Making Autumn Awesome!
I know that everyone is feeling off or is getting frustrated with 2020, trust me I feel the same way. So I wanted to attempt to bring joy and motivation to bored families that want to find a way to have some fun this Fall!
Fall is my favorite season, the pumpkins, the leaves, the food, the festivities, Thanksgiving, everything about Fall is so very exciting to me, and I enjoy this season over every season of the year. Down below, I will be providing places that are safe, affordable, and fun to visit during Autumn 2020 and I will be providing ideas of things to do at home that are just as fun and safe! Stay safe!
Donald A. Schuster Greenhouse (in Elyria, Ohio)
Schuster’s Greenhouse has an amazing pumpkin patch every Autumn. I have been here a few times to pick up pumpkins and I found the place to be very quaint, and charming. They have great quality, and variety, of pumpkins and there are many photo opportunities to be taken! Get some pumpkins! Also, as of September 19th, they will be hosting fall-themed activities, including hay rides, a petting zoo, and a maze! Be sure to bring your mask and your hand sanitizer, and of course, please stay 6 feet apart from other people.
Holmes County (Amish Country)
Amish Country! There are many places you could go if you wanted to see Amish country. I have gone to Amish Country with my family a few times and I absolutely adore going every time! From the fantastic food to the many amish-made things (such as the furniture and the quilts) One of my favorite things about Amish country is their cheese and fudge! I always buy a small chunk of their amazing peanut-butter and chocolate fudge and I could never have enough! I really recommend you go sometime this year!
Exciting Activities to Do at Home!
Bake!
You could bake brownies, cookies, cake, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, whatever you please! Try some new recipes or try something new! Here is a recipe I found:
ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cream and tartar
- 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup unpacked brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
for cinnamon sugar coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
instructions:
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, cream of tarter, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Turn the mixer down to low then put in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture. The dough will be sticky.
- Cover bowl with clingfilm and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
- When ready, take the dough out of the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees and line 2 cookie trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon for the sugar coating.
- Form the dough into small balls and roll in the sugar cinnamon coating, then flatten slightly.
- Place cookies on cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the tops look crisp.
Wait until cool and enjoy!
Carve pumpkins with your family!
Nothing sounds more festive than carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns! Compete against your family members on who carves out the best jack-o-lantern!
Apple Cider and Donuts!
I actually did this with my family and we all enjoyed it! Sitting around the table, enjoying the donuts, and appreciating the time together in front of the beautiful fall scenery of our backyard. I recommend!
Do Fall DIYs!
You can find hundreds of fun DIYs to do with your family, whether that be with your little ones or with your teens! There are DIYs for everyone! Here are a few I found, I will leave the links to find these DIYs.
Hopefully this has motivated you to do some fun things this Fall and gets you excited to about Autumn 2020! Be safe, and enjoy every passing day! Remember to check back frequently for new posts and information about upcoming events and such. Check ya later!