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26 Responses to “31 Days of {Green!} Giveaways: Day#18”

1. Kyle Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 7:57 am

   We will be going to a sustainable pumpkin patch this weekend to pick out our pumpkin!

2. Joan Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 7:58 am

   This year, our Trunk or Treat event at our church will incorporate a green component to it! My kids can’t wait!

3. Angela Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 9:24 am

   I’m not attending any special events per se. Our own Halloween at home will be green though!

4. emily b Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 9:47 am

   We are attending a candy car and chili event at our church also. A safer way to keep kids close and safe treats to eat! We love it. We try to live as green as possible so it wont change any that day… YEAH!

5. Stephanie Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 9:50 am

   I hope so!

6. cathy Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 9:56 am

   I’ve just started looking into green halloween activities and haven’t planned any yet! So, no green halloween events for us yet.

7. Alea Shinn Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 10:28 am

   We are going to a fall fun fest at our church this Friday and my son’s school will have a green-ish party on Halloween. His school is a green school so they recycle just about everything and encouraging the kids to find ways to re-use things.

   aleashinn(at)gmail(dot)com

8. Hannah L. Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 11:08 am

   I would if I knew where to find one! We at least get our pumpkins from local farmers.

9. Michelle L Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 11:40 am

   We went to the costume swap We are also going to a pumpkin patch this week and we use everything out of the pumpkin for food.

10. Jamie C. Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 11:48 am

    No green halloween events found near me YET…still looking

11. rick Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I am working on Halloween…not green but it pays the bills

12. Shauna Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I am working but wearing a homemade costume to work.

13. robin Niezgoda Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 11:50 am

    I grew my own pumpkins and am sharing with friends and family!

14. jeannine m Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 11:51 am

    we are going to trunk and treat

15. Debbie Gaeta Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I was working on my sons “Green” costume all day today. He is going as a pirate skeleton that I am making out of a repurposed skirt and sweat pants bought at the thrift shop. My other child is being green this Halloween by wearing his brothers costume from last year

16. Kirsten Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I haven’t seen any. But we go to some local farms that are green..there is a corn maze, pumpkin patch, etc.

17. Ashley LLloyd Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    We are staying at home and only going to a few houses so our son can participate. This way we dont end up with tons of candy Shen he’s only allowed a few

18. Sarah J. Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    we aren’t attending any “green” events per-say, but we are making our costumes from home, and reusing materials to make decorations.

19. Laura R. Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    We went to the local apple orchard to support local agriculture instead of buying apples from the grocery store. And we hope to attend a green event to make our own treat bags.

20. Claire McTiernan Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    I would love to find more green trick or treat events in my area.

21. Theresa R Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    This year our little one will be 14 months old. We’re going to a downtown day time event for the little ones. We also only buy all natural / organic candy, though no one makes the trek up the hill to come to our house!

22. Robin O Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    We won’t be able to attend any official events, but they sound fantastic–Green Halloween is the best idea ever!!

23. Tanja Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    We tried to do a costume swap again this year, but the two near us were a bust. We’re planning on going to the festival on the 29th in Sammamish.

24. Erin Ashworth Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    My kids go to a Montessori school where it’s green everyday! So, if attending the party at their school counts, then we’re participating!

25. Danga Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    The greenhallween event we will be attending is at our home. Passing out treats and doing some crafts. =)

26. monica Says:
    October 20th, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Congratulations to Theresa, winner of Day #18 of our Green Giveaways.

    Thank you to everyone for your comments and efforts on being Green this Halloween.

    Please check back every day this month for more fantastic green giveaways!
    Mo

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7 Responses to “A Veggie Skeleton for Halloween”

1. monica Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 10:09 am

   I love it. Brilliant!

2. Alivia Hunter Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 12:24 pm

   Now i’m hungry and I LOVE bell peppers and mushrooms

3. Sarah J. Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 2:13 pm

   oh-wow-thats so awesome!

