Rave - Where are the pumpkins??

I wish I would have found this website earlier.
Pumpkin Patches and More
Not only do they list the States but they also have listings for
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa

Rave - Great Customer Service Still Exists

On the pumpkin forum there was a post raving about The Pumpkin Gutter. Other members said it is the only way to clean out your pumpkins if you are carving more than two. Well with our annual Pumpkin Carving Party coming up this Saturday we thought this tool would be a great addition. But we didn't know if it would arrive on time. I called the phone number on the website and not only did an actual person answer the phone but it also was the inventors wife. She assured me that my Pumpkin Gutter would arrive in time for our party. And to top it off she stayed on the phone with me while I went through the paying process to make sure my order showed up on her end.

Well it arrived today and I can't wait to try it out. Friday we are carving our pumpkins so I'll be sure to let you all know how it works.

Rave - Halloween Stores

So this post is actually a week late. Last Friday the family had dinner at Taco Del Mar in Greenwood and after we decided to check out Spirit Halloween over by Northgate Mall. Usually by the time we make it to one of these stores it is completely picked over. Well how surprised were we when the store was packed with merchandise. We asked if it was busy and the employee said no, that it is really slow. He thought maybe people didn't know where they were. So if anyone is looking for Halloween costumes or decorations check them out.

Spirit Olympic Plaza
10722 5th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125

Rave - Pumpkins everywhere

I see Pumpkins! Pumpkins are everywhere! I have already collected 2 Jack-o-Lantern types, 3 sugar pie, 5 Wee-B-Little and 3 artificial pumpkins! Last year only my husband carved a pumpkin, with the baby being only 2 months I was too tired to do any. But this year I will be pulling out my patterns and pumpkin carving tools and making my own Jack-o-Lantern.

For a number of years I have been collecting Pumpkin Masters templates and have quite a few now, which comes in handy since we have a Pumpkin Carving Party for our friends with kids. Growing up with the mother I have we were not allowed to carve our pumpkins. My mother was and is a complete worry wart. You know don't play with knives, don't walk and eat at the same time, stay away from the stove it's hot. To this day I have a hard time cooking anything in the oven. Back to the pumpkins. Since my mom wouldn't let us carve them we painted our pumpkins instead.


Here I am with my sister and our masterpieces. Yes nothing says Halloween like a painted pumpkin!

I think that may be why I'm such a collector of pumpkin carving patterns now. You know depriving someone of something makes them want it more. Some may think it is a sickness but I've met many like me.

Here is a list of some favorite Halloween sites.

Jammin Pumpkins-Free & members only cut-out pumpkin pattern site
Zombie Pumpkins-Free & members only cut-out pumpkin patterns and forum
The Pumpkin Wizard-Free & members only shaded patterns and forum (if you are looking for a specific pattern the members on this forum will know if one exists. Many members create their own and share with other members)
Masterpiece Pumpkins-Sell their own patterns
SpookMaster Pumpkins-Free & members only patterns
Stoneykins-Free & members shaded patterns
Fantasy Pumpkins-Great ideas

Be sure to get yourself a pumpkin or two or three!

Rave - Fall has arrived

While I've been away from the blog Fall has arrived here in Seattle! This is my favorite time of the year. The leaves, colors, crispness of the air and days getting shorter!