/s600/16989-cut-out-butter-cookies-600x600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEill-D8pK9JdURXMI7G3QQAE9X2SO3r7CVsR4-9NN8rJOpTnN3FxB2f5kXr_sloGo71Xka4MDgxY2-GM-2ecQRxp41PBwGWbcwF-iCQWHNAMOTMECUluFPDiUnPw6CG77RpE2XT7jEhjOXp/s320/16989-cut-out-butter-cookies-600x600.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="normal"><span lang="EN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I don't expect the majority of families will
do it but I know some will.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don't want
to essentially give any kids a chance to get poisoned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I am only getting treats that are plastic
wrapped because I know some parents or even some kid trying to be safe will do
it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kids will do anything they have seen
rather it is good or not. So make sure you are not going to be the cause of
them doing something silly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is my
biggest takeaway this year and you need to outthink all of these people who may
do harm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="normal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">I hope these tips are going to help you and your
family be able to have a great time, this holiday. </span></p><br /><p></p>Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062952060631063992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3777780860637205179.post-52206607736439307052017-11-05T06:33:00.001-08:002020-11-05T06:39:11.948-08:00Halloween and Treat Purchases<p>The most fun time to me is when children are
having a blast. I really do enjoy all
the chaos of the holidays because even when things go a bit nuts kids seem to
always end up having a fun time. That is
why Halloween is a huge boom to my spirit.
But there is going to be a big caveat to this year. The problem is that safety and the type of
candy purchased may play a huge role and how everyone will be able to enjoy the
holiday. Safety is paramount in 2020
with the scare of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fact is that kids are almost immune and that 99.5% of people are
safe even if they get it, but many people are always afraid of anything and I
don't want that to affect their kids joy or even safety. So I want to go over
the treats you should think about picking up to ensure that kids are going to
be safe and parents are going to have some peace of mind if they fall into that
section of worried individuals.</p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">Safety and the idea of social distancing are not
only a good idea at this point in time but required by most states, cities, and
counties in the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This not only
means you are required to wear a mask but to stay distanced and in some
locations, you are not allowed to gather at all in sizes or groups more than 5
to 10 people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It means that as a person
who is thinking about trick or treating you need to prepare to give out candy
according to your local rules.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
comes before anything I say because if it is criminal to trick or treat in your
location then you probably shouldn't do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So look up your local rules and laws online and follow those
accordingly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">My biggest fear this year is that someone will
make their worst dreams come true by getting poisoned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a huge fear from Halloween or razor
blades in candy, but this year it may be your own kids or parents doing the
poisoning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is because some people
and kids are trying to be clean and safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But if they end up spraying bleach or cleaners with crazy harmful
chemicals on candy then it may hurt the person who eats it, if it gets through
the candy boxes or covering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean it,
you need to be careful about the type of candy you are handing out so you are
not part of this problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Candy boxes to
me are out of the question because they are usually made with cardboard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They could soak up the chemical and get into
the treat inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that hurts to
think about, and most people won't do it, but some may.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kids who see it on tv or hear about it may do
it to themselves or friends just to keep them safe. </span></p>
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<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">This means you need to get treats that are fully
covered and sealed in plastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most
treats are, but some are not and you need to know that it is a possibility and
this year a probability of happening. So don't be afraid to have fun and trick
or treat, but be wise and try to help others who may have not thought of that
either. </span></p>Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062952060631063992noreply@blogger.com0