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Fall Family Fun – Activities, DIY Projects, Recipes & more!

Fall Family Fun

Fall Family Fun

Fall is one of our favorite seasons, enjoying the delicious hearty soups, pumpkin recipes & more great seasonal recipes to the pumpkin patch fun & other great activities to do in the beautiful outdoors. We’ve made it easier to find any fall information we’ve shared all in one place.

Things to Do in the Fall:

Pacific Northwest Fall Festivals & Pumpkin PatchesPacific Northwest Fall Festivals & Pumpkin Patch Master List

Check out this master list of fall festivals and pumpkin patches around Washington & Oregon.

Reviews of Pumpkin Patches and Fall Activities in WA & OR

Northwest Pumpkin Patch & Fall Farm Activities – Reviews

Check out reviews with pictures & details about local pumpkin patches & fall activities in Washington & Oregon.

Autumn Leaves: Places to See in washington & oregon

Best Places to View the Fall Colors in the Northwest

Find a list of favorite spots around Washington & Oregon to view the beautiful fall colors.

15 Free Fall Activities For the Whole Family15 Free Fall Activities for the Whole Family

Check out this list of fun family activities to do in the fall anywhere you live.

Fall Consignment Sales:

Northwest Childrens Consignment Sales

Northwest Fall Consignment Sales for 2014

Find a list of all the upcoming children’s consignment sales in Washington & Oregon

 

 

 

Fall Crafts & DIY Projects:

Autumn/Harvest:


5 Frugal Fall Entertaining Ideas
Thanksgiving Crafts - 30+ Thanksgiving Crafts Kids Will Love!
Thanksgiving Crafts – 30+ Crafts to Try with your Kids!
Use your favorite pumpkin as the perfect vase for fall flower arrangements and harvest decor
Perfect Fall Vases, Use Your Favorite Pumpkin As A Vase & Add Flowers To It!

Make Rustic Wood Pumpkins Using Reclaimed Wood!
DIY Scarecrow - How to Make a Scarecrow using Items from around your house
DIY Scarecrow – How to Make A Scarecrow with Items Around The House!

Potato Print Pumpkins

Halloween:

Simple Halloween Crafts for Kids
Simple Halloween Crafts for Kids – 20 Fun Fall & Halloween Ideas!
5 Halloween Candy Alternatives
5 Halloween Candy Alternatives for Kids
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats with Surprise
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats with a Surprise! Perfect for Halloween Parties!

Creating a kid-friendly Halloween Party with HERSHEY’S + 20 Readers Win HERSHEY’s Halloween Candy

Fall Recipes:

  • 25 Game Day Recipes for the 12th Fan

Main Dishes/Soups:

  • Whole Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
  • Take Out Style Teriyaki Chicken (Only Three Ingredients) – Make on a stove or in the slow cooker
  • Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken (or bake in the oven)
  • Fettucine Pasta with Meatballs in the Slow Cooker 
  • Slow Cooker Sausage & Pumpkin Chili
  • Taco Bean Soup
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Healthy Meatloaf Recipe – with Swiss Chard, Spinach & more
  • Meat Lasagna Recipe
  • Mini Chicken Pot Pies
  • Copycat Zuppa Toscana Soup – Olive Garden Style
  • Calzone Recipe for Freezer Meals
  • Freezer Meal Recipes and Tips & Tricks for Freezer Meal Cooking
  • Eggplant Parmesan
  • Homemade Chicken Pot Pies (with pre-made pie crust)
  • Chicken Corn Chowder (made over the stove or in a slow cooker)
  • Bratwurst Recipe – Cooking Brawts over the stove
  • Pho Recipe – Easy Version of Beef Pho!

Appetizers/Salads/Side Dish:

  • Easy Potato Skins Recipe
  • Creamy Peanut Butter Dip – Easy, Kid-Friendly Fruit Dip!
  • Cowboy Caviar Recipe (Salad, Dip, Dressing, Salsa)
  • Homemade Honey Wheat Bread Recipe
  • Homemade Croutons
  • Homemade Pico de Gallo
  • Zucchini Bread 
  • Slow Cooker Meatballs (Appetizer Size)
  • Teriyaki Chicken Drumettes (Game Day Appetizer)

Breakfast:

  • Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars
  • Breakfast Ideas for Busy School Days
  • Simple Quiche Recipe – Use Bread for the Crust!
  • Favorite French Toast

Dessert:

  • Easy Last Minute Football Cookies
  • Hot Fudge Cupcakes with Marshmallow Hot Fudge Topping
  • Homemade Caramel Sauce
  • Spice Cake with Rum Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Pumpkin Surprise Dessert
  • Mason Jar Pies
  • Cheesecake in a Jar
  • Easy & Frugal Cookies
  • Mini Caramel Apple Pies

Beverages:

  • 15 Coffee Recipes – Lattes, Frappes, Coffee Flavored desserts & more
  • Homemade Espresso Drinks – Lattes & more

Halloween:

  • Pumpkin Veggie Tray
  • Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
  • Witches Hat Cookies

Everything Else:

  • Make your Own Peanut Butter, Almond Butter & Cashew Butter
  • 5 Ways to Use Coconut Oil
  • Rosemary Infused Olive Oil
  • Homemade Ranch & Onion Soup Mix
  • Homemade Spices & Seasonings 
  • Homemade Vanilla Extract

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