What to do with all that Halloween Candy

Wow that Halloween is over, you may be wondering what to do with the candy your kids received during all the Halloween festivities.  We’ve searched the web and found the following creative uses for leftover Halloween candy.

Baking

Many candies melt in the heat of the oven, leaving you with a yummy treat. Here are some possible recipes:

• Add candy to homemade ice cream
• Bake cookies with peanut butter cups or M&M’s
• Bake Peppermint Patty brownies

Use Your Candy for Play

Try using candy for play and learning activities:

• Use candy as building blocks.
• Teach your toddler to sort the candy into sizes, colors and shapes.
• Teach them matching by matching up like candies.
• Count the candy by fives or tens.

Use Your Candy for Crafts

Store the candy away for a few weeks and then use it to decorate a gingerbread house or save it for advent calendars.

Teach Your Child About Charity

There are many charities that will accept candy donations.