Friday, October 20, 2006

Get Your South Florida Home Holiday Ready

By Alexandra Tarallo

Now that the holiday season is near you will want to decorate your South Florida home with all the festive elements that come with it. Halloween is a favorite among kids and adults alike and pumpkin carving can be a good way to bring everyone together.

First pick out your pumpkin. Make sure it’s nice and healthy. If you have small children it may be smart to invest in a kiddie cutter. Cut a lid off the top of your pumpkin. Empty out the fillings and seeds into a bowl in case you want to use them later. Draw a face on the front and then carefully carve it out using a sharp knife. Fill the inside with tea lights and replace the lid. Your Halloween jack-o-lantern is ready to go!

Halloween is followed soon after by Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. If you plan on having friends and family over, you want your house to be in top shape. A quick fix is getting rid of clutter, and scenting your house with affordable homemade potpourri. Use a simmering pot if you have one. Through in apples, cinnamon, and a few drops of your essence of choice in the pot and let it slowly simmer. The festive fragrance of your home will welcome family and friends and probably remain in their memories for years to come.

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