Great Halloween Tip!

I was reading a list of Halloween tips for toddlers on BabyCenter.com today, and I ran across a great idea:

Stage a visit from a Halloween helper
We spend most of the day at Grandma and Grandpa's house getting ready to go trick-or-treating. We always have a good warm bowl of stew with hot rolls to warm our tummies before we go out. Since this is the neighborhood I grew up in, everyone gives my girls a lot of candy. So, I came up with what I call the "Halloween Witch." Before my girls go to bed they pick out a small amount of candy to keep, and leave the rest in buckets outside their bedroom door. When they wake up in the morning the candy has been replaced with coloring books, crayons, a toy, and a toothbrush to help prevent cavities. The girls are so excited to get something new! Have a safe and happy Halloween, everyone! --Sharon

With a little modification, I think this might be a new tradition in my family! Thanks, Sharon, whoever you are!