parents for exciting activities which challenge a child's growing intellect. Pumpkins are a common sight in autumn décor, however they can be used for children's activities as well. A pumpkin weigh-off is an interesting way to use numbers while preparing a pumpkin for carving. Help the child place their pumpkin on a sturdy scale. After the children have used tools and their hands clean out the inside of their pumpkin, empty all of the waste into a large bowl. Use the same scale to measure the bowl
The little children across the street walked outside their house to carve a massive pumpkin. The pumpkin had a thick brown stem and a bright orange color, which glimmered in the afternoon sun. Something was really strange about the pumpkin, but I could not put my finger on exactly what was different. The children, who were abundantly excited to go trick-or-treating in a few hours, started carving the round pumpkin. Let us start from the very beginning, my neighbors were named Mary and John Lumberford
lattes to chap stick and even pizza, the pumpkin spice craze has hit an all-time high this fall. But long before there was pumpkin pie cheerios and pumpkin spice marshmallows, the pumpkin has been a fall tradition for over 5,000 years. We wanted to share with you some fun facts about pumpkins, the best, local farms and patches, as well as some pumpkin decorating tips. 1) Did you know that it is a fruit? And, the first time it was referred to as a pumpkin was in the fairy tale Cinderella. You might
When to make pumpkin chocolate chip cookies- I recommend a cool, fall day when you have the windows open so you can feel the breeze and hear the leaves crumpling in the wind. The breeze will pass through your kitchen and bring the scent of warm pumpkin chocolate chip cookies throughout the house. Not only will that make everyone hungry for cookies but it will make your house feel like a home. There is nothing better then the smell of a homemade treat in your own house. Before making cookies- Don’t
that the renowned Pumpkin Spice Latte is now available, what comes to mind? Now-a-days, the term pumpkin spice has become the welcoming to the fall season. Every year at the beginning of the season, anything and everything pumpkin spice is heavily advertised. Many companies have started incorporating pumpkin spice into their products in various ways. For example, during the fall season many food and drinks, candles, and hair and body products all become available in various pumpkin spice flavors and
fall arrives, there is one flavor that always comes to mind: pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bars, pumpkin bread… the list could continue forever. Log into Pinterest, search “pumpkin,” and you’ll be instantly overwhelmed (and perhaps amazed) at the amount of recipes, diy projects, carving tutorials, and decorations that all feature pumpkins. The Willmar Lakes Area has whole-heartedly embraced fall, and the tide of pumpkin-themed everything that comes with the season. Local coffee
Having allergies doesn't mean you can't enjoy Halloween. There are lots of ways you can host a fun Halloween night without endangering children and adults with allergies. The best part of Halloween is dressing up and the second best part is getting candy. For many children going door to door and participating in traditional trick or treating can be a problem because they can easily come into contact with something in which they are allergic. By hosting a Halloween event in your home you can control
‘O Lanterns. How is it that you carve a pumpkin with kids though? Do you simply throw them on the bare table with knives? I am going to explain to you the process of carving pumpkins with kids. First, you need a few supplies: pumpkins, newspaper, safety carving tools (or carving kits work too), and a giant bowl. I say a giant bowl because we carve four pumpkins at a time; however, you can use a smaller bowl dependent on the size and quantity of your pumpkins. Second, you need a plan of action. Last
desserts on Thanksgiving is a pumpkin pie. The pumpkin has been around for hundreds of years, and always been a part of thanksgiving, however, it is more likely that the pumpkin was served after being baked or stewed rather than a pie on the first years when Thanksgiving were celebrated (Trex, 2008). As it is a feast holiday the table has many more types of foods, but it varies from family to family what is put onto the table, however, the turkey, sweet potatoes, and the pumpkin pie is almost always found
this and the Cranberry sauce that comes in a can. After consuming several spoonfuls of cranberry sauce my stomach began to feel very full. Being a little kid, I had no choice but to make room for dessert; and what a dessert it was! As soon as the pumpkin pie was removed from the oven, the air was filled with an aroma that can only be described as sensational. I took a look at the delicious homemade pie.
