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If you are gonna do it then do it to it! Halloween is just around the corner. This is the time of year, many Christians debate whether or not to participate in Halloween festivities. I personally believe that the decision should be made between the person and God. Now Revelation warns us about being lukewarm so may I suggest that if you are going to participate... then don't give out crappy candy!! I personally prefer Reeces peanut butter cups and other chocolate items. Do not give out candy corn... It doesn't even taste like corn. At least candied yams taste like candied yams! Although I am not sure how many would want to receive a spoonful of candied yams. Don't give out hard candy. Only old people like butterscotch hard candy and no one wants those peppermints you saved up from Sonic. What's next? Ketchup packets? What's the deal with Smarties? First of all they claim to be fruit flavored but I don't know of a single fruit that tastes like chalk. You might as well just give out Rolaids... At least that will cure a tummy ache! Does anyone remember Safety Pops? These are those suckers that don't come on a regular stick but a curved handle type thingy. They were supposed to be safer than suckers. Of course, everyone remembers the horrible sucker tragedy of 1972 when hundreds of trick-or-treating all simultaneously fell down on their suckers and died! Do not hand out fruit! First of all, the don't want it and sheesh, it's expensive these days! Forget handing out pennies as well. I don't even think bubble gum machines take pennies anymore. Do not hand out little boxes raisens. While I do like chocolate covered raisens, I only remember the non-chocolate covered ones I received for Halloween. They are impossible to trade away. Skip Licorice! Licorice is an acquired taste for a much more mature palate. Not only will the thank you but so will their parents. Nothing is scarier on Halloween than a five year throwing up licorice! There was always some guy when I was who would hand out toothbrushes. What kind of treat is a toothbrush?! Believe me, there isn't a on the planet who is going to go through his bag of goodies and say, "Oh I don't want this Snickers right now because I am going to try out my new toothbrush." Only dentists hand out toothbrushes and it has done little for improving their public image. Of course, my dentist attended the Marquis De Sade School of Dentistry! Enough said! If you wish your home to remain TP, egg and soap free this year, I suggest going the candy bar route. Snickers, Reeces, Hersheys, Three Musketeers and KitKats are all sure fired winners. And if you feel especially generous, then feel free to send some to me as well. |
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10/24/2008 9:01 pm |
 Candied yams! Now THERE's an idea...with ketchup packets for those who like 'em with... thanks for the ideas.
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Candied yams! Now THERE's an idea...with ketchup packets for those who like 'em with... thanks for the ideas.
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10/25/2008 1:50 am |
I remember hating to get that candy that came in a black or orange wrapper! They have it every yr. I remember it tasted like sweet peanut butter or something. It was the trading candy lol. I think I still see it at stores, like if I get to walmart this time of yr. I don't go there often, so I don't know if they still have it, but I think I saw it last yr. What is up with that? It is made and sold only at halloween since I can remember. Oh and no fruit also because, it is HEAVEY ppl lol. I used to like popcorn balls before they outlawed them practiacaly for RAZORBLADES. If you have kids and let them participate, I'm sure you go to parties or church things, or something. Or you live in a safe neighborhood. My church doesn't celebrate or have anything for that, but some do. I live on a mountain and no one comes here, but once I was at a friend's and she was taking hers around the neighborhood, so I went and helped. I said, "God Bless You!" to everyone when we would be leaving the door, and almost everyone said it back! That was wild. There were alot of old christian women in her neighborhood. Funny post Corrie. So did ya ever wrapp a house? Yes I did. The thing to do was to hose it down afterwards! What a mess. It would be there forever! hahahaha  my bad... I repent...   "Love is Patient..."
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I remember hating to get that candy that came in a black or orange wrapper! They have it every yr. I remember it tasted like sweet peanut butter or something. It was the trading candy lol. I think I still see it at stores, like if I get to walmart this time of yr. I don't go there often, so I don't know if they still have it, but I think I saw it last yr. What is up with that? It is made and sold only at halloween since I can remember. Oh and no fruit also because, it is HEAVEY ppl lol. I used to like popcorn balls before they outlawed them practiacaly for RAZORBLADES. If you have kids and let them participate, I'm sure you go to parties or church things, or something. Or you live in a safe neighborhood. My church doesn't celebrate or have anything for that, but some do. I live on a mountain and no one comes here, but once I was at a friend's and she was taking hers around the neighborhood, so I went and helped. I said, "God Bless You!" to everyone when we would be leaving the door, and almost everyone said it back! That was wild. There were alot of old christian women in her neighborhood. Funny post Corrie. So did ya ever wrapp a house? Yes I did. The thing to do was to hose it down afterwards! What a mess. It would be there forever! hahahaha my bad... I repent...I also remember those horrible black and orange wrapped candy. Yuck!
