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Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt: an easy way to capture cute fall photos of kids

Do you want to get some adorable fall photos of your kids at the pumpkin patch this year? Get kids on board by turning the photo shoot into a game with this free printable pumpkin patch scavenger hunt for kids!

Do you want to get some adorable fall photos of your kids at the pumpkin patch this year? Get kids on board by turning the photo shoot into a game with this free printable pumpkin patch scavenger hunt for kids!

Visiting the pumpkin patch each year is one of my favorite parts of fall. And it’s hard to resist wanting to take some adorable pictures of your own little pumpkins as they wander through the fields.

The problem is that, if your kids are anything like mine, they have no interest in pausing to pose for your perfect photo op. They are far too busy exploring and playing to sit still and say cheese!

But what if you could let them play AND capture the perfect fall photos you dream of?

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Fun apple tasting activity for kids: a perfect way to get in the mood for fall!

Fall is apple season! Learn about different apple varieties and create delicious family memories with this fun apple tasting activity for kids.

September is apple season! Learn about different apple varieties and create delicious family memories with this fun apple tasting activity for kids.

Did you know there are over seven THOUSAND varieties of apples in the world?! Crazy, right? And even if you don’t count all the obscure ones that aren’t widely available, there are over 100 varieties that are grown commercially in the United States alone.

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No-stress Valentine’s Day traditions for families to help spread the love

Make Valentine’s Day special this year for your family without spending a lot of time or money with these simple Valentine’s Day traditions for families. No stress…just lots of love!

Make Valentine's Day special this year for your family without spending a lot of time or money with these simple Valentine's Day traditions for families. No stress...just lots of love!

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Valentine’s Day is coming! Have you thought about how you’re going to celebrate?

Often people focus on romantic love on Valentine’s Day, but I also like to use the holiday as a way to shower a little extra love on my kids…and to encourage them to spread love to those around them.

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The Bowl Game: my super-simple favorite for family game night

Need new ideas for family game night? You’ll love “The Bowl Game”…a family favorite that’s quick to learn, easy to adapt for all ages, and quite possibly ridiculous!

Need new ideas for family game night? You'll love "The Bowl Game"...a family favorite that's quick to learn, easy to adapt for all ages, and quite possibly ridiculous!

I love games. Growing up, we spent many hours playing games of Clue, Guesstures, Trivial Pursuit, and Life. In fact, as the youngest child, whenever I couldn’t find one of my older siblings to play a game with me, I would “practice” the games by playing with myself.

One of my favorite games, however, is one that didn’t come from a store. It was a simple game that required only some pencils, paper, a bowl, and a slightly dramatic and quirky family to make it work.

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Fall Family Fun Bucket List

Celebrate the coming of autumn with this fun family fall bucket list. Be reminded of classic fall activities, and discover some new traditions to try as well! 

Help your preschooler learn to count using this simple printable preschool game. Race to fill up your pumpkin patch before Halloween arrives, and then race again to sell your crop.

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Note: This post includes affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if purchases are made through those links. Please see my full disclosure to learn more.

Confession: I don’t really like winter. I grew up in California where a white Christmas means it’s foggy, and “cold” means you have to wear a sweatshirt. When I moved to Utah for college 14 years ago, I had no idea that I would be settling here long-term.

But I do still live here so many years later, and I’ve come to love so many things about beautiful Utah. I still don’t love the snow, but I’m starting to fall in love with fall.

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