While you may have hung up your pillowcase for good, Halloween is still the time to munch on saccharine favorites, both old and new. So forget the adult title and reach for a good-old handful of Halloween goodies.
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Candid candy
The custom of trick-or-treating has changed formulas over the years.
Originally, children could vandalize the homes that denied them treats.
The 1970s brought paranoia of poisoned treats and hazards regarding candy soliciting after dark.
Trends
Some are new and some classics, but these treats are some of the most in demand at Halloween, according to ABC News:
- Snickers
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- M&M’s
- Tootsie Rolls
- Smarties
Where to buy
If you are throwing a Halloween party, or continuing one, grab some treats at these local spots, no costume required:
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- Meijer: 2055 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos
- Quality Dairy: 1109 E. Grand River Ave.
- Kroger: 1550 W. Lake Lansing Road
- CVS Pharmacy: 240 M.A.C. Ave.
High class or down home
Feeling the need to upgrade your candy of choice? Or, maybe you want a taste that takes you back to childhood and won’t leave you broke. Halloween candy has become a treat for all ages and budgets.
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Godiva is offering up its 34-piece Halloween Gift Box at the newly reduced price of $32. Or, pick up Lucky the Milk Chocolate Cat for $10 or milk chocolate-covered pretzels for $5.
If you are looking to get the most sweet for your buck, pick up bulk candy from stores like Meijer or online sweet-tooth destinations like Candywarehouse.com, which sells jumbo goodies like 5-pound bags of candy corn for $19.50.
Healthy alternatives
Looking to cut calories out of the holiday season? Try some new takes on trick-or-treating:
- Organic treats like popcorn from Newman’s Own. Check them out online at www.newmansownorganics.com.
- Dried fruit
