Choose A Candy Alternative This Halloween
Are you and your loved ones excited that Halloween will be here in a few short weeks? If you are a Halloween lover, do you enjoy the spooky movies and costumes, or are you all about the sweet treats? We know that many people will pick the sweet treats, as Americans purchase more than $2 billion worth of candy each Halloween season. We often share the importance of limiting sugar, so we want to share some candy alternatives you can try with your family this year.
Candy Bank
If you are looking for a way to monitor how much candy your family is eating, this is a great option. Collect all of the Halloween candy, and, similar to a traditional bank, your child would need to ask to make a withdrawal from their candy pile. As the banker, you can dictate how many pieces of candy are allowed at a time. You can even try this as a way to ration candy for yourself if you have a habit of overindulging.
Candy Trade-In
If you are serious about your kids not eating candy this Halloween, you can propose a candy trade-in. This is where your children would trade in their candy for an alternative surprise. It could be anything from a toy to a fun family outing that everyone can enjoy. You may have also heard of the term “switch witch”, which is a similar idea. The only difference is that the switch witch is a mythical character who comes to take the candy and leaves a different item behind.
Donate to the Troops or a Charity Organization
Many organizations collected Halloween candy to distribute to local charities as well as to our troops stationed around the world. This would be a great option if you choose the candy trade-in as mentioned above. It is also a great way to donate any leftover candy trick-or-treaters did not take.
Schedule Your Next Visit
This is a great time of year to evaluate when you and your loved ones had their last oral hygiene examination. If it has been longer than six months, we suggest calling today to schedule your next visit. We will be able to check for any damage caused by the added sweet treats over the past few weeks.
If you are interested in a healthier Halloween, give one of these ideas a try. As always, if you need dental care or to schedule a routine hygiene examination, be sure to call our office, which is located in Kaufman, TX. We hope you have a fun and safe Halloween!
