My family was Boo'd this week. If you haven't been Boo'd, you are missing out on a fun Halloween tradition. This is such a great way to start off the fall season and have fun with your neighbors and friends.
There are different ways to Boo people, but the basics are the same and you can do it very easily and inexpensively!
Step #1: Put together a goodie-basket of Halloween treats. I recommend checking out the dollar bin at Target where you'll find very festive items - cute buckets, pencils, erasers, candy, glow bracelets, Halloween decals, socks and more.
Step #2: Create your own Boo poem or you can use this one. And create a ghost for people to hang on their front door/window, so other people know they have been boo'd (you will include both of these items in your goodie-basket to them). Here is a sample that you can print.
Step #3: Sneak up to your neighbor's house, ring the doorbell, leave the goodies and run!
It's that easy! And then they do the same for another neighbor or two and so on and so on. It's fun to see the Halloween cheer spread from house to house!
One last thing, and you totally don't have to do this, but I usually do. I let the parents know that we boo'd them (or that we are going to boo them), just so they know where it came from. In this world, I guess you can never be too careful, especially if you include candy in the goodie-basket!
Before you Boo your friends, make sure you check out what we have for you this week:
There are different ways to Boo people, but the basics are the same and you can do it very easily and inexpensively!
Step #1: Put together a goodie-basket of Halloween treats. I recommend checking out the dollar bin at Target where you'll find very festive items - cute buckets, pencils, erasers, candy, glow bracelets, Halloween decals, socks and more.
Step #2: Create your own Boo poem or you can use this one. And create a ghost for people to hang on their front door/window, so other people know they have been boo'd (you will include both of these items in your goodie-basket to them). Here is a sample that you can print.
Step #3: Sneak up to your neighbor's house, ring the doorbell, leave the goodies and run! It's that easy! And then they do the same for another neighbor or two and so on and so on. It's fun to see the Halloween cheer spread from house to house!
One last thing, and you totally don't have to do this, but I usually do. I let the parents know that we boo'd them (or that we are going to boo them), just so they know where it came from. In this world, I guess you can never be too careful, especially if you include candy in the goodie-basket!
Before you Boo your friends, make sure you check out what we have for you this week:
- This weekend is the Annual Salmon Days Festival in Issaquah ... check out the details by clicking here.
- Because we know it's an important decision and it's never too early to start looking ... Macaroni Kid Preschool Directory
- Costume Swap is next weekend! Drop off your costumes at Small Threads for Kids or the CleanScapes Store in Gilman Village before October 12!
- Encompass has a new program that helps grade-schoolers be "Wired for Reading"
- Chef Kristen has a fun recipe for Homemade Marshmallows ... a yummy treat for the family!
- Don't forgot to nominate a teacher for Teacher of the Month! Deadline is October 12th at 10pm for October Feature Teacher.
- Next week is National Fire Prevention Week ... please take time to review fire saftey tips with your family.
- Click-Shop-Support ... remember you can give money back to the local schools by shopping Amazon.com.
- Make the most of our great "My Macaroni" feature - you'll be the envy of all your friends!
- Next week we're bringing you our fabulous Fall Fun Bucket List!
Have a wonderful week!
Diana (dianar@macaronikid.com)
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Dana (danav@macaronikid.com)
