The kids are back to school, the weather is getting cooler, and the days are getting shorter -- Fall has definitely arrived. But... don't despair... "embrace" Fall with these 5 {easy} and {inexpensive} crafts and activities.
Click on the links {below} for full tutorials and free printables.
1) Homemade Birdfeeders {3 ways} - Kids will love making these simple birdfeeders, and they'll be helping the birds get ready for winter too!
2) {Printable} Fall Checklist - Print off this list, hang it on the fridge, and have fun completing all the Fall adventures.
3) 5-Minute {no-sew} Pumpkin - Kids and adults will love making this simple piece of Fall decor. It's easy, inexpensive, and totally adorable!
4) {Easy} Paper Bag Kites - It's a craft and a fun excuse to get outside. Your kids are going to love this one!
5) DIY Fall Wreath - This is a perfect craft for moms. All you need is a glue gun and little bit of patience. You don't have to be super-crafty to make this one!
Am I the only one who struggles to come up with dinner ideas every night? If you're like me, you'll love this {simple} side dish -- oven grilled vegetables.
It is super-easy {especially if you cut up all the vegetables ahead of time}. I usually cut up a red pepper, a small/medium zucchini, and a small container of fresh mushrooms... but you can use whatever vegetables are popular in your house.
Put all the vegetables in a large glass baking dish, and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Then, add some spice... I add pepper, basil, and oregano. Mix together and bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes {stirring once about half way through the cooking time}.
That's it! Easy and delicious! What is your "go to" easy side dish? Thanks for sharing... I can use all the inspiration I can get. :-) ♥ Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
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I guess it is time to accept the fact that summer is over {sigh}, so in an effort to "embrace fall", I made this beautiful Fall wreath for my front door.
Isn't it pretty? It is actually a combination of two projects I did before. I have included links to the tutorials {below}.
Click here to find out how to make the Twine Monogram.
Click here to find out how to make the Felt Flower & Grapevine Wreath.
How do YOU embrace Fall? Do you have a Fall wreath hanging on your front door?
As many of you know, my boys and I have been working on our Summer Checklist over the last couple of months. Last weekend, we completed the last item ... an "Ice Cream for Supper" party. Here are a couple of pictures:
Fun, right? The boys looked forward to it all summer, and it was a good way to transition into Fall/Back to School.
Now, it is time for us to get to work on our Fall Checklist. Have you printed off a copy? {It's free!}
Can you believe tomorrow is the first day of September??? It makes me sad to see summer come to an end, but I know that Fall is filled with fun activities too. So... to get us in the mood, here is the Fall Checklist {2012 Edition} that I put together for our family.
Sound fun? You can download and print a free copy here.
You can use it "as is", or you can make a fall activity tree {like we did last year}. You can find all the instructions you need here.
What is your favorite fall activity? Did it make my list? ♥
Fall is fast approaching, but it isn't too late for a little "backyard camping" adventure. We recently set up a campsite in our backyard, and we had a fantastic time.
We didn't have a fire pit, so we improvised with a fire projected onto a screen, and a "real fire" of lit candles.
We even had S'mores... because really, what is a camp out without S'mores? :-)
Have you ever camped in your backyard? If not, what are you waiting for? The cool fall evenings are just around the corner.
