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20 Halloween Pumpkin Fails

Bonnie Biess — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:23 +0000

Between your foolproof stencil of Justin Bieber‘s face and an endless supply of premium 99 cent carving tools, you probably envisioned yourself minutes away from that dreamy pop star pumpkin glowing all over your neighbors’ jealous faces. What could go wrong? Everything. One false measurement, too many slices, a couple spilled pumpkin ales and your [...]

Real Life Ron Swanson Carves Pumpkin With a Gun

Donald Deane — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:01:02 +0000

When we carve pumpkins, we generally use a knife, but they must do things a little differently in the South. For example, Tennessee resident and YouTuber Hickok45 carves his pumpkin with a Colt 1911 handgun. Why, you may ask? Because using anything else would just be plain silly.

10 Awesomely Geeky Jack-o'-Lanterns

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:15:06 +0000

We’re self-proclaimed Halloween geeks. But honestly, how can you not be? There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday that by the time October 31st rolls around, our entire lives are defined by creepy stuff and ridiculous garb. Our pets aren’t big fans of the festive takeover, but that’s never stopped us from dressing them up as a turkey dog!

10 Ways to Carve Your Pumpkin This Halloween

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:46:56 +0000

The best part about Halloween is the pumpkin. On a nice fall day you head on over to the local pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect specimen. Then you and your friends or family get together to carve your masterpiece and cook some delicious pumpkin seeds.

Choosing the perfect method to carve your pumpkin is key, so we came up with 10 ideas you may not have thought of for how to carve your pumpkin this Halloween:

Learn How to Preserve a Carved Pumpkin, Get Jack-o-Lantern Carving Tips, and More For This Halloween

Nick Cooper — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:15:19 +0000

Halloween is here, and with it comes the fun of carving pumpkins! Make your carving project easier, help your Jack-o-Lantern last longer, and impress your friends with these awesome tips. Once you’re done picking out your pumpkin (see great places to find your pumpkin in the Twin Ports), the next step is making it into [...]

Best Places to Get Pumpkins for Your Halloween Jack-O-Lantern in the Duluth / Superior Area

Nick Cooper — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:31:07 +0000

One of the staples of fall and the Halloween season is picking out that perfect pumpkin to carve, or even to just put out for decoration. Where does one look for the best pumpkin picking around Duluth, Superior, and beyond? Here are three suggestions, some more simple, and others more extravagant. Facebook The Pumpkin Train [...]

College Student Faces Trial for Stealing $2 Pumpkin

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:25:20 +0000

Theft charges serious enough to warrant a jury trial typically involve stolen goods that are pretty expensive (just ask Lindsay Lohan about that).

But you don’t have to steal high-dollar stuff to get in that kind of trouble — in fact, a New Mexico college student is about to go on trial for allegedly forgetting to pay for a $2 pumpkin.

Gourds Gone Wild! 10 Awesomely Artistic Jack O' Lantern Carvings [PICTURES]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:42:53 +0000

Hurricane Irene flooded dozens of pumpkin patches this year, leading to what many say will be an unprecedented shortage — and price increase — for those wanting to carve traditional Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns.

That said, even a hurricane won’t stop the super-creative types who work their magic to create stylish artwork on pumpkins every year.