clouds back in the sky?" “Nothing, it’s the weather,” replied Mr. Rat. “Rodents have talked about the weather for years, but none have done anything about it.” Oliver through his arms in the air. “There must be something we can do. My share of the pumpkin crop is enough to buy the piano. We need another two weeks.” “Your only hope is to protect your plants tonight.” Mr. Rat paused. “Maybe tomorrow night as well. Frost warnings typically last only a day, two at the most." “How do we do that?” asked
contained everything on the Pioneer Planters invoice. The rest of the weekend was abuzz with talk of planting their garden, and the crops they would grow this year, dreams of giant sunflowers, wildflowers, and golden pumpkins. Jay J could not wait to tell Timmy about his Peter Piper Pumpkin Seeds and the giant jack-o’-lantern they would carve at Halloween. He never told Timmy he couldn't grow giant peas. He would tell Timmy everything when he saw him at school.
Halloween For almost every man, woman and child on earth, October 31 means candy, kids running on the streets, spooky costumes and scary movies. But the story and evolution behind one of the most commercial holidays in the world, Halloween, is quite interesting. Halloween, also known as All Hallows eve, evolved from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, which means “summer’s end”. This day meant the end of the summer and the beginning of the cold winter which was associated with death. The
first snowfall of the year had hit early in the morning, and the soft, powdery snow provided entertainment for hours. As I laid my furry mittens and warm hat on the bench to dry, I was immediately greeted with the rich scent of sweet apple pie, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and the twenty-pound turkey my mother was preparing for our Thanksgiving feast. As I walked into the family room, I could feel the gentle heat of the crackling fire begin to sooth my frostbitten cheeks. I plopped myself
How to Prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate our joys with friends and family. Unfortunately, if you are the person designated to cooking the holiday dinner, the joys can turn into complete and total fear. I'll never forget the first time I made Thanksgiving dinner for twenty family members and friends. I waited until the last minute to start and the dinner ended in a complete disaster. In the years following that failure, I have learned that preparing a Thanksgiving
Bakery. There was a sign on the truck that read, Goblin Goo’s Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream and Fresh Apple Cider. A short round man, with dark ruffled hair, was busy setting up small tables and chairs on one side of the truck. “Can you believe that?” said Nicholas. “Pumpkin pie ice cream. I’ve never had pumpkin pie ice cream before.” “Neither have I,” said Thomas. “Never even heard of pumpkin pie ice cream.” “Wonder if it really taste like pumpkin pie,” said Ricky. “I know the grape slushy’s they have at the
sweet potatoes, peas, gravy, stuffing, salads, buns and lots of other great food. The main part of the feast is usually the turkey. Other families might have ham, roast beef, duck or chicken. The dessert that is most likely to follow the feast is pumpkin pie. Other people may choose different desserts and food depending on their customs and beliefs for which they choose to give thanks. Let’s not forget the biggest and most important reason for this holiday – giving THANKS! People usually give thanks
So many people complain about how little attention society pays to Thanksgiving. Every year for as long as can be remembered, the public has been gradually minimizing the amount of time that is spent celebrating this day of thanks and gratitude. This is simply because the whole country is more interested in the more important holiday that follows it: Black Friday. In fact, Black Friday is not only more important than Thanksgiving; it is without a doubt the most important holiday of the year. Only
as “winter squash”), pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo) are thought to have originated in North America. The oldest evidence of pumpkin seeds, found in Mexico, dated from 7000–5500 BCE. Pumpkins are not actually a vegetable but are more accurately a type of botanical berry or pepo. The word “pumpkin” derives from the Greek pepon, which translates to “large melon”. The giant pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima) grown in South America can exceed one tonne in weight. While mainly orange, pumpkins can also be white, deep
Roasted Pumpkin Soup Roasted Pumpkin Soup, I know what you’re probably thinking, pumpkin in soup?! YES, PUMPKIN in soup is really EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHANG! This Roasted Pumpkin Soup is gloriously creamy and velvety, a little smoky thanks to chili powder and crispy bacon bits on top. This should really be on your table this holiday season for Thanksgiving or Christmas, even for your New Year’s Day meal. This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a small crowd for your dinner parties