Creepy Halloween Treats for Preschoolers

Halloween parties are coming soon to a preschool near you. What yummy goodies can you make so that the little ones will be shrieking in delight? Here are a few old standbys and a couple of oddball ideas. Spiders of all forms are an excellent choice for Halloween. They’re delicious too, even if you’re not a bird. Make miniature cupcakes and add dark-colored sprinkles to the top. Add legs made out of noodles or little whips of licorice, and add candied eyes. The result is creepy and tasty. Carve Halloween apples on a stick. Put an apple on a skewer … Continue reading

Candy Patrol

What do you do with your Halloween candy? Whoops, did I say that? I mean your preschooler’s Halloween candy. We’re not really a candy-eating household, and this is definitely a candy-eating time of the year. Sure, my daughter eats candy, but it’s not in excess and it’s just upon occasion. That said, I’m not interested in banning Halloween. We have a lot of fun in our neighborhood on Halloween, and yes, part of it is about the candy. What can you do if you don’t want your child overdoing the candy? Provide alternatives. Go to a Halloween party and do … Continue reading