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The Meaning of the Teal Pumpkin

October 12, 2016 By Brandy 7 Comments

This post is near and dear to my heart.  Many years ago I had a little seven year old patient tell me he “hated Halloween.”  He had several and severe food allergies.  He saw no point in going out and doing “all that work” trick or treating when he would not get to enjoy those treats.  And to be completely honest, I was not keen on the idea of this child even touching the wrapped candy.  Plus, one of my daughters has a severe allergy to red dye.  This is why the Teal Pumpkin Project is so very important!  Having a Teal Pumpkin on your porch on trick or treat night lets trick-or-treaters know you have non-food treats available.  Let’s raise the awareness of food allergies and promote the inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season.

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You should see bins full of Teal Pumpkins at Michael’s craft stores with signs similar to the one below.  Please buy one and place it on your porch.  Consider purchasing small items from the dollar store such as pencils, erasers, and other non-food holiday items to give out as an alternative treat.

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Last year households in all 50 states and in 14 countries participated in The Teal Pumpkin Project.  This is a worldwide movement to help create a safer and enjoyable Trick or Treat night for children with food allergies.  You can find out more about The Teal Pumpkin Project here: http://www.foodallergy.org/teal-pumpkin-project#.V_5AAIWcGUk.  Teal is the new orange!

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The Teal Pumpkin is so important that even the dollhouse got one!

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Please join The Teal Pumpkin Project!  Happy Halloween!

Brandy

Filed Under: The Cozy Hole Tagged With: dollhouse, Halloween, teal pumpkin, the cozy hole

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  1. Anonymous says

    October 2, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    I greatly appreciate this more than you know! I have severe food allergies that cause me to be in the ER a lot. It really means a lot to know there are people out there who understand allergies. When I grow up, I plan to advocate for people who have food allergies like me. Bravo! Thank you for spreading the word!

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  2. diana says

    October 14, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    Thanks, Brandy! I always wondered about that. My nrphes is severely allergic to peanuts so I know how important this is. Will pick one up this weekend w some goodies!

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    • Brandy says

      October 15, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Diana, you are very welcome. Thanks for supporting the cause!

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  3. Maxine says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:04 am

    This is awesome information. Thanks so very much. I might get ride of candy all together and do something like pencils for everyone instead. But for the litter ones they would be upset, so I better keep Candle these under 5. Thanks so much.

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    • Brandy says

      October 13, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      Maxine, you are very welcome. I just stocked up on pencils, erasers, and mini notepads…bring on the treaters!

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  4. Belle says

    October 13, 2016 at 6:33 am

    Thanks for letting us know about this! What a great idea!

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    • Brandy says

      October 13, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      You are very welcome Belle!

      Reply

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