Less Sugary Alternatives You Can Give Halloween Trick or Treaters

You know that plenty of others will be handing out candies and chocolate for Halloween this year, and you simply don’t want to contribute to the monstrous cavity count already brewing. At the same time, Halloween should be fun, right? You don’t want to be known as “that” house.

Keep calm and scroll on. These less sugary and fun alternatives will save your neighborhood reputation!

Mini Plush Monsters

They’re cute, they’re cuddly, and kids can get hours of entertainment out of them. Candy and chocolate will be eaten in an instant, but your lovable plushes? Those could last a lifetime.

Slinkies

How’s this for a blast from the past? Some toys are just as fun now as they were a couple of years ago (let’s not specify how many). The classic metal kind hold up the best, but the plastics do come in some fantastic colors. Choose your preferred aesthetic and enjoy the look on kids’ faces when you hand over these bad boys.

Finger Fidgets

A not-so-long time ago, a generational obsession with fidgets was born. You don’t have to buy a bunch of the spinney ones if you’re tired of them (who could blame you). Tech Decks, magnets, stretchy toys, and so much more are also great at holding kids’ attention – as well as some adults’.

Slime or Play-Doh

What’s a better gift for a kid than something that they can literally mold into their own creation? Encourage their imaginations with a cup of slime or Play-Doh. These two suggestions also have feel-good textures, so tactile children will especially appreciate them.

Temporary Tattoos

Temporary Tattoos are perfect for kids who like to decorate, play dress-up, or just want to feel “cool”. And they’re perfect for parents, because they’re not very messy and can be removed at their discretion.

Bendy Straws

You probably don’t want to invest in the plastic kind, but they make more durable plastic straws with crazy shapes that will blow kids’ minds. Find a pack of Halloween-themed ones, and you’ve got a bonified treasure trove.

It’s nice to enjoy candy and chocolate from time to time, but it’s also nice to have spooky-inspired toys to play with after reaching mom and dad’s treat limit for the day. By thinking outside the box for Halloween treats this year, you can help kids have fun without giving them bacteria-fueling sugar. These trinkets are excellent alternatives to consider, but don’t be afraid to have some fun of your own and see what you can find!

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