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Free Fall Fun!

If your calendar isn’t yet booked with fun things to do this fall, you might want to look around a bit. Now is one of the best times of year to find plenty of free events to entertain the kids and even the whole family. Check out the following options that may be available in your area. Trunk or Treat Many churches and places of worship sponsor trunk or treat events, that are either on a weekday or a weekend, during the day or in the evening, so there are a lot of scheduling options. During a trunk or treat … Continue reading →

Free Fall Festivals

Fall is here and it seems everyone is encouraging you to get out and enjoy Mother Nature. The leaves are glorious, the temperatures are comfortable and the mood is relaxed. But, you’re broke and there are only so many free walks in the woods you can take before you get tired of looking at falling leaves. Fortunately, there are other options for penny-pinching families. Free festivals are amazing places for frugalistas to spend fall weekends. Simply pack up the gang and head out to these kid-friendly events that don’t require you to spend a single dime to partake in seasonal … Continue reading →

Hosting a Fall Festival

Who says you have to rely on your church or civic organization to host a family-friendly fall festival? If you are looking for a way to gather your closest friends and relatives to celebrate the change of seasons, then consider throwing your own autumnal fling. The seasonal shindig can be as intimate or elaborate as you wish. If you are working on a tight budget, then you might need to streamline your decorations. Start by adding a few touches to the front area of your home to make it appear as festive as possible. You could make an inexpensive fall … Continue reading →

Family Fun: Autumn Festivals

If you love bonding with your family in the great outdoors, but loathe dealing with freezing temperatures, ice and snow, then now is the time to take advantage of local festivals. Crafts, culture, food and fun await you and your family at the following popular autumn festivals: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is hosting the 10th Annual Scottish-Irish Festival, September 11-13, with singers, dancers, bagpipers, food, crafts, games and more. On September 19th German heritage will be celebrated in Norristown, Pennsylvania, at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Oktoberfest, featuring seasonal crafts, ethnic food, and live music. Founder’s Day Fall Festival at Washington Memorial Chapel … Continue reading →

More Fun Pumpkin Seed Projects for Kids

We bought our big pumpkins weeks ago, but have put off carving them until today because the weather has been so fickle (one day we’re in the 70s, the next day the 40s). We now have three incredibly cute (not spooky) jack-o’-lanterns on our stoop and more seeds than I care to deal with. I plan to roast a bunch for snacks and use the rest for craft projects. Our favorites include the pumpkin seed mosaic I shared in a previous blog and the other kid-friendly ones I have listed below. Note: If you have never used pumpkin seeds in … Continue reading →

A Week’s Worth of Halloween Fun

With less than two weeks to All Hallows Eve most major retail stores have shoved what’s left of their Halloween items to an obscure corner area to make way for all things Christmas. But not here in the FUN blog–Halloween is front and center and we’ve got a slew of great ideas for parties and other kid-friendly holiday gatherings. Take a look at what you might have missed last week: October 13th—–Fun Halloween Games for Kids. This blog contains ideas for fun Halloween-themed games that are sure to be a hit with the kids at your upcoming homemade Fright Fest. … Continue reading →

Haunted Halloween Games and Crafts

These candy-themed Halloween games and crafts will make your Fright Fest tasty and terrifying at the same time. All you need are a few pumpkins, some candy, and a lot of creativity. CANDY WEREWOLF WALL RACE The object of this game is to construct a wall to keep the werewolves out using just three items: Halloween candy, toothpicks and Popsicle sticks. Whoever builds the tallest wall in two minutes wins the game. Materials: Mini or Full-Sized Chocolate Bars Bubble Gum (sticks or chunks) Licorice Whips Peanut Butter Cups Chocolate Peppermint Patties Lifesavers Twix Bars Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Plastic Table Cloth … Continue reading →

Fun Halloween Games for Kids

If you are hosting a Halloween party for kids this year you don’t want your young guests to be stuck playing musical chairs all afternoon. Instead, get creative and use the holiday theme to your advantage. The following are tried and true party games (courtesy of the folks at Hershey’s) that were a hit at a Halloween playgroup party my daughter attended last year. They are simple, fun, and you can tailor them to suit the age range of the party participants. MUMMY HANDS Object of the Game: Mummified players need to transport goodies out of a crypt (a decorated … Continue reading →

Fun Halloween Events for Families

October is only two days old yet some of these family-friendly Halloween events have been going on since just after Labor Day. Don’t get left out in the cold by sticking around the house all day raking leaves and arranging corn stalks. Grab the kids and head out for some family-friendly Halloween fun at these popular theme parks: CALIFORNIA Knott’s Berry Farm–Halloween Happenings From now until November 1st your clan can go crazy in the 160-acre Horror-fest. In celebration of the spooky holiday the park has been transformed into a scare-a-thon filled with 12 menacing mazes, six hair-raising shows, four … Continue reading →

Fall Cookies: Classic Pumpkin Bars & Pumpkin Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

Canned pumpkin will soon be on sale and I admit that my pantry shelves will be lined with the stuff. Canned pumpkin is more nutritious than fresh although I have to admit that adding cream cheese frosting to a pumpkiny confection laden with almost 2 cups of sugar probably negates any health benefits. For a healthier version of this, try Lisa Pietch’s recipe. This particular recipe comes from a family friend who I’m sure got it from another family friend. . .and so on. Pumpkin Bars You Will Need: 2 c. Flour 1 3/4 c Sugar 1 tsp baking soda … Continue reading →