This year has of course been filled to the brim with set backs, inconveniences, and has pushed us to start thinking outside of the box when it comes to doing things "safely". Although I can agree that this has not been an easy year , I am choosing to look at it a little bit differently...
This will definitely be a year that I can look back on and tell my children loads of stories about what we went through in the year of 2020 and maybe it can be something that they remember fondly as well. One thing that I am hoping can be a highlight for them this year is Halloween.
Because of COVID (and my husband and I both desperately wanting to stay in school) we have opted to not do the traditional trick or treating this Halloween. Instead there are a lot of fun ideas that can make this holiday SUPER memorable for your children, without having to go house to house!
-Hide Halloween treats in and around your house and hold a Halloween treat hunt with household members.
-Hold a virtual costume parade or contest so everyone can show off their costumes.
-Host a Halloween movie night with your household members. (Be sure to include everyone's favorite Halloween snacks!)
-Carve or paint pumpkins.
-Plan a "spooky" scavenger hunt around your home.
-Have a Halloween dance party where you can do the "Monster Mash"!
-Fill up a Halloween piñata with your kids' favorite treats.
It is different, no doubt, but that doesn't mean it can't be the best Halloween your family has ever enjoyed. In true COVID-fashion, we are learning more about how quality time together can create some lasting memories!
Happy Halloween!!