Trick or Treat

Every Halloween turns into a treat battle when it comes to deciding how much candy to buy or how much candy is “fair” per trick-or-treater. Is it okay to throw in a couple more pieces if it’s a darling baby in a costume and less pieces for older kids trying to score free candy? It’s easier to grab a bigger handful when it’s a butterfly at your doorstep. Regardless, candy duty can get out of control if the appropriate measures are not taken.

This year, monitor treat sizes and/or quantities by pre-packing festively decorated Halloween cello bags with designs such as pumpkins, witches and ghosts. Filling hand-shaped treat bags adds a spookier touch to the evening and they make great craft projects for classrooms, after school programs, and Halloween parties.

After all of the candy has been distributed evenly, stuff excess baggies and make decorations.