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As Halloween approaches, it’s important to keep safety in mind while having fun! Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and spooky night: • Stay Visible: Wear bright costumes or add reflective tape to help drivers see you. • Use Flashlights: Carry a flashlight to light your way and stay safe in the dark. • Check Candy: Always inspect candy before eating to make sure it’s sealed and safe. • Walk, Don’t Run: Keep to the sidewalks and avoid running to prevent accidents. • Stay with Your Group: Keep kids with a trusted adult or in a group to stay safe and together. Have a fantastic and safe Halloween! What are your favorite tricks or treats? Share your Halloween plans in the comments!

Have Fun & Stay Safe This Halloween! Halloween is almost here, and I hope you’re as excited as I am for the fun, costumes, and sweet treats! But let's make safety part of the celebration, too. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, hosting a party, or just enjoying a spooky stroll around the neighborhood, here are a few tips to keep it safe: Stay Visible: Bright colors, flashlights, and glow sticks keep everyone safe on dark streets! Keep Costumes Practical: Avoid trips and tumbles with costumes that aren’t too long and masks that allow clear vision. Be Street-Savvy: Remind kids to cross the street at corners, never dart out between cars, and stay in groups. Check the Treats: Always inspect candy before digging in, especially for younger ones. Let’s enjoy a fun, safe Halloween together! Share your favorite Halloween safety tips below, and don’t forget to post your costumes – I can’t wait to see them!

As Halloween approaches, I’ve been reflecting on how it can sometimes create anxiety for little ones, (including my Milla) especially with all the spooky, scary elements. I know many children feel overwhelmed by the intensity of the holiday, and for some families the candy overload can be a lot. In our home, even though I’m not a huge fan of celebrating Halloween we focus on making it fun and positive experience as Milla loves being part of the celebration in community. We have embraced an open-ended, colorful costumes that spark imagination and creativity—without the fear factor. Costumes that allow kids to explore different characters or express themselves in unique ways can be just as exciting! If you’re also looking for a way to make Halloween more playful and less focused on candy, consider choosing healthier treat options to hand out, or even offering non-edible surprises like small toys or art supplies. Let’s create a joyful, inclusive holiday where all kids can feel safe, happy, and part of the fun! What are your thoughts on this?

Have a Safe and Fun Halloween! For a spooktacular Halloween, let’s make sure it’s safe and fun for everyone! Here are some tips to keep in mind: ➡️ Be Alert: Be mindful of trick-or-treaters ➡️ Be Visible: Add glow sticks or reflective strips to enhance visibility ➡️ Pay Attention: Set aside electronic devices and stay alert ➡️ Candy Check: Inspect all treats before consuming. Discard any unwrapped or suspicious-looking items ➡️ Home Safety: Keep your home well-lit and clear of obstacles for trick-or-treaters. Let’s make this Halloween a safe and memorable one!

As we gear up for a night filled with ghosts, witches, and trick-or-treaters, ensure your home is as safe as it is spooky! Here are a few simple tips to keep Halloween fun and accident-free. Let’s make this Halloween magical, and safe, for all your visitors! Do you have any additional safety tips you'd like to share? We'd love to hear them in the comments!

Does the thought of Halloween candy scare you? Maybe turning off the lights and leaving the house isn’t an option, or you genuinely enjoy seeing the kids. Here are a few tips to avoid eating the candy yourself: • Don’t buy it early. You might plan to buy it ahead of time and save it for Halloween, putting it on top of the fridge or in the cupboard until then. But chances are, you’ll be tempted to open it early, and then need to buy more before Halloween even arrives. Instead, wait until Halloween day (or the night before, if you won’t have time to shop on Halloween) to buy it. •Buy a kind you don’t like. Choose something that you think the kids will enjoy but that doesn’t tempt you personally. •Don’t spend days with candy in the house. The longer the candy is around, the harder it is to resist—especially with so many days until Halloween. •Pray and reach out. Commit to your accountability partner or a trusted friend that you won’t eat any candy. With God’s help, you can do this!

With Halloween around the corner, it's essential to prioritize safety while celebrating. We want everyone to enjoy the festivities, so check out these 10 key safety tips to keep you and your loved ones secure this Halloween! #grooganinsurance

Here’s the truth: Halloween candy doesn’t have to be a binge trigger 🎃🍭 (This sounds 😱 scary, I know - but stick with me.) I know it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of all that candy lying around, but when you put it on a pedestal or restrict yourself, it only increases your desire to eat that candy. The same goes if you’re only buying Halloween candy if that you don’t like. [this as well as not purchasing candy until Halloween day were 2️⃣of my time-honored strategies for dealing with Halloween candy.] What if you approach Halloween candy with neutrality? Allowing yourself to enjoy the candy - mindfully - and without guilt? By not making it a “big deal,” you take away candy’s power. After you eat a balanced meal, take a few pieces of candy and put them in a bowl or on a plate, and go sit down and enjoy them. Really taste them – notice the texture, flavors, mouth feel. No guilt. No shame. Just enjoyment - unless you’re choosing to eat Nerds or pop-rocks, in which case you and I need to have a conversation. (📞 me) I invite you to try this every day until Halloween. 📤Share with someone who struggles with having Halloween candy in the house. #bingeeatingrecovery #intuitiveeating #trickortreating

5 Tips for a Spooktacular Halloween! 🎃 Halloween is here! Whether you’re celebrating at work, at home, or online, here are five tips to make this Halloween unforgettable: 1. Set the Atmosphere: Think spooky decorations, eerie lighting, and maybe even some fog. Setting the scene is everything for creating that classic Halloween feel. 2. Get Creative with Costumes: Encourage everyone to go all out with their costumes! Whether it’s classic monsters or creative characters, Halloween is the perfect chance to get imaginative. 3. Host a Virtual Costume Contest: If your team is remote, set up a virtual costume contest. It’s a fun way to connect, share laughs, and get into the Halloween spirit from anywhere. 4. Prepare Some Frighteningly Fun Snacks: Think ghost-shaped cookies, pumpkin-themed treats, or “monster” punch. Halloween snacks add a delicious twist to any gathering! 5. Share the Fun on Social Media: Capture those memorable moments and share them! Halloween posts are a great way to showcase your team’s spirit and creativity. Wishing everyone a Halloween filled with fun, creativity, and just the right amount of spooky! 👻

Holidays can be a particularly challenging time for those on the path to recovery. With everyone letting loose and a social implication that partying will include access to alcohol or drugs, you may be worried about staying sober during this time. As Halloween approaches, know that it is certainly possible to have fun with your friends while staying safe and sober. These six tips are a great start to keep you on track as you celebrate Halloween.