{"id":38345,"date":"2015-10-20T09:02:04","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T13:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?post_type=feature&p=38345"},"modified":"2016-10-28T07:06:23","modified_gmt":"2016-10-28T11:06:23","slug":"8-perfect-halloween-treats-that-arent-candy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=38345","title":{"rendered":"8 Perfect Halloween Treats That Aren’t Candy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Be a Halloween trendsetter when you skip the candy and give out toys to trick-or-treaters. \u00a0The Teal Pumpkin Project<\/a>, which\u00a0raises awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout Halloween,\u00a0encourages us to have non-candy items available for children with food allergies. \u00a0But you don’t have to reserve the non-candy items for just the kids with food allergies. Everyone is better off with a mouthful of vampire teeth than a mouthful of sugar. \u00a0To make Halloween shopping a little easier, we’ve put together a list for you of 8 perfect Halloween treats that aren’t candy (links to products are below the infographic). \u00a0Have a healthy Halloween!<\/p>\n

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1. Glow Sticks<\/h2>\n

Glow stick bracelets<\/a> will light up the night. \u00a0Trick-or-treaters will be thrilled to add these to their costumes. \u00a0They can even be a costume all on their own. \u00a0A tube of one hundred sticks sells on Amazon for under $10<\/a>. \u00a0The manufacturer claims the bracelets will glow for 8-12 hours.<\/p>\n

These glow sticks<\/a> come with hooks so kids can easily hang them on treat bags or pails.<\/p>\n

2. Minions<\/h2>\n

\"Paper<\/a>Minions, that is all. \u00a0In my recent experience, anything minions makes kids happy. These minion-inspired goggles<\/a> have holes for the eyes and make a perfect addition to Halloween loot. \u00a0Sold in a package of 8. Other minions items include pencils<\/a>, rubber bracelets<\/a>, bouncy balls<\/a>, and stampers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Erasers<\/h2>\n

Geddes adorable Halloween mini erasers<\/a> are shaped like ghosts, goblins, witches, and more. They’re perfect for Halloween parties and for trick-or-treaters. \u00a0The price is perfect, too. \u00a0You can purchase 240 erasers for $12. \u00a0If, however, you’re looking for eyeball erasers, these <\/a>should do the trick.<\/p>\n

If you don’t feel like erasers are enough of a treat, Geddes pencils topped with Halloween themed erasers<\/a> definitely are. They come as a set of 36 pencils with six different designs.<\/p>\n

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4. Teeth<\/h2>\n

\"Gnarly<\/a>Gnarly teeth<\/a>\u00a0(recommended for ages 12 and up) are likely to get a (gross) smile out of even the surliest of teens. \u00a0Each vinyl set of teeth fits over your real teeth, instantly transforming you into a new creepy character. Nine different styles. \u00a0They aren’t fit for chewing, so you’ll have to remove them to eat your candy. \u00a0For a more affordable option (and for smaller mouths), check out these\u00a0Glow-In-The-Dark Vampire Teeth<\/a>. Plastic vampire fangs are the perfect accessory to spruce up any Halloween costume. Say cheese!<\/p>\n

5. Bouncing Balls<\/h2>\n

It’s hard to choose between the\u00a0glow-in-the-dark bouncing balls<\/a>, and the\u00a0eyeball bouncing balls<\/a>. \u00a0Maybe go with both.<\/p>\n

6. Silly Putty<\/h2>\n

<\/span>Everybody loves Silly Putty<\/a> (especially grown ups!). \u00a0It comes in a cute little egg, bounces, squishes, and snaps. \u00a0And now comes not only in chewing gum-pink, but in a variety of awesome colors, including metallic and glow in the dark.<\/p>\n

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7. Icky Critters<\/h2>\n

What would Halloween be without icky critters? \u00a0A big plastic spider<\/a>, spider rings<\/a>,\u00a0fake roaches<\/a>\u00a0(horrible!), or just a general assortment of creepy crawlers<\/a>, whichever you choose, you’ll be right.<\/p>\n

8. Mustaches<\/h2>\n

\"Mr.<\/a>From Mario Bros. to Charlie Chaplin, to the classic handlebars, mustaches are always funny. Make sure you’re wearing one when you open the door for trick-or-treaters. \u00a0And then go ahead and offer up some lip fur. \u00a0You can get just about any kid look just like your great uncle! \u00a0Mr. Moustachio mustaches<\/a> offer a variety of creative styles with a personality to match. When you peel the mustache off, you reveal a unique slogan that relates to a character description on the back of the packaging. Each mustache measures approximately 2-4 inches long.<\/p>\n

P.S. Halloween wasn’t always about candy.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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