Something Different

This year Justin and I wanted to do something different. We want the kids to have the whole trick-or-treating experience..however dread the aftermath. The bucket full of sugar laden 'treats'. Last year however I was so excited to see one conscious household handed out little toys instead. Jack got a little ball and Lily some jacks I think. You can find things like this at party city. What a awesome idea!
What we decided to do this year is let the kids go trick-or treating in the neighborhood. They love that. However, we will let them keep maybe 3 pieces of candy and the rest will be set outside the front door for the 'Candy Fairy' She comes in the middle of the night and takes all the candy and leaves a small prize in its place. Perhaps a book, a puzzle, something like that. Justin told Lily that the Candy Fairy works with Tooth Fairy..that way the kids don't eat all the sugar and keep their teeth happy and healthy. Lily was so excited about that idea. I read about that somewhere. I think some blog..Waldorf -related or something?? Can't remember. But I am glad we are doing this. They still get the experience of trick-or-treating AND get to have a piece or two of candy...win-win situation in my book.