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I'm throwing a Virtual Halloween Party and you (yes, YOU!) are invited AND (along with these bloggers) I'm sharing a little something, something, ALL WEEK, with online friends, courtesy of Nestle Family.
Check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5 for a chance at some pretty awesome door prizes!
Today's theme is favorite trick-or-treat memories and this picture was taken the LAST time my kids went out on Halloween, together.
"I've decided I'm not going trick-or-treating, this year."
Although, Holly (she's my oldest) was turning 14 the following month, her revelation threw me for a loop.
"I'll stay home and give out the candy!"
Our nest is by no means empty -- a bit full up and in dire need of a good disinfecting, actually -- but, gone are the days when we would ALL dress up and go trick-or-treating, together!
[moment of silence]
There is one Halloween tradition, however, that has remained a family favorite and even my husband, Garth (not his real name) looks forward to going out and Ghosting the neighborhood, this year!
Have you ever been Boo-ed (or, Ghosted?)
Ghosting is a really fun way to get your kids, their friends and your neighborhood feeling all, you know, Halloweenie (yes, it's a word!)
Ghosting it Forward
There are many versions of the game, but we typically "boo" two families and gather the following items:
- Two goodie bags or brown paper bags filled with treats.
- Two pictures of a ghost.
- Two letters saying "you've been ghosted (or boo-ed)" with simple how-to instructions to ghost it forward.
We assemble the treat bags (each with their own letter and ghost) and deliver them after dark, either on the porch or near the front door, ring the doorbell and then, you know, RUN LIKE HECK!!!
The trick is to NOT get caught.
Note: If you're a child, it's important to be safe and take an adult with you!
Click here for the rest of the instructions on BeenBooed.com!
Now, it's your turn!
To help get your family into the Halloween spirit, we're sharing a NESTLÉ Family Halloween party package featuring: coupons for free products from Stouffer’s, NESTLÉ Pure Life, Juicy Juice, NESTLÉ Toll House, Nesquik, Wonka, Raisinets and Crunch plus a $100 Walmart gift card.
Because, we roll like that!
[U.S. Residents, Only Please!]
GET IT HERE: To enter, please leave a comment, like, if you've ever been boo-ed or ghosted (seriously, it is a LOT of fun!) along with a valid email address on this post by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 29th and you're automatically entered to win. One (1) winner will be picked (via random.org) and announced via email and posted on My Prizey Giveaways Page!
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[10/26/10 Edited to Add: Click here for voluntary recall information of Nestle Raisinets Fun Size Bags sold at Target, Shop Rite and Don Quixote retail stores - lot numbers are listed!]
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Disclosure: This halloween party is made possible by Nestle Family. All giveaway items are courtesy of above mentioned. I will be monetarily compensated for my participation and time in hosting the weeklong party. As always, the views, opinions and words expressed here are ALL mine.
