Halloween and Treat Purchases

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.

 

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.  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.  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.  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.  So look up your local rules and laws online and follow those accordingly. 

 

My biggest fear this year is that someone will make their worst dreams come true by getting poisoned.  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.  This is because some people and kids are trying to be clean and safe.  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.  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.  Candy boxes to me are out of the question because they are usually made with cardboard.  They could soak up the chemical and get into the treat inside.  Now that hurts to think about, and most people won't do it, but some may.  Kids who see it on tv or hear about it may do it to themselves or friends just to keep them safe.

 

This means you need to get treats that are fully covered and sealed in plastic.  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.