Alternative Halloween Treats

I don’t know about you, but as a kid I loved all the candy given out at Halloween because it was one of the only times of the year that I got to indulge in so much sugar! However, now that I am a parent, I am not too fond of the whole idea. My son is only 2 so he definitely does not need all that candy. We are planning on going “trick or treating” at the mall where I am sure he will get way more sugar than an elephant could handle, but there will be no sweet give-a-ways at my house this year. For those of you who are looking for some alternative treats to hand out and are worried that the kids won’t like them, don’t fret. Here are fifteen goodies that I’m sure most kids would enjoy. Besides, they’ll be getting more than their share of candy at all the other houses.

1. Temporary Tattoos
2. Stickers
3. Mini bouncing balls
4. Awareness rubber bracelets (pink is perfect this month for Breast Cancer)
5. Play – doh
6. Fun deck of cards
7. Mini spiders or other insects
8. Bubbles
9. Yo-yos
10. Plastic fangs
11. Kazoos
12. Decorated pens
13. Glow sticks
14. Whistles
15. Basically any party favor toy/activity

What will YOU be giving out at your house this year?

Have fun – Happy Halloween!