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Trick or Treat? 15 fun candy alternatives!

Halloween is fast approaching, but in case you have not stockpiled bags of sugary treats awaiting distribution on Thursday night, consider these alternatives form Catherine Cameron in her recent article here 

While it is wonderful to have traditional Halloween treats in moderation, the scariest part of Halloween, as Cameron notes, is in the nutritional labels of all the 'loot' kids will gleefully amass. The excitement and the trill of the chase, however does not need to be sacrificed! 

If you're interested in trying something new this year, here is a list of affordable candy alternatives. These fun 'treats' are wonderful options for all families to try out, especially for kids with specific nutritional restrictions or allergies. Hopefully these options may help to redefine the nature of 'trick or treating' and translate it into a more balanced and sustainable enjoyment.

1 – Jump ropes

2 – Inflatable beach balls

3 – Frisbees

4 – Step counters

5 – Pencils and erasers for school

6 – Yoyos

7 – Chalk

8 – Bookmarks

9 – Tattoos/stickers

10 – Bicycle bells

11 – Bouncy balls

12 – Passes to the local community centre, skating rink, or pool

13 – Fun shoes laces for sneakers

14 – Sweatbands (wrist/headband type)

15 – Bubble mix for blowing bubbles

Catherine Cameron

Ambassador, Active Living

15 alternatives to Candy 

A Halloween Story of Kale

The Halloween Tradition Best Left Dead: Kale as Matchmaker

 

Article via The Smithsonian 'Food and Think'

Halloween is often associated with tricks and treats, and the only 'vegetables' that come to mind on Halloween eve are often pumpkins and candy corn. So you may be surprised to learn more about Halloween's leafy green roots in Kale.

Check out this article (click here) via the Smithsonian 'Food and Think'. Learning more about Halloween's history is a great activity the whole family can enjoy. Kids may even want to try some fresh new halloween treats, like delicious kale chips! What do your kids think of the goofy 'Cromartie fool'?

The Cromartie Fool holding a kale stock. Check out the article linked above to learn more about this traditional Halloween figure! Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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