Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!
It is a night filled with Spooktacular fun, however some children don’t get to experience this fun, worry free evening the same way you and I get to. This is where the Teal Pumpkin Project comes in—a worldwide movement which offers an alternative for kids with food allergies, as well as other children for whom candy is not an option.
Participating is simple. Pick up some inexpensive toys (dollar store is perfect for this), and place a teal pumpkin outside your home to show that you have non-food treats to hand out. Supporting the Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple gesture that can have a big impact.Begin painting from the top of the pumpkin working your way down the surface. It is easiest to paint the top half, and then let this area dry for 20-30 min, flip over and paint the bottom half of your pumpkin!
Tip: To prevent exposed areas of the pumpkin's flesh from turning brown by applying a film of Vaseline to these areas after the paint has dried!
And voila! You now have a completed teal pumpkin to place out side on your front door step to show that you have non-food treats to hand out.
Don’t forget to share your photos on Instagram with the hashtag #tealpumpkinproject to help spread the word, and use the hashtag #bdphalloweenfunso we can feature your projects on our website!
Bryanna Klipa
Weekends are a treasured time to spend catching up on chores or relaxing with friends and family, but they’re also the perfect time to tackle some of those small projects that will make your space more functional and inviting. Updating your front door with paint and hardware is a simple and impactful project that can be completed over a long weekend.