Instead of giving out candy this Halloween, why not explore alternatives? It’s not what tradition calls for, but it could be a healthier option for your kids. Give their sweet tooth a rest, but still maintain the fun quotient with these candy alternatives.

Temporary Tattoos
Small novelty toys (ex. rubber spiders, bouncing balls, etc.)
Stickers
Halloween-inspired toys (ex. plastic vampire teeth, slime, etc.)
Crayons and small coloring books
Glow sticks
Bubbles
Masks
Pretzels
Sugar-free Candy
Popcorn Balls
Kiddie Toothbrush and Toothpaste — for them to use after eating the candy they get from other homes!

No candy?! No succulently sweet, glue-my-teeth-together candy? It may not make you the most popular home on the …read more

K & Company has  released a ton of new products for the upcoming holidays. I hardly bought anything when I went to Joann Fabric today. Honest. Well, just a few things. Alright, alright. I bought two bags worth. Happy? But there was a really good sale and I just love the cute stuff this scrapping/stamping company comes up with. Anyway, after I came home, I couldn’t remember exactly why I had to have a few things, so I hopped online to see if there were any project ideas.
It turns out that something I didn’t buy supplies for really caught my …read more

In case you’re having Halloween organizing issues, take a look at these helpful posts from around the Lifestyle channel. Each has a great Halloween idea that will help you plan for the festivities; in some cases, more than one great idea…

At Tree Hugging Family, Peggy and I went a little Halloween crazy. Of course that means if you’re looking for earth-friendly Halloween ideas, you’re in luck. Read:

Start Planning A Green Halloween
Fair Trade Treats for Halloween
Fair Trade Halloween: Reverse Trick or Treat!
Should you buy an organic pumpkin for Halloween?
Green Your Halloween Party
Oodles of Free Recycled Halloween Craft Ideas
Non-toxic face paints for …read more