This week, we're wrapping up our Halloween-themed posts with a fun one: alternative treats to hand out.

Now we're not suggesting you hand out toothbrushes or boxes of raisins; but nowadays, there are lots of treat options that won't put you at risk for having a tree full of toilet paper on November 1!

Here are 25 ideas:

1. Cereal bars/Nutrigrain bars
2. Mini bags of microwave popcorn
3. Snack bags of pretzels or Goldfish crackers
4. Juice boxes
5. Applesauce cups or squeezers
6. Fruit leathers/fruit snacks
7. Coupons for a free meal (Frisch's Big Boy is a popular one!)
8. Coupons for free mini golf, bowling or local activity
9. Mini bubbles
10. Mini Play Doh
11. Balls, jump ropes or handheld games
12. Eye patches or Groucho glasses or weird teeth
13. Glow sticks
14. Mini cookie cutters
15. Fun keychains
16. Candy necklaces/bracelets
17. Jelly bracelets or slap bracelets (remember those?)
18. Temporary tattoos
19. Notepads
20. Packs of crayons
21. Stencils
22. Fun pencils/erasers
23. Stickers
24. Seeds for planting!
25. Mini flashlights/whistles

Bonus: many of these items can be reused as party favors, craft supplies or in kids' school lunches, so no need to fret if you have leftovers. So, this Halloween, consider handing out non-traditional treats -- with so many fun options to choose from, you're sure to be a big hit with the kids!



If you missed our articles on Trick or Treat Safety for kids or Trick-or-Treat Tips for Homeowners, be sure to check those out before Saturday.