It’s the day after Halloween and now your candy bowl is full.  You probably see things like M&M’s, Snickers, Tootsie Rolls, Dots and Whoppers, among other things. 

Your children are extremely happy, but Mom and Dad can’t wait to rid the house of these delicious treats.  Trust me when I say you are not alone! …And there are options.

Candy doesn’t have to be consumed within a week or even a month.  Take a look at this list of ideas for leftover Halloween candy:

• Crush up the “good candy” and add to cookie dough before baking.

• Use those crushed pieces to roll chocolate covered marshmallows or pretzel rods in it.

• You could also sprinkle your favorite crushed candy on top of pie or cupcakes.

• My children love to make a candy bar for dessert one night.  We each grab a bowl of vanilla ice cream and I let them add their own crushed mix-in!  It is cheaper than taking a visit to the ice cream parlor and just as fun!

• You could also make this Tootsie Roll fudge.

• Save the candy for Valentine’s Day!  Most candy has a 6-8 month shelf life.  (Valentine’s Day is in 5 short months.)

• You could save the candy for upcoming birthday party favors, too.

• Donate the leftovers to your child’s school.  Some teachers use this as a reward for good behavior.

• You could also donate to your dentist.  Many dentists will actually buy your candy from you and ship it off to soldiers!

• Make a craft.