Fall brings the cozy things of life up front don't you think? A crackling fire, a warm sweater, fuzzy slippers, a cup of hot chocolate, a good book (does anyone still read books made of paper anymore?) are all a part of what make Fall a favorite time of year for me. I love going over my list of Fall Favorites, and pulling out some of our traditions. Making special moments throughout each season helps bring joy and meaning into our life as well as happy memories for our family. Here are a few of our favorites:
Baking up some apple goodness.
Making up some cinnamon scented ornaments.
Tossing together a Fall Snack Mix.
....and a few more.
- A Fall Family Picnic
- An outing to pick apples, chilies or pumpkins
- Roast hot dogs and marshmallows around the fire (inside or outside is equally nice)
- A Nature walk, which includes finding pinecones, or picking dried flowers, seeds or grasses and leaves to make arrangements around the house or create crafts such as wreaths, potpourri, scented pinecones, topiary, tea, note cards etc.
- Make crafts around the table with the kids, to decorate for Fall, or Christmas gifts, or Ornaments.
- Cook up some Favorites, such as Apple Pie, Apple Dumpling, Caramel Apple Dip, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Torte, Pumpkin bread, Green Chili, Chili Relleno Casserole, Green Chili Rice,Texas Chili, Fall Party Mix,
- Have friends over for a little Harvest Party
- Go to a Corn Maze or Harvest Festival at a local Farm
- Enjoy preparing for Christmas before any hectic pace can set in.
What are some of your favorite Fall Traditions?
Pumpkin Torte Recipe here
Have a lovely weekend Everyone. May you be blessed with the peacefulness of His Spirit this Fall Season.
Beautiful. It all sounds lovely. Would you mind if I joined in with you on some of your excursions? Happy Fall! XOXO
ReplyDeleteThese are great ideas, Pam. We've done many of them. Now that I am living on the coast I have to think of other things to do. I've been collecting seashells and I'm going to try my hand at painting some of them autumn colors. We shall see how they turn out.
ReplyDeleteHello, I have enjoyed seeing all your lovely fall suggestions. I did make my fall mix with all the yummy's that just say fall to me. We did have a hay-ride and a bonfire. I think I will start a fire in the wood stove tonight as it is starting to feel chilly.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Roxy
Dearest Pam...what a delightful post celebrating Fall! Today we are roasting in sunny South Africa and oh my! I think Summer has arrived early...but there are wonderful things about each season and I will come back to this lovely post when cooler das once again roll around...{{Smiles}}
ReplyDeleteI loved all your pictures and words...hope you have a very blessed and peaceful weekend...and enjoy cuddling up in front of the fire!
Much love,
Kelly-Anne
Beautiful! My favorite time of the year!
ReplyDeleteI hope to make the cinnamon gingerbread men. :) Those have always been some of my favorite decorations.:) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to pop in and read your words, lingering on each recipe and peeking at your fun crafts. You are so creative. I admire that about you. Our fall lists are much the same. Family, food and making memories. Sweet times.
ReplyDeleteI often come to your blog for yummy recipes and am reminded of ones I wanted to try but didn't. This time it's the meal in a pumpkin recipe that caught my eye. I love that one. I have 3 little pumpkins out on my front porch that are going to be used for your beautiful recipe.
Thank you for sharing. I am always encouraged!
~Cinnamon