halloween treats to give out
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 4:00AM 
Every year it's the same dilemma. What should I give out for Halloween to the trick-or-treaters? I've given out a variety of non candy items, cheap candy items, and recycled candy from my kids' bags when I ran low. When I go the alternative route and dare to give something out of the norm, my husband always gives me a stern warning that our house is going to get egged during the night. It never has.
I went to a big box store today and noticed that they are selling huge bags of smarties for only $5. Hard to compete with that, I know, especially in this economy. But here I sit, determinded to give out something that I can feel good about while appeasing my husband. I've decided that I'm going to give out the expensive candy item, no not the gigantic candy bars, tiny boxes of Glee Gum. Yes it's candy, so maybe our house will continue to remain egg free. And yes I know that I'll pay $30 vs $5 for the smarties. But I'll sleep easy tonight. This gum is all natural, doesn't use ANY high fructose corn syrup, and is allergen free. And for the month of October, all online orders of 2 Mini Glee Variety Packs will include a third bag for free. Sweet.
I might give out one non-candy item in addition to the gum. I'll let you know if it becomes available.
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That is too funny that your husband said ya'll would be egged if you gave out bad Halloween treats :)
I'll always think of this now when I'm buying candy for the trick-or-treaters!
good for you for sticking to your convictions. i think it's awesome. and i seriously doubt you would ever get egged. :)
You sound just like me! I have given out stickers, erasers, bubbles, crayons, and different items refusing to buy sugar laden candy. Sometimes I go to the dollar store for my items. I love this idea. Oh, and I have never been egged and I have used my kids candy when I have run low.
Great ideas for the treats! P.S. Love the Vegan Candy List, too! We live in a cul-de-sac and set up a huge table at the top of the street. All of our neighbors bring their candy and we set up a Candy Buffet so that the kids can just pick and choose at the one table rather than going house-to-house, which takes the kids (especially, the little ones) a long time! It's a lot of fun for the kids, and the parents all get to hangout, too! You can always include "bad candy" on the buffet table, because no one will know it's yours!!!
Karen, that "buffet" table sounds great! I wish we could do that--I'd have so much fun with my neighbors. It must be warmer in North Carolina on Halloween because here we wouldn't last a half hour outside standing at a table. Sometimes it's even snowing.