Today is Halloween and many of you have already been celebrating.

The one time of the year it is pefectly acceptable to slut-it-up and rock some totally outlandish outfit you would never wear otherwise.

I am a firm believer in hoein’ out on Halloween. It’s the best thing about it.

So for all you slutty sailors, this shouldn’t affect you much.

What I do not agree with is the concept of trick-or-treating and the whole idea of candy to children.

I live a certain way. I rarely eat sweets, haven’t touched a soda in   years. That is my choice. I know not everyone is going to live this way and would never demand people make the same choices I do. I’d hope I am more tolerant than that.

Obesity is a huge problem right now and yes, that pun was intended.

But it is so important in a time where childhood obesity is at an all-time high and health coverage has been such an important part of this election, how can we continue to allow “food” that is so detrimental to people?

The argument is everything is fine in moderation, true. But that is never the case with Halloween.

Parents who choose not to participate in this holiday are deemed the awkward and weird parents.

This season, I spent hours and hours on Pinterest. I regret nothing, but they had some awesome alternatives to candy.

My favorite, clemintine oranges with faces painted on the peel. They looked just like jack-o-lanters.

Simply adorable and I instantly became obsessed.

Problem with this?

Parents are going to throw away anything not sealed.

I understand after the candy tampering in past decades, but I would have loved to get something like that.

I have a hard time going against everything I value and contributing to a problem I hold so close to my heart.

And can you imagine if  I did give out oranges?

They would end up on the side of my house.

I would prefer my house not be egged or attacked because my snack of choice wasn’t to the liking of some punk-ass kids.

I’d rather not be bullied or guilted into group think.

I am not saying Halloween should be outlawed or anything crazy like that, but I think modification is in order.

On a child level, don’t worry, I think adult Halloween is wonderful. But it is important we take necessary steps to make sure kids are making good choices.

It  doesn’t set a good example to use unhealthy food as rewards.

If you give them something that tastes so delicious yet so bad for you, why would they want to eat a healthier alternative?

Some people will disagree with how I feel about this. Let them have one day, they’ll say.

I promise I’m not trying to take the spirit of the holiday away.

Halloween is an amazing holiday, dressing up and having a great time with friends and family and a little less focus on the sugary treats.

Lets keep it just that, but please please remember choices you are making for your kids will directly impact them in the future.

So go out tonight, have a good time and make smart choices.

Happy Halloween.