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Due to taking some time off and some minor computer problems, I haven't posted in over a month. Time passed much quicker than I realized!

Finally it feels like autumn instead of mid-summer and Halloween is less than a week away. I'm sure that in many homes the current topic of interest is "The Costume." I remember spending many long and often late hours sewing Halloween costumes - the most challenging was a rabbit coming out of a hat. In all of the excitement of Halloween, please don't forget about Halloween safety. I've listed some websites that parents might find useful

http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/octhalloween.htm
These tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics include information about costumes, pumpkin carving, home safety and trick-or-treating. The information is also available in Spanish.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/hallow.html
The Consumer Product Safety Commission also lists safety tips along with a diagram showing the features of safe Halloween costumes.

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/halloween-safety-tips.aspx
Don't forget your pet this Halloween. The ASPCA gives ten tips for keeping your pet safe this Halloween.




Stop by your local library for a literary Halloween treat. Most public libraries have a collection of Halloween books for all ages. Some of my favorites are Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman, The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey, and Guess What? by Mem Fox.



Have a safe and happy Halloween!