Posts from October 22nd, 2022
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Get Your Exterior Halloween Ready
Between the never-ending candy supply and the various costume options, it's hard to not get into the Halloween spirit. Whether you're going for a scary or festive look, these themed decoration ideas will ensure that the outside of your home is ready for the trick-or-treaters who come a-knockin!
Spooktacular Spectacle
Creepy crawlers and all, these decoration ideas will take your exterior from not-so-scary to frighteningly fun for all involved!
- If you have a natural twig wreath on hand, add felt bats for a spooky entrance.
- Play into everyone's fear of spiders, and stretch cotton batting to create a cobweb on your shrubs...
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Carve with Care: 5 Tips for Carving Pumpkins
There's no bigger Halloween tradition than carving the pumpkin. (Granted, kids may disagree.) Actually, this annual event goes back centuries in the US, as Americans are believed to have started carving pumpkins in the 1800s, following European tradition.
Traditions aside, though, these gourds sure tend to be messy, and they also can be a challenge to maintain. So give yourself a treat: follow the 5 tips below to make your pumpkin-carving experience easier—and enjoy the holiday to the fullest!
Cut the hole in the bottom of your pumpkin instead of the top.
Ready to turn your pumpkin-carving experience upside down? Then consider cutting your hole in the bottom instead of the top. When you are ready for your pumpkin to light up the night, simply lift it up, place a lit candle on the ground, and then carefully put the pumpkin back over it. This method not only makes the design of your pumpkin...
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