By Holly Ween, Scare Reporter

Flying around on my broom last night I saw amazing displays of scary good decorations in anticipation of All Hallows Eve! I was so bewitched counting jack o’ lanterns at one display that I almost ran into the back end of one of my fellow witches brooms! This got me to thinking about safety for all during Spooky Season, so here are some wicked words of wisdom for you!

For all our little Wednesdays and Pugsleys (younger children) we know the basics…

• Check to see their masks, wigs and/or face makeup do not obstruct their vision and their costumes are fire-resistant.
• No realistic looking weapons or play weapons that can actually shoot a projectile.
• Those out after dark should have reflective tape on their costumes or have glow sticks/flashlights for visibility.
• All young ones should be accompanied by an adult.

For all Morticias and Gomezes (adults/parents) out there here are some driving tips:

• Watch for children walking in/on the street and sidewalks. Hallow’s Eve kids tend to forget their traffic safety rules and dart out.
• When backing out of, or turning into, your driveway check for children.
• When it gets really dark outside, watch for kids who may be wearing dark clothing and not looking out for cars.
• For our Swamp Things, Lurches and Sabrinas (teens and young adults):
• If your teens are going out without an adult, make a plan and route so you know their whereabouts and agree on a specific time for them to return home or be picked up.
• Remind them to never enter a stranger’s home, leave the group they’re with or go door-to-door all alone.
• Be respectful of neighbors; while the urge to be a trickster is great, please don’t destroy property or decorations or smash pumpkins.

Finally for all Kitty Kats and Heck Hounds out there (pets):

• Chocolate and candies can be toxic to pets. Be sure to keep candy out of your pet’s reach.
• Bring all pets indoors before the trick-or-treating begins. Outdoor pets can fall victim to Halloween pranks.
• Make sure your pet has proper ID tags and is microchipped in case they get separated from you.
• If your pet is wary of strangers or people in costumes, keep your pet away from the front door and trick-or-treaters.
• Remind kiddos who know your pet that they are in costume and your pet does not recognize them so approach them with caution and do not run to them as perhaps they normally do.

PS: Send me your addresses to be included in our Fun and Frights in the Foothills self-driving tour! Email me, HollyWeen@cvweekly.com, to add your address!