10 non-candy tricks and treats
Whether your doorbell is ringing or your car trunk is entertaining a parade of saints at a trunk-or-treat event, avoid contributing to the dreaded sugar high (and subsequent crash!) that comes with trick-or-treating by handing out these non-candy goodies that add lots of fun, and even some faith, to their candy buckets.
Whether you are stocking up for Halloween trick-or-treaters at home, your favorite trunk-or-treat event, or an All Souls or All Saints party, avoid the sugar high (and subsequent crash!) parents fear with these non-candy handouts.
1. Holy cards or stickers
Help your trick-or-treaters find a new saint to love by passing out holy cards with pictures and prayers that call on the holy souls this All Hallow’s Eve. Many Catholic small businesses make water bottle stickers and offer discounts for large orders. You can also check out the variety of Scripture and saint stickers available by the hundreds on Amazon.
2. Keychains
Think crosses, St. Benedict medals, monstrances, Scripture quotes, or saints. The good people over at the beloved tinysaints offer bulk discounts!
3. Arts and crafts
Get those creative juices flowing and help restock school supplies that have started to get depleted by handing out Play-Doh, pencils, stamps, and erasers.
4. Savory snacks
Avoiding candy doesn’t mean avoiding snacks. Opt for small, individual bags of potato or veggie chips, Cheez-its or Goldfish, popcorn (popped or ready to pop), or pretzels to give little tastebuds a break from the sugar intake.
5. Healthier sweets
If trick-or-treating and sweets are synonymous for you, try healthier options like fruit snacks or leather, raisins (plain, craisin, or yogurt-covered), or applesauce pouches to satisfy that sweet tooth in a less-intense sugary fashion.
6. Jewelry
Add to the dress up fun with costume jewelry options like light-up necklaces, plastic or metal rings and bracelets, or even religious medals that can be found in bulk at very affordable prices.
7. Glow sticks
Even with parental supervision, walking around at night calls for glow sticks. Stock up on different sizes of sticks, necklaces, and bracelets that offer instant fun.
8. Temporary tattoos
Opt for seasonal or religious reminders of the true spirit of the holiday.
9. Small toys
Offer fun that lasts a lot longer than sugar with bouncy balls, finger puppets, pop-its, miniature figurines, or other small toys.
10. Outdoor fun
Encourage outdoor play as the temperatures drop with individual bubbles or chalk.
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