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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
Oriental trading has a lot of small, junky toys which kids seem to really
like-or bridal/party stores have individual things of bubbles, which would probably go over well. I've also seen small bags of popcorn, pretzels, mini-juice boxes, and similar things at Sam's, which aren't the best nutritionally, but are probably better than candy (they've got the individual mini-playdohs, too). -- Donna DeVore Metler Orff Music Specialist/Kindermusik Mother to Angel Brian Anthony 1/1/2002, 22 weeks, severe PE/HELLP And Allison Joy, 11/25/04 (35 weeks, PIH, Pre-term labor) |
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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
Hi -- A couple of years ago my husband found glow bracelets cheap on ebay. We've been giving them away for Halloween ever since (and our home near the edge of the neighborhood has become a popular spot for trick-r-treating). The bracelets store well in the freezer ... --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. |
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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
"-L." wrote in
oups.com: I really don't want to hand out sugar-laden snacks. What do others do? last year I bought some mini Play-Dohs but I am afraid some parents might have a tizzy... TIA for any ideas. i like glow stuff or balls, etc. from Oriental Trading Co. http://www.orientaltrading.com it's not any more expensive than candy & there are some pretty cute things in there (and huge amounts of crap). we don't have a lot of kids in the neighborhood (that being within a mile radius, or walking distance), but we are getting more & more jr.high/high school age kids since i go crazy 'haunting' the house & yard... i don't mind since they do make/wear costumes & they're polite & fun to talk to... and they *really* like the glow stuff. lee -- Question with boldness even the existence of god; because if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear. - Thomas Jefferson |
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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
Sue wrote: I presume that if a family is trick or treating then they assume that there is candy involved. Otherwise, they wouldn't be out there in the first place. I don't like to dictate what others eat and since this particular event surrounds candy, that is what I give. Oh for ****'s sake - all I did was ask for alternatives. I'm not "dictating" what other people feed their kids. That is what kids want and then it is up to the parents and children alike to eat it in moderation. I definitely don't want to take the fun out of Halloween for the kids because they really don't want anything else except the candy. Well that must really suck. My kid is happy if you give him a rubberband. -L. |
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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
In article , Ericka Kammerer
says... Laura Faussone wrote: Bubbles, pencils, erasers, silicone bracelets ... Look at the Oriental Trading website for all kinds of non-candy novelties. For the last several years we've given out glow bracelets or necklaces. The kids like them, they help keep the kids visible in the dark, and they wear out soon so they don't stick around in the house as useless clutter. Plus, our kids enjoy playing with the leftovers and we don't add to our candy overload if it's a slow night for trick-or- treaters. That's a *great* idea. Where does one get lotsa cheap glow bracelets? Banty |
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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
enigma wrote: i like glow stuff or balls, etc. from Oriental Trading Co. http://www.orientaltrading.com it's not any more expensive than candy & there are some pretty cute things in there (and huge amounts of crap). we don't have a lot of kids in the neighborhood (that being within a mile radius, or walking distance), but we are getting more & more jr.high/high school age kids since i go crazy 'haunting' the house & yard... i don't mind since they do make/wear costumes & they're polite & fun to talk to... and they *really* like the glow stuff. Thanks for the ideas! I like the glow stick idea - I know I loved those as a kid. My main motivation is selfishness - I don't want the candy crap in the house. -L. |
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Banty wrote:
In article , Ericka Kammerer says... Laura Faussone wrote: Bubbles, pencils, erasers, silicone bracelets ... Look at the Oriental Trading website for all kinds of non-candy novelties. For the last several years we've given out glow bracelets or necklaces. The kids like them, they help keep the kids visible in the dark, and they wear out soon so they don't stick around in the house as useless clutter. Plus, our kids enjoy playing with the leftovers and we don't add to our candy overload if it's a slow night for trick-or- treaters. That's a *great* idea. Where does one get lotsa cheap glow bracelets? I'm sure there are other sources, but I get them from http://www.berniesglowsticks.com/ You can get 100 8" bracelets for as low as under $6-- cheaper than candy ;-) No affiliation, etc., but we've had good experiences with the company. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
Sue wrote:
I presume that if a family is trick or treating then they assume that there is candy involved. Otherwise, they wouldn't be out there in the first place. I don't like to dictate what others eat and since this particular event surrounds candy, that is what I give. That is what kids want and then it is up to the parents and children alike to eat it in moderation. I definitely don't want to take the fun out of Halloween for the kids because they really don't want anything else except the candy. I don't really agree with that. Kids have been really pleased with the non-candy items we've had--even telling other kids on the street where to go to get them. Regardless of what any individual does, the kids are going to come home with a pile of candy, and at least around here, many of the kids don't even get to each much of the candy (they'll get to eat a certain amount and then the rest will be given away or something), so it's not even a guarantee that any kid out there has parents who are on board with the kid eating tons of candy. I think if you prefer not to hand out candy and spend some time coming up with some good ideas, the most kids won't be disappointed at all. Heck, no matter what you give out, *someone's* going to be unhappy--someone doesn't like licorice, someone doesn't like m&ms, someone doesn't like Butterfingers, etc. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
"Ericka Kammerer" wrote in message
I don't really agree with that. Kids have been really pleased with the non-candy items we've had--even telling other kids on the street where to go to get them. I like your glow-stick idea. That would be a big hit I am sure. Unfortunately, we don't get any trick or treaters (weird street), so I just give something nice to the two little girls that live down the street. -- Sue (mom to three girls) |
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Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?
"-L." wrote in message
Well that must really suck. My kid is happy if you give him a rubberband. My kids are older, so not happy with boxes, rubber bands, etc anymore. There was a time when they would be happy with a rubber band, but you will soon see that when your little one grows up, he will no longer be happy with a rubber band either. ) -- Sue (mom to three girls) |
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