Contributed by Angela Cleveland

Hallowe'en time!

Ghouls, goblins, and ghosts are all around us this week…and so are sugary sweets! As the little ones come knocking on our door this weekend, there are options to the high sugar treats that are so commonly handed out. Here are some suggestions (from www.clemson.edu)

Ingredients

-snack packets of dried fruit, baked pretzels, nut and seeds (e.g. sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds) -applesauce
-cereal bars -trail mix
-packages of low-fat crackers -fig cookies
-mini boxes of raisins -individual juice drinks (100% juice)
-sugar-free hot chocolate or apple cider packets

Instructions

There are also non-edible treats to be enjoyed (from http://searchwarp.com)
-Halloween pencils and erasers -Small tubs of playdough
-Temporary tattoos -Stickers
-Glow sticks -Bubbles
-Pencil toppers -Super bounce balls
-Masks

For some great Halloween party appetizers and treats, check out the Halloween section of the Family Fun website at http://familyfun.go.com/recipes.

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