Every year we decorate a pumpkin. A lot of times we paint it or put stickers on it…heck, last year, I coated mine in ribbons. {Surprised?}
This year we decided to carve a pumpkin that we could enjoy in the house but use a flashlight to light it up rather than a candle. As a family that has experienced a house fire before, I take very little chance when it comes to the safety of my child, pets, and husband.
So I purchased two pumpkins, one big and one little, and I personally tackled the small one (very sadly and pathetically I might add) and Chris and Charlotte took over the big one. As much as Charlotte has no problems rolling in the mud and being pretty much a tom boy dressed in boutique clothes, she couldn’t stand putting her hands in the slimy gunk that inhabits the inside of a pumpkin (although she did do it).
I heard the word “ewwwwwwwww” more times than I could physically stand and put a ban on it after about the 45th time.
Then she sat there and made “eww” faces instead.
I have no idea where she gets that stubborn streak.
(even gwennie joined in on the carving)
I made a little owl with my pumpkin….you can see on the top left corner picture there below.
Yeah.
That didn’t go so hoot. *snort*
Hey, my crafting limitations end at the glue gun.
Halloween Tip: Using a Flashlight over a candle allows you a safe and long lasting light that you need to show off your carving in or out of your home.
We placed a Mini Lantern
inside ours and it worked perfectly!
You can see Chris looking ultra proud of his carving…
I’ts so easy during the holidays to get caught up in the carving, the food, and the lights that you string up on your house that safety is often forgotten. This year I implore that when you are enjoying time with your kids, and the excitement of your special holiday moments, please consider alternatives to keep your family safe.
Happy Halloween!
~Trisha
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