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I know I can do better that this (especially thanks to your great ideas), but what we’ve done so far is I’ve asked them “Would you rather go trick-or-treating or ….” and I make it good enough that they choose the latter.
This year we went out to eat for dinner, they picked one item from the Dollar Store, and got a Wendy’s frosty on the way home.
I figure one night of bad food and sugar is better than the whole week.
These are some wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing. I posted something similar on my health and recipes blog; we definitely believe in the same things.
With my kids (7, 5 & 3yrs) I say “Hey! Let’s figure out how to make your candy last ALL THE WAY TIL CHRISTMAS!!” (You have to make it sound really exciting). Then we count their candy and do a little math ….it usually ends up being only 2 pieces per day. I’m totally cool with 2 a day.
Yes, that’s an idea. Keep in mind, however, that half the body’s white blood cells (for immunity) are paralyzed for 24 hours after eating white sugar. So this could definitely lower your kid’s immunity over the holidays.
100% healthy in our home… we don’t celebrate Halloween!
That’s one way to handle it!
Looks like you’al had such a good time, making memories with your family is the most important thing you can do. Have a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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I love jib jab videos! some great ideas here–although I wonder if the plastic teeth and toys made n China are REALLY healthier? I get it from a mom perspective that anything is better than refined sugar, HFCS and food dye but what’s in those teeth that we DON’T know about? great post got me thinking!
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My experience has been that MOST of the time, the teeth are just a novelty. They try them, but don’t keep them in for too long. They usually tire of them fairly quickly. I’m glad I’ve got you thinking though! Thanks for reading!
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Great ideas!!!!! I’ll keep this in my arsenal for next year!
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Judging by the happy, smiling faces – all are enjoying your healthy alternatives – wonderful ideas! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
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There are some great tips for a less sugary Hallowe’en in your post. It looks like you and your kids definitely had fun!
I wasn’t able to hit the after Halloween discounts, but wish I had. I think a lot of parents appreciate the non-food items more than the candy for their kids.
This year I handed out goody bags with my Boogie Wipes samples. Each bag also contained a coloring page and 2 crayons and coupons. Well….I did put a Dum Dum pop in each bag as well.
Thanks for sharing. This is really some great stuff I need to remember as my toddler grows up. Lots of fun ideas to keep it healthy without being “boring.”
Glad you linked up to Snacktime Saturday.
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