4. Lynn Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 3:43 pm

   Kia this is the cutest thing I’ve seen in a long time (except for our new grandgirl LOVE IT!

5. Tovah Says:
   October 18th, 2011 at 1:52 pm

   Love this. We do fruit and veggie pictures all the time for snack, but I’d never thought to do a larger scale pic for a party. Brilliant!

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29 Responses to “31 Days of {Green!} Giveaways: Day#17”

1. Kirsten Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 12:42 am

   We’ve done all kinds of pumpkin decorating and carving. I like both but I have a slight preference for carving because it’s fun lighting them up.

2. Kathleen Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 6:38 am

   Pumpkin carving, for sure do we can cook up the seeds! @ktleen2@aol.com

3. Kellie O'Shields Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 6:39 am

   Pumpkin Carving for sure!

4. amy bishop Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 6:40 am

   PUMPKIN painting

5. Lisa M Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 6:42 am

   This year we will be drilling our pumpkins! we scoop out seeds and then use a drill to make holes-either a pattern or random. Add candle, or light and they’re really beautiful!

6. Shelbi Stockdale Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 6:47 am

   Pumpkin carving!

7. Meghan Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 6:51 am

   Carving the big pumpkin and painting the little ones!

8. Karrie Harms Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 8:06 am

   We have done both and I think I like painting then decorating.

9. Sadie Says:
   October 17th, 2011 at 9:05 am

   Pumpkin carving!

10. Jenelle Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 9:21 am

    Pumpkin carving all the way!

11. Ashley LLloyd Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I love both this year we choose pumpkin painting. We have food plans for that punkin.

12. Robin Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 10:16 am

    It’s a great big mess, but pumpkin-carving definitely gets my vote. It’s such an odd-looking thing inside. We like to roast the seeds too!

13. Mia E Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 10:30 am

    I like pumpkin painting, you can get different details when you use paint. Then when the season is over, wash the paint off, roast it and make pumpkin seeds and pumkin squares… Yummy!

14. Jamie C Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Pumpkin Carving

15. rick Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Carving

16. Alea Shinn Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Painting!!! The pumpkin lasts longer that way and it’s way less messier!!!

    aleashinn(at)gmail(dot)com

17. Amber Saxby Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    pumpkin carving for sure, the main objective is to get all the seeds out for roasting!

18. Laura R. Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Tough call. It used to be carving, but now that we have little kiddos, sharp knives don’t seem like such a good idea!

19. Karen Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    Pumpkin carving!

    kpg813 at gmail dot com

20. Chelle Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Pumpkin carving. It’s classic. Although, I hate touching all the ‘guts.’

21. Lynn Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    We carve so that the seeds can be roasted and the kids get the excitement of lighting a candle to put inside!

22. Stephanie Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    Carving!

23. Yvette Rogers Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Both are great!

24. Tom O Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Carving!!! We then toast the seeds and admire our work.

25. jeannine m Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Carving!

26. Flibitz Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Little one isn’t old enough for a knife, so painting it is. Though we’re also leaning towards the ‘mr. potato head’ method of decorating.

27. monica Says:
    October 18th, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    Congratulations to Jamie C. for winning the Day #17 Giveaway.

    And thank you for all your comments on Pumpkin decorating.

    Check back tomorrow and every day this month for more great green giveaways.
    mo

28. vicki Says:
    October 20th, 2011 at 6:52 am

    used to be carving now im thinking painting would be best!

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    October 22nd, 2011 at 9:41 pm

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27 Responses to “31 Days of {Green!} Giveaways: Day#16”

1. Amanda J Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 4:16 am

   The last time I went trick-or-treating, I was 19, but I am short so it wasn’t too apparent :]. But I believe any older than 14 is too old.

2. Kirsten Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 4:38 am

   As old as you have the nerve to do it…I am not denying anyone candy who knocks at my door.

3. Sarah J. Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 5:25 am

   Never too old, as long as someone isn’t rude about asking for for the treats!

