This is what she offers up to the kids in her neighborhood:
Baskets of surprises to choose from. The surprises have either been wrapped by hand or taped up in one of the many boxes she has obviously collected throughout the year. Butter boxes, cream cheese boxes, toothpaste boxes, scotch tape boxes, etc.
Organized according to gender and age...
Or if the children would rather - they can select from one of several different craft projects displayed on her entry table. She has taken the time to complete each project so the children can see what the finished project looks like.
It's always a delight for the kids.
It is the cutest thing!! She has been doing this for years! (Jan - if you read this - how many years do you think she has kept this Halloween tradition?)
I have no idea what on earth all those little boxes hold! But here's the loot that came home with my kids: a leatherman (?), a film camera, a fancy pen and a coin purse. It is just such a charming thing - and let me repeat - she is 92 years old!
4 comments:
I want to start this tradition! I hate giving out candy, but I have never come upon something so wonderful as this funky/sweet idea. I love the random boxes and unique misc. items. My mind is already going a hundred different directions. . . . .
Wow. Your kids will never forget this! So much better than tootsie rolls and snickers!!!!!!
That has got to take some time to get that ready. I'm sure she collects things all year. Way to go granny.
BTW I made up my own stuffed mushroom recipe involving lots of cheese and I liked it even better. It wasn't as heavy.
That is absolutely the sweetest thing ever. I love it. What a treasure!
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