Holloween and the Kids

[Desertthorn]

So are there any healthy alternatives to candy for our kids on Holloween.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Holloween and the Kids

lots of non food things you can give then. Just check the dollar store toy racks

[cleochatra]

Re: Holloween and the Kids

Some ideas for Halloween people might consider:

1) Take the kids and go do something fun! As 2big says, holidays are about people and not food. So taking the kids (in costume if they wish) bowling or playing laser tag is not only healthy, but it's also a fun memory they'll remember, even long after the candy is gone.

2) Buy the kids' candy from them. Offer $1.00 for the candybars and $.25 for everything else. Then toss the candy out or donate it to the food bank.

3) Give out slim jims for Halloween instead of candy. It's slightly healthier.

4) Give out toys from oriental trading company

5) Buy candy inly the day of Halloween. This way the family won't eat it before that date.

6) Buy candy no one likes in your family. This way after Halloween, no one is tempted to eat it.

7) When the kids bring their candy home, bag it up into small baggies, each with a date on it. Let them have a bag per day (or every so often). Mini-bagging keeps you out of the open bag they brought home and it also keeps you accountable, because you're tying those bags shut. Would you really take candy from your children?

Buy each child their own bag of candy instead of trick or treating, and spend the evening playing cards instead. If they like Snickers, buy them a bag of Snickers in lieu of going out for gobs and gobs of candy no one even likes. It can even be a small bag, or just a King-Sized candy bar.

9) Take the Trick-Or-Treating time to talk with kids and enjoy the night air. Find leaves. What phase is the moon in?

10) Have a bonfire for Halloween. Tell scary stories and spend the evening together, huddled under blankets, being thankful for togetherness. (Make sure there are no flammable Halloween costumes near the fire).

[BabyDreamer]

Halloween and the Kids

I was thinking about trying to get healthy treats for the children and it was a little tougher and more expensive than I thought. I did buy some of the Slim Jims and I also bought some of the packages that have the slim jim and cheese with it.

For the children I know I have decided to make popcorn and flavor it with cheese (like parmasean and nacho seasoning). Then I am going to color it green and put it in the clear gloves they use in food service places and call them "monster hands". I know it is not Atkins friendly, but popcorn is not too bad for children considering all the garbage they will get at other houses.

Deb