Josh Elledge - Chief Executive Angel
“Candy…candy…candy… Hey! What's this? Cool!” That's the sound of finding something other than just more candy in the trick-or-treat bag. Non-candy goodies are fun, break up the sugar high, and can actually be less expensive per piece than good candy.
Check out this list of ideas for non-candy handouts…
– Small bouncy balls
– Pencil toppers; the little plastic ones that move, or are a character
– Mini glow sticks
– Little plastic toys, like fake spiders, snakes, and eyeballs
– Stretchy or sticky toys, like the mini sticky hands or mini slime
– Mini bobble heads
– Sticker sheets
– Temporary tattoos
– Pencils or pens; especially ones printed with designs
– Rubber bracelets
– Restaurant coupons for a free item (such as a free ice cream or french fry)
– Bead or plastic jewelry
– Mini-notepads
– Small noisemakers
– Small craft sets
– Mini puzzle toys
– Plastic figurines
Places to shop:
– Online toy companies, like Oriental Trading Company (orientaltrading.com)
– Dollar stores – check outdollartree.comfor ideas and to place bulk orders
– Fast food restaurants (like McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King)
– Online sources such aseBay
– Party stores and craft stores – likeHobby Lobby,Michael'sandJoAnn Fabrics).
One word of caution:Be sure you have your giveaways separated into age-appropriate bowls or buckets. You don't want to upset a parent by giving a two-year old a choking hazard!
What non-candy goodies have you given away?
