You've probably been doing it the hard way your whole life. Keep the kiddos attention and make jack-o-lanterns in a jiffy with these simple tricks.
Pumpkin carving is a messy business, there’s no way around it. But when scraping and tracing runs a little too long or becomes a little too difficult, it can be hard to keep the kiddos engaged. Have no fear, though, the internet’s favorite grandma, Barbara Costello, or Babs for short, is here to help make this Halloween tradition simple, easy and fun for all ages.Carve from the bottom.
If you, like me, have ever struggled for way too long to get your candle into the pumpkin and then light it, this one is a godsend. When you carve from the bottom, you can simply hold the stem and slip the pumpkin right over the already-lit candle.No more holding your breath as you watch your 10-year-old take a knife to a moving target. Holding the pumpkin in your lap makes for a much steadier surface.Stop painstakingly punching holes through a template to create the outline of a design.
If you hadn’t thought of half of the simple hacks on this list you aren’t alone. Babs’ comment section is filled with people in awe of these tips. One commenter added, “Oh hello I was today years old when I realized I’ve been making the jack-o-lanterns upside down my entire life,” while another joked, “My entire childhood was a lie.”
Babs’ wisdom doesn’t stop with pumpkins, though. From cleaning and gardening hacks to delicious recipes and meal plan moments, there’s always something to learn from Babs. If you are looking for some original pumpkin carving design inspiration, check out thesePlease note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such.
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