If you’re a parent, you know what the “negotiations” or rules that have to be set are like with our children after Halloween. We usually have at least one melt down but funny enough my other daughter prefers to inventory, color code and look at her candy for months to come. Or at least she has me believing that.
Another option is to have your child donate some or all of their candy this year. Here is a list of organizations that accept candy and care packages:
Operation Gratitude sends care packages to our troops overseas and you and your children can add a letter of support! You just pay to ship to California, but an extra $11 donation covers overseas postage. But keep in mind the non-melty stuff is best, or if you send chocolate, you might want to put it in a Zip-Loc first.
Any Soldier will also let you donate candy, and you can even specify which armed service branch, if you have a preference. Another option is Operation Shoebox.
Ronald McDonald House Charities accepts candy donation for kids.
