There seems to be more people effected by food allergies,
especially nut allergies, these days. Peanut allergies are so bad that most if
not all schools are nut free zones. That
has to be scary for parents during this time of year with Halloween and trick
or treating.
In an effort to protect food allergy sensitive children, an
organization called FARE or Food Allergy Research & Education came
up The Teal Pumpkin Project. What they came up with is, to show homes
have an alternative to candy, they place a teal pumpkin outside their homes.
How cool is that? These homes have a bucket of candy and a separate bucket with
stuff that’s not food like bubbles, stickers, things that glow, pencils,
erasers, crayons, etc.
No one wants to feel left out, especially for something that
is out of their control. I encourage you to participate and put out a teal
pumpkin for those children that have food allergies. If you don’t have a teal
pumpkin, have a sign saying you have nonfood items as well as candy.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
For more information on the Teal Pumpkin Project and a list
of non-food items, go to http://www.foodallergy.org/teal-pumpkin-project.
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