Penny's Passion: Switch Witch!

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Switch Witch!

Hello!  Thanks for stopping by Thinking Out Loud Thursday where I share something on my mind and invite you to link up and do the same.  Today is Halloween!  That's what I'm thinking out loud about today.  


Have your kids been to one too many Trunk or Treats, leaving your house overflowing with candy? There's a Halloween idea that's been circulating that I wish I'd known about when my son was younger. Have you heard of the Switch Witch? If not, here’s how it works: let your kids keep a small stash of candy, then invite the "Switch Witch" to come by and take the rest. In exchange, the Switch Witch leaves a little non-candy treat behind. Genius, right?

If this is a new concept at your house, there is The Switch Witch book that can explain the whole thing.  Here's the book summary ~
Mrs. Switch is no ordinary witch. She has the power to create a healthier Halloween that boys and girls look forward to each year. Come and read how a little boy named Gavin learned about this special magic--the magic of the Switch Witch. Read the legend/myth and create a Halloween tradition in your home. Your kids will love to see it in print and read the story over and over. The Switch Witch fosters creativity and healthier living.

The Switch Witch is a clever idea for several reasons:
  1. Reduces Sugar Intake: It helps limit the amount of candy kids consume after Halloween, making it easier to avoid sugar overload while still letting them enjoy a bit of their haul.

  2. Encourages Healthy Choices: By swapping out candy for a fun, non-sugary treat, the Switch Witch can help reinforce the idea that treats don’t always have to be sweets.

  3. Makes a Fun Tradition: Kids get excited about the magic of the Switch Witch, turning the post-Halloween cleanup into a special event instead of a candy war.

  4. Promotes Sharing and Giving: The act of giving up some candy can help kids learn about generosity, especially if the extra candy goes to a local charity, community center, or even troops overseas.

  5. Reduces Clutter: For parents, it's a simple way to keep candy overflow under control, making the post-Halloween season feel more manageable.

It’s a win-win that helps families enjoy Halloween without the excess sugar and adds a fun tradition to look forward to each year!

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8 comments:

  1. I also think it's a clever idea!

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  2. Over the years, I'd often tell a similar story to my own kids and also my kindergartners and then we'd donate the excess we'd collect. I had no idea that there was a book out that tells the story of "Switch Witch". How wonderful! I'll have to check it out! Thanks for sharing, Penny!

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  3. I've never heard of the Switch Witch, but I'm glad to hear it's out there! My grandson has several food allergies and thus can't eat many of the Halloween candies, so I'll have to let my daughter know about this book (if she doesn't already).

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  4. Oh, that idea sounds awful to me. Sorry. :) The idea of teaching your kids that a witch will come by their house and steal their candy would be terrifying and kinda mean. Maybe limiting trick or treat time so they don't get so much candy would be better, or carry a small treat bag and when it's full, it's time to go home. I also don't like all the fun sucked out of holidays. My philosophy has always been to enjoy the treats on holidays and birthdays and eat healthy the rest of the time.

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  5. Sugar overload has always been a problem. One I myself had to change many years ago, I was riding the sugar train from Halloween on through New Year's Celebration, and I did not want that to be our new normal. Thanks so for hosting!

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  6. I have never heard of it. Happy Halloween and thanks for hosting.

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  7. That sounds like a cute story but I don't think I would have used it with my boys; they knew they could enjoy the candy for a day or two and then the rest were outta here anyway. Our family members were great about giving them non-candy treats too.

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  8. Thanks, Penny, for hosting, wishing you a fantastic day and rest of the week. Will have to tell our daughter about the Switch Witch.
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