Halloween is a magical time of year: parties, costumes, and candy, galore! But what if you or your child are on a gluten-free diet or are suffering a gluten allergy? Fear not, because spooky, sweet, and safe selections are easy to scare up. This year, try some new takes on Halloween snacks, and keep the holiday fun for everyone to enjoy by revisiting some candy classics! Start the party with these gluten-free party treats for Halloween. Homemade ChocolateAs an integral part of the Halloween experience, chocolate can make anyone smile! The problem is, a lot of chocolate isn't gluten-free, and finding the...

For many children, trick-or-treating on Halloween is the best part of October. Think about it: when you were a child, you might have liked Halloween costumes, or running around after dark... but the real fun was the loot! Coming home with lots of treats after a night around the neighborhood was the goal, even if you knew your parents would ration it out for you. Right? Moms (and dads!) remember this from our own childhoods, and we do our best to put out treats we know the neighborhood kids will love. But what do we do when our child has a food allergy -...

 If you’re going to be scared this Halloween, it should be because of dangling spiders and glowing pumpkins - not the ingredients that make up most Halloween must-haves. So ditch the stuff from the store and try these natural tips for Halloween. Masks –Make Your Own!Masks from the store can be an easy go-to for any kids costume – but did you know that many contain lead paint, chemical plasticizers and other gross ingredients? So we recommend skipping the store-bought mask and opting for a homemade option instead. For ideas, we love this Instruction link to popular Halloween masks. Candles...