Halloween Rules in the Burbs

As a way to emulate one of my idols Bill Maher, I have developed some New Rules for Halloween in the Suburbs

New Rule: The amount you spend on Halloween decorations should not exceed the amount you spend on Christmas Gifts.

New Rule: In order to enjoy Halloween, one should not be required to have viewed multiple episodes of one or more of the following: CSI, Law and Order, Cold Case or any other true crime drama. Our holidays do not have to be played out as reality shows on our front lawns (please see pic of my neighbor's yard). Can I just have my mini snickers and get out here now?

New Rule: All those punk teenagers who refuse to dress up and come carrying the king sized pillow cases should be given candy -- hear me out: would you rather have your front yard forked and your house egged? However, one should keep a stash of something lame like the taffy with peanut butter, tootsie rolls, smarties or even toothbrushes to give them.

So there are a few new rules. If you have some of your own to share, let me know and I can post them.

Trick-or-Treat,

Cassie