Mu husband adores Halloween. He used to carve and paint pumpkins for Halloween even before we had children. My children have inherited his love of pumpkin decorating and it’s always a big deal around our house. My husband takes the kids out and everyone gets to choose their own pumpkins. Then my husband decorates the pumpkins with my kids. They all have a wonderful time together.
Last year though, my oldest daughter had a crazy-busy schedule and didn’t get to decorate her pumpkin until the day before Halloween. She was disappointed that she’d only be able to enjoy her jack o’ lantern for a day or two because she got started on it so late. I was sympathizing with her, when she suddenly had a light bulb moment. Bing!
So she did.
She painted one side with a jack o’ latern face for Halloween.
And the other side with a Fall/Thanksgiving theme.
I thought that she found a brilliant solution. I believe she plans on doing the same again this year, which makes me happy because then I can enjoy the decorations even longer.
More pumpkins:
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Holly says
Susan – BRILLIANT! I always feel like pumpkins go to waste and this is a great way to keep them fun. Hugs, Holly
Darlene Nemeth says
How fantastic is that! Your daughter is very clever – just like mom.
Cynthia Landrie says
Too cute and great idea! It is so very frugal to use the pumpkin for longer than just one holiday!
Vida Marie says
Great pumpkins. We’re painting and carving today. Probably won’t turn out so cute as my 3-year old paints um should I say “interesting.” Anywho, thanks for sharing
Antonella says
This is such a great idea! I cannot believe it is Halloween already. Now you can go from Halloween to Thanksgiving by turning your pumpkin around, what a great problem solving mind she has to come up with this!
Hugs, antonella 🙂
Kathe says
This is too cute Susan! Great thinking by the daughter 🙂 Thanks for sharing this at the party this week! I will be featuring this post on my Facebook page and pinning to the You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday board on Pinterest!
Cynthia Landrie says
What a wonderful and frugal idea. I hope that you are planning to scoop the seeds out and roast them too! Thanks for sharing a tthe Living Big on Less Money link party!