Halloween is right around the corner and there are many ways to cut down on the sweets this year. Can’t think of any ideas? Consult this long list of great alternatives to Halloween candy. Sure kids love candy and they will be getting a ton of it for Halloween this year but they also love gooey, sticky and glowing items just as much! As a matter of fact these great alternatives to Halloween candy just may make you the hit of the block.
Childhood obesity is increasing more and more every year and, although eating a little Halloween candy is not the main cause of the problem, it is always great to give the kiddos a fun gift to keep them busy playing and having fun. Check out these great alternatives to Halloween candy and see how they go over in your neighborhood.
75 Alternatives to Halloween Candy
- Koosh balls
- Glow Sticks
- Cheese crackers
- Treats from your local fast food joint.
- Decorated juice boxes
- Toy bracelets
- Happy meal toys
- Raisins
- Slime
- Decorated water bottles
- Mini sponges
- Pretzels
- Temporary tattoos
- Hair bows
- Mini card games
- Mustaches
- Trail mix
- Popcorn
- Toothbrushes
- Decorated oranges (Draw a cute pumpkin face on them)
- Fruit snacks
- Paint brushes
- Whoopie cushions
- Gold fish
- Stickers
- Animal crackers
- Halloween glasses
- Rubber ducks
- Spider rings
- Fruit leathers
- Activity books
- Bathtub coloring tablets
- Crayons
- Granola bars
- Popcorn balls
- Wind up toys
- Pencils
- Slide puzzles
- Play-Doh
- Finger puppets
- Bubbles
- Comic books
- Markers
- Rubber stamps
- Toy cars
- Whistle
- Plastic spiders
- Coins
- Mini telescopes
- Spinning tops
- Glowing balloons
- Veggie chips
- Yo-yo
- Apples
- Mini pads of paper
- Peanuts
- Glow bracelets
- Vampire teeth
- Squirt guns
- Halloween themed toys
- Bouncy balls
- Jump rope
- Rulers
- Fake eyeballs
- Cool straws
- Fancy erasers
- Mini books
- Glow necklaces
- Cereal bars
- Wax lips
- Sidewalk chalk
- Hot chocolate
- Jars of slime
- Slinky
- Frisbee
There are plenty of ways that you can adjust the amount of candy that your kids eat this Halloween without cutting out all the fun. Check out these great tips below and have fun this Halloween!
- Use smaller bags when trick or treating
- Limit the amount of houses that you visit
- Fill your kids up with a good meal before leaving
- Wait until you get home to eat the candy and log all the different kinds in a notebook
- Allow a certain number of candy to be eaten per night for a one week period and then donate it to the troops
Have you ever given out alternatives to Halloween candy at your house??