Between the costumes, spooky decorations, and festive treats, Halloween is definately fun! But the sugar overload? Not so much.
Luckily, it is possible to celebrate Halloween without a sugar coma. Try using some of these tips so you and your kids can have a healthier Halloween this year.
Fill up first. Feed your kids a healthy meal before trick or treating. The fuller their belly is, the less likely they’ll munch on candy while they’re walking!
Pick a smaller bag. Smaller bags = smaller candy hauls. Stay away from pillowcases and other large bags. Consider letting your kids pick a cute, smaller bag they’re excited to tote around.
Have a candy cutoff. Set a daily candy limit ahead of time so your kids are clear. And consider picking a “candy cutoff” date too for when the extra candy goes bye-bye.
Donate extra candy. Consider donating extra Halloween candy to a local fire or police station.
Try using the switch witch. This is a newer Halloween tradition that’s become pretty popular. Here’s how it works: after trick or treating, kids pick a set number of their favorite candies to keep. They leave the extras out for the “switch witch” to swap for a special toy or gift.
