Halloween tips and tricks from the CALS Wellness Committee

Halloween is here! This means candy, carving pumpkins, and/or nighttime walking/driving for those that partake in the festivities. Below are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind.
Candy
- Try to keep candy out of the house until Halloween
- Have kids trade candy for a toy from the “Candy Fairy”
- Use a smaller trick-or-treating container for your child
- Only give out one piece of candy (benefits both parties — your budget and kids’ teeth!)
- Try giving out something new: Snacks, glowsticks, temporary tattoos, or stickers
- Have extra candy? Save it for baking, a birthday party, or donate it
Carving pumpkins
- Do not rush!
- Choose a sturdy location
- Keep your hands outside the pumpkin while carving
- Use small, controlled motions
- Keep hands and tools dry
Nightime walking/driving
- Enhance your visibility with glow sticks, flashlights, or reflective wear
- Inspect costumes for tripping hazards and vision blockage (face paint is better than a mask!)
- Stay together
- Look twice (look left, right, and left again) and use crosswalks
- Drivers: Slow down and be alert
Information from this article was used from the 10/20/2022 Dietetics and Nutrition Club Fall Lunch and Learn presented by Alison Rohloff, Safewise.com, and UW Health.