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41. I found some things that kids seem to really get excited about

Sun Oct 29, 2017, 10:29 AM

Oct 2017

I went to the dollar store and found a package of Halloween foam stickers and some 3-D stickers with an outer space theme. There were so many in the packs that I gave out a handful to each kid.Those lasted two years for me.

I also found large packs of pencils with themes like super heroes etc. I didn't expect the enthusiasm that they received. But the kids really like stuff like that. And they get plenty of candy from others. I also like to toss in some money, too. Even a dime with the other non-candy goodies seems to make them very happy. Anyway, you get the idea.

This year I found a super deal at Amazon during the summer. A multi pack of individual boxes of Crayola crayons. It was on sale really cheap per unit. So I went for it and put them away for Halloween. There's only 6 basic colors in each box but I know that kids will like them.

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Can I give healthy treats for Halloween like apples or baby carrots? [View all] Le Gaucher Oct 2017 OP

No. n/t demmiblue Oct 2017 #1

No they will get thrown away due to risk of poison, pins and razor blades Not Ruth Oct 2017 #2

Only if you want your house egged. AngryAmish Oct 2017 #3

I bought non candy treats. SouthernIrish Oct 2017 #33

I just give away razor blades and firecrackers. AngryAmish Oct 2017 #35

I hope they are the 'fun' size. n/t ryan_cats Oct 2017 #39

Bwahahahaha! (I'm stealing that!) WinkyDink Oct 2017 #46

Yes, the INTERNATIONAL response of kids to Halloween Veg ! OnDoutside Oct 2017 #136

Only if you want to be hated by the kids Maeve Oct 2017 #4

No.. But there are some cocoa-roasted individually bagged almonds that I mix in with hlthe2b Oct 2017 #5

I dont know about getting egged, but it is insensitive and for sure Not Ruth Oct 2017 #6

Why are Lindt truffles "tone deaf'? whathehell Oct 2017 #10

Lindt truffles are adult candy, the type of thing that Trump might give Not Ruth Oct 2017 #18

I know what you're saying whathehell Oct 2017 #37

Some parents might think you're trying to hurt their kids dalton99a Oct 2017 #7

Everything should be individually wrapped and sealed The Blue Flower Oct 2017 #8

Small packages of cookies or crackers or chips, maybe? Mariana Oct 2017 #9

"Candy is horrible"? whathehell Oct 2017 #11

Pass out hard candies(only one apiece) Alpeduez21 Oct 2017 #12

Small individual pack. Yes Le Gaucher Oct 2017 #49

I don't give out hard candy due to possible choking on it. A smaller child can shraby Oct 2017 #81

I think the poster was being sarcastic. N/T EllieBC Oct 2017 #84

Thought I'd better say something in case they weren't. shraby Oct 2017 #105

I completely understand. EllieBC Oct 2017 #137

Why don't you give them a non-food treat? GoCubsGo Oct 2017 #13

Party City is a good place for those too TexasBushwhacker Oct 2017 #36

I give out dollar bills, If I get 10-15 families out here thats alot. Seems to work for me........ Old Vet Oct 2017 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author eShirl Oct 2017 #14

If you don't want to play the game, don't play at all brooklynite Oct 2017 #15

I LOL'd KG Oct 2017 #16

LOL Just turn out the lights & pretend you're not home, Demit Oct 2017 #17

+1 smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #62

You'd be better off handing out paper leaflets about the evils of Halloween candy GreenEyedLefty Oct 2017 #19

We considered Chick tracts to be prime loot. Mariana Oct 2017 #87

Individual packs of fruit treats, many are made from real fruit. AJT Oct 2017 #20

I second the fruit snacks recommendation MountCleaners Oct 2017 #143

why not just give out rolls of toilet paper and save them the time juxtaposed Oct 2017 #21

Stand on the porch and throw paper towels! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #47

LMAO!!!! sellitman Oct 2017 #53

Now there's an idea! smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #63

Poor kids LOL ! syringis Oct 2017 #94

I know! LOL! smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #99

It is what I think too syringis Oct 2017 #112

I suspect that may just be a theme this year. Hortensis Oct 2017 #71

You win with that reply!! MiniMe Oct 2017 #96

Bwaahahahahaa, have I mentioned how I hate, hate halloween? Love your idea. n/t monmouth4 Oct 2017 #110

