Kinsights’ Parenting Expert Jennifer Chung Shares Tips to Make Pumpkin Carving A Spooktacular Family Affair
Halloween is just around the corner and what could be more fun than carving pumpkins together? Everyone can get involved from choosing the right pumpkins, to decorating them and roasting homemade pumpkins seeds. Many families plan a trip to the pumpkin patch to select the perfect pumpkins for this festive holiday. Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes so it will be easy to find one for kids of all ages to decorate. Below, you’ll find some decorating tips and must have items to make pumpkin carving memorable for the entire family!
The PG001 Pumpkin Gutter & Carving tool by Dakota Products – This attachment works with any drill to easily gut the inside of your pumpkin and prepare it for carving. It reduces the time required for gutting so you can spend more time being creative and decorating. It won’t damage any of the seeds, so you can save them for roasting later.
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Kit – for your Jack O’Lantern – Set of 18 Glow by Pumpkin Teeth – For kids who may be too young to carve their own pumpkin, adding accessories to their creation allows them to participate without feeling left out. These funky teeth actually glow in the dark and are fun for kids to add onto their pumpkin for an extra spooky design.
Pumpkin Masters “Creature Features” Pattern Book by Seasonal Distribution – Do your kids love creepy creatures? This stencil and pattern book will help them create a fantastic looking pumpkin with just a little bit of help. Simply pin the pattern to the exterior of the pumpkin and use a tool to trace the pattern. It makes pumpkin carving easy and fun! Coat your pumpkin with petroleum jelly when you’re done to help it retain moisture and hold its shape.
Extreme Pumpkin Carving, Second Edition Revised and Expanded: 20 Amazing Designs from Frightful to Fabulous by Vic Hood – If your kids are older and you want to create a masterpiece along with your kids, the Extreme Pumpkin Carving book can provide insight on how to take your pumpkin carving skills to the next level. Your neighbors will be in awe of your skillfully crafted designs.
Make a Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Sticker Sheets by Rhode Island Novelty – Stickers are an another excellent tool for youngsters to use to decorate a pumpkin without having to do any carving. There are hundreds of stickers to choose from making it possible for younger kids to get involved in the fun of pumpkin decorating and get into the Halloween spirit.
Yellow Halloween Pumpkin Flicker Lites by Fun World Costumes – Do your candles burn out before you’re done passing out candy to your Trick or Treaters? Try adding some illumination to your pumpkin instead of using a candle to provide a soft glowing flickering light.
Colossal Pumpkin Carving Kit by Fun World Costumes – Having the right tools for pumpkin carving is essential to make the activity fun. This basic carving kit makes it easy for everyone to use and get started carving. Whether the design is simple or complex, these tools will help your family create their favorite spooky characters.
Halloween is the perfect time to sip hot cider, eat s’mores and tell ghost stories. It is also a wonderful time to spend quality time together as a family. Whether your kids are young or old, make a day of it by planning a trip to the pumpkin patch to find unique pumpkins that fit your kids’ personalities and help them create their own Halloween masterpieces. To see more info and get links to products check out https://kinsights.com/products/packs/123/fall-pumpkin-decorating/
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