How To Carve a Pumpkin!

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October is a great month to celebrate the fall season and the many fun activities that come along with it! Halloween will be here before you know it! So, it’s only a matter of time before the kids start asking to shop for costumes and carve pumpkins!

Are you unsure of how to carve a pumpkin? Here’s a “How to” on carving pumpkins, courtesy of marthastewart.com!

Cut a hole in the Pumpkin- The first step in this process is to hollow out the pumpkin. Begin by using a keyhole saw to cut the hole. If you’re considering using a candle inside the pumpkin for illumination, you can cut the hole in the top of the pumpkin. If you’re using electric lights, cut the hole in the bottom or side so you can hide the electric cord.

Scoop out the Flesh- Using a plastic scraper or fleshing tool, scoop out the flesh, pulp and seeds of the pumpkin.

Transfer your Design- Create a design for your pumpkin either using a pumpkin template or drawing your own! Trace the design by poking holes with a sharp awl, needle tool or T-pin.

Carve the Features- Remove the carving template and carve along the pattern with a mini saw or carving tool. There are many ways to get creative with patterns and design while carving!

Illuminate your Pumpkin- An easy way to light up your pumpkin is by wrapping a strand of lights around a glass jar and secure them with tape. Cut a hole in the pumpkin to fit the cord and place the jar inside!

Will you be planning any pumpkin carving parties? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE! Also, if you want to keep your fall festivities party outdoors; call Mr. Party Pooper to help you do so! 

Interesting Ways To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer!

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The kids have probably been out of school for over a month now and you may be running out of ideas on how to keep them entertained! It may be time to turn those everyday summer activities into something new and exciting for the kids!

Here are a few ideas on how to make the summer more fun for your children! 

It’s more than likely that at one point or another, your kids have asked to put together a lemonade stand. How about changing it up and having a bike-washing station! After-all, the benefits are a little bit cooler in the blazing summer heat! The kids can stay cool while scrubbing down their bikes and anyone passing by!

Going to the beach always seems to be a popular request! However, after a while building sandcastles get a little boring! Next time you’re at the beach and are looking for some new things to do suggest drawing lines in the sand and playing hopscotch or draw a long line in the sand have the kids pretend to be on a balance beam! You can also bury a treasure and have the kids dig to find it. Another fun idea is having the kids do a relay race and fill buckets of water and dump them off to the next person! These games are sure to be a hit among your kids!

If you’re thinking about staying home for the day, consider setting up an obstacle course in the backyard and inviting some of the kid’s friends over!

Do you have any other ideas on how to keep the kids occupied this summer? Let us know on our Facebook page linked HERE!

Summer Activities Your Kids Will Be Sure To Love!

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With school being out for summer, you may already be out of ideas or ways to keep your kids entertained and happy throughout the day. There are only so many times you can tell him to “watch a movie” or “play in the yard” or “paint a picture!”

Here are some out of the box ideas that are sure to bring some excitement to your kids day and provide memories they’ll never forget!

Have you ever heard of a transit tour? Plan a day to head to your local city by taking all public transportation! Take a bus, train, ferry streetcar or taxi rather than taking your own vehicle! This will keep your kids exciting and going from place to place! Stop along the way for a picnic lunch in a park or by the water! When you’re in transit, take lots of pictures that you can make a scrapbook from!

“Geo-caching’” is another interesting activity to do with your family and friends. Gather all your friends and family to your place and ask them to arrive with five to ten small items and some water bottles. Set out on a treasure hunt at a local ravine, this is an activity fun for all ages! You can also incorporate a conservation trail walk into your day!

As we all know, sometimes our outdoor summer plans get put on pause to Mother Nature! There will be some rainy days! Museums and galleries are a great way to spend the day indoors. You can take your children to your nearby museum or gallery and let them learn about local history.

Do you have any other summer activity ideas? Let us know how you and your family like to spend your summer days on our Facebook page linked HERE!