How To Make Jack-O'-Lanterns Last Longer

How to preserve carved pumpkins for Halloween!

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Once pumpkins are carved, mother nature takes over and the mold spreads.

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Inspect the entire pumpkin for soft spots, holes, and bruises before picking out your pumpkin from the pumpkin patch

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There are several different ways you can preserve your pumpkin. It all depends on if you will be carving it or not.

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There are even two methods that will preserve your Jack O Lantern for up to 2 weeks!

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Find out all the methods that use common household items.

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