The other day, scrolling the internet, I came across an image of kids’ plastic pumpkins for trick-or-treating with a sticky note on them that said “Dad, do not eat unless I say you can”.
When I was growing up, there was a “Dad Tax” on Halloween. Basically, my Dad got to take any of mine and my brothers’ candy he wanted. It was fine if he wanted an Almond Joy, or something like that, but when he started in with my Snickers, it went too far! The “Dad Tax” is a tradition that has not been passed on.
This Halloween, like the last 10 before it, I’ll take the kiddos trick-or-treating, and Lesley will hand out candy. We do a few things to combat our candy cravings.
- Wait until Halloween evening to open the candy.
- Have one or two pieces of favorite candy from the leftovers. Not out of the kids’ plastic pumpkins.
- Throw away any extra at the end of the night.
Halloween is a fun celebration. As much as retailers may want to start it early, and drag it out for a whole month, it’s just one day. Enjoy it! Have a piece or two of your favorite candy. After that it’s out of sight, out of mind, and back on track with your normal, solid nutrition plan.
Is it just me, or are fun size Snickers actually more fun, and taste better, than full size? I’ll enjoy one or two of those this October 31st. What’s your favorite Halloween candy?
