There is no doubt allergies are on the rise. I grew up never having an allergy or knowing anyone in my family or friends to have allergies. Now, they are everywhere touching almost every family.
Allergies have changed the way we celebrate, eat school lunches, plan social events, and even how we trick or treat. My child has an allergy so severe she almost lost all interest in trick or treating and fun class parties.
Around that same time, the Teal Pumpkin Project came out. This has offered an instant solution that is an easy lift for families. You can make it as simple and affordable or as elaborate and expensive as you want. Dr. Scinta, a general practitioner and Obesity Medical Expert located in Central New York, says putting out a Teal Pumpkin showing you have allergy safe treat options keeps the fun in the Halloween. Just handing our fun pencils, horns, clappers, small toys the kids will be thrilled to have. Dr. Scinta adds that this actually addresses the allergy issues as well as the obesity epidemic.
Some ideas Parent Portal loves for non-food Teal Pumpkin treats include:
- Glow sticks
- Bracelets or necklaces
- Pencils, pens or crayons
- Bubbles
- Halloween erasers
- Mini slinkies
- Whistles, kazoos, or noisemakers
- Squishies
- Bouncy balls
- Blind bag toys
- Finger puppets or novelty toys
- Spider rings
- Vampire fangs
- Mini notepads
- Playing cards
- Bookmarks
- Stickers
- Stencils
There are a lot of affordable options at dollar stores and discount stores. Have a safe and happy Halloween!