I made these muffins to bring over to new neighbors this past weekend, and then I promptly made another batch the next day because Charlotte complained I didn’t save enough for us! Luckily, they’re easy to make, and it worked out perfectly since I only used half the can of pumpkin puree for each batch. … Continue reading Banana Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sure, the night of October 31 is the main event, but if you’re like my family, you like to get your trick or treat on well before Halloween night. Get more wear out of those Halloween costumes, have fun, and stock your sugar stash for months at one (or more!) of these trick or treat … Continue reading 20+ Trick or Treat Events in Bucks County (and nearby) in 2022
I recently shared my Fall Bucket List for 2022 with a free printable and a bunch of activities in Bucks County and the surrounding areas. If you haven’t read it yet, go check it out HERE! I thought I’d go a step further though and make a blog post full of local (and semi-local) activities … Continue reading Weekday Fall Activities to Do with Kids
My kids love a good pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride or trunk or treat event. But if you’re looking for additional ways to celebrate Halloween in the Bucks County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia area, there are other options as well! Check out this list to add to the Halloween fun this October. Tip: Many of … Continue reading 12+ Places for Halloween Fun with Kids (beyond the farms and trick or treat events)
(This post was originally posted in 2021, but I’ve recently updated it for 2022!) I know there are a ton of memes/Internet jokes about women that love fall, but fall truly has been my favorite season for as long as I can remember. The weather, the beautiful colors, Halloween, the food … (Though I actually … Continue reading Fall Bucket List Ideas (& A Free Printable)
(NOTE: This post was previously posted in 2021. I recently updated it for 2022.) Apple picking season is here! Before pumpkin takes over, I like to give apples their moment to shine. And since BOTH of my picky eaters love apples, it’s a great activity for us to do together in September. Since Henry was … Continue reading A Guide to Apple Picking in Bucks County (and Nearby)
I know it’s completely overdone this time of year, but I truly do love pumpkin-flavored seasonal foods! (Well, except for coffee.) Here are 5 pumpkin recipes I’ve made and loved. They’re great for fall birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just on a Wednesday! Try one (or more) of these pumpkin desserts for a sweet seasonal treat. … Continue reading 5 Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
As cooler temperatures move in, soup is my FAVORITE thing to have this time of year. When we had a rainy day last week, I went through my files to find a recipe that I knew we loved and didn’t require a lot of ingredients. As luck would have it, we had every ingredient for … Continue reading Lentil Sausage Soup Recipe
Fall is officially here! And now that the season has started, it’s acceptable to want ALL the pumpkin things! If you want to start celebrating autumnal flavors first thing in the morning, I’ve got you covered. Here are 6 pumpkin breakfast recipes. These were pulled from my files from my food/recipe column days, but I’ve … Continue reading 6 (Healthier) Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
Back in May, I share a fruit salsa recipe that I made with lots of chopped strawberries and other fruits. It’s a great party-friendly snack or dessert that’s easy to tweak based on preferences. I said then that I’ve made a few different versions of this recipe and with the seasons now changing from summer … Continue reading Fall Fruit Salsa Recipe
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