The trick to Halloween is making it more about the season, the costume and the fun, rather than the candy. This morning my son is wearing his pajamas to school. The preschool is having a pajama party rather than a costume party and Jackson is super excited to wear his new Cars 2 pajamas. Instead of taking candy to share with his friends, we made homemade orange colored and scented play dough packaged with a mini pumpkin cookie cutter and decorated the containers with foam glitter Halloween stickers. Treating kids to an exciting Halloween doesn’t have to revolve around edible treats. Here are a couple of ideas to help combat candy overload while still enjoying the holiday:
- Involve your kids in decorating with fake spider webs and make-your-own holiday craft projects
- Instead of purchasing a pre-made halloween costume, brain storm with your child on how you might be able to make your own with items you already have around the house.
- Make your own healthy but delicious snacks like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins
- Limit treats by allowing your child to pick one or two of their favorites each day. Letting them make their own choices and decisions empowers them!
How does your balance the treat intake during Halloween?
Here are some fun products that aren’t all loaded with sugar but perfect for celebrating Halloween:
Fan Stamp’s Instant Press-On Face Paint
These Disney Princess- and Disney·Pixar Cars-themed face paints allow you to create fun and unique designs perfect for any Halloween occasion. The face paint decals are easy to apply and easy to remove, making them a treat for kids and parents alike.
SRP: $6.49 at Amazon.com
Frankford’s Halloween Candy Mix
A little candy is always a sweet thing. You’ll be the hit of the neighborhood when you give out this must-have candy assortment for Halloween featuring favorite Disney characters. (Tip for parents: You can raid the “good stuff” (chocolate) when the kids have these Disney themed treats to keep them happy — Hey, I’m not the only one who dips into my kids Halloween bucket, am I?!) A large bag sells for $4.99 at drug stores nationwide
I3 Flix’s Mater Teeth (Pictured above! We had a blast with these!)
For a quick costume change, bite down on these Disney·Pixar Cars Mater Teeth. Featuring a fruit-flavored lollipop, the Mater Teeth are bound to create a laugh just like fans’ favorite tow truck. These sell for $1.99 at drug stores nationwide
Brother-All-Natural Freeze Dried Fruit Crisps
These crispy 100% fruit snacks are available in an array of flavors, offering a great fruit alternative to sugary Halloween treats. And the Disney-themed packaging will bring a smile to small and big alike! My one year old loves the apple flavored fruit crisps. Guess what she’s getting in her Halloween bucket tonight? They sell for $0.99/bag at grocery stores nationwide, Visit brothersallnatural.com/Disney.
Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks
Fruit snacks are a great alternative to Halloween candy. My kids love Phineas & Ferb so these character treats will not disappoint! They are available for $2.69 at Walmart, Target and grocery stores nationwide
Utz Pretzels
These pretzels packaged in individual servings and Disney Cars packaging are perfect for snacking or even as a side at lunch time. A big tub of them sells for around $4.99 at select grocery stores nationwide. These are a favorite at our house.
Disney Living has launched the D-Lightful Living campaign on their Disney Living Facebook page. Over a 12 week period they’ll post a weekly challenge for families to encourage them to live a healthy lifestyle. These challenges will feature simple tips and product suggestions to make it easy. You’ll be able to download a checklist that outlines all 12 weekly challenges to help you track your progress. You’ll also be able to participate in an online forum to share tips with one another. Last, but not least, visitors will be able to enter to win a weekly Disney-branded product prize package! Be sure to visit Disney Living on Facebook for all of the details.
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