If You See A Teal Colored Pumpkin in New England Don’t Ignore it, Here’s What it Means

Amongst many painted pumpkins on doorsteps this season, there's one color you'll have to look out for while you're trick-or-treating this year if your family has food allergies. Teal.  If you see one of these pretty colored pumpkins it's actually indicating to you that they have non-food related treats to give out that aren't food related. It's called the Teal Pumpkin Project and it's such a brilliant idea to pass around to others.

According to foodallergy.com, gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, whatever the allergy or condition may be in your family, the people who put these pumpkins out on their door step are the real winners for you. They'll give out treats like toys or spider rings, any non-food related treat so that your fam can still be included in trick-or-treating.

Why is this important? Well, sometimes we can fail to realize the other sides of this holiday. Halloween can be a tricky time for families managing food allergies, but still want their children to be included in the tradition of knocking on doors with their friends from school for treats.

"The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safety, inclusion and respect of individuals managing food allergies. This worldwide movement offers an alternative for kids with food allergies, as well as other children for whom candy is not an option. It keeps Halloween a fun, positive experience for all!" - foodallergy.org

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