This year, for Halloween, I want to be different. I don’t want to be just another house handing out snack-size Snickers to every kid that knocks on the door. Whether you’re like me, or you’re just totally over the whole candy thing, then pin this post, stat. These are my very favorite Halloween candy alternatives to hand out. Kids will be just as delighted to get these snacks and toys, and you’ll feel good knowing that you were able to think a little bit outside the box!
Check them out in the slideshow.
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Mini Frisbees
Looking for a fun treat to throw in the bags this year that has nothing to do with food? Try handmade mini-frisbees.
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Pumpkin Oranges
These little oranges-turned-pumpkins are easy to make, and make for a cute and healthy Halloween treat.
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Juice Pouches
Be unique and pass out some refreshments to everyone stopping by!
Get 32 Honest juice pouches for $24.95 at Amazon.
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Popcorn
Who doesn't love popcorn? Make a batch to section into individual snack bags, and you're good to go!
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Puzzles
Stimulate the brain cells by handing out small puzzles to your trick-or-treaters!
Get 72 maze puzzles at Oriental Trading for $7.50.
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Halloween Snack Mix
Give trick-or-treaters this personalized delicacy and you'll be the envy of every mom on the block!
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Glow Bracelets
Want kids to RUN to your front door? Then start handing out anything that glows!
Get a pack of 300 on Amazon for $21.99
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Pirate's Booty
Put on an eye pouch, practice your best "Arrrgh, Matey!" and hand out your booty!
Get a 24-pack on Amazon for $20.37
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Crayons
Moms will thank you for a fun and creative treat when the kids empty out their buckets of treats. Extra points if you want to make your own!
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Pencils
Kids need pencils, so why not give them something fun to take back to school on Monday? And if you really want to personalize them, try adding your very own pencil toppers!
Get 144 pencils at Oriental Trading for $18.50, and Get the pencil topper DIY here at Momtastic.
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Temporary Tattoos
Kids will be running home to put these temporary tattoos all over their arms and legs!
Get a 144-pack for just 2.50 at Century Novelty.
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Balloons
Let your neighbors leave your house with something extra tied to their arm!
Get 48 balloons for $13.99 at Oriental Trading.
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Spider Rings
These creepy and crawly bugs look so much better as rings than in webs on the wall!
Get 144 at Oriental Trading for $5.70.
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Bouncy Balls
A kid can never have too many bouncy balls!
Get 144 glow in the dark balls for $15.00 at Amazon.
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Granola Bars
Moms will applaud you for giving their kids a healthy and nutritious snack -- especially if you make it from scratch!
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Vampire Teeth
Vampires never go out of style (have you seen TV programming lately?), so just encourage the trend by increasing the population in your neighborhood.
Get 144 for $8.59 on Amazon.
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Gliders
Want to share an easy project for the kids to make? These planes are both a project and a toy!
Get a 72-pack for $12.75 at Oriental Trading.
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Rubber Stamps
Judging from the ink stains in my house, there is no end to the joy brought by these tiny little stamps when they're in kid hands!
Get 100 stamps for $21.99 at Oriental Trading.
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Bubbles
If there is one toy that everyone age 0-99 enjoys, it's bubbles! Stock up on these little bottles and hand them out by the handful!
Get them at 1ToyStore.com for $6.75.
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Yo Yo's
My 4-year old spent an hour trying to master a yo-yo without getting frustrated once. There's something magical about the simplicity and joy of them!
Get a dozen for $5.50 at Oriental Trading.
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Fortune Fish
I truly don't understand the power of the Fortune Fish, but I see kids buying them all the time with their carnival tickets! So grant some extra wishes this Halloween!
Get 72 for $2.49 at Carnival Source.
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Toy Cars
Cars are fun for everyone! And if you get some of those "pull back" ones, you may end up with these little guys racing up and down the block for months!
Get 30 race cars for $16.99 at Smile Makers.
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Stickers
It may look like a small gift, but GIANT stickers will be sure to please even the big kids who visit your house!
Get 100+ stickers for $3.39 at Smile Makers.
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Erasers
Kids make lots of mistakes, so hand out some fun erasers so they have the materials to start over again!
Get 72 erasers for $5.99 at Smile Makers.
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Fruit Roll Ups
Fruit roll ups are a great alternative to candy, and easy to make from scratch, too.
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Slap Bracelets
Yes... slap bracelets still exist and they're still cool with the kids.
Get 36 slap bracelets for $11.99 at Smile Makers.
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Hot Cocoa
Those winter days are right around the corner, so pass out pouches of hot cocoa today! (And make sure it's the mini marshmallow type!)
Get 50 packets for $19.95 at Amazon.
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Pretzels
Help satisfy the salty tooth for every kid instead of just their sweet tooth by handing out pretzels!
Get a 48-count box for $18.99 at Amazon.
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Crazy Straws
If you had a choice, you'd enjoy drinking out of a crazy straw too!
Get 72 straws for $21.00 at Wind City Novelties.
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Whistles
Halloween is a crazy night, so let it be a little bit louder in your neighborhood when you hand these out!
Whistles are $4.20 per dozen at Wind City Novelties.
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Toy Dinosaurs
Dress up like Fred and Wilma and pass out some prehistoric pals to all the kids in the neighborhood!
Get 36 for $18.95 at Giggletime Toy Co.
