This year, there is a new color to associate with the orange and black of Halloween. One of the biggest questions this year is, “How can we add green to Halloween?” People are really putting a conscious effort into thinking outside of the “candy box” to green Halloween, and they’re involving the kids, too.
Make Your Own Costumes
One of the biggest ways people are greening their Halloween is by designing their own costumes. By salvaging costumes from past holidays, trading off costumes with friends and families, and shopping at the thrift stores, they’re participating in one of the “R’s” of green – reuse.
Make Your Own Bags
Another way that people are putting some green in Halloween is by creating their own trick-or-treat bags. Rather than using plastic or paper bags, people are using pillowcases decorated by the children or reusable canvas bags from the grocery stores (some have holiday colored bags, as well). These are far more durable and safe; you won’t have to worry about your child’s bag tearing or falling apart while trick or treating. Pack the bags up to keep it green for next year, too.
Organic Treats
Organic candies are the new “green” treats for this year. By handing out organic candy, you are not only contributing to a healthier environment, you are spreading green awareness to everyone who receives (and eats) the yummy candy.
Bowdabra Hair Bows
Crafty, fun, and green – Bowdabra hair bows are easy to make and fun to wear for the holidays. Little girls will love making them, especially if they are a fairy princess or Tinker Bell, the ultimate favorites for girly costumes. Create hair bows with Halloween colored ribbon to wear to school or give out to little girl trick-or-treaters!
Natural Décor
Get kids involved with the Autumn/Halloween décor by taking a nature walk and looking for interest décor that is eco-friendly – autumn creates amazing colors for natural décor for the house and yard. Go to the local farmers markets to pick up hay bales, fruits and veggies, pumpkins, and other natural items that look fabulous in a bowl or vase in the center of the table or out in the yard.
You can also decorate pre-made or home-made wreaths with sticks, leaves, acorns, pine cones, and top them off with some Bowabra bows for an elegant appeal.
Turning Halloween green takes just a bit of imagination – it’s actually simpler and far more economical than going to the store and buying a ton of décor. This fall, think outside of that “candy box” and “green” your Halloween, in addition to the original orange and black colors that already mark the holiday. What’s your favorite color for Halloween?
About the Author:
Sandy Sandler is founder of non-profit Crafters 4 Kids and creator of the QVC best-seller, the Bowdabra. Her frugal craft projects and activity ideas are designed to transform the creatively-challenged into creative pros. Sandy’s focus is on creative and easy projects that parents can do with their kids and that kids can even do on their own that are both frugal and green in nature. Crafters 4 Kids focuses on projects that can be done under 5 minutes and under $5. Visit www.C4K555.org. Contact Sandy at jaimevivre@mac.com
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