Everyone loves Jack O Lanterns at Halloween! I mean I carve lots every year! Have you ever wondered what is the origin of the Jack O Lantern? Where did they come from and when was the first carving done? Do you know the story behind it all? For as long as I can remember living …
Pumpkin Types and Varieties I have to confess I was amongst those asking how many different types of pumpkins are there a few years back before my pumpkin love started!! I realise now that many people may become confused as to what all the pumpkin names are and how they differ. We all know there …
Pumpkin Anatomy – Do you know the names of all the parts? I decided to do a post on pumpkin anatomy since I like to educate everyone about my favorite Fall fruit! When you love pumpkins as much as I do you want to know everything about them! Have you ever wondered what we call …
Disney Pumpkin carving patterns and templates are always hot during Fall! Everyone almost certainly has a favorite Disney character and they want to replicate this on a Jack O Lantern. I want to bring you some new Disney pumpkin carving ideas as opposed to the ones that have been shared over and over again! Yep …
Fall is one of the best times for the year for sensory activities for kids!! I absolutely adore making a pumpkin sensory bin for pre-schoolers, especially since I have two in my house right now!! Find out what I put in my Fall sensory bin featuring mainly pumpkins, and how you can make an edible …
Having a 3 and 4 year old at home over Halloween means I am on the lookout for a list of pumpkin books for preschool kids. I like things to keep them entertained whilst being educational at the same time. My kids talk about pumpkins all the time! Being a pumpkin blogger I talk non …
I am always thinking of creative Halloween pumpkins game ideas for my kids while they are off preschool at the end of October. I always try to make these educational! Previously I have done something similar with my little girl for Halloween! It was called googly eye fish out! She loved it and it really …
What Shoes should I wear to the Pumpkin Patch? The day has come and now you are debating what shoes to wear for pumpkin picking!! It can be a tricky decision if the weather forecast shows a mixed bag, and let us face it early Fall is full of unpredictable weather As soon as Fall …
Halloween is on it’s way and that can only mean one thing, it is time for me to buy some new pumpkin earrings!! In my opinion these are the best costume accessory at Halloween! I have always worn Halloween pumpkin earrings the entire month of October and even well into November for as long as …
Can you Eat Pumpkin Flowers? We all love pumpkins during Fall and just recently lots of my readers have asked me are pumpkin flowers edible after seeing all my delicious pumpkin recipes. During Fall we are so used to seeing lots of pumpkins everywhere! We can get them from the grocery store, and use them …