As a busy mom, I don't always have time to run around to a bunch of different stores. Plus, who wants to bring their kids through the candy aisle? Here are some creepy, creative and fun Halloween candies that you can buy online. I've also included a few playful alternatives to candy. As an added bonus, you can save some money by buying in bulk. Just keep an eye on those shipping costs!
1. Boogyman Halloween Lollipops
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These aren't the cheapest Halloween lollipops on the block, but they may be gruesome enough to make it worth while. They come in four creepy flavors: Boo Raspberry, Gang Green Apple, Eerie Orange, and Scary Cherry.
2. Halloween Gummy Teeth (Jelly Belly)
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Ick. I don't think these are available (from Jelly Belly) individually wrapped, but if you're doing a Halloween party I bet these would be a hit. Can you imagine cupcakes with squishy eyes (below) and gummy teeth?
3. Gummy Eyeballs
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For some reason, eyeballs are an iconic gross-out factor in Halloween parties. These little peepers are made from marshmallow and gummies, which doesn't make them sound any more appealing to me. Anyway, they'd be a great addition to ghoulish cupcakes or as some added realism to your Halloween pumpkin. They're also creepy enough to satisfy your most hard-core trick-or-treaters.
4. Wax Fangs
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I don't know what the appeal is with wax fangs - they don't taste all that good - but they were a favorite Halloween candy when I was a kid and they still are. Maybe we all just like to pretend we're vampires? Anyway, you have to love a costume that doubles as a treat. And now they come in a variety of flavors. Of course, they're still wax.
5. Candy Corn Treat Packets
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It's just not Halloween without candy corn. These are wrapped in little packets for trick-or-treat distribution, but of course you can find the regular big bags online as well if you're just in the mood to snack.
6. Candy Charm Bracelets
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Halloween candy you can wear. The one flaw with these is that the kids end up sticky from eating the candy off their wrists. On the other hand, they don't drop them on the floor.
7. Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Tattoos
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These probably won't fly as a stand-alone item for trick-or-treaters, but I think the glow-in-the-dark aspect makes them pretty cool.
8. Mini Glow-in-the-Dark Rubber Ducks
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More glow-in-the-dark fun! These rubber ducks are a bit more expensive than candy, but at just over 50 cents each, they are still appropriate for neighborhoods that aren't swamped with trick-or-treaters. I hope my kids come home with some of these and a bit less candy...