As you could guess, we’re all a little teal-obsessed here at TEAL Diva! But as you pull out your fall decorations take a moment to think before you decorate. Do you know that a teal pumpkin has a pretty significant meaning, and it has nothing to do with ovarian cancer?
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a worldwide moment to create a safer and happier Halloween for all kids. Imagine not feeling comfortable going trick or treating because those treats could make you sick. The Teal Pumpkin Project was created by a local awareness activity run by the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee (FACET). Its main goal is to make people aware of the risks that this childhood pastime could have on a child with a mild to life-threatening food allergy. Placing teal pumpkins on your porch during trick or treating means you have non-food treats for any little ghosts or goblins to enjoy.
Some suggestions for non-food treats:
Glow Sticks
Stickers
Spider Rings
Bouncy Balls
Bubbles
Spooky Erasers
Whistles
Finger Puppets
Temporary Tattoos
We would love for you to join us in placing teal pumpkins out on our porches and have non-food treats ready on October 31 to support the Teal Pumpkin Project.
