Adults like to have as much fun during Halloween as the kids do! Adult Halloween parties tend to be much wilder than children's parties with dancing, alcohol use and catered food.

Using common sense can make a party a great one and avoid anything that may ruin it.

Keep an eye on the drinking, don't let it get out of hand. Take the keys away from anyone that may be driving. Have one person stay sober and offer to drive those people home who may be too intoxicated to drive.

When deciding on a menu, check and see if anyone attending the party has food allergies that might be a problem. Common food allergies to dairy products, peanuts and shell fish can really put a damper on the festivities.

Planning ahead for problems can make all the difference for your Halloween party!

Parents of trick-or-treating kids can get so caught up in the fun themselves that they might forget some simple safety ideas that could save everyone some trouble. Having a fun and safe Halloween will make it all worth while.

Below are just a few common sense tips that can help.

	Know the route your kids will be taking if you aren't going with them.
	The best bet is to make sure that an adult is going with them. If you can't take them, see if another parent   or a teen aged sibling can go along.
	Know what other activities a child may be attending, such as parties, school or mall functions.
	Make sure you set a time that they should be home by. Make sure they know how important it is for them to be home on time.
	Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism. Throwing eggs at a house may seem like fun but they need to know the other side of the coin as well, clean up and damages can ruin Halloween. If they are caught vandalizing, make them clean up the mess they've made.
	Explain to your kids that animal cruelty is not acceptable. Kids may know this on their own  but peer pressure can be a bad thing. Make sure that they know that harming animals is not only morally wrong  but punishable by law and will not be tolerated.