10 Things to Do with All that Halloween Candy
It always seems to amaze me, how much candy I buy every year for my neighborhood trick or treaters. Tonight, I will not only be handing out handfuls of candy, but my kids will also be bringing home just as much, if not more. The excitement of filling up a pillowcase, seems a little excessive in my family. Yet, one week later I’ve hid 3 quarters of it, and my kid’s didn’t even have a clue, that any was even missing. So this year I’ve put some thought, into what I should do with my candy leftovers. YES I said candy leftovers. 🙂
- Believe it or NOT, some local dentist or orthodontics will actually take your candy, and in trade will give you tooth brushes-Pretty cool right?
- Cant ever forget about our troops, there are several organizations who you can donate your leftover candy to and they will ship it our hero’s overseas .
- Save it and re gift it. Wrap up a few pieces in a cute paper bag or box, and give it as a thank you gift to, teachers, daycare providers, babysitters, friends etc.
- Recycle it. As your children are bringing in the pillow case loads, re load your “giving” bowl and re give to other children in the neighborhood.
- Stuff it. Use left over candy to fill stockings for Christmas, or children centerpieces at Thanksgiving.
- Freeze it. Most candy can be kept frozen to use, or eat at a later date.
- Share it. Put it on your desk at the office, or put it in the kitchen at your work.
- Bake it. You would be amazed how many recipes you can find on the internet, using key ingredients straight from your Halloween goodie bag.
- Help the homeless. There are several organizations who help homeless people with healthy meals. But at times appreciate the candy too.
- Wear it. Make candy necklaces with the extra candy.
Be safe tonight and enjoy the weather!