If you're looking for an easy, creative alternative to the usual pumpkin carving endeavor, try out one of these smart and fun ideas!

• Dry Erase Marker: Use a dry erase marker on your pumpkin when drawing out your design so you can simply wipe it off and try again!
• Cookie Cutter: Once you've deciphered where you'd like your shapes, use a rubber mallet to hammer in the cookie cutter to achieve the perfect pumpkin!
• Power Tools: Depending on the drill bit, you can create circles in all kinds of different sizes and into different designs!

*Keep your pumpkin fresh with this hack: After you've finished carving your pumpkin, rub the inside of your pumpkin with petroleum jelly to help keep it fresh.

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