Pumpkin Farm Obsession

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Some might say I am rather obsessed with going to a REAL pumpkin farm to buy my pumpkin. Something doesn't seem right about buying a pumpkin at the local mall parking lot or old abandoned gas station.

Growing up in Pennsylvania, I have the absolute best memories of fall. The color of the leaves, the crisp air and most of all going to the pumpkin patch. We always went to a pumpkin farm with an old "haunted" barn and a hay maze. Usually this was followed by handmade hot apple cider and a tractor pulled hayride.

This year I was determined to have the experience so I dragged the kids and my Mother-in-Law to Orange County to Tanaka Farms. I am sure it is a nice place and all, but it was just before Halloween and I was horrified at how crowded and chaotic and expensive it all was. I ended up leaving pumpkinless after the kids flipped out from the stress and chaos, and Gail and I went home needing a glass of wine. It was THAT kind of day.

I got a super deal on my pumpkins at Target btw. No stress!