I was just there this week and was overjoyed to see an ENTIRE AISLE of non-food treats all clearly labeled with FAACT’s teal ghost logo. Walmart and FARE have teamed up to offer non-food treats at all their stores. If you aren’t sure if you can handle getting that together on a budget, Knoxville Moms Blog has the low down on where to go: If you’re scratching your head and stumped on what items would be good and easy to give out instead of candy, h ere are 10 non-food treat ideas that we love from the Bloomington Moms Blog! I know I am convinced that this will be added to my family traditions this year. Milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame are all common ingredients in candy and can really steal the fun from a holiday if you are allergic. The list of allergens is long but the main ones can even be surprising and good to know, since according to FARE 15 million Americans suffer from life threatening allergies. So I don’t take risks-no tricks or treats for us. He probably wouldn’t just tear into a candy bar without asking me, but I can’t be sure. Then you can add your address to the FARE (Food Allergy Research & Educations) fun interactive map for families to find all them pumpkins!Ĭan you imagine what it must be like to have a kid who cannot have nuts or milk or eggs on a holiday that is all about things made of those items? Christie from Nashville Moms Blog says:Īt four, my son knows the phrase “peanut allergy” and has a vague idea that eating peanuts will “make him sick.” He doesn’t understand that eating peanuts might make him stop breathing. If you aren’t feeling up to making one yourself, Target (my favorite store ever) is selling them pre-made! That way you’ll be able to bring it out every year. Using a sponge to apply paint works best because the paint goes on less “streaky.” Not So Crafty? Not A Problem! You can paint a traditional orange pumpkin teal by using acrylic paint found at any craft store. Choose a pumpkin that has a smooth, even surface and give it a good rinse and thoroughly dry before you begin to paint. This can even be a fun project for kids! Jenny Love from Scottsdale Moms Blog gives her tips for the perfect teal pumpkin: So to get started and join the movement all you’ll need is a few basic things. How do I keep my child safe while allowing him the joy of running from house to house with his friends ringing door bells and getting treats? Jump In! Halloween, however, has always presented unique challenges. A Contributor from our sister site, Fortworth Moms Blog, says it best: and approximately 15 million Americans of all ages have a food allergy.įor moms with children that are the 1 in 13 this can be a scary time. In the end, the teal pumpkin a great way to bring awareness to food allergies and keep kids safe.1 in 13 children in the U.S. Some examples include clays made with wheat or toys that contain latex. There are some non-food treats that should be avoided as they contain allergens. Halloween themed stickers or vampire fangs.Toy jewelry: bracelets, rings or necklaces.Need some ideas for a non-food treat? Here are some great ones: This will make it easier for kids to find your house on Halloween night. You can also add your home to the ‘Teal Pumpkin Map’ from the Teal site (example below). All you would need to do is to either paint a pumpkin teal or print out a sign found on their website at. To participate in this initiative, just place a teal pumpkin at your doorstep. They have created an initiative that promotes a safe and inclusive Halloween by encouraging families to provide a non-food option for kids. This is the main idea of the Teal Pumpkin Project run by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). So, when buying candy this Halloween, why not also pick up some non-food treats? Many Halloween snacks have ingredients that children may be allergic to, including milk products, tree nuts, peanuts, egg, wheat products and soy. While deciding to buy candy is the more popular option, it may also put some children with food allergies in danger. With Halloween right around the corner, families all over Canada are preparing for this fun occasion.
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