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It wasn't until I read your reply and googled that I realized there are two kinds of Smarties. The kind you speak of is made by Nestle. I had forgotten all about those little tiny chocolate BBs and did not realize they had the same name. The kind I was speaking of are made by Ce De Candy and are not chocolate. I love the idea of giving out Play Doh! I love the way it smells but it tastes nasty! I always wanted Play Doh as a kid but it was one of those things that my mom supervised us closely with. Heaven forbid if some got mashed into the carpet!! We could only play in the kitchen with it and we were not allowed to mix any colors. None of my stuff every looked like the cool stuff on tv. It was hard to make stuff when you were only allowed to use one color at a time.
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no smarties in the usa I heard that years ago when they added the blue ones in God, I trust
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10/25/2008 6:59 am |
I just got a big bag of individualy wraped tiny bags of Teddy Grahms, I think they are a better choice to candy  And I got my dog a holloween custum, we are all going trick or treating, I figure that this time is no time for christians to hide inside the churches, I actually think that we should take over this holiday and wear religious customs, I am going to be an angel Life is an adventure.
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If anyone would like to give out playdo as a treat, I have a great recipe to make it. It is easy. I think another good idea for a treat is sugarfree gum. I know, you are right, the kids want that good stuff, gooey chocolate bars!  Personally, I don't participate in Halloween. I lock my gate and turn off my lights. I prefer that the little kids go to the school or church events because these days, going door to door is dangerous for them. So I don't encourage it. Good post Corrie! May God Bless You in ABUNDANCE
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10/25/2008 1:38 pm |
Hmmmm, I like chocolate raisins too! Well what would ya do for a klondike bar? Some tricks? lol
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10/25/2008 4:34 pm |
hmmm Independence has a good point. I like the angel thing. Before I was a christian and I liked in louisiana, (and they do halloween like mardi gras practicaly, without a parade) I was a greek queen. And they didn't do the goulish stuff. Just all kinds of costumes. elaberate stuff. I have thought of if halloween can be "conformed to Christ" as Independence is suggesting. It's one reason I don't tell other christians they shouldn't take their kids trick or treating, or go to parties. I wouldn't, but that's my own conscience and belief. I wouldn't push it on anyone else. Blessings, Robin OH and thos BB like chocolates (smarties?) were in the U.S. when I was a kid. They were my favorite candy! How did I forget. But joys, the kisses your talking about may be something else. Corrie knows what I'm talking about with the Hallowween black and orange wrapped candies YUCK! All kids hated them! lol "Love is Patient..."
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I buy Reese's just in case we have left over we have the good stuff. But what we do is bring back our candy and hand out the ones they dont like. Why eat smarties when you have sweettarts, nerds, and bottle caps!!! Smarties are a waste. They don't make you smart. You are smart if you DONT eat them. They are for chucking at people!!! Same with Sprees!! When the lights went out in the bunks at outdoor ed in school we'd have Spree fights cause no one really liked them. We were more sweettart fans. Xnay on the black and orange candy, eh?!?!?! - YUCK! Maybe I just never gave them a chance??? I don't remember, it's just one of the thangs you DO NOT eat. And what's with the Bit-O-Honey. How are they still in business and how many teeth have they broken. They must have some pay-off deal with the dentists. Although Goldens chocolate chewy thingy I still love. That is the name??? That's ok, that can stay. Ok and I am going to admit a really stupid thing. I loved the 100,000 bars and it took me the longest time to realize that the new name was 100 grand. DUH!!! Here I was thinking they were gone and never realized for years they were one in the same. Of course, by the time I realized it, I had all these food allergies and never to be eaten again. BOO HOO!! The only thing left was for me to grab the bags of chips and all the Laffy Taffy. But I was just hospitalized a couple weekends ago after eating laffy taffy so I think my last indulgent pleasure of candy is taken from me!!  Well at least I can all the coffee I like to drown my losses and sorrows. Life is tough and then you die. Just make sure you know where you are going and nothing else matters. But the memories of childhood were so incredibly good - Yes, thankfully I lived very full and very rich beforehand!!! (((hugs))) * Sin is sin. Careful what comes across your lips & out your finger tips!!! * We are all the Body of Christ. Let's treat each other as such, with the same respect we give to HIM!! * Relationship advice: DO NOT make someone a PRIORITY, when they ONLY make you an OPTION!! * A woman's heart should be so lost in God, that a man has to seek HIM in order to find her!!