LOL DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2017 #59

Just buy some fun-sized candy bars and be done with it. Codeine Oct 2017 #22

Give out five dollar bills. milestogo Oct 2017 #23

But the kids really loved the sugar cubes stamped with a skull & crossbones that we gave in the 60s Not Ruth Oct 2017 #32

.. Kittycow Oct 2017 #116

As long as mercuryblues Oct 2017 #24

You might want to pass out peanuts--literally meow2u3 Oct 2017 #25

Peanuts are murder for a lot of kids Not Ruth Oct 2017 #30

No! No nuts! Madam Mossfern Oct 2017 #31

Any parent of a child allergic to peanuts or "tree" nuts should be going with them, IMO hlthe2b Oct 2017 #40

PEANUTS?! Include an Epi-pen, too! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #48

Responsible parents will take care of that NotASurfer Oct 2017 #97

Lighten up, Frances! The whole thread is for laughs! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #102

Need to recalibrate my sarcasmimificationometer NotASurfer Oct 2017 #106

Then I'll help you out: MOST of the time I'm a Weisenheimer. You will definitely know when I'm not, WinkyDink Oct 2017 #145

just touching peanuts can kill some kids...no peanuts. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #118

NO cyclonefence Oct 2017 #26

Kids look forward to trick or treating, all year. Why spoil this this one night, for them? Siwsan Oct 2017 #27

Go right ahead. We'll be handing out full-size candy bars MineralMan Oct 2017 #28

Just leave your porch light off as a signal that you Bettie Oct 2017 #29

Small bag of Halloween size pretzels or popcorn . Avoid the palm oil *save an orangutan lunasun Oct 2017 #34

I remember a guy who gave out FULL SIZED boxes of candies and chocolate covered cherries hlthe2b Oct 2017 #38

I found some things that kids seem to really get excited about eleny Oct 2017 #41

Yes... if you want your residence 'egged' left-of-center2012 Oct 2017 #42

if you own a power washer and have readily cleanable siding to handle the egg residue, go for it. Takket Oct 2017 #43

I'll take "Trick" for $20, Alex Mr. Ected Oct 2017 #44

Just turn your lights off until it's over. Easy-peasy! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #45

The kids will just throw them away. nt Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #50

If the kids don't, the parents will MiniMe Oct 2017 #100

Yes I would not let my child eat anything homemade or not wrapped. nt Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #101

It's not about what YOU like. It's a holiday for kids, The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2017 #51

Only if you want MFM008 Oct 2017 #52

C. Burned Not Ruth Oct 2017 #61

Lol MFM008 Oct 2017 #68

Not unless you know the kids janterry Oct 2017 #54

Good idea.thanks Le Gaucher Oct 2017 #55

Juice is pretty much sugar water that has some vitamin C. Mariana Oct 2017 #90

AS a child, any house that gave raisins was egged crazycatlady Oct 2017 #129

They will assume that you have bodies buried in your basement Orrex Oct 2017 #56

No. Just no. Squinch Oct 2017 #57

There's always gotta be one. VermontKevin Oct 2017 #58

This is an epic thread. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2017 #60

It's a welcome distraction today :D Blue_Adept Oct 2017 #132

How about individual, store bought, bags of popcorn? Vinca Oct 2017 #64

Why not give out pocket sized bibles and Jehova's Witness literature? ProudLib72 Oct 2017 #65

A lady in our neighborhood handed out toothbrushes one year. B2G Oct 2017 #66

Money. I used to save my change all year, then put it into a tall glass vase Demit Oct 2017 #69

You actually let them walk thru your lawn? GulfCoast66 Oct 2017 #70

No. Instead, dress as a serial killer and jump out of the bushes with a bloody knife when kids go to Oneironaut Oct 2017 #72

Why do you hate children like this? AgadorSparticus Oct 2017 #73

It's a way to get rid of your opioids! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #74

