Cheerful Frugality Celebrates Fall
Fall has officially arrived. We've packed away the swim suits, and now I begin the search for free fall fun. Here's what our family found:
Fall festivals abound. From churches to schools, I've spotted signs on every corner. I'm helping with our church's Oktoberfest country store. There are definitely bargains under the tent, and kids bounce on an inflated castle--FREE!
Start a leaf collection. We gathered a variety during a playground trip and pressed the interesting colors. If you don't have a field guide, check one out of the library.
Make a scarecrow. I saw them for $5 on sale, but we made our own with outgrown clothes. The kids think it is hilarious!
Preview the upcoming arts season. Follow your favorite cultural organizations on Facebook and Twitter, and you'll be updated on all their promotional and educational events. That's how we ended up seeing a free ballet performance Saturday when soccer rained out!
Recycle newspapers into pumpkins. We covered large balloons with newspaper strips and homemade paste (1 cup flour cooked to 3 cups water). Today we'll paint them orange.
This sampler represents just one weekend of fall family fun. Excluding transportation costs, we didn't spend a dime on entertainment. What does fall look like in your neck of the woods?
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2 Responses to “Cheerful Frugality Celebrates Fall”
September 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
These are great ideas! With a tiny baby this fall, we’re definitley loking for more at home activities. Baking is a big favorite and making applesauce and applebutter for the freezer (until I get brave enough to try canning!). We also make alphabet soup or stone soup. Field trips usually include a local herb farm, a farmer’s market and a beekeeper. And this year we may get to go see cane syrup being made.
I love just taking a blanket outside and curling up on the swing with a good book:)
September 28th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Great ideas- I’ll have to start thinking of making it more like Fall around here…we already have had to put the furnace on.The temps have gotten that cold, and the girls are talking about outdoor Fall pictures.The leaves get so pretty this time of year.
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