My teenage daughter is learning the responsibilities of working and paying expenses.
Recently, she made a comment to the affect that it is the pits to be an adult.
At times, I must agree.
Concerns about the job, the economy, paying bills, and other adult issues can get pretty disconcerting after awhile.
So, in order to counteract the responsibilities of being adult on occasion, I suggest you let your inner child free.
So, how do you let your inner child free, when you cannot abdicate being an adult? The answer is actually pretty simply:Enjoy Halloween.
Even if you do not normally celebrate the holiday, it is a great time to play dress up and just remember the joys of being a kid.
For example, since trick-o-treating has gotten a bad rap lately for being a risky adventure, many people are coming up with alternatives to taking the kids door-to-door in the neighborhood.
The community of businesses might hold a party in a common place, where adults and children alike can come play games, eat some good food, and have a safe place for the kids to fill their treat bags.
Everyone dresses in costumes and has a good time.
In addition, some churches opt to have a harvest party for people in the congregation.
Again, it is a safe environment for kids, big and little, to enjoy the holiday and the treats without fear of contaminated candy or other safety issues.
For instance, a father of six came to a party last year in men's costume dressed as a pirate.
He had the hat and the whole nine yards.
In fact, the costume and the makeup is so good, some have to take a second look to figure out who is the bandit of the sea.
One mother came to the party dressed in a witch costume, with the nails and the makeup to match.
Even the family pet can get into the act.
With the different dog costumes, Fido can go from house to house with the kids, for an added measure of protection.
But, he or she can be dressed for the festivities.
Pet costumes are growing in popularity.
When taking the family, including the furriest member, to a Halloween or harvest gala, even the toddlers can dress up and enjoy one of the best aspects of the holiday.
No one should be excluded from having safe seasonal fun for just one night.
So, whether you are five months or fifty, Halloween or a harvest party is the time to let your inner child free.
Dress up in a fun costume, put one on the family pet, and get imaginative outfits for the whole family.
Then, take the time to be a kid again, if just for one night.
Recently, she made a comment to the affect that it is the pits to be an adult.
At times, I must agree.
Concerns about the job, the economy, paying bills, and other adult issues can get pretty disconcerting after awhile.
So, in order to counteract the responsibilities of being adult on occasion, I suggest you let your inner child free.
So, how do you let your inner child free, when you cannot abdicate being an adult? The answer is actually pretty simply:Enjoy Halloween.
Even if you do not normally celebrate the holiday, it is a great time to play dress up and just remember the joys of being a kid.
For example, since trick-o-treating has gotten a bad rap lately for being a risky adventure, many people are coming up with alternatives to taking the kids door-to-door in the neighborhood.
The community of businesses might hold a party in a common place, where adults and children alike can come play games, eat some good food, and have a safe place for the kids to fill their treat bags.
Everyone dresses in costumes and has a good time.
In addition, some churches opt to have a harvest party for people in the congregation.
Again, it is a safe environment for kids, big and little, to enjoy the holiday and the treats without fear of contaminated candy or other safety issues.
For instance, a father of six came to a party last year in men's costume dressed as a pirate.
He had the hat and the whole nine yards.
In fact, the costume and the makeup is so good, some have to take a second look to figure out who is the bandit of the sea.
One mother came to the party dressed in a witch costume, with the nails and the makeup to match.
Even the family pet can get into the act.
With the different dog costumes, Fido can go from house to house with the kids, for an added measure of protection.
But, he or she can be dressed for the festivities.
Pet costumes are growing in popularity.
When taking the family, including the furriest member, to a Halloween or harvest gala, even the toddlers can dress up and enjoy one of the best aspects of the holiday.
No one should be excluded from having safe seasonal fun for just one night.
So, whether you are five months or fifty, Halloween or a harvest party is the time to let your inner child free.
Dress up in a fun costume, put one on the family pet, and get imaginative outfits for the whole family.
Then, take the time to be a kid again, if just for one night.
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