Magical Hocus Pocus

Halloween is just around the corner!  Pumpkins, costumes, treats and maybe a trick or two are on the minds of families everywhere.  

So let’s talk about ‘tricks’ and ‘treats’ that aren’t loaded with sugar! The kids will say ‘boo’ and think we’re quite ‘batty’ but as parents we think you’ll appreciate some alternative thinking.

Kids love tricks as well as treats, especially the ‘hocus pocus’ magic kind. An inexpensive box of tricks, like those from Tactic, at $5 a set, will allow you and your kids to perform some amazing magic tricks in no time at all. You can entertain the little goblins and ghouls who come to your door with these (after all, it is ‘trick or treat’) or use these as a handout to some of those special kids in your neighbourhood.
 
Each Tactic Top Magic kit has three different magic tricks inside for kids 6+ and there are six sets in all to choose from. Together you and your kids can learn how to do some pretty fantastic card tricks and make objects disappear, both of which will add to the fun and excitement of Halloween. These kits are full of tricks, but your kids and their friends will consider them a real treat! And long after Halloween has passed they will still be engaged with these. 

You may also want to consider Playmobil’s new 'surprise' figures, for boys and girls, as another alternative to handing out sugary treats. 

The Playmobil Figures are individually packaged in foil so they remain a ‘surprise’ until opened. A brand new product, these are fun to collect at $2.99 each. There are 12 for girls and 12 for boys. You assemble these yourself and all parts are interchangeable.  Again, no sugar and ongoing fun once the ‘Hallowed Eve’ has passed.

Whatever choices you make, have a safe and ‘spook-tacular’ Halloween with your family and friends! And don't forget we will be celebrating Neighbourhood Store Day on Saturday, November 12. There will be all kinds of fun activities for the family. Plan to share the day with us!  Click here for more details on Neighbourhood Toy Store Day and information on what will be taking place in your neighbourhood.

From the craziest and zaniest new toys to the retro and classic toys, we will help you find what you are looking for at The Rocking Horse in Owen Sound ON, a member of Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada (NETS).