When a teenager comes to your door, please give them candy without saying, “Aren’t you too old to be doing this?” They could be out doing much worse. I would rather have them knocking on my door than have them engage in dangerous/destructive behaviors. Let them be kids as long as they can. They are already growing up too fast.
Also, please don’t refuse a child candy because they aren’t dressed up. Some children have autism or sensory issues that make dressing up highly uncomfortable, if not unbearable. And some families might not be able to afford costumes at all…
One last thing, size doesn’t always determine mental age or special needs.
Mer asked what am I going to wear while passing out candy? Do I need to wear a costume? Have I ever worn a costume while passing out candy? Nope! And that isn’t going to change this year…but I will have a very special puppy with me. More at the end of the blog about Maxie’s costume.
Rules Written by a 7-Year Old
Safety Tips
It’s a Dog eat Dog Halloween…I present, Dog Costumes
BRB, running out to adopt a puppy.

1. Harry Potter
2. Where’s Waldo?
3. Woody from Toy Story
4. French Fries
5. Bumblebee
6. Ariel from The Little Mermaid
7. Spaghetti and Meatballs
8. Marilyn Monroe
9. Robin From Batman
10. Weiner Dog
11. Boiled Lobster
12. Martini Glass
13. Pumpkin Pup
14. Elephant
15. Seal
16. Squirrel
17. Beanie Baby
18. Michael Jackson and his girlfriend in “Thriller”
19. Max From How the Grinch Stole Christmas
20. Pretty Princess
21. Spooky Ghost
22. Hula Dancer
23. Olympic Gymnast
24. Little Lion
25. Ballerina
Maxine is a Beanie Baby.
Happy Halloween!
xoxo,
T.