Sending kids out for "trick or treating" but worried about safety? According to Life360, a family connection and safety app, over ...

Sending kids out for "trick or treating" but worried about safety? According to Life360, a family connection and safety app, over 100,000 new Circles (private opt-in location-sharing groups) were created last Halloween.

About a third (32%) of surveyed parents agree with kids aged 11 to 13 trick-or-treating unsupervised (the same percentage of parents who were also allowed to trick-or-treat solo when they were that age).

However, while the age of physical independence hasn’t changed much, today’s parents prefer it come with a digital safety net, with over 70% insisting on kids sharing their location on Halloween.

About 1.5 million more people opened Life360 on Halloween 2025 and they did so more often, with opens per person jumping 9%.* This signals that families are leaning on tech to keep traditional pastimes alive, just with some added peace of mind.

Here are 3 tips from Life360 on how families can plan ahead for Halloween this year:

Plan Your Route Ahead of Time

Nearly half (47%) of surveyed parents prefer unsupervised kids to stay within a one-block or ¼ mile radius of home. Using a Place Alert and adjusting its radius to create a “Trick-or-Treat Zone.” It will send a notification if a candy craving causes them to venture further than you’re comfortable with.

Learn more - www.life360.com/learn/check-in-with-life360-place-alerts

Set a Curfew that Doesn’t Leave You Pacing at the Door

While only 9% of parents had a curfew in their trick-or-treating days, 85% will set a curfew for their kids on Halloween. No Show Alerts keep you from clockwatching, only sending a notification if someone in your Circle doesn’t arrive somewhere by a set time.

Learn more - www.life360.com/blog/life360-no-show-alerts

Know How to Find Help

48% of parents would let kids trick-or-treat without them if accompanied by a group of their trusted peers, SOS Alerts, available on the Life360 app or on Life360 Tile trackers (for younger kids), can quickly notify if they get separated or need help.

Learn more
- www.life360.com/learn/sos-alerts-with-emergency-dispatch
- www.intl.life360.com/tile-trackers/how-it-works

Looking for an end of October "treat" that's not candy, but still fun? CultureFly Blind-bag collectibles feature Powerpuff Gir...

Looking for an end of October "treat" that's not candy, but still fun? CultureFly Blind-bag collectibles feature Powerpuff Girls, SpongeBob, Coraline, Scooby-Doo and TMNT figures for a phone or laptop screen.

Meltz Huggers ($4.99)

Add a little bit of flair to your phone, tablet, or computer with these super cute Meltz Huggers! They look like they are melting on your screen.

Available in: PowerPuff Girls, SpongeBob, Scooby-Doo and Teenage Mutant NInja Turtles. For age: 8+

Available: Target, Target.com and Walmart

Huggers ($4.99)

Add a little bit of flair to your phone, tablet, or computer with these super cute Huggers figures!

Available in: Coraline, Ghostface, SpongeBob, Toy Story Aliens, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Peanuts, and Stitch. For age: 8+

Available: Spirit Halloween, Target and Target.com

CultureFly's Meltz ($4.99)

Meltz are collectible vinyl figures of fan-favorite characters, reimagined as melting ice cream pops. Available in Ghostface, Stranger Things, Powerpuff Girls. For age: 8+

Available: Target and Target.com

These are all blind, so you don't know which one you're gonna get. Try to collect them all!

Designed for nature lovers and explorers, Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator invites players to step into the boots of a park ranger, ex...

Designed for nature lovers and explorers, Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator invites players to step into the boots of a park ranger, explore a recreated national park, encounter wildlife, and take on the everyday challenges of protecting and preserving the natural world.

From renowned publisher astragon Entertainment, Ranger’s Path was developed with attention to detail, to bring the great outdoors to life through crafted landscapes, realistic environments, and research informed by consultations with real-life park rangers.


From discovering wildlife to carrying out essential conservation duties, players get an immersive look at what it takes to care for a national park.

Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator | Console + Release Date



Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator will fully release, with an optional two-player co-op mode, on PC /Steam ($19.99), PlayStation 5 ($24.99) and Xbox Series X|S (24.99) on November 17 and is now open for pre-orders.

Learn more, visit - www.rangerspathgame.com

ENTER TO WIN THIS GIVEAWAY!

• (1) of (2) Ranger’s Path: National Park Video Game Codes (PS5 or Xbox X)

WAYS TO ENTER:

Entries must be made on or before 11:59 p.m. November 9, 2026.

Ranger’s Path National Park Video Game Code TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Winner will be selected randomly. Giveaway main entry must be completed before extra entries will count. Winner will be contacted by email and must respond within 24 hours or a new winner will be selected. Open to residents of the U.S. with a valid email and street address.

For families looking for after-school educational video game play, Angry Birds SKIDOS brings the Angry Birds characters into activities thou...

For families looking for after-school educational video game play, Angry Birds SKIDOS brings the Angry Birds characters into activities thoughtfully designed for kids ages 3-6.

