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what to hand out on halloween — besides candy!

10 ideas that don’t include sugar!
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confetti poppers


These whimsical treats are sure to inspire an evening of fun.

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pencils


Brightly-colored school supplies are always a good idea. We love these!

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toys and trinkets


Perhaps a bit more trick than treat, switch it up with one of these, in lieu of sweets!

– temporary tattoos – stickers – bubble bottles – mini magic kits – vampire fangs – glow-in-the-dark rubber balls

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diy surprise balls



For a treat that can last well beyond the night, hand out these ultra cute surprise balls, with little treasures wrapped in lengthy streamers.

Get the how-tos here!

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halloween bingo


Trick or treating just got a whole lot more fun with this appropriately-spooky take on a classic pastime.

See more here!

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haunted balloons


Using a sharpie or dark marker, recreate classic Halloween figures and characters on floating balloons!

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vampire pumpkins


These may be more cute than frightful, but they’re still guaranteed to be a hit.

Get the how-to here!

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honey sticks


If a little sweetness is what you crave, opt for these natural ones instead.

Find it here!

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glow-in-the-dark broomsticks


True to the spirit of the night, these clever glowsticks turned Halloween favors are pretty much a must!

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apples


These seasonal goodies are healthy, delicious, and best served with a thick layer of oozing caramel.