"BOO-ing" is a fun tradition popular in many neighborhoods throughout the month of October. Your kids will love to "BOO" your neighbors, your friends or your family! This is a great way to get the whole community involved in a little bit of Halloween happiness โ especially this year when we need to be creative to find safe Halloween fun.
Just follow these simple instructions and you'll be boo-ing in no time!
Step 1:
Visit Walmart, Kmart or your local dollar store for supplies. Be as creative as you want with items like:
Small toys like a stretchy skeleton or glow-in-the-dark bat
Glow sticks or glow bracelets
Costume jewelry (plastic rings, necklaces and bracelets)
False teeth
Halloween stickers and pencils
Rub-on or stick-on temporary tattoos
Bookmarks
Crayons
Mini bottles of bubbles
Whistles, jacks, bouncy balls or marbles
Mini Play Doh Pots
Halloween hair bows and barrettes
Candy
Step Two:
Fill a Halloween basket or brown bag decorated with markers or stickers, with the toys and treats. Think about the gender and ages of the families you'll be BOO'ing and have fun putting together something that will be enjoyed by everyone.
Step Three:
On the outside of the basket or bag, attach the following printable. Click image to download and print or visit bit.ly/MacKidBooSheet.
Step Four:
Now is the really fun part: The best part about Boo'ing! is that it's a total surprise! Put your gift on your friend's or neighbor's doorstep, ring the bell, and then RUN!
Step Five:
Savor seeing your kid's delight in giving to others and watch the "BOO's" spread! It is awesome to get that special delivery, but it's also tons of fun to go Boo! someone else. It is a fun family activity that does not take a lot of time or resources, but yields awesome family time and a tradition that can last a lifetime for your kids to pass on to their kids and grandkids.
Happy Boo'ing! Have a safe and fun-filled Halloween!
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