I have been inspired by Healthy Halloween House org. which is a national grassroots campaign to create a healthier world for our kids and make them free from obesity and diet-related disease. I believe it is a wonderful initiative to preserve the Halloween Tradition in a much healthier way. And, as a mother of two wonderful kids, I need to spread the word and yell out “Hurray!”

So let me introduce you to this wonderful idea. If you like it please sign the pledge!

On HealthyHalloweenHouse org. you can find a number of healthy Halloween giveaways. Because many parents are opposed to their children receiving homemade goods, this site lists many healthy options that are pre-packaged like carrots, raisins or individually-wrapped prunes.

Healthy Halloween Food Ideas

• Raisin boxes
• Prunes (individually wrapped)
• Skarrots (baby carrots in Halloween packages)
• Popcorn in small paper bags
• Pre-packed apple slices
• Pre-packed almonds
• Mini-pumpkins

Fun Not Edibles Giveaways for Halloween

• Temporary tattoos
• Silly Bandz
• Stickers
• Brightly Colored Halloween pencils
• Sidewalk chalk
• Toothbrushes
• Money/coins
• Small packs of crayons or pencils
• School supplies
• Play-Doh
• Bubbles
• Play jewelry
• Super balls
• Glow sticks/bracelets/necklaces
• Spider rings

Great Halloween Idea

Make Halloween giveaways with your kids instead of buying something to give away.

•  Q-tip Skeletons
• Halloween Art Cards – have your kids paint or draw Halloween pictures on cards to give away.
• “Magic Beans” – dry beans or pumpkin seeds kids can plant.  Kids can write their own fun story and instructions.
• Halloween-themed paper airplanes
• Friendship Bracelets
• Paper Fortune Tellers – kids love these old-school folded paper toys. Make up Halloween fortunes for the inside!
• Halloween origami – Check out this web site full of pictures and instructions!

Pledge for a Healthy Halloween!

As a Healthy Halloween House,” I pledge to provide a Trick-or-Treat alternative for kids that is not candy or junk food.  I believe we can create a healthier world for our kid that strengthens our community without contributing to the epidemic of childhood obesity.”                                                                                                                           Pledge here

Who is behind this wonderful idea?

Dave Soleil is founder of Leadership for a Healthier World and the creator of Healthy Halloween House. He is the father of two daughters inGeorgiawhere childhood obesity is one of the worst in the nation.  He has lost multiple family members due to the illnesses created by eating too much processed junk food and not enough exercise.  He works in joyful service for them with the hope of preventing needless suffering in other families.