Holloween Kandy

ReachTheLimit · #1 10-30-2006, 02:08 PM

As a child I was very fortunate to have neighbors who gave out great candy, and I continue the tradition at my neighborhood. I also take pictures of all of the children that come by my house.

I do Hershey Miniatures, all flavors of kisses, and I also buy pencils in bulk and toss those in for school.

I also buy full size candy bars and keep them in a special bowl for the 4 or 5 children that live closest to me or I have made brownies and popcorn balls, but I mark them so the parents know they come from my house, and put a recipie card in for the parents.

epchick · #2 10-30-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ReachTheLimit

As a child I was very fortunate to have neighbors who gave out great candy, and I continue the tradition at my neighborhood. I also take pictures of all of the children that come by my house.

And the parents actually allow you to do it, or do you do it when the parents aren't there? That's a little too creepy for me!

Drolefille · #3 10-30-2006, 03:18 PM

I mean, I see the potential cuteness factor, but what do you do with the pictures....

It'd be different if it was a polaroid for the kids, but still... parents take pics of their kids already

epchick · #4 10-30-2006, 04:51 PM

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I mean, I see the potential cuteness factor, but what do you do with the pictures....

It'd be different if it was a polaroid for the kids, but still... parents take pics of their kids already

But why would you want to take pictures of other peoples' children? Isn't that just a tad bizarre? I mean it might be totally something innocent, until one person things something different and then all hell breaks loose.

And your right, parents usually take pictures of their kids dressed up, so there really is no reason for lady Shmoo who lives 3 streets down to randomly take pictures of kids in costume.

ReachTheLimit · #5 10-30-2006, 07:22 PM

None of the above, I do it because I love the costumes and the parents get a huge kick out of it. I get them in little groups and the tiny ones are hysterical because they really " act out " their costumes.

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday..Christmas is too commerical. I'm a huge horror movie buff, I love the fall, and it's just "my thing". I don't have one of those ridiculously decorated yards...on Halloween night, I have a fall wreath, about 3 lighted pumpkins, and I make paper lanterns with candles up my drive.

I have this huge photo binder, labeled by year, for all of the kids that have come by my house. I also make hot chocolate, and chocolate desserts, and 3 different flavors of popcorn, and when the parents come by, if it's a small group, I invite everyone in to ease the chill. It's a great way to meet the neighbors, as our community is large.

I don't invite children in that don't have parents with them.

The only people that think it's creepy, is those with sick minds. I have never had one parent to object, and it gives my friends that have children a huge selection of costume ideas. In fact, my house in my neighborhood has always been a favorite stop of the parents and the children for these reasons. I also have the photo albums out for the parents that stop by to look through, they love the idea.

valkyrie · #6 10-30-2006, 07:29 PM

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I have this huge photo binder, labeled by year, for all of the kids that have come by my house.

For real?

ReachTheLimit · #7 10-30-2006, 07:33 PM

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For real?

Yup. It's not a secret around here. I have had a couple of neighbors with children borrow it to get costume ideas for their kids.

I got the idea when I bought my first house, and the first Halloween there, a child came by (that I knew well) and I asked their parent if I could take their pic b/c they were just so darn cute! She was very proud of the fact I wanted to take it...so I asked the next parent, they were ok with it, and it just started from there.

I also discovered it was the only time of the year when you have that many people stop by your house, so I used it as an opportunity to have impromptu invites to come in and meet everyone.

It's just "my thing", parents put alot of love and money into making or buying costumes for those kids, and I just really appreciate their efforts.

DSTCHAOS · #8 10-30-2006, 07:29 PM

The world breathes a sigh of relief.

33girl · #9 10-31-2006, 11:10 AM

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I have this huge photo binder, labeled by year, for all of the kids that have come by my house.

In all seriousness, I grew up in a neighborhood where everyone had known each other since birth, and even there, if someone would have whipped out a camera and taken pics of me and every other kid that came to the house, my mom would have run fast, run far. It's one thing IF THE KIDS ARE IN A PHOTO WITH YOUR KID. To just take solo photos of them...let alone have a special photo binder for it...yipes.

Drolefille · #10 10-30-2006, 02:27 PM

Taking pictures is creepy...

And for all those people out there worried about teeth...

If you're eating ok the rest of the year and brush, kids will be fine. If they're not then an extra week of candy is NOT going to kill them.

Just say NO to toothbrushes while Trick or Treating.

kddani · #11 10-30-2006, 07:48 PM

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Taking pictures is creepy...

Agreed, that's super creepy, unless they are kids that you KNOW. Just taking pictures of the random kids that come to your door, in this day and age, is a very creepy thing to do. I would think that the parents (if they're along) would think this to be weird, and probably avoid the house in the future- if not pass word around to others to avoid the house.

As for candy... LOVE peanut butter anything, chocolate, fruity things.
Liked getting Hugs (not sure if this is a local thing- small plastic containers with a koolaid type drinkin them- they had a foil top you could just poke out and drink from) b/c you get thirsty out there walking around the neighborhood.

Hated: candy corn, tootsie rolls (except the fruit flavored ones- those were good), Almond Joy, Mounds, Marshmallow cups, Hersheys with Almonds.

Mom always got my 5th Avenue bars (even though I liked them) because they were her favorite, and dad got my Baby Ruth's (his favorite). Grandpap got anything with almonds or coconut.

My parents handed out freezie pops for years... it was "different" but in Pittsburgh, who wants a popsicle in November?

ETA: I didn't realize there was a second page, but I still think it's super creepy for anyone to take pictures of all those kids, to keep them, make an album, etc. Just strange.

SmartBlondeGPhB · #12 10-30-2006, 07:57 PM

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Taking pictures is creepy...

Agreed, very creepy.