Pumpkins, Pumpkins, and More Pumpkins

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On Oct 20, 2017
Listed in Goldsboro Area Real Estate News

Fall is my favorite time of the year! I love how the weather is perfect; the leaves turn bright colors, it’s time to wear those cute cozy sweaters and of course it’s almost Halloween!  One of the most cherished parts of the autumn months, comes in the shape of a bright orange gourd. Of course, we are talking about the beloved pumpkin! There are lots of ways to get into the spirit of blessed pumpkin bliss.

Pumpkin Foods: Fall could arguably be THE season for foodies a big reason for this is the star of the fall food show, the pumpkin. With pumpkin rolls, cakes, pies, bread, soups, pancakes, and lattes! I love just about everyone of them.

Pumpkin Smells: There’s something about a cool crisp day and the smell of pumpkin luring the in the air.  Now it’s time to surround yourself in the fragrance of pumpkin and all the delicious smells that go along with it. Pumpkin candles, pumpkin air fresheners, cinnamon sticks and more – the smell of pumpkin spice is nice – and sometimes is almost good enough to eat!

Pumpkin Patches: North Carolina has some of the best Pumpkin Patches around. The pumpkin patches here have hay rides, air blobs, animals, playgrounds, corn mazes, and of course pick your own pumpkins! Beautiful, vibrant displays of bright orange pumpkins of all sizes and shapes are on display in preparation for upcoming Halloween. Pumpkin patches are a fun for the whole family! Orange pumpkins will, of course, be everywhere but you might even see pumpkins that are white, blue, green and covered in dots!

Pumpkin Decor: Pumpkins are a great way to decorate for fall.  Sites like Pinterest are loaded with fabulous fall decorating ideas to warm up your house with a festive autumn vibe. Pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns also are some of the most popular Halloween decorations out there. You can carve them, hang them, even serve them up as a soup bowl. My mother uses them as a flower vase.

 

 

 

 

 

Make your house smell amazing this fall. Check out this fall stove top potpourri from Thirty Handmade Days.

 INGREDIENTS
  • 2 c. water
  • ½ c. apple cider
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ½ tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 tsp. Valencia Orange Peel (can use orange peel instead of or in addition to)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
 
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Pour 2 c. water and ½ c. apple cider into a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add additional ingredients and simmer over low heat.
  3. This can be on the stove for hours but if it gets low, add more water.

Check out some fun things to do around Wayne County:

~ Bras for Cause Fundraiser – October 20th 7:00pm Presented by Curtis Media. Wayne County Fighters and Law Enforcement will come together for a great cause. Tickets purchased at the door $10.
~ ALZA NC Walk 2018 October 22nd 9am-11am Help North Carolina families dealing with Alzheimer disease by participating in the 2107 Walk held at Cornerstone Commons downtown. Contact Carol Lancaster for more info 919-778-8664.
~ Downtown Community Action Day October 22nd 9 am -11am. Roll up our sleeves, lace up your sneakers and get ready to pitch in at Community Action Day! Your invited to help beautify downtown Goldsboro. For more information call 919-735-4959.
~Really Chill Challenge October 22nd 11am -2pm. Head downtown Goldsboro for this annual chili cook-off hosted by the Community Soup Kitchen of Goldsboro. Your taste buds will thank you. John Street Parking. 919-731-3939
~ Clayton Fear Farm Open Fridays and Saturdays 7pm to 11pm. The Clayton fear farm offers a frightening experience in the evening, but in the daytime it becomes a fun place for the family. http://www.claytonfearfarm.com/schedule/
~ Superhero Saturday (ages 3 -11) October 21st 10:30am to 11:30am at the Steele Memorial Library in Mount Olive. Calling all superheroes. Join us for crafts, games, and other super activities. Costumes are welcome. No registration is necessary. Call 919-299-8105 ext. 2.
~ Cabaret 22 – Theater for a Cause Music and monologues to celebrate the courage, bravery, and success of cancer survivors. PINK PLUNGE winners will be announced and all VIP sponsors will be recognized. Sunday 22 October 2017 03:00pm and 7:00pm. https://www.artsinwayne.org
~ The PINK Plunge! Proceeds benefit Southeastern Cancer Care Cures for the Colors and the Arts Council of Wayne County. Join the Arts Council of Wayne County and Southeastern Cancer Care for the first ever PINK PLUNGE event at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on Saturday, October 21st 11am -2pm. Call is at 919-736-3300
~ Check out some of the pumpkin patches in the area
  • Hillridge Farms – www.hillridgefarms.com
  • Vollmer Farms – www.vollmerfarm.com
  • Odom Farms – www.odomfarmingcompany.com
  • Boyette Farms – www.claytonfearfarm.com
  • Smith’s Family Fun Farm – www.facebook.com/smiths-family-fun-farm
  • Kens Korny Maze – www.kensproduce.com/cornmaze/
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