How to Trick-Or-Treat Safe This Halloween

Witches, Zombies (just like that lady above), scary monsters, even pretty princesses and fairies will soon roam the earth and walk on your neighborhood streets and onto your doorsteps on Halloween night. And while Halloween is meant to be all fun and treats, dangers lurks in the dark of night. (Inject evil laugh here) Yeah, it can be a thriller night if you don't err on safety.

How to Cut Bagel Fair and Square or Round

Warning: This post is brought to you by a frustrated wife who dislikes eating the bottom part of a bagel. Though there are no foul languages involved, caution is advised. Well, only because you'll be handling a knife. You'll see.

A Fun and Safe Halloween For All

Halloween is probably the most celebrated holiday besides Christmas that I know of. And most loved by kids! Well, why not, it's the only time they get to dress up and more importantly hoard candies with 100% permission from us, parents. Yes, all that sugar that makes all the kids jump from wall to wall all night! And again, why not? It only happens once every year, right?

Now what if you can make this year different? Will you do it if given the chance? Have you heard of Reverse Trick or Treating? A project to help end child slavery in cocoa fields and promote fair trade. The gist is, it is the kids who will be giving treats to adults on Halloween. Check Global Exchange if  it's something you want to participate in. They provide the kits inclusive of free chocolates and flyers.

Or you can simply pay it forward with this great idea of Booing! from the fabulous Mom it Forward which was adapted from another creative fellow blogger Skip to my Lou. Just Download this special Ghost door Hanger , gather some treats and start booing your neighbors! 

And to make sure yours and your kids costumes doesn't catch fire while you knock on the door or ring on the doorbell trick or treating next to a candle-illuminated jack-o-lantern on Halloween, just grab this useful recipe that you can easily concoct at home and brew it before heading out the door Halloween night.

And oh! armed yourself with Halloween Etiquette too or mon dieu! Debrett, Britain's Etiquette authority will come after you! So remind the kids to always say "Thank you".!

Yoda of Star Wars courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

By the way, if you need help carving out that pumpkin, Scott Cummins might be able to help you. He does 3-D version of famous faces like the picture above. Now I'm not sure I would want my face on a pumpkin, do you?

Well, I hope these great tips helps make your Halloween a big barrel of fun this year! And PLEASE feel free to share any tips and whatnots for a Halloween-well-worth-celebrating by leaving a comment for us to learn from.

A safe and Happy Halloween to all! Trick or Treat???

Proven Stain remover

If you're working in an office arena, more likely than not, you've experience the occasional pen marks on you're crisp, clean white corporate uniform or attire. Gone are the days where you go "aaarghh" when that happen with the invention of the now commercialized stain remover in the market within hand's reach, but which unfortunately can cause reactive discoloration on some colored fabric if not careful. But what if you don't have this magic stain remover in hand ? What will you do ?

Well, let me tell you that you have a magic stain remover right in your purse or your vanity drawer and is safer and even makes you smell fresh and wonderful after wards !

You may not know this but it is your handy body spray or splash ! Even your perfume !

Bath & Body Work's Orange Mandarin Body Splash - works wonders too! (Also, my favorite scent)

The alcohol content of the spray or the perfume is potent enough to break down the color molecules of the ink. Just spray directly on the stain and make sure you spray enough to do the trick. Have a paper towel or cloth handy to absorb the liquid underneath the stained spot which quickly dries anyway because the alcohol evaporates. This technique works well on polyblend fabrics. But generally, on all fabrics. This has been my secret weapon for stain when I don't have anything else and it never failed me! Try it.