4. Erin Ashworth Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 9:29 am

   I think you can trick or treat as long as you are still not too embarassed to wear a costume.

5. Jo James Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 10:07 am

   According to my kids, 13 is too old. But as long as you’re wearing a costume and come to my door, you’re getting candy
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6. Beth B Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 10:42 am

   i believe 13 is too old, unless of course you are trick or treating for unicef

7. Jamie C. Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 10:59 am

   I live in a very small, rural community. It is generally accepted that even the HS students trick or treat…of, course they are usually taking younger siblings or neighborhood kids so the parents can stay home and pass out candy!

8. rick casolari Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 11:03 am

   I think through Jr High is fine, when they enter HS then it is time to stop

9. Shauna Says:
   October 16th, 2011 at 11:31 am

   16 unless taking siblings

10. robin Niezgoda Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 11:31 am

    12

11. Shannon Dodge Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 11:34 am

    you’re only as old as you feel! so if you feel like trick or treating, do it!

12. Erin Ashworth Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    You have to be in a costume to trick or treat. If you meet that criteria, feel free to ring the doorbell. It works best when you come with kids, though.

13. Anne Lehnick Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I think once you hit your teen years and you’re not willing to put on a costume, you should stop trick or treating.

14. Ashley LLloyd Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Well I believe as long as it’s done respectfully 18 beacause now your an adult. Me personally I was little do I got to go longer than my friends. I gave it up at twelve I didn’t eat the candy so no point in going

15. Kathy Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    I’d say that 18 is the age to stop trock-or-treating, but you are never too old to dress up and have fun! This is the one time every year in which you can be someone other than yourself and just let loose and be whatever you want. Although I was never really into going door to door asking for candy, I have always loved dressing up and being with friends and family to share ghost stories, and play Halloween games!

16. Chelle Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    My mom made me stop once I was 12. I was so mad because all of my friends got to keep going. I would have to say 8th grade is probably the limnit for our family. I’m not in a position to limit the age yet so it’s a tough question to answer. I think Halloween is awesome so I don’t know if I would put a limit to celebrating, but maybe just a limit to going door to door asking for treats.

17. Dusten Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    I remember going once I was in middle school (13 years old or so) but I felt like a moron. I think that’s probably a good time to stop (or just before then).

18. Robin O Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I would like to say one is never too old, but, honestly, I think that once kids are in high school that is the limit!

19. Alea Shinn Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    I think trick or treating should be for young kids. In my opinion, 8th grade should be the last year you trick or treating. I think once you get into high school, you should do Halloween parties or other fun activities. I don’t like seeing high school kids pushing past younger kids and not really watching out for them as they run down the street door to door with most of them not in costume.
    The only exception is if you are taking younger siblings or younger kids who have no one else to take them.

20. Rebecca O Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I agree with others who said 8th grade. Kids are about 13 after that parties or high school events. The only exception is if they are lucky enough to be babysitting!

21. Yvette Rogers Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    My kids all think you should stop trick or treating at age 20!! A little old in my eyes but shows their enthusiasm. ( they are ages 6,10 and 12)

22. Michelle L Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    I don’t think you are ever too old to trick-or-treat… most kids stop around 16- but then there are Halloween parties… Then once you have kids you get to kind of do it again!

23. rosanne Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    my 17 year old still like trick-or-treating lol …. if him and his friends are willing to dress up they are welcome to go

24. beth Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    16-17 (up through highschool).

25. Kevin Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Probably around 13

26. Amber Saxby Says:
    October 16th, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    as long as you make an effort to show spirit and dress up, I think it’s okay. It’s the kids that show up in street clothes that get rejected from me!

27. monica Says:
    October 17th, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Congratulations to Beth for being selected (via Random.org) as the winner for Day #16 of our Green Giveaways!

    Thank you for all of your comments on trick-or-treating! It’s so much fun it’s hard to stop at any age.

    Please come trick-or-treat with us again every day this month for more fantastic giveaways! Happy Fall!
    Mo

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