Eco-Treats

Make Ecoween extra decadent with some delicious fair trade treats. Endangered Species Chocolate offers kid-friendly ethically traded candy. Their organic chocolate bars ($2) feature pictures of endangered animals on their recycled wrappers and list conservation tips. For Halloween, the company that donates 10 percent of their net profits to support species, habitat and humanity has festive fun packs ($7) that contain 24 individually wrapped candies. And, there's a discount when you buy three bags.

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Seasonal candies create a lot of wrappers and tummy aches, so switch out traditional treats for those that give back. From healthy alternatives to organic fair trade chocolates, this week lilsugar's all about Eco-treats! Whether your tot is headed to a preschool party or you are passing out goodies for trick-or-treaters, consider Nature's candy — and I don't mean raisins.

Dakota Gourmet sells individually wrapped sunflower seed packs in lightly salted or honey roasted varieties that offer a great source of vitamin E. Inside each five-pack ($3), there's a pack of Burpee sunflower seeds to plant with your child. What better way to teach your tykes the concept of renewable resources than by replenishing your supply of goodies?

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