Pick the Right Pumpkins

When youre at the pumpkin patch, realize that the best way to ensure an easy carving experience is by choosing the right type of pumpkin. Heres what to look for:

Size
Too small and your pumpkin will be impossible to carve; too large and the skin will be too thick to cut through! Pick average sized pumpkins that are about 1 foot tall for ideal carving.

Shape
You can still choose a variety of shapes to add character to your pumpkins, but more oblong, oval-shaped pumpkins are the easiest to carve faces on.