We’re handing out glow in the dark vampire teeth (we have older boys in the neighborhood), styrofoam planes and whirley whistles. From the reaction of my own boys, I know they’ll go over well. This is the third year I’m handing out non-food items.

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Diane — You can find many of these items at dollar stores, Target, Walmart. I bought mine online through Oriental Trading Company. Hope this helps!

Jane — That is the exact inspiration for coming up with the candy alternatives. But now it’s become a fun game in the house of what we can think up!

My son was born before Halloween so I bought extra candy alternatives to hand out at the party. He’s thrilled!

It is strange how some neighborhoods get tons of kids and others don’t. We’ve gotten lots of new families on the block so I think this year will be busy!

Let me know if you decide to go that route! I’m always curious what people’s experiences are. This is our first year going candy alternative. But the boys will still bring home plenty of candy home for a good sugar buzz 🙂

I had a blast thinking of all of the things we could hand out instead of candy. And to be honest, my boys are pretty psyched, too!