Safe Halloween Trick Or Treat Bags

Let's face it - Halloween is not great for theballs and toy tops. There are also keepsakes, like rings;
environment with all of those little packages, wrappers,necklaces; stuffed toys; glow-in-the-dark-teeth and
costume bags, face paints, etc. It is not great for ourlight-up pins. There are practical items such as mini
waist lines or teeth either. Since I am always lookingflashlights; socks; reflective necklaces and coffee
for ways to improve things, I feel I have stumbled uponmugs - although these will usually cost around $1 each.
a great solution to make Halloween trick or treat bagsCraft items are also fun and useful and can include
safer. How? Give out Halloween toys instead ofwood shapes; markers; foam kits; stampers and glitter
candy.glue.
What are Halloween toys? There are a number ofAs always, look for items that are made from
items that you can buy for around the same cost asrecycled materials.
candy. My favorites are ones that will be used andKids love to get toys and receiving them as Halloween
reused often. Pencils decorated with pumpkins, ghosts,treats helps to cut down on the amount of candy and
ghouls and witches make a fun reminder of Halloweensugar they eat. Halloween toys are also great for
that kids can use at school or at home. Erasers andschools, clubs and parties. Unlike candy, toys do not
pencil toppers also come in a variety of fun shapescause obesity, tooth decay or allergic reactions. Toys
and sizes. Since kids need these items anyways, whyare harder to tamper with, so kids are safer. Best of
not give them instead of candy?all, you do not have to worry about over-buying. If you
There are also items for recess or play, like: bouncyhave toys left over, simply store them for next year.
balls that look like eyeballs; squishy balls; soft spikedYou can't do that with candy!