Crafts
How to Make a Suncatcher with Fall Leaves {Craft with Kids}
Upcycle fallen tree leaves into a glittering suncatcher. We show you and the kids how to make this craft and keep busy this autumn.
Holidays
DIY Pumpkin Photo Wall Backdrop for Halloween
Throwing a Halloween or fall-based party? An easy way to make a big statement is with a photo wall and we have two fun pumpkin-themed ideas for you.
Holidays
Thanksgiving Drink Stirrer DIY
Here is an easy-peasy Thanksgiving craft. It’s a drink stirrer that fancies up any fizzy beverage.
Holidays
Thanksgiving Activity Placemat Printable
Get the kids and the adults laughing together during Thanksgiving dinner with this entertaining placemat which includes Mad Lib-inspired fun.
Food & Home
Best Apple Cupcakes (with cinnamon frosting)
When you think fall do you think apples and baking like we do? Check out this apple muffin treat made extra special and turned into a dessert with cinnamon frosting and chocolate leaves.
Food & Home
Fall Harvest Lunch Box for School
Celebrate the end of autumn with a cute school lunch box filled with fall treats for the kids. Pumpkins, foliage, apples, and slices of “pumpkin pie” all come together in a delicious harvest.
Holidays
Turkey Place Cards for the Thanksgiving Table
Keep your little ones busy while the Thanksgiving meal is cooking by asking them to make these fun name place cards for the Thanksgiving table. We’ve included a bonus turkey coloring sheet too!
Holidays
Thanksgiving Turkey Table Craft
This little craft is a quick one to set up and will keep the kids busy at the Thanksgiving dinner table, as well as looking cute and providing a keepsake of your children’s artwork and thankful messages.
Holidays
Thanksgiving Day Table Activity for Kids: Turkey Trivia Cards
Thanksgiving dinner is usually a long meal so having things to keep the kids busy and entertained can help everyone enjoy their time together. We have something special in mind for this year.
Holidays
Fall Leaf Linens
Let the kids make something special for the table this Thanksgiving with these elegant and easy leaf-printed linens. This no-mess project can be done by kids (or adults) of any age.
Activities
Five Fun Things to Do in October
October may be one of my favorite months. So much to do and celebrate.
Food & Home
Autumn Apple Muffins
Fall is here and so it’s time for fall baking! These apple muffins are mostly healthy and make a great breakfast to start the day.
Holidays
Six Fun Things to Do in September
We’re rolling out a new feature, where we bring some ideas for you and your family’s calendar. Hope you like.
Holidays
Recycled Napkin Rings for The Thanksgiving Table
Having a beautiful Thanksgiving table can help set the dinner mood getting more compliments than the turkey! Here’s a fun way to spice up your table with these decoupage napkin rings made from recycled paper tubes.
Activities
Participate in a Trunk or Treat Event
Have you heard of the Halloween tradition of Trunk or Treat? It’s a mash-up of the traditional trick-or-treating and tailgating parties. Need we write more to get you interested?
Food & Home
Host or Attend a Chili Cook-Off
I just finished a heaping bowl of Three Lentil Chili after seeing everyone write about chili these days. Yes, it’s the season and it’s great. In fact, October is National Chili Month. Googling led me to a plethora of listings for Chili Cook-offs nationwide where you can participate or just eat your way through. Yes, it’s that easy. Get to planning now.
Crafts
Back-to-School Craft: Apple Print Backpack
Get ready for school with this apple print drawstring backpack. Let the kids make their own fabric pattern with an apple and some fabric paint.
Activities
Visit your Local Police Precinct(s)
Still out of school and looking for activities? Instead of visiting your local firehouse visit your local police station.
Activities
Go Play in Dirt, because Nature Rocks
Get outside and discover nature. A new online tool helps you narrow it down to activities that are age appropriate and in your own area.
Activities
Visit an Antiques Fair to Find Dress Up Clothes
You can score some great vintage finds for your kids’ dress-up closet all whilst enjoying the eye candy at a great antiques fair.