Trick-or-treaters in search of candy are going to be disappointed when they ring our doorbell.

I decided (and mom is going along with) to hand out something other than candy. Stickers—that’s what the kids will be getting. Each will get two “pages” of stickers that each have several Halloween themed stickers.

Halloween stickers are an alternative to giving out candy. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

I’m not eating much sugar these days. (That’s a story for another day.) So, why should I give out candy? I shouldn’t, is my thinking.

The slightly funny thing is when mom and I handed out candy we had different thoughts about it. I bought candy I didn’t like so I wouldn’t each much of it, and that if there were leftovers, it would be easy to give away. Mom always liked giving kids goodies she would like to receive.

A quick Google search comes up with a slew of alternatives to candy for the “holiday” or whatever it is. Many were plastic crappy things that were quickly destined for a landfill.

I’m also hoping the stickers will suffice a wide age spectrum. Probably not the high schoolers, but I don’t really care about them. They need to realize Halloween isn’t for them.

Yes, I realize the stickers have no recycling capabilities. But they can decorate water bottles, mail and other things. I didn’t do any research on what these stickers are made from. Synthetic non-biodegradable matter, probably.

So, my stickers are not great on all levels. But that isn’t what I was after. I wanted to replace sugar with something kind of fun. I think I accomplished that. The kids will let me know.

I don’t want to turn off the lights and give out nothing. I like seeing the little kids all dressed up. And sometimes their parents too.

It really should be a day/night about fun and treats.