[Jewelry making - Article 00312] - Re: [Orchid] Happy Sugar Feast Holidays

[Bethkatz]

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Hi All,

    I enjoy Halloween for the sheer fantasy. You can be the vampire,
    Mighty Mouse or anything in between. Just let your imagination run
    wild. I, however, really do not like the aspect of trick or treat.
    When have you ever opened your door to a stranger, never mind dressed
    in a serial killer costume??? Or maybe being an actual serial killer?
    I also do not like all that super sugar ingested by the kids (and
    parents) during that day and many after. For several years, after
    having been made aware of the plight of a juvenile diabetic, I have
    been going to the dollar store and getting party favors to hand out
    for trick or treat. No sweet sugary stuff.

    The kids really love the "stuff". One child said this year.... oh
    yes, you gave out animals last year (read small fish and zoo animals
    15 for $1.00). I was stunned. The parents also appreciate if their
    child has a problem with sugar that there is something for their
    child also. This year it was whistles, all types. Some parents really
    hated me for that gift, but the kids were happy and you could hear
    them all the way down the street. In future years, I am going to make
    sure the favors make noise. Fun for me... not so much for the
    parents.

    This year was sad because of the hurricane damage, but we still had
    a lot of trick or treaters traveling in larger groups than in years
    past. The "leftovers" of the favors, go to a preschool teacher for
    rewards for her students. No calories gained

Beth Katz
www.myuniquesolutions.com
Paste Solder and Powder Solder for Metalsmiths and Jewelers

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