Teal Pumpkins on Halloween

There's a movement to help allergy kids on Halloween.  How?  Put out a teal pumpkin in front of your house.  It's just that simple.  Then, instead of handing out candy, hand out glow sticks or pencils or some other fun item.  Why is this important?

1.  You're acknowledging that there are other children that aren't fortunate enough to live life without having to know every ingredient in every food.  Seriously, children (and adults) that are allergic have to be constantly aware of every....single.....thing they put in their mouth.  There's no "let's throw caution to the wind."  They grow up very quickly.

2.  You're teaching YOUR children to acknowledge and have some compassion for kids that are dealing with this challenge.  It's important for kids to understand that there are others that have challenges to deal with and it is a privilege to try to help them.

3.  You're actually making an effort to be a better person.  Educating yourself and showing kindness is amazing and it'll be worth it for you to see the smile on that child's face when they don't have to come up to the door and say, "No thank you." 

Show love.  Show kindness.  Be the change you want to see.