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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — For more than a decade, we’ve been encouraging families to think outside the candy bag for Halloween — and this year, we’re giving you a head start. Kids will still get plenty of candy wherever they go, but at your house, you can be the one who offers something different: fun, festive treats that last longer than a sugar rush.
We want to see your Halloween!
This year, we want YOU to join in! Show us what “non-candy” and other healthier treats you’ll be handing out. Share your photos and videos by email or social:
- Email: gmno@wngo.com
- Tag us on social: @WGNO @CarriganChauvin @MollyKimballRD @EatFitOchsner
Share by Monday October 27 and we’ll feature our favorites in our FUELED Wellness + Nutrition segment next week!
Affordable, festive, non-candy treats kids love:
- Halloween themed tattoos and stickers
- Glow ‘fingers’
- Halloween pencils and crayons
- Slime, bubbles and bouncy balls
- Vampire teeth and glow sticks
- Halloween necklaces, bracelets and glasses
Can’t find better-for-you treats that are specifically Halloween-themed? Wrap any single-serving packs with Halloween-themed ribbon or tuck fun treats into Halloween-themed plastic pumpkins.
These swaps are surprisingly affordable — often cheaper than candy — and automatically allergy-friendly. They make your house a memorable stop, and kids are genuinely excited to get something unique. Check your local retailers, along with stores like Target, for affordable, fun non-candy treats.
Why it Matters
- Breaks the cycle of more-and-more candy
- Offers inclusive, allergy-friendly fun
- Encourages creativity and play, not just sugar
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Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian + nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative. Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. See more of Molly’s articles + TV segments at www.mollykimball.com, and sign up for Eat Fit Wellness Bites weekly newsletter, here. To schedule a nutrition consult with Molly’s Lifestyle Nutrition team, email nutrition@ochsner.org
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