The Candy fest is about to begin or better known as Halloween Trick or Treating. My childhood tradition of going door to door in the cold saying those famous words “Trick or Treat” and hoping for one more piece of chocolate has been passed down to my children. I now walk the streets and wait patiently as they run from door to door gathering their loot for the night. Looking back I recall my loot as being one big pile of candy today my children’s loot looks somewhat different as our society continues to strive for healthy options for our kids.
What about you have you noticed a difference in your children’s Halloween loot? Have You chosen to handout a candy alternative for Halloween? Here is my list of 22 Non-Candy alternatives to use during the annual candy fest:
Non- Candy Restaurant Coupons
McDonald’s –
Treat Packs The cost is $1.00 and you get (12) coupons.
- (4) FREE Small Cones
- (4) FREE Apple Slices
- (4) FREE Milk Chugs or Juice Boxes
For children 12 and under and you can redeem them November 1 – December 21, 2012.
Wendy’s –
10 Free Jr. Frosty for $1 . Every book sold will also benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
17 Non -Candy Healthy Alternative Ideas:
Halloween-themed straws
Removable tattoos
Small, plastic novelty toys
Plastic jewelry
Superballs
Bubbles
Halloween-themed stickers
School Supplies
Halloween Novelties
Coins (pennies, nickels, dimes)
Glow Sticks
False teeth – Fangs
Packets of instant hot chocolate or cider
Small raisin boxes
Individual snacks – Pretzels, fish crackers etc.
Sugar free gum