The countdown to Halloween has begun. Putting up the final decorations, stocking the candy bowl and roasting pumpkin seeds may be on your agenda this week. There are only a few days left to put the finishing touches on Halloween this year. The children are excited to wear their costumes and the jack-o-lanterns have been carved.

If your pumpkins have already been carved, you may notice a squash like smell graces the front porch of your home. It’s an interesting earthy smell that reminds me of fall and Halloween. However sometimes it can be a little over powering. If you find this to be true at your home here is a simple trick you can use to create yourself a treat.

Take some powdered cinnamon and rub it on the lid of your jack-o-lantern. When you light the candle tonight, the aroma of cinnamon and pumpkin will fill the air. As the neighborhood visits your home this instead of being welcomed by the smell of three day old squash, they will be greeted with the welcoming smells of pumpkin pie.