Don’t let Halloween candy trick you! All ghosts and goblins can still receive a treat with non-food choices. Not only is it a healthier option, it keeps the night a safe and positive one for everyone to enjoy --- including those with food allergies.
Many treats given out on Halloween are not okay for children to eat as they may contain nuts, milk, egg, soy or wheat. The Teal Pumpkin Project offers an alternative by raising awareness and promoting inclusion for all trick-or-treaters. By displaying a teal pumpkin outside your door, you will let others know that you are participating in the cause. Be ready to hand out your non-food treats!
No hocus pocus, the kids walking door to door will not be disappointed! Let the costumes give you a scare this year and not the candy. Here are some fun, unique suggestions for your non-food treats:
- Glow sticks, bracelets, or necklaces
- Pencils, pens, crayons or markers
- Bubbles
- Halloween erasers or pencil toppers
- Mini Slinkys
- Whistles, kazoos, or noisemakers
- Bouncy balls
- Finger puppets or novelty toys
- Coins
- Spider rings
- Vampire fangs
- Mini notepads
- Playing cards
- Bookmarks
- Stickers
- Stencils
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