Glowsticks That Won’t Go Out

Halloween night just got a lot more promising – I found glowsticks that won’t go out until you turn them off.

The worst part of buying those snappable glowsticks (besides whatever horrible things they probably do to the environment) is having to explain to my kid that they WILL go out eventually. Because nine times out of 10, the kids will crack the bracelets in the middle of the day, and by Halloween night, they’re deader than a toy truck when Mommy pretends she can’t find the screwdriver to change the batteries.

Life+Gear’s new line for Halloween night takes the “snappage” out of the equation. The 200-hour glowstick is activated with a switch – which can also be turned OFF to keep the orange glow alive for longer. A few extra safety features? It’s also a whistle – so you can corral the kids when they’ve scattered throughout the neighborhood. You can also set it to flash so your kids have an easily recognizable target while you’re waiting at the curb among the dozens of other parents. Get it straight from Life+Gear for $5.99 or check your local Target.

If you want to put a flashlight in the kids’ hands this holiday, Life+Gear’s got one just for them. Like the glowstick, it can be set to flash or simply act like your average flashlight with a smiling pumpkin emblazoned on the front to make it more fun, less “Mom and Dad said I have to carry this.” Lightweight and cheap (MSRP is $4.99), it’s easy for them to carry and easy for you to shrug it off if they lose it. Get a six-pack for the whole family at Walgreens for $33.24 or check Target or Home Depot for the single packs.