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I tried on both the iPad and desktop, but don’t see the “healthy food isn’t scary” tab.
I cant find it either 😞
On your desktop, there should be a ‘more’ link next to the instagram link. The “health food isn’t scary” tab will be listed under that. I don’t think you can access those types of extra facebook apps from mobile, so try the desktop first.
Can’t find it….
Not valid in CA!? :'(
off subject: collin: would you consider doing a piece on alternative handouts for trickortreating? a lot of the parents i know are “over” the candy although kids love it of course. stickers? plastic toys that don’t suck? toothbrushes? vitamin samples? trying to come up with something new. i saw little baggies of halloween-styled chips/pretzels/cheetos for sale at sams club… could be popular. one family gave out small bottles of water to rehydrate the trickortreaters. i wouldn’t mind making homemade treats because our neighorhood is very small and everyone knows each other, but i know that doesn’t work if kids/parents don’t trust eating it. Thanks for any ideas! I know you are so creative.
cheetos aren’t a good alternative.! haha!
Here’s a list I compiled on my family blog a few years ago:
Stretch your Halloween candy bowl with some of these great alternatives for the health conscious, children with allergies, or just for variety!
Candy Alternatives: Individual pre-packaged pretzels, Goldfish packets, animal crackers, on-the-go nuts, single serve chip bags (opt for all natural or baked), granola bars, instant hot cocoa/ cider packets, raisin boxes, fruit snacks, packaged fruit leathers, juice boxes, and sugar-free gum. Keep cool in the fridge and replenish as needed: individual baby carrot bags, string cheese, and small apples.
Note: Many parents are wary of unwrapped and homemade goodies handed out during trick-or-treating, so keep the popcorn balls, fresh cookies, and cupcakes for the neighborhood parties!
Party favors: poppers, noise makers, and bubbles (find small bubbles in the wedding favor section and add stickers or tie ribbon around to make it festive).
School/ craft supplies: These are great if you have extras from the Back to School sales! Markers, erasers, rulers, pencils, small boxes of crayons, mini notepads, pencil grips, magnets, bookmarks, stencils, glitter glue pens, mini Play-Doh jars, stickers (cut sheets into rows).
Dollar store finds: spider, skull & bat rings (pack of 50), toy soldiers (pack of 40, also available in police force or cowboys & Indians), glow sticks (4 pack), Halloween pencils and erasers (12 in each set), beaded necklaces (set of 8), “gemstone” rings (pack of 10), plastic star wands (set of 8), and plastic colored head bands (set of 7).
Trial/ travel size items: hand sanitizer, lip balm, lotion, fun toothbrushes and body spray are often popular with older kids (though you may want to forgo offering floss, toothpaste, and deodorant!). Dress these up by adding orange and black ribbon around them.
Miscellaneous: kazoos, mini flashlights, bouncy balls, change (pennies, dimes, nickels), mini squirt guns, hair clips, and barrettes. You can even offer face painting, Halloween stamps, miniature pumpkins (grow your own for next year!), balloons (blown up & tied on string).
Remember: Keep a lookout in early November for non-edible Halloween clearance items for next year!
Thanks for posting!
Great ideas, thanks!
This is always tough but it ends up with candy. I personally don’t want to be the mom not to participate ans also the one kids that about because she gave the gross stuff. lol
We’ve seen it all from carrot sticks to apples. 🙁 Water is ok. Maybe even a juice box. Cheetos is not a healthy alternative but it is still better than candy in my book. We had a lady that would give us coins in a ziploc baggy. lol Not much you can buy with a few cents nowadays but kids like coins. Stickers or those coupons for like Wendy’s are ok. You get like 12 for a $1 or so. To sum it all up: Chocolate for mom! 😉
PS. It’s kind of late but maybe next year coupon for toothpaste and toothbrushes. If you can get them for free or cents then it’s a great idea. 😀
I’m doing little boxes of 20 stickers each that I found at Aldi and glow bracelets (a pack of 12 is just a dollar at Michael’s – from what I’ve heard kids are crazy about the glow stuff!). Honestly, I just don’t have the willpower to have a big bowl of candy around and not eat a pound of it on Halloween night. It’s even worse if I try to buy it early – I always indulge and then have to buy more.
Glow sticks is a great idea! I saw the bracelets at the Dollar Tree for 8 for a $1
I like the glowing jelly bracelets.
Halloween candy is a treat! I would have been mad if I got apples. The parents should regulate the candy that night just like they always do. It’s like making a healthy dessert for Thanksgiving – no! Save that recipe for another day. I want real sugar in my pies and real butter in my mashed potatoes. The holidays come once a year. Just enjoy them!
I think bags of chips or Snackies is a great idea! I used to get sooooo much candy- this would be a good alternative “treat.”
Non food items are great. My youngest has multiple food allergies so we are giving out glow bracelets. The kids love them, it is easier to see the kids and allergy friendly. We have also done Chinese finger traps and the kids thought they were fun.
visitor3 … I saw a blurb on the news early last week about a “teal” pumpkin. I was doing something while it was on in the background, but from what I gathered having one outside your residence indicates you are giving out “non-food” items, as an alternative to the traditional candy. I guess it started as an idea for kid’s with food allergies, but with the healthier food movement it’s also become more popular. So, should you opt for non-food/candy, grab a pumpkin, paint it teal and stick it in front of your house. (It could also act as a warning to the older kids on a sugar hunt to not even bother stopping.;)
Can’t find it
Cvs has a package of 40 glow sticks for about $5-20% off this week. Also this link has expired all their coupons:(. Got a message to register for later offers.
Check into the tradition of having the Switch Witch come. She comes after Halloween and takes the candy and replaces with a toy. Or if you do make homemade goodies, put an address label on the packaging so they know who it came from!
Brenda … I too was going to suggest adding your name and email address to any baked goods. But, including your address is a wise idea too! I would forego a phone number though … It’s a tad too personal and scary. But, baked goods are an alternative … Probably better if you have a smaller neighborhood or tight-knit community.
And the “Switch Witch?” I have never heard if this before, but it is GENIUS!!! I LOVE IT!!! What a great idea! Definitely, definitely something I’d use.