Mama's Guide for a Safe Halloween

Halloween may look very different this year, but there are many ways to keep the spooky vibes alive safely! Take advantage of the time you get to stay in for Halloween this year with your family, and plan an unforgettable day. How about a combination of a family bake session, DIY Craft and your favourite Halloween movie? 

Create DIY Halloween decorations

Nothing says "new normal" like finding some cute crafts to do with your family for Halloween. It doesn't all have to be about the candy! But you can always munch on a bowl of your favourite treats while crafting. 😉

This craft is super easy and you can really make it your own!

What you'll need for this cute little ghost:

• A picture frame (choose whichever frame you like)
• White chalk paint
• White, red and black acrylic paint
• Brushes
• Pencils 

Steps:

1. Take the backing off your frame and cover it in a layer of white acrylic to get a base coat.
2. Time to add in colour! The photo above has a blush pink background by mixing white chalk paint, some white & red acrylic. Pro tip: the chalk paint is thicker, but by mixing it with acrylic makes it less lumpy, giving you a nice smooth finish.
3. Let completely dry. Time for a treat break! 🍬
4. Next, draw on the ghost ! Paint white using same technique as above with acrylic and chalk.
5. Let completely dry. Have a dance-off to some spooky Halloween tunes!
6. You're almost done! Trace the outside of your ghost, add the eyes and then use a thin brush to brush on the black lines with paint. Let dry and then so a thin layer of white again over some parts so the lines aren't too defined.
7. Display in your favourite place! 

Make some yummy Halloween treats

Baking brings everyone smiles, plus let's admit one thing...home baked goods are better than any candy you can get trick-or-treating!

When baking with the little ones, it's always best to find a recipe that is easy with the least amount of steps and hey, if we can avoid having to use the oven, we don't have to worry about burnt treats, which usually mean tears and temper tantrums.

So here is an easy, kid-friendly recipe you can make with your kiddos. You can make them as Halloween-y as you'd like! Oh, and it can totally be adapted to be a vegan-friendly recipe.