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Halloween Treat Idea for the Savory Fans Out There

October 9, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 1 Comment

This post brought to you by Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine.

My husband craves salty and savory snacks much more often than he craves something sweet. 

I cannot relate to this feeling, people. I mean, I crave salty stuff, too, but there’s ALWAYS room in my tummy for something sweet! 

But the truth is, not everyone feels this way. This is even the case for trick-or-treaters. And if you are looking to give a little help to the kids out there who will be ringing your doorbell October 31st and who don’t have a sweet tooth, but you don’t want to be “that house” that gives out treat bags with baby carrots in them, then I have a suggestion! 

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Right now at Sam’s Club you can find a spooky Cheetos® Halloween cube, filled with 65 individual treat bags that glow in the dark. That makes them an awesome treat that will stand out from the candy crowd! And when it comes time for trick-or-treaters to sit down with each other and start swapping candy (one of my favorite things to do on Halloween night!), I think kids are going to keep a tight grip on their Cheetos®! 

These bags also are perfect for school events, the office, and even packed lunches this month. Basically, they are a cube full of fun, and a welcome relief for the kids, young and young at heart, who wish they had something savory to snack on!

In addition to finding the Cheetos® cube at Sam’s Club, you can also keep up with the Cheetah’s latest adventures by following Cheetos on Facebook as well as Cheetos on Twitter. 

Do you have any savory snackers in your family? 

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Filed Under: My Favorite Finds · Tagged: candy alternatives, cheetos, halloween candy alternatives, halloween cheetos, halloween treats, sams club, savory halloween, savory halloween treats

Magic Milk Straws: Halloween Candy Alternative

September 29, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 177 Comments

We’ve all been there: the candy aisle at the nearest convenience store, either the day before or the day of Halloween. We’ve paid ridiculous prices for candy, maybe not even the “good” candy since we waited so long to buy any.

This year, I’ve already got my “candy” tucked away at the top of my pantry, ready to go. And my “candy” isn’t actually candy at all. But it sure is sweet! Here’s what I’m handing out this year:

Magic Milk Straws

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Have you seen these in the stores, yet? My mother actually introduced them to us, and since that time, I got connected with the folks over at Magic Straws (which I just call milk straws) to learn more about their products. They sent me several flavors to test out (tough job, but someone’s got to do it!), and that’s when it hit me that these would be a VERY cool alternative to Halloween candy this year.

Magic Straws was already thinking about that very same idea, and that’s why they are offering a 48 count Halloween Value Tube this year! The straws in the value tube will be individually wrapped, which makes them perfect!

Ok, Tiffany, but what the heck are Magic Straws? Well, my friend, they are straws that when used, will turn milk (any kind!) into a flavor party! The milk becomes flavored with the cool little beads inside the straw while you sip it. When the beads run out, the flavor is gone. I’ve found the straws to last through a decent sized glass of milk. Darah often still has some beads left over in her straw by the time her milk is gone, which usually prompts the request for, “more milk, please!”

Magic Straws contain NONE of the following:

  • high fructose corn syrup
  • artificial colors
  • lactose
  • fat
  • cholesterol
  • gluten
  • preservatives
  • allergens
  • mess(!)

They come in an awesome variety of flavors, too. They have a Dippin’ Dots line that has birthday cake and s’mores flavors (we handed some of those out at Darah’s birthday party as favors!). Their Got Milk line includes chocolate, strawberry, vanilla milkshake and cookies & cream. And they have a limited edition flavor line that will really blow you away! It includes strawberry/banana, orange cream, wild berry, banana cream, cinnamon roll, neapolitan, cotton candy and chocolate candy cane!

 If you aren’t ready to go big, you certainly can purchase Magic Straws in packages of 5, 6 or 24. And they are sold all over the place! Find your nearest retailer online with just a few simple clicks. 

What will you be handing out at your front door this Halloween?

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Filed Under: Giveaways, The Kitchen · Tagged: candy alternatives, giveaway, halloween candy alternatives, magic milk straws, magic milk straws review, magic straws, milk straws, review

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