Tweets & Tips
We held recently a twitter party to share healthy Halloween tips. In case you missed it (don’t worry, there were quite a few folks who had to put their little goblins to bed!) we’ve compiled a list of the best #greenhalloween tricks and treats. Thanks to all our wonderful party-goers for their great suggestions!
What to do on Halloween Day / Night
- Have your child eat a full meal before going out.
- Make sure your child eats two rainbows of produce two weeks before and after Halloween. Learn more at Today I Ate a Rainbow.
- Trade candy for Legos or other toys.
- Bring candy to work the next day (the office my suffer from a sugar high, but the candy is bound to disappear quickly).
- Pack your own healthy treats for your child to have while walking from house to house. Later, donate the candy s/he acquired.
- Try reverse Trick or Treating. Instead of taking junky candy, go to your neighbors and give them a fair trade gift. Help empower workers.
Tips for Parties/ Decorations / Costumes
- Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found 10 out of 10 Halloween makeup kits tested contain lead! Stay safe and make your own face paint.
- Who says piñatas have to be full of candy? Fill that baby up with little prizes!
- Grow your own pumpkins! Can you get it to be this big?
- “Disposable?” More like reusable! Wash your plastic cutlery to use for all your parties. Or, try bamboo picnic ware.
- Need some fun, eco-party inspiration? Try a Healthy Child Party Kit.
Favorite Treats (Recommended by #greenhalloween party friends)
- Bare Apple Chips
- Boo! Chocolate Banana ghosts are so good it’s scary.
- Glee Gum
- Unreal Candy
- Plum Organics
- Stickers
- Nature’s Path Toaster Pasteries
- Yummy Earth Candy
- Fair Trade Your Halloween Kit! It comes with Equal Exchange mini chocolates and informational cards!
- Surf Sweets
- LÄRABARs
- Hair bows and hair bands. Extra points of you make these yourself.
- Honest Tea - stay hydrated while going around the neighborhood.
- Annie’s snacks – one party-goer came prepared with all her favorites!
- And of course, the tried and true CutterWelderMaestro
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