When I was a child we never thought about allergies when we went trick or treating, if we knew some type of treat “didn’t agree with us” we just traded it to our brother/sister/friend for candy that did agree with us. The thought that the dislike was caused by an allergy never occurred to us, and I’m not sure it occurred to our parents either.
Now allergies often seem to rule children’s lives, there are so many different types to consider and treats that were staples at school events are now banned from the buildings.
Some children actually might find Trick or Treating to be a danger to their very lives. That’s one of the reasons that we have included sites where you can find treats appropriate for children with allergies. Some sites offer allergy-free recipes if you are hosting a party or sending something to school, while some offer alternatives to candy treats.
One suggestion is to create some homemade craft kits to hand out. If you are of the “crafty persuasion” this gives you a chance to clean out all those odds and ends you have left over from earlier projects. You include all the items needed (except for the glue or sewing needles) to make simple beaded necklaces/bracelets/pins, puppets, bookmarks, a little pompom creature, etc. If you aren’t crafty there are store bought items: small tubs of clay, puzzles, card games, pencils/pens, spider rings, stickers, etc.
There’s even a color – Teal – that you can display at your house that will let parents know that you offer allergy free treats or alternative items. You can learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project at https://www.foodallergy.org/education-awareness/teal-pumpkin-project.
So this year you can be prepared for all those little spooks and goblins that go door to door asking, “Trick or Treat!”
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