2. Keep a pumpkin safe.
Estimated Cost: $1–$2* Goal: Prevents a carved pumpkin from decaying too soon
Unfortunately, Halloween is over, but don’t let that stop you from remembering this helpful advice for the following year (plus, you may carve a pumpkin as long as the fruit is still in season).
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Once your pumpkin has been carved, apply Vaseline inside, coating the interior and any exposed “flesh” with the jelly. By doing this, you can extend the pumpkin’s life and keep it from decomposing too soon by reducing its exposure to air.