At our house, making caramel apples is one of those things that we must do at least once every fall. It is so easy and fun for all ages. YUM! Fallish Fun: Caramel Apples This is really more of a procedure than a recipe. I usually start with the recipe from the bag of Kraft caramels for the basic caramel apples. 1 bag Kraft caramels 2
Free Fall Art Lessons for All Ages
A few leaves are already starting to turn here in the south and that means it’s time to turn our attention to fall art! Pull out those fantastic reds, oranges, browns, yellows and greens and enjoy our free fall art lessons for all ages. Don’t you love a fall palette? These colors make me so happy! I’ve put together a list of our best art
Grandma’s Pumpkin Raisin Cookies Recipe
In honor of fall, Hodgepodgedad’s favorite, Grandma’s Pumpkin Raisin Cookies Recipe. Grandma’s Pumpkin Raisin Cookies Recipe Ingredients 2 cups sifted flour 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ginger 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening (I didn’t have any so I substituted real butter and they turned out beautifully!) 1 cup sugar 1 cup pumpkin 2 eggs (beaten) ¾
Acrylic Fall Trees Tutorial
I am a firm believer that each of us can paint – especially children, who possess an innate ability to create art. This tutorial is such a fun way to paint! I hope you enjoy this acrylic fall trees tutorial. The hardest lesson is this: you cannot paint exactly like someone else. Embrace the freedom to please yourself!! Acrylic Fall Trees Tutorial This painting is
10 Favorite Fall Recipes
October means a change in menu. Football, fall, leaves, family gatherings and cooler weather mean these type recipes from our archives… Fun Food for Football Watching by Kim A. – hearty red chili, spinach melts… Barbecue Cups, also by Kim – are simple, quick and delicious! Fallish Fun: Caramel Apples by Kendra – these are absolutely beautiful! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies also by Kendra Italian
To trick or treat or not to trick or treat?
Ahhh… October…. is there a more beautiful month of the year? The weather, the colors, the crisp air, the smell of burning leaves (yes, I love it) and the nearness of the holidays make this month one of my favorites! Closing out this wonderful month is Halloween! I have fond, fond memories of trick or treating as a kid. My mom always helped my sister
Fall Leaf Walk is Our Favorite and Our Best
(Photo of leaves Littlest Girl collected in the backyard before we left). We spent a favorite afternoon looking for fall colors. Our favorite because Hodgepodgedad had the day off for Columbus Day. Our best because we headed to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park all together for a fall leaf walk. (Plus we like the BBC children’s show Charlie & Lola) 🙂 We drove the mountain
Nature Walk Leaf Art
I came across this fun leaf art the children created with Nana a few years back. It’s time to do it again! Start by enjoying a simple nature walk in your yard on a beautiful fall day, encouraging the children to collect a variety of leaves, seeds and nature items. Bring your discoveries inside and spread them out on the table. Or keep it all