Decorate With Pink Pumpkins to Spread Breast Cancer Awareness This Halloween
You might be thinking pink for Barbie, but the real meaning behind these pretty gourds is much more special.
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It’s officially pumpkin season, and many of us will be looking to for fun pumpkin carving ideas and ways to decorate with the gourds for Halloween. You may be seeing pink pumpkin displays now more than ever thanks to the new Barbie movie, but there's an even better reason to go with pretty pink pumpkins this year: Pink symbolizes breast cancer awareness and represents strength and hope for those affected by the disease.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as you donate to organizations like the American Cancer Society and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, be sure to also place a colorful pumpkin outside your door to show your support to the cause. It's a simple and easy way to just let people know you're thinking about them this month (and always!).
May retailers sell real pink pumpkins and seeds at wholesale prices, but the pumpkins take time and effort to grow, and pink ones can be hard to find in stock or at a nearby store. Instead, you can buy an orange one and take on a DIY pumpkin decorating project. Spread awareness by carving or painting your pumpkin with the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon, or, if you’re looking for an easier way to decorate, spray paint the entire thing pink. You can even find decor to reuse every year, as many retailers sell pink plastic or stuffed pumpkins. You can write someone's name, a message of hope or a ribbon if you'd like.
Show support to family members, neighbors and friends affected by breast cancer with these pink decorative pumpkins. And be sure to learn more about the colorful pumpkins you'll see this month, including the meaning behind teal pumpkins and purple pumpkins.
You'll get 24 in a set, which is enough to spread throughout the house, or give your neighbors some to display. They come in different sizes and textures.
For a touch of elegance, go with this lovely translucent hand-blown pumpkin. It's best for indoor use because it's delicate.
Winlyn Assorted Sizes Fall Artificial Pink Pumpkins
Winlyn Assorted Sizes Fall Artificial Pink Pumpkins
For a classic look, got with this set that contains seven pumpkins. They are foam, so they are lightweight enough to go anywhere.
Velvet isn't fit for the outdoors, but you can use these mini pumpkins to dot your house with shades of pink. The options are endless: Scatter them across your dining room table, set one at each place setting or use them to line your mantel.
Once you pick the pumpkin's size and color (flamingo pink, of course), send the Etsy maker exactly what you'd like for them to write in gold script — your last name, house number or a hopeful message to anyone affected by breast cancer.
Assorted Artificial Gold Brushed Pink Pumpkins
Assorted Artificial Gold Brushed Pink Pumpkins
Pick up this set of 10 assorted gold brushed pink pumpkins for a rustic look throughout your house. You can use them to decorate outside or inside.
There are endless ways to decorate with this large pink pumpkin, whether it be outside alongside your real pumpkins or as a centerpiece of a table. You can even write a message on it to show your support.
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