we ALWAYS buy more than 8 boxes of chocolates and candies, Ceci
its our pleasure when they are ALL gone so we dont have to hog them ourselves (I mean me, am fat already hahaha)
we used to live in area where there were no trick or treaters, so sad. then we moved to area where there were tons. 5 boxes werent enough.
not once all gone, just some left. but either way, its fine, its a day of giving for us, so all good :)
when theres leftover, we'd use chocolates for cupcakes/cakes, which then we also gift away. if not, we always have upcoming Christmas parade, and we would give out as well.
(but also, when we are trick or treating, we make sure to one of us come home to check the bowl if it needs to be refilled)
and for candies, we can use them for gingerbread house :D