Halloween is getting closer and offers a fun time for the kiddos, but it’s always important to
review safety tips even though we’re reminded each year.

Here are some Trick or Treat Safety Tips:

• Plan a route
• Supervise your children
• Make your children visible
• Stay on the sidewalks
• Drive carefully

Halloween Candy Safety Tips:

• For young children, remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys.
• Check all candy before eating to check for tampering
• Don’t accept or eat anything that is not commercially wrapped
• Throw out candy or treats that are homemade, unwrapped or have torn wrapping.

Snack Option: Energy Bites

• Ingredients-1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 cups nonfat instant dry milk
  • 1 cup quick oatmeal (unflavored)
  • 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal

Recipe:

1. Collect and measure all ingredients before starting
2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix ingredients with a spoon until combined.
3. Using clean hands, shape the mixture into 16 balls that are approximately 1″ in diameter.
4. Store at room temperature in a sealed container. Eat within 3 to 5 days.