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Easiest (ever!) Halloween treat-decor-activity idea

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

by Corey

This Halloween tip is just too cute (and easy!). Perfect for healthy treats, edible decor or a party activity for wee-ones.

What are your most clever Green Halloween ideas? Can’t wait to hear ‘em!

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Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and authors of  Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, and founders of Green Halloween®.

10 Simple steps to making your Halloween EEK-o-friendly

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Kermit was wrong. It is easy being green [on Halloween].

Just make choices that are people-healthy, animal-friendly and Earth-conscious.

We’ll show you how with these 10 simple steps:

1.  Plan ahead to avoid last-minute shopping which often limits your choices.

 

2.  When it comes to costumes and décor—reuse, borrow, swap, purchase used or do-it-yourself.

 

3.  Treat bags can be anything! For extra fun, match the bag to the costume using something you already own. Here are some ideas: purses, flower pots (cover the hole), cloth sacks, backpacks, lunchboxes. Or purchase a durable keepsake bag (such as the one pictured, from ChicoBag) that your child can reuse every year (and then hand down to their children!).

 

4.  Choose healthier treats. Take baby steps with organic candy and honey sticks, two child-favored choices. (Honey is not for children under two years of two). Or check out this list of dozens of healthy options kids will love and parents will approve of.

 

5.  Choose fun treasures instead of conventional sweets. Think of the treasures your child collects in her pockets—pretty rocks, coins, etc.

 

6.  If you’re giving a party, avoid disposables including napkins, plates, cups, tablecloths and other décor.

 

7.  Walk from house to house instead of driving.

 

8.  Compost pumpkins and any other food, including leftover candy.

 

9.  Collect candy wrappers and help your kids turn them into gift items like purses, bracelets and picture frames. Find directions on the internet.

 

10.  Avoid purchasing any treats made with palm oil. Here’s why.

Green Halloween® is a nationwide non-profit initiative started by mother-daughter team Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell. In 2010, Green Halloween became a program of EcoMom® Alliance and has events in cities across the U.S.

Green Halloween® The “EEK-o-friendly” Revolution

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

 

Who says Halloween has to be unhealthy? And who says healthy can’t be fun? Green Halloween® is about making Halloween happy and healthy and about creating community traditions we can all be proud of.

What is Green Halloween?

Green Halloween is a non-profit, grassroots initiative striving to create healthier, eco-friendlier holidays– starting with Halloween. Launched in Seattle in 2007 by a mother of two, the nationwide movement, now a program of EcoMom Alliance, is all about educating and inspiring communities by showing how easy, affordable, and fun it can be to factor our earth and our health into our daily choices.

To read all about Green Halloween and find fun events near you, visit GreenHalloween.org. You can learn how to get involved locally, sign up for the super nifty newsletter, and get fab DIY costume ideas, recipes, upcycled décor how-to’s and more. There’s even a trick-or-treat bag design contest for kids!

So forget orange and black. With upcoming events in cities across the U.S., this community initiative is adding much-needed green to Halloween.

It’s a scream!

Green Halloween® is a nationwide non-profit initiative started by mother-daughter team Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell. In 2010, Green Halloween became a program of EcoMom® Alliance and has partner events in cities across the U.S.