Halloween is all about the candy, right? I’ll have to admit it’s a big part of what makes Halloween fun to kids, but do they really need that much? How much of that candy do you really throw away when it’s all said and done? Each year Americans are spending $950 a year on candy. It’s no wonder that 1:6 kids/teens are overweight or obese. Why not try something fun and different? Here are a few suggestions:
Maybe these ideas will be a treat that the kids will love this year!
http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/2008/10/26/trick-or-treat-halloween-candy-alternatives/
http://paperseed.wordpress.com/2007/10/17/affordable-halloween-candy-alternatives/