If you haven’t made it to the store yet to pick up candy for trick-or-treaters dont worry because there is another alternative to give your visitors! Instead of passing our high sugary treats, think of handing out some of the “candy-free” items below! Kids will love them just as much, and it wont contribute to cavities, sugar rushes, or bubbly tummies.

The Dollar Store is a great place to pick these items up for a low low price!

• Halloween inspired Pencils, Pencil Tops, Erasers, Pens
• Playdough- Target has mini containers that are Halloween inspired colors like Green,Orange,Purple,Black
• Halloween Stickers
• Crayons- Try Soy Rock Shaped Crayons for a more rustic look and feel
• Temporary tattoos
• Glow in the Dark Items
• Toothbrushes
• Plastic Spider Rings
• Bouncy Balls
• Pencil sharpeners
• Plastic or wax fangs
• Hair accessories (barrettes, hair ties, headbands,ribbons)
• Spinning tops
• Shoelaces
• Coloring books
• Key Chains
• Marbles
• Mini Puzzles
• Notepads
• Magnets
• Whistles
• Bubbles
• Jacks
• Yo-yos

If you want to give food try these healthy snacks: (Remember it must be packaged and sealed)

• Small raisin boxes
• Individually sized bags of nuts or trail mix
• Chewy or nutty granola bars
• Sugar-free gum
• Fruit cups
• Applesauce cups
• Pudding cups
• Individually sized cereal boxes
• Fruit leather (make sure it’s 100% fruit with no added sugar like high fructose corn syrup)
• 100 calorie microwave popcorn bags