Alternatives to Halloween Sweet Treats

Are you looking for a few ideas for Halloween treat alternatives to sweets? Every year your child brings hoards of candy home. Most of the candy you have to take and tell them they can only have a little at a time. Why not make it easier for other parents by giving something other than candy for a trick or treat goody? Most parents will thank you.

With the alarming rate of diabetes in this country, you can do your part by not promoting sugar at Halloween. Some sweet treats are nice in moderation, but too many can be bad for a person. Here are a few ideas that will not break the budget, but still impress the kids. They include toys, stickers, and bubbles.

Here are some great treat ideas besides sweets:

Bubbles: Bubbles have to top the list of a great treat instead of candy. Almost every child loves bubbles. Go to Dollar Tree and pick up the containers to make your own bubbles. You can usually get around 10 containers for $1. Then make your own bubble solution with dish washing liquid and water. This will be the most impressive Halloween treat that is not candy.

Toys: While you are in Dollar Tree look at the packet of toys. They have a wide selection and some packages have several toys in one package. This might be a worthwhile endeavor for you if you find a package with lots of toys. There are Halloween themed toys available as well.

Stickers: Children of all ages love stickers. You can buy a package of stickers and divide the stickers up. Usually two sheets of stickers come in one package and you can then cut around the stickers to make more sheets.

Pencils: Buy a package of sparkling pencils and give one to each of your trick or treaters. Pencils are very useful and school age children always need pencils.

Pens: Children love pens. This can be an inexpensive treat as well. Buy a multiple back for a dollar and you can keep on giving.

Crayons: Depending on how many children normally come to your house, you can buy a package of 10 or 12 eight pack crayons for a dollar at Dollar Tree to hand out. This is a nice idea for young children.

Whatever "treat" you give out, do not break the bank giving out Halloween goodies. Give until your goodies are gone and then turn off your light. Have a fun and safe Halloween.