🦡The Reality CheckWeek 40 • Spooky Season
Pumpkin Decorating (Not Carving)
Monday, October 5, 2026
By Barnaby
Not ready for pumpkin carving mess?
Alternatives:
- Paint pumpkins (acrylic works great)
- Use stickers
- Draw with markers
- Decorate with googly eyes and felt
All the fun. Fraction of the mess. No sharp tools for little ones.
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