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Mounds and Almond Joy were my fav. Charleston Chew, Milkyway in the freezer!!! A MUST!! Butterfingers, chew off the chocolate and then eat the insides suck on it and then chew it and your fingers were all chocolately a mess worth making! Ok, hold on, I am going to admit it. I wasn't a big snickers fan. I liked Baby Ruth bars and just ehhhhhhhhh with the Mars Bars. I remember my dad getting a HUGE, I mean HUGE Babe ruth bar and you cut slices off and ate it. YUM that was good. I want a show of hands, how many people when they sorted their candy put all the candy into groups of the same stuff and then counted it!! RAISES HAND - ME!!! And is it just in Jersey but does everyone get the candy with the juicy gel something in the middle with the plastic wrapper that twists on top and you ONLY see these at halloween. * Sin is sin. Careful what comes across your lips & out your finger tips!!! * We are all the Body of Christ. Let's treat each other as such, with the same respect we give to HIM!! * Relationship advice: DO NOT make someone a PRIORITY, when they ONLY make you an OPTION!! * A woman's heart should be so lost in God, that a man has to seek HIM in order to find her!!
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10/26/2008 2:44 pm |
Ginny me! raises hand.... Yep, dumped it in the floor, seperated it all into piles, counted, and started the trading! Had to watch the big sis, she would try to trick me into trading my good stuff. "Love is Patient..."
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no smarties in the usa I heard that years ago when they added the blue ones
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10/26/2008 5:55 pm |
My fav is WHOPPERS! Don't let me get around whoppers... "Love is Patient..."
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Sorry folks but it has been taking me hours to try to respond to each of you with my craptastic dial up right now. So let me respond en masse and see if I can get it posted before I have to go to work this morning. Independence: What is your dog going to be for Halloween. I think an angel costume is quite fitting for you. You have always impressed me as the angel type! Rhonda: Oh you poor misguided girl. I will gladly give you all my little boxes of raisens. LOL Joybell: Sounds like you have an awesome mom. Will she send me some too? hehehe PJ: The times they are a changin'! It's a whole different world out there since I was a kiddo. I remember being seven when razor blades and needles started turning up in apples and we were no longer allowed to take anything homemade including popcorn balls. When my son was younger, we opted for the fall festivals at our church. I never had kiddos coming for treats in any of the apts I lived in. This year with a place of my own, I am going to use it to meet my neighbors. Sophie: And just what do you do with all that really good candy you never give out? ROFLOL If you need to send it somewhere, I know a place that will put it to good use... My House! LOL Thomas: And what kind is your favorite candy? Joybell: I believe you are right on target there when it comes to Sophie!! LOL Rockdog: I currently have both Reeces and Oreo Klondike bars in my freezer. I would hate for them to melt in the kiddos' bags so I think I will keep them for myself! Robin: I fully believe God can turn anything into good for His glory but also each must make his or her own personal decision within their own relationship with God. We're probably on the same page here. Ginny: Amen to being smart enough not to eat the chalk like smarties as well as the nerds which I think I fruity grapenuts in disguise! Sprees are indeed nothing but pellets! From 100,000 bars to 100 Grand, that's inflation for you! Bit O Honey: I never tastes any honey and you're right about breaking your teeth! I am with you on all the candy bars but never had that juicy candy you described. Sounds a lot like that squirt gum. Robin & Ginny: Dump it all out and then you knew what you could take to school for trading!! Robin: Oh I love whoppers but I think of them in my movie food catagory along with chocolate covered raisens and buttered popcorn! Thanks y'all for all your responses. God bless each of you!
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