We 'vary' from year to year ...

At one time I decided to buy coupons that either McDonalds or Burger King had for free fries ..... thinking that if any were left - we'd (the kids were still home at the time) use them! Well it went over with the majority -- some 'little' kids weren't sure what they were and were disappointed and - as the evening went on and word got around - bigger kids would come to the door - not say 'trick or treat' - but 'where's the french fry coupon!' -- which just got a blank stare from us! I hate that when they don't even have the courtesy .... ah me.

But what was funny, was OUR kids decided it wasn't a good idea ....and said we should be like everyone else and give candy!

I think since we've movd here we give candy.

Before all the scares with razor blades, etc .... we used to like to make popcorn or popcorn balls - or sometimes cookies - pumpkin faces, etc. But since we know the majority of that stuff (including apples) are thrown out since Moms don't know WHERE the kid got it .... we stick to wrapped stuff. Such is life these days.

The pencils and gifts from the Oriental trading place sound like a good idea ....