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With that spooky time of year just around the corner, everyone is getting ready for Halloween. Are you planning a huge party for friends and family? You may end up a guest at someone else’s party. Either way, the face of the season is changing and people are looking for unique ways to celebrate. This year, join others in one of the latest party trends – put a healthy spin on some of the classics.
Party Food
One of the best ways to trip up a healthy lifestyle is to attend a party. There is food in every corner of the room, everyone is eating, and the menu consists of sweet, salty, and savory items that you have tried to avoid. But you don’t have to starve while everyone else revels in their food. Create a menu with healthy choices for your guests. If you are going to be a guest, look up some Halloween cupcake recipes that include unique and healthy ingredients. You don’t have to tell anyone you made the switch.
Making Less and Inviting More
How many times have you put together a party and made too much food. Then you spend the next few days attempting to eat all the leftovers so you don’t waste anything. Today people aren’t laying out an entire feast. Consider just doing finger foods or putting out a few deserts. You don’t have to feed an army to have a good time.
The Candy
Just don’t purchase any. Halloween can still be about treats and fun without making candy the center of attention. While you may not want to be the host that hands out toothbrushes as the kids (or adults) walk out the door, there are unique alternatives. Consider things like Play-Doh, temporary tattoos, or silly rings as a way to fill up their bags this year.
