9 Non-food treats to give children this Halloween

When kids roam the neighborhood on Halloween expecting to fill their goody basket, won’t you like to give out something unique?

Swap candies and sweets for non-food treats. This is also a friendlier option for the teeth and children with dietary restrictions and allergies.

Keep the little ones from indulging in too much sugar for the days to come. And instead, get their hands busy on fun activities.

Here are some non-food trick-or-treat ideas that you might want to include in your list.

1. Glow sticks and glow accessories. Children will have fun hanging them in their bags or wearing them as bracelets or necklaces. This treat can also help increase their safety as they walk around the streets at night. Glow-in-the-dark sticks make them more visible, especially to approaching vehicles. And they can use them even after the Halloween feast.

2. Temporary tattoos. Pick Halloween-themed temporary tattoos that children enjoy putting on themselves and showing off to their friends. These stickers are safe for children and are easy to remove too.

3. Pencils with erasers. School or art supplies are a timeless loot bag idea. Look for pencils and pencil cap erasers in fun and colorful designs.

4. Magic springs. Even adults can find magic springs entertaining. Halloween-themed coil springs can easily be purchased online. They come in different colors and designs and are affordable too.

5. Glow-in-the-dark creepy crawlies. Perfect for trick-or-treat parties, glow-in-the-dark critters make playtimes and decorations even spookier. The even better news is that you can purchase them in bulk at a low price, which is perfect if you need budget friendly treats.

6. Silly straws. Silly straws are available in different designs and shapes, and little ones love using them. They may be a little challenging to clean and may cause occasional spills, but they make children happy.

7. Play-Doh. Play-Doh can also be a huge hit among trick-or-treaters and may be suitable if you have a little extra to spare. Find them in colors related to Halloween, and children definitely won’t mind if you skip on the sweets.

8. Mini notepads. If you’ve already given out pencils before, mini notepads can also be a wonderful loot bag addition this time. Choose festive colors and designs to capture the interest of the little ones.

9. Bookmarks. Bookmarks are another fun and budget-friendly Halloween treat you can give to children. Designs vary widely and you can also D-I-Y if you’re feeling creative.

Making children happy during Halloween doesn’t always have to involve an excessive amount of sweets. Most importantly, you can do it without breaking your budget.

Children won't be able to resist sweets completely during this occasion, but you can always make sure that they don't forget to clean their teeth afterward.