How To Handle Either the Trick or Treat of Halloween Visitors

October 3rd, 2011 by Ron Leshnower| Posted in Apartment Guide, Apartment Holidays, Apartment Interiors, Apartment Life 2.0, Apartment Living, Decorating, Etsy & DIY, Tips & Tricks | No Comments »

By MyNewPlace Guest Blogger, Ron Leshnower – About.com’s Apartment Living Expert

Expecting Trick-or-Treaters This Halloween?

When people think of trick-or-treating, images of children walking from house to house in a suburban neighborhood most often come to mind. But many kids who live in apartment buildings also enjoy this Halloween tradition. They’ve even got an advantage: because their neighbors are in the building, children can go door to door without having to step outside into the cold.

But what if you realize you won’t be home to greet trick-or-treaters this year? Or, what if you’re not into Halloween and would prefer not to have the interruptions?

Here’s how to handle both situations:

1. You won’t be home. If you were looking forward to greeting trick-or-treaters this Halloween but won’t be home, you might be feeling disappointed. But you can still participate in the fun by leaving treats and a note to costumed visitors.

2. You don’t want the interruptions. Some people don’t like Halloween. Others like the holiday but don’t want to spend the evening fielding visits from treat-seekers. Whether you plan to do work, catch up on bills, or watch your favorite TV show, you have the right to enjoy a quiet evening at home on October 31 if you want to. Here are tips for letting trick-or-treaters know not to knock — without coming across as a Halloween grinch.

Editor’s note:  If you DO decide to get into the Halloween spirit, check out our tips for epic decorating on a less-than-epic budget!