Pumpkin Cake Surprise Dessert – Easy Dump Cake! I don’t know about you but one of my favorite parts of the fall season are all the yummy pumpkin dishes! And this is one of our favorites that I got from my sweet neighbor Marcia a number of years ago. It’s called Pumpkin Cake Surprise Dessert!…
Fall Bento Lunch Box Idea for Back to School! It’s fun to get creative with lunches for your kids as a break from the typical options you give them & we know that many of you are now using the Bento Boxes for kids’ lunch boxes, so we thought it would be fun to share a…
 Slow Cooker Sausage and Pumpkin Chili Nothing says fall like a good bowl of chili. This sausage and pumpkin chili is perfect for the autumn season and you’ll love the flavor that the Octoberfest beer adds to it. You can make this in a crockpot or on the stovetop – either way it’s delicious! I…
Are you working on changing the products in your house to as many natural & non-processed items as you can? Some of the products in your pantry that may get overlooked are the spices & seasoning mixes. However, these mixes are such simple, quick recipes – you just need to measure out the ingredients, mix…
Easy Fudge Recipes and more! Fudge is such a classic holiday treat & nowadays there is so many delicious combinations of flavors you can combine to create mouthwatering fudge to serve your guests, as neighbor gifts or for your family to enjoy during the holiday season! We have put together a roundup of an amazing…
Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe – A Crowd Pleaser! If you’re headed to a gathering in the fall, whether it’s Halloween themed or Thanksgiving dinner, this easy pumpkin cream cheese dip recipe is the perfect dish to bring. It has just the right blend of pumpkin, sweetness & spices to pair with some light…
Easy Apple Butter Recipe – Simple, Yet Delicious! One of my favorite things about fall is all of the delicious apple recipes we can create as we definitely have an abundance of apples this time of year -and there are always so many sales at the grocery stores & your neighborhood fruit stands. Â One of…
Easy Pumpkin Pie Playdough Recipe Here is a fun after school or weekend activity to make with the kids this fall. Make this DIY Pumpkin Spice Playdough. It does not take long to make, and if you cook things like pumpkin pies you probably already have all the ingredients you will need in your cupboards….
Did you make a New Years resolution to eat healthier? How about eating healthier, and making cooking more convenient? If so, this great list of healthy Slow Cooker recipes is for you! Using a slow cooker in your home can be beneficial in so many ways. When the warm weather hits, using a slow cooker…
Now I know most of you are coffee drinkers but if you are not a coffee drinker (like me) & love Starbucks Hot Chocolate, or your kiddos love their hot chocolate, then you’ll want to check out this recipe. We have a simple & easy to make recipe to replicate the Starbucks Hot Chocolate drink…
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats with a Surprise If you’re looking for a simple Halloween treat for a Halloween party, especially if you’re needing something for a class party, these Surprise Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect idea! I love that you can get your kids involved in making them – my girls loved making them…
 Nutella Recipes – Beverages, Desserts, Frozen Treats & more! How did I not discover nutella until I was an adult? Once I discovered this amazing hazelnut chocolate goodness about 5 or 6 years ago, I have been obsessed with all things nutella. I could eat it straight out of the jar…it’s just that good. But,…
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:…
 Homemade Caramel Sauce We’ve compiled all of our recipes that we’ve been sharing on Thrifty NW Mom into one central location so that it is easier to find what you are looking for  and all in one place! We’ll be updating this page as we add more recipes too! You can find all of…
Scholtz Farm Pumpkin Palace Patch in Pierce County gets best pick for most frugal fun! All of the activities at Scholz are FREE – you do not pay for any activities – you only pay for the items in their retail section & store (pumpkins, seasonal items – corn stalks, hay bales, all sorts our gourds, produce, etc).
Trinity Farms in Issaquah Wa is a family favorite for us. Its up on Tiger Mt and the air is crisp, and scenery beautiful. Its not as large as some of the other pumpkin patches around so the crowds tend to be smaller. There are generally a few bouncy houses, a log cabin gift shop, train rides, fire pit and more. Its also a Christmas Tree farm, so be sure to get the scoop on visiting with Santa and coming back for a Christmas tree while you are there!
Ghost Frosting Board If you are looking for a super easy & super fun treat for a Halloween party for kids or adults, the frosting board is all the rage this year! Making a frost board for different holidays makes it even more fun, especially when it’s for kids! And I am all about…
DIY Dollar Tree Crafts Wine Style Projects on a Beer Budget! I love to craft and getting my craft supplies at my local Dollar Tree store is something I do often, to keep costs down. Another fun thing is that they rotate their stock seasonally, so it is always an adventure to check out what…
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