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The Benefits of Good Fall Routines

Fall decor on table.

Fall brings us back to family. In the summer, the kids have more open windows of time to play with friends. Most days we do not keep a particular schedule. I still am sure to sip my coffee and take my morning slowly. The kids, though, are up and out the door by 9AM. Despite that amazing time they have to play outside, I soak up the benefits of good fall routines as the … [Read more...]

Fall Preschool Activities

Fall is my favorite season. We get into nature, explore and learn so much. Seasonal themes are fun activities for preschool because they cover so many subjects. This collection is a list of my favorite fall preschool activities. I taught these in my preschool classrooms and my children loved them when we did preschool at home. … [Read more...]

12 Fall Activities for Toddlers

12 Fall toddler activities

Toddlers can have so much fun in the Fall. Many craft projects are a little too advanced for these little ones, but there is still much hands-on learning for toddlers in this season. These Fall activities for toddlers are simple and fun. … [Read more...]

Supporting Your Child’s Seasonal Allergies

If you’re like me and living in the great Midwest, the summer season has yet to arrive in all its glory.  We’re still stuck somewhere between transitioning from spring to summer with a lot of heavy rains and high winds.  Unfortunately, most kids who suffer from seasonal allergies are not too happy with that.  After the long winter season, all they want to do is be in the … [Read more...]

Fall Toddler Activities

Great Fall toddler activities to try!

Toddlers and pumpkin patches are just about made for each other. But, what other fall toddler activities can you do when pumpkin patch season ends? Having tried these Fall toddler activities with each of my 4 kids, they are favorites for October and November. Whether you live where the leaves change color or not, these Fall activities for Toddlers will keep your toddler … [Read more...]

Traditional Fall Family Activities

Traditional Fall family activities for kids of all ages.

{Post by Lisa} I love the changes and traditional Fall family activities that take place during this season! I enjoy the sound of leaves crunching under my feet, smells from the oven as I bake my homemade apple pies, and harvesting all of the vegetables from my garden. My kitchen counters fill up quickly with pots, cutting boards, knives, bowls, and canning jars. My … [Read more...]

Fall Beading Projects to do with Kids

6 fun Fall beading projects to do with kids to make gifts or just spend quality crafty time together.

As leaves start to fall and the trees turn from green to a bright array of red, orange and yellow, it is a sign that autumn is here. This is the perfect season to enjoy quality time with your children before the chaos of the holidays is in full gear. Go pumpkin-picking, sip a hot cup of apple cider, and set up fall beading projects to do with kids. Explore your creative side … [Read more...]

Toddler Pumpkin Activities

Fall is pumpkinn time! Toddler pumpkin activities help kids get hands-on learning experiences that are safe and fun. Includes Preschool pumpkin activities too.

Every Fall I like to gather some gourds and mini pumpkins for my kids to explore. They love the sensory aspect of scientific discovery. There is so much you can do for toddler pumpkin play activities. Plus, the good news is this is an inexpensive way to play in the Fall. Grab some mini pumpkins, gourds, or even the plastic craft pumpkins from your local craft store. We had a … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Turkey Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Turkey Mac and Cheese recipe. Great for using Thanksgiving leftovers.

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jaimi} Turning the clocks back, Fall weather, and pumpkin spice all go together in perfect harmony. This time of year we are planning for the holidays, and seeking out new recipes to jazz up our … [Read more...]

Preschool Activity: Pumpkin Classification and Order

Preschool activity to explore observation skills, classification and putting items in an order. Pumpkins make this a fun Fall theme activity for preschool.

This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. You can teach a preschooler complex science skills in simple ways. Just engaging in observation and having a conversation about what you are seeing, creates stronger vocabulary and classification skills. We tried out a Preschool activity that I call "Pumpkin Classification." It is an observation activity that … [Read more...]

Fall Recipes and Wonderful Wednesday Blog Link Up #145

Yummy fall recipes featured at Wonderful Wednesday blog hop.

You guys are the BEST! And, these Fall recipes are going to make your mouth water! Let's get to it. ♥ ♥ ♥ Last week we broke the 700 barrier! Yes, there were a total of 701 spectacular posts shared at our link up party. Wow! Be sure to view a couple posts for every one you share with us, and, leave me a comment with your link up number so I can pin your post! Here is the one … [Read more...]

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