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The Switch Witch

Have you heard of the Switch Witch? I hadn’t until last year. I came across the story on Pinterest and fell in love with the idea! Candy is not a staple in my home. Only on rare occasions my kids will be seen with a piece of candy. I cringe at all of the candy they bring home after Trick or Treating. Until now.

Stitch Witch Poem -Trade Candy for a Gift.

So here is how it works. I found the poem, printed it out and read it to my kids. The Switch Witch is actually the sister of the tooth fairy (makes the witch a little less scary). On Halloween night after we get home from Trick or Treating I let each kids pick out 15 pieces of candy to keep. You can choose any amount. Then we place the leftover candy on the front porch for the Switch Witch. The idea of a witch coming into our house would not be up for discussion with my kids, even if she is a nice witch. While we are sleeping the Switch Witch comes and takes our candy in exchange for a gift.

Some examples are a toy, movie or a coloring book. You decide. My kids could not wait to see what they got. I ended up spending between $5-$7 per kid. I found the bags and gifts at The Dollar Store. I bought the girls a Monster High purse color n’ style (fitting right), and Connor a toy gun. And would you believe that I went that very night to buy the stuff. That is because I did not actually learn about the Switch Witch until the day of Halloween. So this will be our second year doing it and I hope to be more prepared.  🙂

Switch Witch - Our Halloween Tradition.

 

Switch Witch Trade Halloween Candy for a Gift

Now you are probably wondering what to do with the leftover candy. You can then donate your leftover candy to troops overseas. Go to HalloweenCandyBuyBack.com to find one in your area. Even teachers or daycares may be interested in taking your leftovers since they buy class rewards typically with their own money. I am sure someone would happily take the candy off your hands.

Have you tried the Switch Witch in your home? What did you think? Or will this be your first year trying it out?

 

The Switch Witch. Our Halloween Tradition that keeps candy out of the house.

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  1. Dana@chocolateandsunshine says

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    I have not heard about this tradition before now. What a great idea! This may be the last year for my daughter to trick or treat but great info. to share with younger kids. I love things like these. We still have Elf on the Shelf, too.
    Thanks, Amy!

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Thanks Dana!! My kids love it!

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  2. Bethany says

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    What a cute idea! This is perfect!! I had never heard of this until now. Very clever!

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Thanks Bethany!! It’s fun and my kids really like it. Thank goodness. 😉 Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Brooke & Jane says

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    Great idea girl! Love your blog!

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  4. Michelle Sherrard says

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    OMG I am IN LOVE with this!! I will definitely do this, this year because we always have WAAAAAYYYY too much candy left over. Thanks for the great idea!

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  5. Lou Lou Girls says

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    Hello sweet lady! Super cute idea. Pinned. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us. We hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love partying with you!http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
    Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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  6. Run DMT says

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    Stumbled upon your blog by searching for a witch’s poem. This idea is fantastic! Sharing and pinning!

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    • Amy Tinnin says

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      Thank you so much for stopping by! And thanks for sharing and pinning!! 🙂

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