Centsible Life

Helping Women Live Healthier, Happier, and Wealthier

  • Home
  • All Posts
  • About
    • Disclosure
    • Press
    • Privacy Policy
  • Health
  • Money
    • Make Money from Home
    • What To Buy Series
  • Fashion
    • Beauty
  • Food
    • Menu Plans
    • Recipes
  • Personal Posts
  • Travel
  • Work With Me

6 Non-Candy Treats for Halloween and the Teal Pumpkin Project

October 18, 2014 By Kelly

Halloween was always my favorite holiday as a kid. I would go out with a pillowcase and high hopes, and come home with a pillowcase stuffed full and eat until I couldn’t anymore. My Halloween candy lasted a day or two.

While I went crazy on sugar from a young age, my kids aren’t afforded the same sugar bingeing opportunities. I’m not a big fan of what sugar turns my kids into,  and I know how bad it can be for their health. So we limit, we send some extras in to work with their Dad, I toss some things (Tootsie rolls you are the DEVIL), and they end up with a reasonable stash of candy that is doled out over time.

I also love when they get non-candy treats. One neighbor hands out tennis balls, another gave out glowsticks to hang on their necks, and others include some non-candy items amongst the treats.

When it comes to giving out Halloween treats I like to mix in some non-candy and ‘healthier’ options like little packages of pretzels, glow sticks, or Halloween pencils. My husband and kids scoff at the idea, but those are the most popular items, especially with older kids!

As I was gearing up to share some options you can include for non-candy treats I read this post on Scratch or Sniff’s site about the FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project. It’s a simple way to signify that you have non-candy or allergy-friendly items for kids that have food allergies.

If you’re a parent you’re well aware of how prevalent food allergies are becoming-even if your kids don’t have food allergies it’s likely that they have classmates, friends, or family members who do.

By simply painting a pumpkin teal and/or hanging a sign in your window (get your a sign here) you can let parents know you have options for kids and families who want to participate in Halloween, but aren’t able to eat most/all candy.

Below is a list of our favorite non-candy items for Halloween. All links go to Amazon and with either Prime or a minimum amount you’ll qualify for free shipping.

Best Non-Candy Treats for Halloween

1. Glow Stick Bracelets, pack of 100, $9.87

Glow stick bracelets–who doesn’t love glow sticks, and these are great for Halloween to help light up the night.

2. Mini Halloween Magic Springs, pack of 48, $11.95

Mini springs are so much fun and they make a great treat! These come in fun Halloween colors.

3. Plastic Halloween vampire teeth, pack of 24, $3.99

I want to suck your blood! These fun fake teeth are sure to be a hit with all the trick or treaters.

4. Glow in the dark sticky eyes, pack of 48, $8.95

Glow in the dark sticky eyes are actually not my favorite, but the kids love them! Just make sure no kids under 3 get their hands on them or they might think they’re edible!

5. Halloween bubble bottles, set of 24, $13.95

Halloween bubbles are fun in a bottle. Little kids and big ones both love bubbles (and puppies do,

6. Foam gliders, pack of 72, $8.30

Foam gliders are something a little different and they’re a family favorite. For this price you can’t beat it!

What are your favorite non-candy treats for Halloween?

Kelly

About Kelly


Kelly Whalen is the founder and editor of the Centsible Life. She started the blog in 2008 as her family faced a mountain of debt and the fixer upper they purchased became a FIXER UPPER. The website was born out of her desire to share what was working (and what was not) on her family's journey to financial security. Kelly lives in Minneapolis with her family.

  • View all posts by Kelly →
  • Blog
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Google+

Share:

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Reddit
  • Email
  • Print

Related

Filed Under: eBay, Featured, Holiday, Kids, Shopping Tagged With: ebay, favors, halloween, Holiday, Kids, non-candy treats, Shopping, treats


Comments

  1. Sarah Gianocaro says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Halloween tattoos (found them at Target this year, 4 in a cute little box). I think there are 20 boxes in the pack and it was $3 (we don’t get a lot of trick-or-treaters).

  2. Melanie says

    October 25, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    Thanks for the ideas – and price points!!

Pinterest
INSTAGRAM
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Follow by Email
RSS

Hi! I'm Kelly Whalen, writer, frugality expert, debt slayer, and money nerd. Welcome to the Centsible Life, my corner of the internet, where I help women live happier, healthier, and wealthier lives. My goal is to help you save time + money, so you can spend both how you want.

Want to know more about me and learn how Centsible Life has helped readers like you? Click here.

As seen on:

Top Posts & Pages

  • Spray Paint Closet Door Makeover for $21
    Spray Paint Closet Door Makeover for $21
  • Childhood Hunger Ends Here: An Epidemic and you can help
    Childhood Hunger Ends Here: An Epidemic and you can help
  • 50 Activities For Kids When There Is No School
    50 Activities For Kids When There Is No School
  • How to Create a Disney World Surprise Word Puzzle and Riddle
    How to Create a Disney World Surprise Word Puzzle and Riddle
  • Owl Paper Roll Craft
    Owl Paper Roll Craft
  • 13 Money-Saving Tips Infographic
    13 Money-Saving Tips Infographic
  • Sleepaway Camp Tips and Packing List
    Sleepaway Camp Tips and Packing List
  • Cinco De Mayo: Sombrero Craft
    Cinco De Mayo: Sombrero Craft
  • 365 Day Meal Plan with Free Templates & Grocery List
    365 Day Meal Plan with Free Templates & Grocery List
  • LEGO Mini Marble Maze Valentine's Day Gift for Kids
    LEGO Mini Marble Maze Valentine's Day Gift for Kids

Archives

Categories

Copyright © 2023 ·Metro Pro Theme · Genesis Framework by StudioPress · WordPress · Log in

 

Loading Comments...