Halloween > Pumpkin CarvingOctober 13, 2008

Prolong The Life Of Your Jack-O-Lantern

To prolong the life of your jack-o-lantern after making the cuts, coat the cuts with petroleum jelly.

Source: Backyard Living magazine.

By Elaine from Iowa

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10/14/2008

Good idea. Do you have any suggestions to keep the gnats away if you keep it outside?

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10/13/2008

To make your jack-o-lantern smell nice, sprinkle some cinnamon on the inside of the lid. The heat from the candle will enhance the aroma.

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10/13/2008

Awesome. I can't wait to try this. We always wait to the last minute because the pumpkin doesn't keep. Thanks for the great tip.

By Jennie (Guest Post) 10/13/2008

I hadn't thought about that. But it makes sense! I'm definitely going to have to try that this year!

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