Well, Halloween was fun and as a result of my $$$ for candy deal with our son - I'm out $40! It was worth it though; he had fun and getting candy had a positive connotation without needing to eat it. He was the most polite little "spider" I've ever heard, saying "thank you" with utmost sincerity.
We made some Halloween *candy* that day:
1/2 cup of honey
2 Tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup of almond butter
Simmer the honey, oil, and vanilla over low to medium hit in a sauce pan for 15 minutes. Then add the almond butter and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Pour into a greased bread pan and put in the freezer. Once hard, cut up into *candy* sized pieces and twist them into some wax paper.
He was in hog heaven and felt so special for being able to open something that looked like candy.
