Trick or treat! Halloween is right around the corner and if you are cringing at the amount of sugar and other processed ingredients in traditional Halloween candy, you aren’t alone. You want what is best for your family, but you don’t want them missing out on all of the Halloween fun. Instead of confiscating your little one’s Halloween loot right away, why not come up with a compromise?
A Healthy Halloween
Many parents are letting their ghosts and ghouls trick-or-treat as usual. That also means letting them enjoy their Halloween treats, but instead of dealing with lingering leftovers until Christmas, parents are incorporating a 1-2 day limit. That means children can enjoy their Halloween candy for a full 24-48 hours before it's gone. This will help instill the idea of enjoying a treat during the appropriate time span and then return to their usual way of healthy eating.
Not sure what to do with the excess Halloween candy? Here are some creative Halloween hacks for how to reuse all of your leftover candy!
How to Repurpose your Halloween Candy
Save it for Holiday Decorations.
Whether you repurpose the candy corn at Thanksgiving or use the hard candies for your annual gingerbread house, get creative with your Halloween candy leftovers. You can even use it to make Christmas garland! Any candy that is soft enough to poke a needle through it can be strung up into garland for your Christmas tree or fireplace mantle. ‘Tis the season!
Operation Shoebox.
Donate your leftover Halloween candy to Operation Shoebox. Dedicated to meeting the needs of all America’s heros, Operation Shoebox is delivering packages to our military troops. Pack up your leftover candy and send it off to a soldier. Remember to write a note and send them your best wishes. You can also include a warm pair of socks, coffee, or crossword puzzles!
Halloween Fairy.
This new trend is gaining popularity among parents. Children leave their extra Halloween candy for the “Halloween Fairy” and the Halloween Fairy replaces the candy with a book, toy, or healthy snack like Simple Mills Ready to Eat Cookies.
Create a Sweet Gift.
You won’t find a sweeter gift than a favorite framed candy. Collect your favorite candy pieces then glue them to white cardstock and pop into a decorative frame. Whether you hang it in your children's room for an added touch of color or use it for an arts and crafts project, use that extra Halloween candy to make a frameable piece of art. Sweet!
Bring It to the Office.
Everyone enjoys a sweet treat, even adults. If keeping the candy in the house is too tempting for your children, then pack it up and bring it to the office for your colleagues to enjoy.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Halloween holiday while also keeping a healthy house. If you are met with any complaints from your family, then just remind them they don’t need any extra sugar because they are sweet enough already!
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