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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

November 3, 2019 Leave a Comment Dinner· Lunch· Recipes· Vegetarian

Cold fall weather is a perfect time for comfort foods like this rich and creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese! Loaded with protein and vitamin A, it’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Kids love it and it’s healthy too!

It’s November and temperatures are dropping and snow is on the way. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be sporting chunky sweaters and wool socks and hunkering down indoors for the next few months. 🙂 This is my favorite time of year because I can turn up my oven and bake all my favorite comfort foods for my family. Macaroni and Cheese is always a crowd pleaser and a staple on my cold-weather menu, but this Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is a healthier version than the original and tastes just as ooey-gooey and delicious. Read on to find out how to make it!

Erupting Pumpkin Activity

October 30, 2019 Leave a Comment Activities· Fall· Forest School

How fun is this Erupting Pumpkin Activity?! This is a great science activity for kids any time during the fall season, but especially on Halloween!

I first learned about this science activity a few years ago at one of my daughter’s forest school sessions during the week of Halloween. The kids and I alike were totally wowed by it and we all took turns oohing and awing as the pumpkin began erupting and oozing foam all over the place. The kids especially liked it because they got to take turns adding the secret ingredient that makes all the spooky foam. Keep reading to find out how you can help your kids with this fun science activity too!

Halloween Caramel Apples

October 23, 2019 Leave a Comment Activities· Fall· Snack, Dessert

These Halloween Caramel Apples are a fun and delicious way to get into the Halloween spirit. This activity may not be the healthiest one, but it sure makes kids happy!!

When I was little, every year, our neighborhood would celebrate Halloween together. My friends who lived up the road had a haunted house set up in their barn, another neighbor would paint our faces and help with costumes, and my mom always hosted Halloween games. After the games were over, my mom would hand us all a caramel apple to eat on our way to the haunted house up the road. Now, as an adult, caramel apples alway bring back such fun memories for me, and I want to give similar ones to my kids. Read on to learn how to make yours!

20 Minute Parmesan Pasta {6 Ingredients}

October 20, 2019 Leave a Comment Dinner· Recipes· Vegetarian

This Easy Parmesan Pasta takes just 20 minutes to make and you only need 6 ingredients! It’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that kids will love!

I’m not lying when I say that this 20 Minute Parmesan Pasta tastes exactly like garlic bread! It’s cheesy, garlicky (as much as you like) and although I originally made it for my kids, I ended up eating most of it myself 🙂 It’s also made with 6 ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now. … Read More about 20 Minute Parmesan Pasta {6 Ingredients}

Autumn Stained Glass

October 17, 2019 Leave a Comment Fall· Fall· Uncategorized

Creating Autumn Stained Glass with your kids is a really sweet and easy way to preserve a piece of fall and make a beautiful piece of art for your home.

The trees around town are really starting to look like autumn! I bet your trees are too! The leaves here are so rich and colorful right now. On a walk recently, my daughter and I gathered several lovely ones and then wondered what we could do with them when we got them home. We both wanted to preserve them somehow and hang them up in our home to admire. My mom, who is visiting us from Montana, suggested preserving them in wax paper, the way they used to do when she was a little girl. The idea of creating Autumn Stained Glass came out of that. Read on to learn what you will need for this project and exactly how to do it.

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