"Eeeeeeek-o Friendly Treats"

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If you are like me and want to avoid heavily packaged goods that are not entirely good for you (considering you will be the one to eat most of it anyway, not the trick or treaters they were intended for) then look no more! Oriental Trading Company has some great alternatives to handing out standard Halloween candy, that wont break the bank either. A Halloween pencil assortment of 144 pieces for $15.99 is quite the bargain coming in at approximately $0.10 a pencil. Not bad by comparison to the average cost per fun size chocolate bar sold in bags that comes in around the same price, that is if you happen to hit a really good sale.

If you are visiting my site, then lets face it, cost is really not your main concern anyway. What is troubling to you is the exorbitant amount of the non eco-friendly, mass consumption of candy that will be going on, and how it's subsequent packaging will contribute to our nations trash problem this holiday. So on a lighter note....... I am not telling you that by just buying pencils alone you will save the world, I am merely suggesting there are alternatives to handing out candy that can be as pleasing to children this Halloween, and is not a leading contributor to childhood obesity.

More Terrific Treats from Oriental Trading Company:

"Take a bite out of Halloween night with these plastic vampire
fangs!" Glow-In-The-Dark Vampire Fangs. $5.49 72 Piece(s)

Another "glowing goody" from OTC 4 1/2 in Glow-in-the-Dark Stretchy Skeletons. $11.99 for 144 Piece(s)

In keeping with my current "theme" is a Glow-In-The-Dark Nature Assortment . From the website, "These nighttime vinyl glow-in-the-dark bugs will give you the creepy crawlies! Include these toys on camping trips or backyard sleepovers. Put a handful in Halloweentrick-or-treat bags or scatter them along your driveway or sidewalks leading to your front door. These 2" insect decorations delight kids of all ages! Assortment may vary." Great idea for an eco-friendly Halloween decoration or treat! $4.99 144 Piece(s)

Click on the links above, or check out their website, to find these items and many more like:

Halloween Pencil Top Erasers $4.99 144 Piece(s)

Halloween Mini Eraser Assortment $17.99 720 Piece(s)

Glitter Halloween Tattoos $5.49 72 Piece(s)

For the die-hard who can't resist giving out candy for Halloween, here is a candy to feel good about in more ways than one. College Farm Organic explains they now offer a 50-pop bag at a great value and it is not only big enough for many trick or treaters, but more than plenty for a class at school, parties, or large families. These pops are without worry of dyes, hidden fats, pesticides, or mystery ingredients and are made with real fruit flavors, real chocolate, and only natural colors - nothing artificial. They explain the best part as, "the earth gets a treat, too, because the pops are individually wrapped in a fully-compostable material made from renewable resources, and shipping cartons are made from recycled cardboard printed with vegetable-based inks. Because we think the holiday should be scary - not the treats." Happy Hallogreen!