-Choose a pumpkin that best suits the face you intend to carve into it - tall and skinney for a scary Frankenstein, short and fat for a friendly fellow. Remember: There's no need to find a flawless pumpkin. Bumps and growths and discoloration can make great noses, warts and freckles.
-Don't overlook gourds, squash and even watermellon. Then can also make fun jack-o-lanterns, and you can create a whole family using different types.
-Cut a large round piece out of the bottom of a pumpkin instead of the stem, so that it sits evenly and can easily be set over a candle.
-To make your pumpkin last, wash the insides with a mild bleach solution (to slow decay) and coat the edges with petroleum jelly.
-Don't forget to save the seeds for a yummy roasted snack.
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