What to do with All Your Halloween Candy!

If you are like me, you've probably been indulging on your kids' Halloween candy for the past few days and regretting every bite. Well now that a few days have passed since Halloween, it's time to find a new home for the all of the Halloween candy that is giving you & your kids cavities!

Here are a few ideas to re-purpose your Halloween candy this year:

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1. Baking/Cooking:  Set aside the candy in an airtight plastic bag or container and use it for the upcoming holidays in your cupcakes, muffins, brownies, etc.  M&M's or Reece's Pieces make perfect cupcake or cookie toppers (put them on after the frosting).  You can chop up candy bars such as Hershey, Snickers or Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and mix them into the batter of your cakes, cupcakes or brownies!  Any of these candy are great as ice cream sundae toppings too.
2. Donate It:  Many local food banks, such as Hospitality House in Walled Lake, will accept wrapped/sealed Halloween candy to give to the children that come in to visit food bank.  Consider bringing the rest of your candy to put a smile on a child's face!
3. Movie Candy:  Put it in a airtight resealable plastic bag (preferably the freezer kind) and put it out of the way.  Whenever you go to the movies, have each family member grab 2-3 of their favorites and you'll save a ton!
4. Bring it to Work: Bring it in to work with you or your spouse to share with coworkers.  Many people don't have small children that have trick-or-treated, therefore haven't had any candy in their homes.
5. Birthday Party Pinata:   If you have an upcoming birthday, consider using the Halloween candy in the pinata.  You will have a nice variety and it will keep for few months in an airtight container or plastic resealable bag!

I hope these ideas will get the candy out of your house fast!  Good luck!