Apple Picking at Jonamac Orchard {Malta, IL}

Apple picking is one of my favorite things to do as a family during the Fall. This year we headed back to Jonamac Orchard in Malta, Illinois. Jonamac has a great choice of apples but we head to this one mostly for their doughnuts. They are served warm and are absolutely amazing. They are so … Read more

Fall Tree Craft With Puzzle Piece Leaves

It’s almost Autumn so I had to post this adorable tree craft. The “leaves” are made with puzzle pieces that have been painted. Materials: Construction paper (blue and brown) Old puzzle pieces (love garage sales and resale stores for these) Paint (red, orange, yellow, green, brown) Glue Directions: Cut a tree shape out of brown … Read more

Bath & Body Works Country Fair Event Tomorrow 9/21

(Disclosure: I am receiving products in exchange for posting about this event.) Get excited for the arrival of fall with the Bath & Body Works County Fair—a fun, playful take on a favorite local pastime. On September 21, select Bath & Body Works stores will be transformed into festive county fairs, complete with Blue Ribbon … Read more

National Fall Festival Savings

(Disclosure: I will be receiving admission to one of these great Fall festivals below.) Ready for some Fall Festival Deals!? I have a great list of Corn Maze Coupons and Fall Festival savings nationwide.  Download valuable coupons for Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and Fall Family Activities. Enjoy! :) Arizona Schnepf Farms – Queen City California Forneris … Read more

Fall At The Morton Arboretum {Giveaway}

Fall is quickly approaching and The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL is a great place to see amazing fall color, and enjoy the smells, tastes and sounds of fall. We love visiting the Arboretum and the Fall is one of our favorite seasons to go. Here are some fun events coming up in the next … Read more

Fall Family Events at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Fall at the Chicago Botanic Garden is brimming with activities the whole family can enjoy. I can’t wait to take my family for a visit with the passes the Garden sent me. Here are some of the fun things your family can do there this Fall: Discovery Backpacks – Available Year-Round Families visiting the Garden … Read more

15 Leaf Crafts & Activities For Kids

One of my favorite Fall activities is to take the boys on a nature walk and collect leaves that we normally turn into leaf collages. I want to do something different this Fall so I searched online for some other ways to use the leaves we collect and other leaf themed activities and crafts that … Read more

60+ Ideas For Fall Family Fun {Bucket List}

I’ve spent the past week or so thinking of all the fun things my family has done during the Fall season in years past. Here are over 50 ways to enjoy the Fall season. 1) Go apple picking 2) Bake a pumpkin pie 3) Stuff a scarecrow using old clothes 4) Rake leaves into a … Read more