Ever Get Something Other Than Candy When You Went Trick or Treating?

I have received something other than candy in my trick or treating days. Chips, coins, pencils, books and fast food certificates have been some of the things i have received instead of candy.

My kids go on trick or treating every year and some neighbors are really creative in coming up with simple but enjoyable treats. Instead of the usual candies, one of our neighbors decided to hand out a glass of ice cold juice to the kids. The kids of course, were tired and thirsty from all the walking and running around, thus, the juice provided for a refreshing treat to quench their thirst. This was a simple treat, yet I felt it was a good gesture.

We went out on a dare last Halloween to see what we could collect and were surprised at some of the things we got. Full sized chocolate bars instead of the miniature ones, cans of pop and change as well. When I was a kid, we simply got candy and chips, nothing else. It was pretty boring. My husband is daring us to go out again this year, but I've said no as it's not worth it, we don't live in an area where there are good places to go.

that's cool... I can see an older couple doing that, getting Happy Meals at McDonald's, saving the toys and then handing them out at Halloween! I always got the happy meal because that was all I needed to eat - well, before I knew about the allergies anyway - since then I've almost never gone to McD's because they have so little I can eat...

My friends mom would always hand out dimes. I am not sure why. There is a story that if you go in one part of the city they hand out money, but I don't think that is actually true. They were saying like $5 and such. My daughter didn't get anything but candy last year and I ate most of it since she was only 2 and really doesn't have a sweet tooth. She loved going to all the house though and is very excited for this year. I just hope it doesn't snow. I remember on year someone was giving out tattoos and kids were saying that they were laced with LSD oh how the world has changed. There was one couple that would hand out home made treats with a note saying where they had come from and a number parents could call. That was when I was a kid and things were starting to change. I remember that every year half of my tootsie rolls and my peanut m&ms were always bad LOL later it became a fee for checking my candy, got to love moms. I do remember on lady would pass out little bible cards with the candy. My rule when I do pass out candy is if you wear a costume you get candy I don't care the age and plus kids are big these days. Enjoy you Halloween!

Well when i was younger and used to trick or treat I would get other little things besides candy people would give me little toy dolls which I cant really say I liked. I did like the cool little stickers they would give out though. Those days are over because its not safe anymore but eh it was still an interesting holiday. I will look more forward to black friday.