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Halloween Safety Revisited

Halloween_2 We published this article a couple of years ago, but thought it was worth revisiting. Halloween can be a fun time for all of us with families, but like all else. We need to make sure we are doing the things to make sure it is safe and fun. I found this website, Halloween Safety Guide, while doing some searches on Halloween Safety and thought it would be a benefit to us all. On the site t hey outlined safety tips for kids, parents, pets, parties, costumes, and yard haunts. Some of the tips they gave were:

  1. "Teaching your kids basic everyday safety such as not getting into cars or talking to strangers, watching both ways before crossing streets and crossing when the lights tell you to, will help make them safer when they are out Trick or Treating."
  2. "The best bet is to make sure that an adult is going with them. If you can't take them, see if another parent or a teen aged sibling can go along."
  3. "To keep things moving for either an adult party or child's party, make sure that you have some games, like a scavenger hunt or a murder mystery planned in advance."
  4. "Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you."
  5. "When building your haunt, make sure that the walk ways are far enough away from things so that people can't trip over them or hurt themselves. This also is good for you, this means that your visitors won't be able to ruin your props and sets. Some people just have to vandalize at this time of year and ruin it for others."
  6. "If you are going to dress your pet in a costume, keep in mind that unless the dog or cat is extremely receptive to this kind of thing, you could be causing it discomfort and stress. Some animals don't mind at all but others do not want to be bothered with this kind of thing. They'll be under enough stress with the festivities going on outside and people at the door constantly so don't cause them any more nervousness then you have to. You may love to dress in costume but then, you aren't a dog or a cat."

These were just some of the tips they listed. It would be a good idea for anyone participating to check out all the lists themselves! It is Halloween Safety Guide. Let's make sure our memories are a treat and not a haunting and frightening remembrance!

See the others in the series!

  1. Getting Ready for Halloween - Outdoor Halloween Decorations
  2. Getting Ready for Halloween - Making A Spooky Halloween Wreath
  3. Getting Ready for Halloween - Kid Friendly Party Invitations
  4. Getting Ready for Halloween - Carve That Pumpkin
  5. Getting Ready for Halloween - Preparing for Your Haunted House
  6. Getting Ready for Halloween - Party Games
  7. Getting Ready for Halloween - Creative Halloween Decorations
  8. Getting Ready for Halloween - Halloween Safety
2 comments • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • October 30 2009 02:57PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 9

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I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me, and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

Like I said before, something about nature always grabs my attention, much like these guys. Standing at attention basking in another beautiful day,

See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
1 comment • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:27PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 8

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I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me, and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

Stacked up out by the back porch waits a load of logs waiting to warm you on a cool night. Might even be waiting to cook you a batch of smores.

See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
0 comments • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:25PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 7

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I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me, and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

A few days ago I posted a view from the back porch, well here is another way turning slightly to the left, still up there on that porch swing?

See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
0 comments • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:24PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 6

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I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me, and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

Yes, it’s a cow. You just don’t see them anywhere in Birmingham. Alabama is not THAT country. There was a field of them across the road from the home I was showing.

See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
1 comment • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:23PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 5

flowers

I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me, and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

Pockets of flowers growing in rocks and natural areas are pretty much everywhere.

See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
0 comments • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:21PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 4

views from the back porch

I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me, and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

Remember that porch swing? Well, this is just one of the pictures I took from the back porch. Can you imagine waking up with a cup of coffee with a view life this?

See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
0 comments • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:20PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 3

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I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me, and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

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See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
0 comments • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:18PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 2

rocking chair

I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

When I was this porch swing at the home, I saw this on the back porch and thought to myself, “This is surely a sign of a simpler life.”

Notice the top of the swing? It says “Sit and Relax.” That’s pretty good advice.

See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
0 comments • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:17PM

Country Views - Sites on The Real Estate Road Part 1

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I was out showing houses the other week and ended up in some rural areas on the outskirts of Birmingham. Something about being out in the country seems nostalgic to me, and since I always bring my camera with me, I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you.

I had just come to the top of a winding road and when I looked out my car window I realized just how far up I had come.

See Also:

  1. Country Views – A Black and White Series Part 1
  2. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 2
  3. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 3
  4. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 4
  5. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 5
  6. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 6
  7. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 7
  8. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 8
  9. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 9
  10. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 10
  11. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 11
  12. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 12
  13. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 13
  14. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 14
  15. Country Views – A Black and White Series part 15
0 comments • Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe • August 09 2009 01:15PM