<h1>Halloween Health and Safety Tips</h1>

For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.


Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?

• Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters, such as individual packs of raisins, trail mix, or pretzels. For party guests, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.
• Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity.
• Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls.
• Keep candle-lit jack-o’-lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unattended.
• Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely.

Follow these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for everyone!

http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/





Healthy Snack
Looking for a Halloween night snack that's both healthy and festive? This skeletal array fits the bill, no bones about it -- just assorted fresh vegetables and a bowl of dip arranged in the shape of a spooky cat.

Ingredients

• Black Bean Dip
• ASSORTED VEGETABLES OF YOUR CHOICE, SUCH AS
• Celery
• Cherry tomatoes
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Green beans
• Mushrooms
• Zucchini

Instructions
Arrange vegetables in the shape of a cat, as shown.

Black Bean Dip
This versatile recipe works as either a dip or a spread and has a light, addictive flavor. Serve it with the Easy Pita Chips, baked tortilla chips, or cut-up vegetables. Along with a small bag of carrots and celery, it is a favorite for school lunches.
Ingredients

• 1 15.5-ounce can black beans
• 1/3 cup medium-hot salsa, 1 tablespoon for garnish (optional)
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish (optional)
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• l small garlic clove, minced Instructions
• Drain and rinse the black beans, setting aside l tablespoon for garnish.

Combine the black beans, salsa, cilantro leaves, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Garnish with the black beans and, if you like, cilantro leaves or salsa. Makes 1 1/4 cups and serves 4 to 6. (Note: If you use this as a dip with veggies to replace the Asparagus Salad, double the recipe.)

Easy Halloween Costume Ideas
These easy homemade costume ideas can be put together in a matter of minutes, and don't need a long list of materials. Even if you don't have a lot of time to prepare for Halloween this year, you can still whip up one of these fun and easy costume ideas!

http://fun.familyeducation.com/halloween-costume/halloween/33351.html  
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