dozen houses with treats ready. 4. We stipulated that only 1 treat per house was allowed. We let them eat one treat half way thru the 'trick a treating'. 5. When we got back 'in' -- the kids had another sweet and raced outside to play. 6. When the 'bowl of treats' we were giving out to visitors ran out -- our kids who were having so much fun receiving guests at the door gave away most of their stash without any prompting 7. The result -- they only consumed a couple of treats! 8. Once home the lollies (about 10 pieces) were put out of sight.... we will see what happens this afternoon. No mater what tho, I will ration them over the week. On the side -- what was quite funny is the fact that my 5 year old Karl does not like chocolate -- 90% of what was given out were those hideous, sickly sweet mini chocolate bars! WHAT ELSE COULD HAVE WE DONE? We could have baked our own treats that were low in added sugar, high in fibre and naturally active goodies. It meant we'd all be involved in a 'family'  activity - especially the wrapping up bit! Here are some of the fabulously healthy, delicious and easy-to-make ideas and recipes that caught my eye that I'm keeping on file for next year!