Halloween Alternatives

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- Halloween is right around the corner.

And, if you're looking for affordable alternatives for your little trick or treater, ResourcefulMommy Amy Lupold Bair has some suggestions that will keep your kids' Halloween fun and festive.

Mr Potato Head Trick or Tater, $4.99. Ages 3 and up. Do the monster mash in style. The wacky spud is back with glow-in-the-dark eyes and other spooky parts and accessories. Kids can use their imagination to create freaky faces and ghoulish getups for plenty of fright-nigh fun. In addition to the glow-in-the-dark eyes, the potato body comes with ghost costume, two vampire ears, two arms, a set of fangs, nose, pumpkin basket and hat.

Littlest Pet Shop Spooky Tube-Monkey & Horse, $6.99. Ages 4 and up. It's scary how much fun you'll have with these ponies as you help them celebrate Halloween. Dress one pony up like a pirate with a pirate's hat on her removable "hair" and a parrot accessory that clips to her leg. Then put the cat mask on the other pony and give her the pumpkin basket accessory so she can collect all kinds of trick-or-treat goodies.

Play-Doh Halloween Bag Assortment, $3.99. Ages 3 and up. All of the treat without the sweet! Surprise the kids in your neighborhood this Halloween with a fun-sized can of Play-Doh compound instead of trick-or-treat candy. Each bag contains 20 one-ounce cans of Play-Doh.

Hershey's Miniature Memory Sticks, $14.99-$29.99. All ages. These Hershey's miniature inspired memory sticks are the perfect way to store and share your photos, files music and more. Now you can add some personality to your everyday memory stick.

And, the ResourcefulMommy says if you do wnat to give your little one a sweet treat, pour them a nice cold glass of low-fat chocolate milk.

Click on the link to resourcefulmommy.com for more Halloween themed tips and gift bag giveaway.