Leading up to the 31st, the family of six will also be doing Halloween-themed activities as part of a holiday countdown. “There are so many cute calendar printouts online – or you can make your own,” Daniella said.
“I think it will be fun for the kids to visually see a calendar with a countdown, and I plan to do a different indoor activity each day in October. ”
If you’re feeling crafty, Daniella suggests making your own slime. “There’s spooky slime, glow-in-the-dark slime, and more,” she explained. “Whichever you choose, I guarantee you will be the coolest parent ever. ” Another favorite Rico tradition? Halloween movie nights. “We do this every weekend in October,” Daniella said. “Put on some fun, festive pajamas, get cozy – popcorn is a must – and get your movie night on! ”
For the Ricos, the entire month of October is one big Halloween party! “Halloween is like our Christmas; to say we love Halloween is an understatement! ” mom Daniella Rico told us. “This year, we decorated our house early, and we went big. I usually wait until October, but I really wanted to get the kids excited and give them something to look forward to. We are going to continue to add some decor here and there until Halloween. ”
For their celebration on the actual day, Daniella and her husband, Mario, have their own Halloween party in store for the kids – complete with indoor trick-or-treating. “I plan on hiding candy all over our house and turning out the lights for a fun hunt in the dark! ” she said. “There have been so many changes and disappointments in the last six months, and I want to make sure that Halloween is as close to normal as possible. ”
Part of that normalcy will be dressing up with the kids as usual. “I love going to H&M because it is a one-stop shop for my entire family,” Daniella said. “I can get fun, festive outfits for my son and daughters and get coordinating outfits for my husband and I – all while staying within budget for my large family. ”
For Daniella, the biggest thing families should remember is that Halloween can be fun and exciting even from inside. “There are so many activities we can do at home as a family,” she said. “We may have to make some adjustments to some of our traditions, but they will definitely still happen. I can’t wait to try and make this the most memorable Halloween yet. ”
