With about 30 percent of our children ages 2 to 19 fighting obesity issues and the rising costs of Halloween candy, some parents are finding creative ways to keep their kids happy and healthy.

I thought about doing this last year, but my husband stopped me saying that kids expected candy and not toys. He was worried that it wouldn’t go over well and our house would get egged…

Because we didn’t get a lot of kids last year, I may re-visit this idea.

Here are a few non-candy Halloween toys that are on my list.

I found them at Nobbieparties.com and Orientaltrading.com *some of these products may contain phthlates, which is why I am still on the fence*

The new mom, who has joked that she would like to have a full soccer team of kids, would stop at a half-dozen, said over the weekend that there’s no stopping in the near future.

“We are going to have more kids,” revealed the Oscar winner. “One way or another.”

Don’t assume that Angie is completely overwhelmed with six monkeys, she says,

“I feel great. I feel very happy that they’re healthy… Everybody’s great! The babies are good and getting big and healthy and developing their personalities.”

Even thought the family recently relocated to Berlin, Angelina, who says she spends her free time at home “just running around with the kids,” is looking forward to returning to their home in France.

“We love France. We’d like to spend more time there again. We’ve got a lot of wonderful friends. We love the air, and the life, and the other children we met. It was a beautiful, beautiful quality of life and beautiful place to live.”

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Here are my 3 favorite products:

Kushies Swaddling Blanket is the ultimate blanket to keep baby snug, secure and warm. It features an egg shape with a simple wrapped top. The blanket, a perfect gift idea for the new mom, features an abstract mod design and a super soft plush lining. Available in Pink, Blue and Mocha. available January - $30

My favorite baby product for winter is the Car set bunting bag. Kushies bags provide a cozy ride for baby and an easier travelling experience for mom. The company will be offering two versions of this comfy bag; one for Summer and one for Winter. The Winter bag features a plush Sherpa inner lining, while the Summer bag (pictured) is made of lightweight fabric with a soft interlock lining. Available colors for each bag are: Green, Pink, Blue and Mocha (Winter) and Green, Pink, Blue and Latte (Summer). Available in January - $60

Kushies wearable sleep blanket offers comfort and safety for baby and convenience for mom. The stuffed sleep blanket features a zipper opening for easy placement of baby and adjustable snaps at the shoulders. The sleep blanket is designed to keep your baby warm and cozy much like a regular duvet without comprising safety in the crib. Available in Light Pink, Light Blue and Ivory. Available in January 2009 - $60

More information will be available in the near future on the Kushies website.

The singer, who turned 24 on Oct 4th, recently spoke about becoming a mother in the not-too-distant future.

She said: “We’re getting the nursery ready. I can’t wait to be a mom and he can’t wait to be a dad, so it’s fun. The baby is my main focus right now. This is definitely the happiest moment in my life.”

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