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Jolly jack-o'-lanterns are a traditional welcome for trick-or-treaters, an invitation to stop by for a Halloween surprise. It's also something you can make with the leftovers you can't use for...
Spook up the outside of your house this year with jack-o'-lanterns and ghosts, and make your house every child's favorite stop on the trick-or-treat trail.
Fall is right around the corner and that means Halloween will be here before we know it. It's time to start thinking about decorating and getting ready for the big night.
Autumn is the time of the year when everyone starts thinking about pumpkins. There are two types of pumpkins; sugar pie which a small firm pumpkin that is for baking and the larger pumpkin is for...
Carnival games, popcorn, and caramel apples team up for an afternoon of fun. Host your own backyard Fall Festival. The cool fall weather makes it the perfect time to be outdoors.
Have you ever wondered how people got those cool looking pumpkins? Want to know how to carve a pumpkin and leave it out for more than a week without it rotting? How did they get that pumpkin to...
Fresh pumpkin tastes so much better than the canned version, so give this technique a try in your pumpkin recipes this year. You’ll likely never want to go back to the canned version again.
Decorating a pumpkin for fall is one of my most favorite things to do. There is so many things you can do to decorate a pumpkin for fall. One thing I enjoy most about decorating a pumpkin is...
Before you know it Halloween will be here. The kids will be filling the streets pulling tricks and looking for treats. Halloween is a fun holiday for all ages. For Halloween lovers, one of the...
Fall is approaching with all it's beautiful colors. It is time to start thinking about how you will decorate your porch this coming season while enhancing your homes curb appeal.
In the northern latitudes, the days are gettng shorter and the air is getting cooler. We've put away the patio furniture and closed the pool. This can be a sad time if we've had a great summer...
Not only does painting a pumpkin allow for more control over the finished product, but it's also a safer alternative for young children who cannot yet handle pumpkin-carving duties. Here are a few...
When the air cools down and the leaves start to turn, many people can't believe summer is really over. However, one of the most magical and beautiful times of the year in nature is right at your...
Pumpkin Painting is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy and profit from. You can make hundreds of dollars painting pumpkins. Here are step by step directions on how you can make money...
Halloween is just around the corner. Most people will be carving that Big Ole Pumpkin. Why throw the seeds away when they can be eaten. These are great tasting, and the kids get to help clean the...
A pumpkin is really a squash and is a member of the Cucurbita family which includes squash and cucumbers. Native American Indians roasted long strips of pumpkin on the open fire. The origin of...
Carving pumpkins is an old custom for many families and it's great fun to try new carving styles, techniques and designs. Carving a Frankenstein pumpkin is a unique way to set your pumpkin...
Who could help loving a vegetable that can be baked into pies, carved into outrageous faces and pressed into service as fairy-tale coaches? Pumpkins are a long-season crop, but with a little...
Halloween is a magical time for children. They want to be involved in every aspect of the party, from cooking the goodies to carving the pumkins. Unfortunately, children, especially young...
Now is the perfect time to clean and decorate your porch for the fall season. Giving the front of your home a beautiful fall scene tells everyone not only that you care about your home's...
Decorating with pumpkins couldn't be easier, they are relatively inexpensive, are plentiful right now and are so versatile that there's almost no end to what you can do with them. Here are a few...
Pies, breads and soups flavored with fresh pumpkin are delicious additions to any fall menu. Few people tackle these recipes with fresh pumpkin, though, because it's not an easy fruit with which...
These snowmen are easier to create then you might think. I made these using craft pumpkins that can be purchased at your local craft store like Michael's. If you buy them just after Halloween you...
This is not a new idea. It is a simple project. It is also a GREAT way to display your sense of humor during the Halloween season. Here's my step by step directions for making the sickest pumpkin...
Carving a Jack O Lantern is the best part of Halloween, and it's fun for both kids and adults. All you need are some cheap tools, a couple of pumpkins and a little imagination. This simple...
Pumpkin seeds are delicious and nutritious. They are loaded with minerals and protein. Here is an Italian style recipe to make them even more delicious.
Make Halloween fun and exciting and scary.Have an Adult Halloween Party and make sure to decorate and light up a pumpkin at the front of your door to greet trick or treat. Get out the treats and...
Want a tasty Halloween treat to share at parties? Try these cheese pumpkins!
You and your kids will enjoy decorating pumpkins of any size without using a knife. I adapted this idea from two different crafting websites while adding my own creativity.
Kids love pumpkins, and they are fun to grow, but the downside is that they can quickly turn your backyard into a scene from "Jumanji". Fortunately, there are several...
A crisp coolness is in the air....scarecrows are popping up everywhere...and Halloween is near. It's time to visit the pumpkin patch. Make your pumpkin patch visit a family tradition. Turn your...
Pumpkin seeds make a tasty Halloween treat. They are also extremely fun to bake. Save your carving leftovers and bake yourself a delicious Halloween snack.
Halloween, or Samhain as it is traditionally called, is one of the commonly celebrated holidays in the Wiccan religion. While it has been adapted into the child-friendly holiday of Halloween that...
Fall ushers in back to school preparations and cooler weather. Continue your education by learning more about how to make your fall more eco-friendly. You can present a great example to your kids...
As fall approaches pumpkins become plentiful. A pumpkin is a great symbol for this type of weather and season and a pumpkin can be used for many activities! Here is a list!
Are you having a Halloween party this year? Here are some wonderful ideas for decorating for your Halloween decorations.
Looking for a safe way to decorate Halloween pumpkins with your children? These ideas will have you saying you'll never carve a pumpkin again!
What is a party without decorations? The key to great decorating is to choose a theme and have fun.
My mother has made this pie for years. As a busy working mom this was the easiest type of pie to throw together in a dash.
If you are like me, you are ecstatic that it is cooling down. The summer heat is finally over and it is time to bring in fall and the cooler weather. Fall is a fabulous time of year!
October and Halloween are a great time of year for farmers and gardeners who grow pumpkins or pumpkin patches. Millions of pumpkins are shipped all over the country and used for decorations for...
Are you looking for a classic & simple Thanksgiving Centerpiece this year? For just pennies, you can create a stunningly beautiful centerpiece. Anyone can do this, it's very simple. Add your...
Pumpkins announce the arrival of cooler weather and upcoming fall festivities. Although uses vary widely, pumpkins have a prominent place at Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Roughly 80%...
The sweet, chewy winter squash - butternut, acorn, delicata, sweet dumpling and pumpkin, to name a few - are hell to peel but a joy to eat.
This guide offers instruction and photos for painting cute, whimsical faces on pumpkins! Perfect for the Halloween lovers!
Each Halloween season, crafts stores pull out the carvable soft polyurethane foam pumpkins. The pumpkins look like the real thing, from their shape to their color. The advantage of using...
Have you been trying to figure out what you could do to make Halloween a fun time for your kids without participating in the typical Halloween rituals? Here is some fun easy tips to get you on...
These wedding decorations for a fall wedding are easy and frugal ideas that you will love to incorporate into your wedding decor.
If done right you can save heirloom seeds of varieties of squash and pumpkins for planting next year.
This will give a simple step by step way to make each day in your child's or any child's life special.