Someone's gonna be offended by this. grossproffit Oct 2017 #77

Hope springs eternal! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #103

Nonsense! Give out full sized candy bars!!! longship Oct 2017 #75

Blasphemy! grossproffit Oct 2017 #76

only if you want your house egged..... samnsara Oct 2017 #78

Overheard convo in the store ColoradoBlue Oct 2017 #79

It is a once a year treat for the kids. Let it be. If you cannot have fun with this, Mediumsizedhand Oct 2017 #80

No, b/c treats not commercially wrapped are usually suspected of having razor blades or poison. nt tblue37 Oct 2017 #82

It isn't about what YOU would hate to eat. Offer commercial, wrapped candy to the KIDS. pnwmom Oct 2017 #83

Stop being ridiculous. EllieBC Oct 2017 #85

Only if you like cleaning egg off your front window... tritsofme Oct 2017 #86

Give stickers, temp tattoos, pencils mrs_p Oct 2017 #88

Carrot sticks and apples will be tossed in any case. Mariana Oct 2017 #92

Do you have a power washer? krispos42 Oct 2017 #89

hahah...we used to throw eggs and shaving cream around...the entire town trees were covered with Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #119

Halloween cat is judging you ColoradoBlue Oct 2017 #91

Dole Salad Fun packs MichMan Oct 2017 #93

My new favorite oxymoron! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #104

gross and more gross.. give the kids candy one time a year. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #120

annies fruit snacks Mosby Oct 2017 #95

Anything made by the Mainway Toy Company should be good. Stinky The Clown Oct 2017 #98

I hand out SAS envelopes and say, "Send me all the green paper in your Daddy's pockets." WinkyDink Oct 2017 #107

Does it work? Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #121

It's not about what you like BainsBane Oct 2017 #108

Is this a picture of you taken last Halloween? Kaleva Oct 2017 #109

If you are going to give out carrots and apples bathroommonkey76 Oct 2017 #111

We're giving out little bags of Pirate's Booty. yewberry Oct 2017 #113

There is no law that says you can't. Doesn't mean you should. LisaL Oct 2017 #114

Little boxes of raisins elleng Oct 2017 #115

Chocolate covered at least! Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #122

Little boxes of dried despair. VermontKevin Oct 2017 #123

Like a raisin in the sun. WinkyDink Oct 2017 #127

! Kali Oct 2017 #146

No. crazycatlady Oct 2017 #130

Peanut butter cups don't have corn syrup...and come on it is halloween...won't hurt the younguns. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #117

Not unless you want a side of eggs on your car crazycatlady Oct 2017 #124

I give out loose cigarettes. n/t LuckyCharms Oct 2017 #125

Hmmm....I'm giving the side-eye to your avatar. ;-) WinkyDink Oct 2017 #128

Good luck with that, RandySF Oct 2017 #126

Your guide to Halloween Candy marylandblue Oct 2017 #131

Sure. Do you have brick, alluminum, vinyl or cedar siding? lindysalsagal Oct 2017 #133

Brick ranch.. The windows are unfortunately still glass Le Gaucher Oct 2017 #138

Might be tough scrubbing the carrots out of the grout..... lindysalsagal Oct 2017 #140

Cloves of garlic are healthy too tavernier Oct 2017 #134

I found it! The perfect compromise, a TRUE non-pareil: WinkyDink Oct 2017 #135

I...have...had...that...nightmare... NotASurfer Oct 2017 #144

Turnips. That's what you should give. hunter Oct 2017 #139

OMG!!!! diva77 Oct 2017 #141

fuck no Skittles Oct 2017 #142

gotta rec this thread Kali Oct 2017 #147

Same here; GallopingGhost Oct 2017 #149

No, no, no. GallopingGhost Oct 2017 #148

Costco rotisserie chickens as treats Not Ruth Oct 2017 #150

Pumpkin spice Lindt truffles only 13 cents each, you have to buy 550 of them Not Ruth Oct 2017 #151

The candy isn't for you... ileus Oct 2017 #152

Hint: Avoid miniature bottles of Chivas Regal or Crown Royal. Buns_of_Fire Oct 2017 #153