Kid Safe Pumpkin Lighting Tips & Ideas
Posted by Sarah on October 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment
With so many options out there, it’s hard to find the time to carve the pumpkins, get the templates, make the cookies, decorate the house, decorate the yard, get the right costume…should we go on?
With all the busy moms out there, we decided to map out the best way to light up your pumpkins this Halloween.
The obvious, best and SAFEST way to light up your next pumpkin masterpiece, especially if you have small children or would not want to burn your house down, is to use a candle-free option.
Check hardware stores or online stores for color-changing strobe lights (these we found on Amazon.com for about $8.50 each), battery-operated tea lights (we found these on save-on-crafts.com – 6 for $6 ) which are great to use even after Halloween for a safer candle burning effect or rainbow LEDs that are made just for pumpkins and are safe for use in fresh or foam pumpkins.
In our opinion, battery-operated tea lights are a great option for a small pumpkins or gourd. If you have larger pumpkins to illuminate, you can use several tea lights in the same pumpkin.
For indoor decorations, Christmas lights specifically designed for pumpkins (found these at christmaslightsetc.com for $7.95 per set of 50) are an awesome way to light up your pumpkins. This would also let you make a colorful tabletop displays or window sill decoration! Imagine the possibilities!
And of course, finally, candles are an obvious choice. Votive or pillar candles, placed on a plate which is large enough to catch any drips, are the best option.
A good tip when illuminating a pumpkin with a candle is to cut a small hole in the top of the pumpkin, like a chimney, allowing the heat and smoke to escape.
But needless to say, you should ONLY use this as a last option and NEVER if you have children. Let’s not make Halloween truly scary!
Happy Trick or Treating People!
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