We have faced and conquered every Allergy Parent's nightmare...Halloween! There are so many hidden allergens in the candy that is passed out it's scary! After talking with several people who have allergies and several more who are Allergy Parents, I decided to go out and get a Switch Witch.
The Switch Witch is a cute concept. The package comes with a book and a plush witch. It is much akin to the popular Elf on a Shelf. The Switch Witch comes in early October and watches for good little children that want to leave her their candy in exchange for a gift. She leaves notes, does pranks and most importantly, marks kids as "naughty" or "nice" (watch out Santa!) Then, on Halloween night, if the kids have been good, they can leave her their candy and she will "switch it" for a small gift.
Lady H was a bit skeptical about giving up her candy. We haven't really ever given her that many sweets in her lifetime. However, this was her first year really enjoying and "getting" the concept of trick-or-treating, so she wasn't that keen on handing over her loot to some witch. We read the book a few times, and really played up the "surprise" that the witch would be leaving her. She woke up and ran to the cauldron where we left her candy. She discovered an "Anna" (from Frozen) dress up dress, and then quickly asked "Where the candy?" I reminded her the witch took it, but she left her a present. She hasn't had anymore questions.
I LOVE this concept! It is even a great idea for parents concerned with the looming dental bill that inevitably follows this holiday of mass candy consumption. Yes, there are some "parent duties", like leaving notes, moving the witch or helping her with her pranks, but if it keeps us out of the ER, I am willing to do my part. Plus you can look at it as practice for your Elf on a Shelf. Heck, they may even become buddies and she can bring him to your house on November 1st! After all, Christmas come right after Halloween...right?!?
The Switch Witch is a cute concept. The package comes with a book and a plush witch. It is much akin to the popular Elf on a Shelf. The Switch Witch comes in early October and watches for good little children that want to leave her their candy in exchange for a gift. She leaves notes, does pranks and most importantly, marks kids as "naughty" or "nice" (watch out Santa!) Then, on Halloween night, if the kids have been good, they can leave her their candy and she will "switch it" for a small gift.
Lady H was a bit skeptical about giving up her candy. We haven't really ever given her that many sweets in her lifetime. However, this was her first year really enjoying and "getting" the concept of trick-or-treating, so she wasn't that keen on handing over her loot to some witch. We read the book a few times, and really played up the "surprise" that the witch would be leaving her. She woke up and ran to the cauldron where we left her candy. She discovered an "Anna" (from Frozen) dress up dress, and then quickly asked "Where the candy?" I reminded her the witch took it, but she left her a present. She hasn't had anymore questions.
I LOVE this concept! It is even a great idea for parents concerned with the looming dental bill that inevitably follows this holiday of mass candy consumption. Yes, there are some "parent duties", like leaving notes, moving the witch or helping her with her pranks, but if it keeps us out of the ER, I am willing to do my part. Plus you can look at it as practice for your Elf on a Shelf. Heck, they may even become buddies and she can bring him to your house on November 1st! After all, Christmas come right after Halloween...right?!?