Now available on the SKIDOS platform, the Angry Birds-themed learning games bring Red, Chuck, Bomb, and the rest of the flock into an engaging educational experience that helps children explore five core emotions: anger, sadness, surprise, happiness, and fear.

Through interactive activities like aligning catapults, tapping objects, and solving story-based puzzles, the games promote logical thinking and emotional awareness. Key features such as the Color Blast Island for creative expression ensure a balanced blend of imagination, action, and learning.

Each game has been designed with accessibility in mind, integrating voice-over support, simplified navigation, sensory-friendly visuals, and intuitive touch controls to engage neurodiverse learners, including those with ADHD, ASD, and dyslexia.

Learn more, visit - www.skidos.com/products/play-learn-with-angry-birds

Here's also a few other Angry Birds games with fun, limited-time back-to-school themed events:

Angry Birds 2

A new Treasure Pass celebrating back-to-school at the Avian Academy is available through September 25, followed by a Cheerleaders Hat Event in late September.

Angry Birds Friends

A limited time back-to-school tournament will run until September 9, where players can complete levels with full stars.

When it comes to back-to-school lunches and after-school treats, families are looking for specific criteria: quick, kid-approved, and nutrit...

When it comes to back-to-school lunches and after-school treats, families are looking for specific criteria: quick, kid-approved, and nutritional. Using Langers 100% Juice line, families can have options.

Note: I received product sample for review purpose, however any personal views expressed are always 100% my own


The Langers team sent my family a variety of their juice including Apple, Cranberry, Mango Nectar and fruit blends Pineapple-Orange-Guava.

We enjoyed trying them out in different ways and wanted to share a few that your family can enjoy during this back-to-school season.

3 Easy Ways to Add Langers Juice into Family Routine

The Perfect Lunchbox Upgrade

Pour individual servings into reusable thermos bottles or freeze small juice pouches/boxes overnight—they double as an ice pack to keep lunches cool and thaw just in time for cafeteria midday refreshes.

After-School Hydration & Smoothie Boost

When kids walk through the door starving at 3:00 PM, use Langers 100% Apple or Apple Cranberry Juice as the base for a quick smoothie. Blend it with Greek yogurt, frozen berries, and a handful of spinach for a nutrient-dense snack they’ll swallow right down.

DIY Healthy Frozen Treats

Pour your favorite flavor into popsicle molds and freeze them overnight for an easy, 100% fruit-based treat on warm autumn afternoons.

Flavor Variety Keeps Meal Prep Interesting

No boredom for kids packed lunches. Langers offers a variety of 100% juice blends—from classic Apple and Grape to blends like Apple Cranberry and Pineapple Orange—giving you plenty of options to rotate throughout the school week.

When back-to-school madness kicks into high gear, keeping Langers 100% Juice in your fridge gives you peace of mind that your kids are getting clean, delicious nutrition to power through their busy school days.

What Makes Langers Juice a Parent Favorite?

Not all juices are created equal. Many products targeted at kids are filled with high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or hidden additives. Langers keeps things simple and wholesome:

• 100% Real Juice: No added sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial sweeteners.
• Packed with Vitamin C: A single glass delivers a daily boost of essential nutrients to keep growing immune systems strong as kids head back into crowded classrooms.
• Family-Owned Tradition: Langers has been crafting juices since 1960, maintaining a family-first focus on high-quality fruit sourcing.

For years families have used Langers  juice line for Fall and back-to-school favorites including the apple, cranberry, and a rotating set of fruit blends like pineapple-orange-guava, which comes in 64 oz for the house, but also in 10oz and 15oz sizes.

Limited-time Scribble Scrubbies Toy Promotion

Langers Juice has partnered with Crayola to bring colorful creative moments to families. This September, while supplies last, customers who purchase select Langers Juice bottles will have the opportunity to redeem Crayola’s award-winning Scribble Scrubbie Pets, as part of a special mail-in promotion.

Customers can participate by collecting bottle labels and redeeming them for the collectible animal figures that children color, rinse and color again for endless hours of imaginative play, turning little scribbles into big stories filled with creative adventures.

Up to 5,000 pets will be available through the promotion while supplies last.

Customers who return two (2) qualifying Langers bottle labels will receive one of five Scribble Scrubbie Farm Pets: Daisy the dog, Marabelle the cow, Evie the horse, Buster the cat, or Chuck the rooster ($4.99 suggested retail value).

Customers who return six (6) qualifying labels will receive one of two Jumbo Scribble Pets: Big Wilbur the French Bulldog or Big Jenny the cat, both measuring six-inches tall ($14.99 suggested retail value).

To make the back-to-school season even richer for families and kids, Langers will also include a complimentary printed coloring page inside select packs, giving families another way to unplug, connect in person, and enjoy a moment of creativity together.

Langers Juice is available at grocers and retailers nationwide as well as on their website.

Learn more, visit - www.langers.com