There’s nothing quite like a steaming mug of hot apple cider to make your home feel instantly warm and cozy. It always brings me back to the pumpkin patch we would visit as kids. The cup of cider we were given while they talked about the pumpkin patch in the haymow of the old barn…
Fall is the perfect season for sensory play. Between colorful leaves, cozy afternoons, and all the holidays, plus add in bigger kids going back to school and more one on one time with younger kids, it’s the perfect time to break out sensory bins that explore textures, colors, and creativity through play-based learning. Sensory bins…
If you’re looking for a fun, hands on sensory activity for kids that doesn’t require fancy supplies (in fact, you probably already have all the supplies in your pantry!), colored spaghetti is a must try! Not only is it inexpensive and easy to make, but it’s also a fantastic tool for creative play and childhood…
I am nothing if not a nostalgic person. There’s something truly special about recipes that have been passed down through generations, and it’s something I want to keep going. Every time I make a family recipe, it hold so many memories of family gatherings, cozy kitchens, and the simple joy of baking with my grandma…
As I’ve stated basically every post I’ve made about fall – I’m Team Apple. While I’ve found a few pumpkin drinks that wow me (That’s Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam, HOMEMADE PSL’s, and Pumpkin Pie in a cup, for those keeping score), I will always reach for something apple first. There’s nothing more comforting than a…
Silly Putty is the throwback making a reemergence that I didn’t know I needed in my life, but let me tell you, I am here for it. Silly Putty was a childhood favorite – it stretches, bounces, squishes, copies newspaper text (why was this the coolest thing??) and entertains for hours. Good news millennials (and…
If you love the sweet, cozy taste of caramel apples but want something quicker and easier, this cream cheese apple dip is about to become your new favorite fall treat! I grew up with this recipe as the thing we begged my mom to make the first time we saw a red apple on our…
There’s something magical about sipping a warm, spiced drink that tastes just like a slice of pumpkin pie. Enter: This Drink, the epitome of fall all in one cup. This drinkable pumpkin pie is like dessert in a mug — creamy, cozy, and perfect for any and all fall gatherings. Best of all, the crockpot…
If you’re looking for a healthy, satisfying snack that’s ridiculously easy to make, you’re going to love these two-ingredient pretzel bites. Made with just self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, they come together in under 30 minutes and taste like warm, bakery-fresh pretzels—but with a healthy twist. Also, as much as I love a good yeast…
Fall brings crisp air, colorful leaves, and endless opportunities for seasonal crafts that toddlers love. One simple favorite is making Coffee Filter Apples—a quick, low-mess project that captures the colors of autumn while encouraging creativity and hands-on learning. It’s a play on the easy coffee filter butterflies that adds a fall twist. Not only do…