Best of AC Content on Halloween Trick or Treating

Trick-or-treating is an intricate part of Halloween for most families. They get to dress up. There is enough candy for all year and then some. Here are some of AC writers tips for trick-or-treating.

Janet Cey writes some "Safety Tips for Halloween:Trick or Treating 2007". Even though this article isn't from this year, it's points are valid each year. Tips include always have a chaperon, stay in groups, avoid houses with the lights off, and always check the candy before it is eaten. Good advice for Halloween.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/379728/safety_tips_for_halloween_trick_or.html?cat=2

Kate Bar shares an article on the "History of Halloween Trick or Treating". It discusses All Saints Day, Samhan, All Hallows Eve, and the History of the Jack-O-Lantern. It also discusses when trick-or-treating in America started.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1133390/history_of_halloween_trick_or_treating.html?cat=34

Susan Lundeen has some ideas for "Exciting Alternatives to Candy for Halloween Trick or Treating". Sticky eyeballs, pop-up monsters, Halloween stickers, mini prisms, mini bottles of bubbles, and more are included in this article.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2196379/exciting_alternatives_to_candy_for.html?cat=5

T McNeill gives "Halloween Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips". The article includes carrying flashlights, never entering a home or vehicle, test makeup to check for allergies on a small area before putting it on, wear a brightly colored costume, and more. Some great ideas for Halloween safety here.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2129881/halloween_trickortreating_safety_tips.html?cat=25

Susan Sonnen has some "Halloween Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips" also. This article includes safety tips for costume accessories, such as broomsticks, have everyone carry id's, and carry a charged cell phone.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1072757/halloween_trickortreating_safety_tips.html?cat=74

SkyeDanzer shares some "Halloween Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating". The alternatives in this article include a family Halloween party, attend a party at a religious organization, have a family scary movie night, and more.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1043718/halloween_alternatives_to_trick_or.html?cat=74

Jaipi Sixbear gives "Halloween Costume Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating Fun". Tips included in the article are make it short, make it smooth, make it simple, make it loose, make it allergy free, and make it visible. These were some great tips for keeping it safe and more comfortable.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2111341/halloween_costume_tips_for_safe_trick.html?cat=25

Abigail Beal provides instructions on how to "Make a Halloween Trick or Treat Goody Sack". She breaks the article up like a recipe to make the instructions easier to follow. She uses a pillow case as the basic ingredient. It would make a great, easy project that could really personalize Halloween. It is easy enough for small children and versatile enough for older ones.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/383266/make_a_halloween_trick_or_treat_goody.html?cat=24

Melina Ann Collison has some "Halloween Trick-or-Treating Tips for Toddlers". Her tips include no head pieces, non-flammable and weather appropriate costumes, carrying an umbrella, and more.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1875073/halloween_trickortreating_tips_for.html?cat=25

Carly Hart shares some "Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Alternatives that Won't Bust Your Budget". She includes a coin jar filled with mostly pennies, jack-o-lantern yo-yos, glow bracelets, and more.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2187713/halloween_trick_or_treat_candy_alternatives.html?cat=5