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Kids & Safety

Pumpkin Carving 101

by jcjancsik on October 19, 2008

Tools: Waxpaper or trash bag, paring knife, large spoon, crafts knife; pumpkin carving tools (they sell kits now which will have everything you need)  Allow your pumpkin to come to room temperature. Draw the outline of a round lid on top of the pumpkin. Then draw a notch at the back to use as a gude for replacing the [...]

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Holiday Cards - An Autumn Twist

by jcjancsik on October 19, 2008

For the families that are too busy during the holidays to send cards why not do it for Thanksgiving??Since the pumpkin patches are only open during the month of October why not take the family to your local patch and take a fall picture with all the pumpkins.You can then send it in a Thanksgiving [...]

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Safety First This Halloween

by hjancsik on October 19, 2008

Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within Halloween attire or on a [...]

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