Children in costumes aren’t the only ones knocking on your door this Halloween.
Temptation is right there with them.
You may be wondering how you’re going to avoid it. The good news is, you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through the night.
So don’t be scared. In this Halloween survival guide, we’ll share six tips to help you enjoy the holiday while staying on track. Then we’ll cover what to do with the candy once the night is over.
Think about it. The candy is in a bowl by the door. It’s wrapped in fun sizes. And it’s only an arm’s reach away.
It’s a bit like grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Everything looks like a good idea.
But a little planning can make the night a lot easier.
This one makes resisting easier.
If you love chocolate, buy gummy and fruity candies. If gummy and fruity candies are your weakness, buy chocolate instead.
There’s no law that says you have to hand out candy on Halloween.
Little fun things work just as well:
• Spider rings
• Stickers
• Tattoos
• Glow sticks
• Bubbles
Hunger and cravings can feel louder at night.
Eating balanced meals during the day, so you’re not running on empty when the doorbell starts ringing, may help you feel less tempted.
Why not skip the candy tradition altogether?
Go out for a nice dinner on Halloween night. There are plenty of other houses for the children to visit.
If you do choose to have a treat, pay attention to how many you’re having.
It’s easy to keep unwrapping fun-sized candy bars, lose track, and suddenly find 10 wrappers in front of you.
Buy your candy on the day of Halloween.
Less time with the candy in your house means less time to be tempted.
“I made it through Halloween night, but this candy is still haunting me.”
If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. Here are three ideas for sending the leftovers on their way:
1. Candy buy-back programs: Many dentists and orthodontists participate in these programs and give children money in exchange for their candy. Anything that protects their teeth and removes the temptation for you is a win.
2. The Switch Witch: Similar to the Halloween Fairy, the Switch Witch loves candy so much that she asks for it. Have the kids pick a few pieces to keep, then leave the rest out for her. She’ll switch it for a toy, clothes, or even money.
3. “Here, take it”: Just give it away.
Plan ahead. Eat well during the day. Choose your treats on your terms.
The goal isn’t to skip the fun. It’s to enjoy it without the candy running the show.
Happy Halloween!
• Healthy Halloween recipes: 3 cozy fall-ternatives from breakfast to dinner — anchor text: “cozy Halloween fall-ternatives” — https://www.golo.com/blogs/golo/healthy-and-delicious-fall-ternatives-to-halloween-sweets-and-treats-golo
• How to manage your food cravings — anchor text: “how to manage food cravings” — https://www.golo.com/blogs/golo/how-to-manage-your-food-cravings
• How to have self-control with food around the holidays — anchor text: “self-control around holiday food” — https://www.golo.com/blogs/golo/how-to-have-self-control-with-food-around-the-holidays
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