Fall is easily may favorite season. When sweater weather is finally here and you can make a trip around the block without collapsing from the Texas Heat. The reason it is my favorite season though is the traditions we have as a family during this season.
Bumpkin Plate
The first tradition we have as a family is probably the most controversial, but most of our friends have hopped on the bandwagon so it can’t be that bad right? First let me supply you with a definition.
Bumpkin Plate: A plate that is painted with a naked butt to look like a pumpkin.
The fourth annual (this Fall), Amelia will be 3 years 5 months old and I think we still have a few more years before she refuses.
What you need:
- Ceramic Plate
- Acrylic Paint
- Glass Marker
- Naked Butt (preferably a toddler, but if you as an adult want to do this tradition buy yourself a platter and join in on the fun!)
Paint the butt, press the plate to the butt, label with a glass marker and paint the pumpkin stem, let dry, place in the oven and preheat to 350 (the glass needs to preheat with the oven so it doesn’t crack). After 30 minutes let the oven cool with the plate and then remove once cool. Viola you have a bumpkin plate!
A coastal bend treasure that is so much fun for the whole family. The corn maze is probably my favorite part, it is completely stroller friendly and you get to pick how difficult your pathway is to navigate. From apple cannons, mini train rides, great food and drinks, awesome photo ops, and even a breastfeeding room it really is a great tradition once the weather cools off. They are open from September 24-November 4 this year. Check out there website for more information.
You’ve Been Booed
For those unfamiliar with this activity. You gather some goodies in a bag or a basket and you secretly deliver to someone with instructions.
Although more of a Halloween thing, this is something that I feel can add a little joy all year long. I have always “boo”ed fellow teachers at school with little participation. However, this year my neighborhood started it and it was wonderful to see all the goodies people included and to have the thrill of dropping and dashing on a neighbors doorstep. You can use the printable below to add into your own Boo bag!
