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Old September 19th 06, 12:17 AM posted to misc.kids
Donna Metler
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Default Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?

Oriental trading has a lot of small, junky toys which kids seem to really
like-or bridal/party stores have individual things of bubbles, which would
probably go over well. I've also seen small bags of popcorn, pretzels,
mini-juice boxes, and similar things at Sam's, which aren't the best
nutritionally, but are probably better than candy (they've got the
individual mini-playdohs, too).

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Old September 19th 06, 01:31 AM posted to misc.kids
Beth Kevles
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Hi --

A couple of years ago my husband found glow bracelets cheap on ebay.
We've been giving them away for Halloween ever since (and our home near
the edge of the neighborhood has become a popular spot for
trick-r-treating). The bracelets store well in the freezer ...

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Old September 19th 06, 01:44 AM posted to misc.kids
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"-L." wrote in
oups.com:

I really don't want to hand out sugar-laden snacks. What
do others do?
last year I bought some mini Play-Dohs but I am afraid
some parents
might have a tizzy...
TIA for any ideas.


i like glow stuff or balls, etc. from Oriental Trading Co.
http://www.orientaltrading.com
it's not any more expensive than candy & there are some pretty
cute things in there (and huge amounts of crap).
we don't have a lot of kids in the neighborhood (that being
within a mile radius, or walking distance), but we are getting
more & more jr.high/high school age kids since i go crazy
'haunting' the house & yard... i don't mind since they do
make/wear costumes & they're polite & fun to talk to... and
they *really* like the glow stuff.

lee
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Old September 19th 06, 02:37 AM posted to misc.kids
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Sue wrote:
I presume that if a family is trick or treating then they assume that there
is candy involved. Otherwise, they wouldn't be out there in the first place.
I don't like to dictate what others eat and since this particular event
surrounds candy, that is what I give.


Oh for ****'s sake - all I did was ask for alternatives. I'm not
"dictating" what other people feed their kids.

That is what kids want and then it is
up to the parents and children alike to eat it in moderation. I definitely
don't want to take the fun out of Halloween for the kids because they really
don't want anything else except the candy.


Well that must really suck. My kid is happy if you give him a
rubberband.

-L.

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Old September 19th 06, 02:38 AM posted to misc.kids
Banty
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Default Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?

In article , Ericka Kammerer
says...

Laura Faussone wrote:

Bubbles, pencils, erasers, silicone bracelets ...
Look at the Oriental Trading website for all kinds of non-candy novelties.


For the last several years we've given out glow
bracelets or necklaces. The kids like them, they help
keep the kids visible in the dark, and they wear out soon
so they don't stick around in the house as useless clutter.
Plus, our kids enjoy playing with the leftovers and we don't
add to our candy overload if it's a slow night for trick-or-
treaters.


That's a *great* idea. Where does one get lotsa cheap glow bracelets?

Banty

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Old September 19th 06, 02:39 AM posted to misc.kids
-L.
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enigma wrote:
i like glow stuff or balls, etc. from Oriental Trading Co.
http://www.orientaltrading.com
it's not any more expensive than candy & there are some pretty
cute things in there (and huge amounts of crap).
we don't have a lot of kids in the neighborhood (that being
within a mile radius, or walking distance), but we are getting
more & more jr.high/high school age kids since i go crazy
'haunting' the house & yard... i don't mind since they do
make/wear costumes & they're polite & fun to talk to... and
they *really* like the glow stuff.


Thanks for the ideas! I like the glow stick idea - I know I loved
those as a kid.
My main motivation is selfishness - I don't want the candy crap in the
house.

-L.

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Old September 19th 06, 03:55 AM posted to misc.kids
Ericka Kammerer
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Default Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?

Banty wrote:
In article , Ericka Kammerer
says...
Laura Faussone wrote:

Bubbles, pencils, erasers, silicone bracelets ...
Look at the Oriental Trading website for all kinds of non-candy novelties.

For the last several years we've given out glow
bracelets or necklaces. The kids like them, they help
keep the kids visible in the dark, and they wear out soon
so they don't stick around in the house as useless clutter.
Plus, our kids enjoy playing with the leftovers and we don't
add to our candy overload if it's a slow night for trick-or-
treaters.


That's a *great* idea. Where does one get lotsa cheap glow bracelets?


I'm sure there are other sources, but I get them from

http://www.berniesglowsticks.com/

You can get 100 8" bracelets for as low as under $6--
cheaper than candy ;-) No affiliation, etc., but we've
had good experiences with the company.

Best wishes,
Ericka
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Old September 19th 06, 04:00 AM posted to misc.kids
Ericka Kammerer
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Default Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?

Sue wrote:
I presume that if a family is trick or treating then they assume that there
is candy involved. Otherwise, they wouldn't be out there in the first place.
I don't like to dictate what others eat and since this particular event
surrounds candy, that is what I give. That is what kids want and then it is
up to the parents and children alike to eat it in moderation. I definitely
don't want to take the fun out of Halloween for the kids because they really
don't want anything else except the candy.


I don't really agree with that. Kids have been
really pleased with the non-candy items we've had--even
telling other kids on the street where to go to get them.
Regardless of what any individual does, the kids are going
to come home with a pile of candy, and at least around
here, many of the kids don't even get to each much of
the candy (they'll get to eat a certain amount and then
the rest will be given away or something), so it's not
even a guarantee that any kid out there has parents who
are on board with the kid eating tons of candy. I think
if you prefer not to hand out candy and spend some time
coming up with some good ideas, the most kids won't be
disappointed at all. Heck, no matter what you give out,
*someone's* going to be unhappy--someone doesn't like
licorice, someone doesn't like m&ms, someone doesn't
like Butterfingers, etc.

Best wishes,
Ericka
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Old September 19th 06, 10:33 AM posted to misc.kids
Sue
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Default Non-junk food and candy Halloween ideas?

"Ericka Kammerer" wrote in message
I don't really agree with that. Kids have been
really pleased with the non-candy items we've had--even
telling other kids on the street where to go to get them.


I like your glow-stick idea. That would be a big hit I am sure.
Unfortunately, we don't get any trick or treaters (weird street), so I just
give something nice to the two little girls that live down the street.
--
Sue (mom to three girls)


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Old September 19th 06, 10:34 AM posted to misc.kids
Sue
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"-L." wrote in message
Well that must really suck. My kid is happy if you give him a
rubberband.


My kids are older, so not happy with boxes, rubber bands, etc anymore. There
was a time when they would be happy with a rubber band, but you will soon
see that when your little one grows up, he will no longer be happy with a
rubber band either. )
--
Sue (mom to three girls)


 




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