{"id":8708,"date":"2025-09-07T17:19:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=8708"},"modified":"2025-09-07T17:19:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:19:53","slug":"healthy-halloween-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/07\/healthy-halloween-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Halloween Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<header><\/header>\n<section class=\"entry\">It used to be that the healthy houses were the ones all the kids avoided at Halloween.\u00a0 You knew which houses had the Snickers bars that you had to hit twice, and the ones that were handing out apples that you could definitely skip.<\/p>\n<p>Well nowadays, there are all kinds of healthy treats you can hand out while still enticing the kids to change costumes and make a second stop.\u00a0 Here are just a few great ideas that will keep the moms and the kids happy on Halloween.<\/p>\n<p>* Try handing out snack foods like mini bags of pretzels, cracker packs, trail mix, or even hot cocoa.\u00a0 Even if it\u2019s not the healthiest option, it\u2019s going to offset all the sugar they will be getting.<\/p>\n<p>Many companies now make \u201csnack size\u201d bags of all kinds of goodies that are easy and convenient.\u00a0 Plus they can make parents feel safe since the bags are sealed so you know if they\u2019ve been tampered with.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>If you\u2019re going to a party where everyone knows each other, or having a get-together yourself, you can save money by making your own snack-size baggies.<\/p>\n<p>* Why not hand out coupons for sugary snacks instead of actual sugar?\u00a0 This way parents can decide when the kids gets their Halloween treat and it controls portions a bit better.<\/p>\n<p>Many restaurants and other stores are starting to catch on and sell coupon booklets for small treats.\u00a0 Just pick up a few booklets and you\u2019ll be set for the night.\u00a0 Some companies even donate the proceeds to charity.<\/p>\n<p>* Some of the best Halloween treats don\u2019t have to be treats at all.\u00a0 There are tons of non-food items that you can give out that will put a smile on kids\u2019 faces.\u00a0 Just take a trip to your local party store or look in a party favor catalog and you can find tons of fun ideas that will provide way more joy than a simple piece of candy.<\/p>\n<p>You can use everything from small toys and games to little books and crossword puzzles.\u00a0 Most towns have a place where you can buy these in bulk if you are going to a large party or live in a high-traffic area.\u00a0 Just be sure to provide age-appropriate toys for smaller children that may stop by.<\/p>\n<p>* If you abide by the rule that it\u2019s just not Halloween without the candy, there are still ways to be healthier.\u00a0 In addition to the sugar-free candy you find at your local grocery store, there\u2019s also plenty of great finds at your local health food store or organic bakery.\u00a0 While it may still contain sugar, it\u2019s generally natural, less processed, and better for you.\u00a0 If you go to one of the larger chains, they have plenty of great options including organic chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>With a little extra thought and effort, you can keep Halloween healthier for your kids and everyone else in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are you going to be this Halloween?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This year,\u00a0<a class=\"aalmanual\" title=\"\" href=\"\/goto\/85\/halloweencostumes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HalloweenCostumes<\/a>\u00a0has a fantastic line of new costumes featuring some of the most popular, strangest, scariest, most glamorous and comical characters of today. 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