Halloween Trick-Or-Treat: Great Alternatives to Giving Out Candy

When I was a kid, you either got candy or you got pencils, erasers, or toothbrushes for Halloween treats. Boring! Today there are tons of fun alternatives to giving out candy - and none of them include pencils, erasers or toothbrushes! All of these treats meet the 3-rule test: they're fun, they're affordable, and most importantly, kids will love them! Come and find out the top 5 alternatives to giving out candy as your Halloween treat, whether you're hosting adults or children!

Here are some great alternatives to giving out candy!

Alternative to Candy Halloween Treat-Or-Treat #1: Glow in the Dark Necklaces or Bracelets

Look around at any fair, amusement park or family event. Kids love to wear glow in the dark - anything! Instead of candy, give your Trick-Or-Treaters Glow in the Dark Necklaces or Bracelets. Every child loves wearing these and they last for hours. You can give them away without glowing, and let the children decide when to turn on the glow part, or you can set the necklaces to glow as you're handing them out. Every child will love getting glow stuff instead of candy at Halloween!

Alternative to Candy Halloween Treat-Or-Treat #2: Lip Whistles

Everyone loves to whistle! As an alternative to giving out candy for Halloween, give your Trick-Or-Treaters these special lip shaped whistles. Just put this lip shaped whistle between your lips and blow. If you're having a Halloween party, have a special stash on hand for your adult guests. At less than 15 cents per whistle, the price is definitely right!

Alternative to Candy Halloween Treat-Or-Treat #3: Glow in the Dark Wrist Tattoos

Tattoos of all sorts are tops on the list of treats that you can give out as an alternative to candy, whether you're giving them out for Halloween or not! These wrist tattoos are great for both boys and girls, and at less than 50 cents per tattoo, you can't beat the price.

Alternative to Candy Halloween Treat-Or-Treat #4: Glow in the Dark Vampire Fangs

Whether your Trick-Or-Treater is dressed like a Little Princess or Batman, every child loves getting Glow in the Dark Vampire Fangs! Reasonably priced at less than a dime per fang, kids will love these alternative Halloween treats! Who wants candy when you can have glow in the dark fangs? Kids will enjoy wearing them on Halloween and for days after!

Alternative to Candy Halloween Treat-Or-Treat #5: Bubbles

Halloween Bubbles! Your Trick-Or-Treaters will love getting bottles of bubbles that will entertain them while they're munching on their goodies at home. You can buy bubble bottles that are specially decorated for Halloween, or you can give out plain bottles of bubbles. These are a great alternative to giving out candy for Halloween and your Trick-Or-Treaters will love them (so will their parents).

Where to Purchase these Alternatives to Candy Trick-Or-Treats

Many of these treats are carried at local supermarket stores, discount stores and even on line at retailers like Amazon, eBay or my favorite, the Oriental Trading Store. Click here to visit their on line store. Whatever you decide to give to your Halloween Trick-Or-Treaters, remember that there are lots of alternatives to giving out candy.