Get the most out of your money and use that pumpkin for two or three or eleven more purposes.
Eat Your Pumpkin
Eating your pumpkin is probably the most enjoyable way to use it.
Head to the end of this post to get your hands on almost a dozen pumpkiny recipes.
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Create a Pumpkin Bird Feeder
Feeling artsy?
Feed your neighborhood birds (and squirrels) by making a simple bird feeder.
Save Them for Your Thanksgiving Table
Your pumpkins will make it to Thanksgiving as long as you choose wisely.
An uncarved, healthy pumpkin can last up to 12 weeks.
Plan to keep a pumpkin or two, and youll be all set.
Use Pinterest for ideas and inspiration.
Make Pumpkin Snowmen
Want a really hip snowman that wont melt?
Using pumpkins can be a cute and crafty way to make it happen.
And, if youre feeling entrepreneurial, you could even try selling your creations.
Relax With a Pumpkin Face Mask
Out late at a Halloween party?
Add this to the list of fun ways to save money with DIY beauty products!
All you need is some butcher or craft paper, a few paper plates and washable paint.
Save the Seeds
Not a fan of eating the seeds?
Instead, hold onto them to plant in your garden next spring.
Growing your own pumpkins will save you money and let you enjoy even more homemade treats next year.
Head over to The Penny Hoarder forrecipes and more resourcesto get started on your pumpkins next life.
