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Fall Family Activities

Fall is my family’s favorite time of the year. The weather is finally nice after the hot, muggy summer. Everything is pretty and colorful outside. There are so many activities to enjoy. Whether you like being outdoors or indoors or both, I’m sure there is something on this list that you will enjoy.

Below are ten of my family’s favorite things to do in the Fall. We do these activities each year. These activities can be done with small children, adults and big kids.

  1. Visit a Pumpkin Patch This is probably my family’s favorite activity in the fall. We love going to a pumpkin patch that has a lot of activities for people of all ages.
  2. Have a Pumpkin Carving Contest With small kids have them draw the design and you carve it. If your older kids are responsible you can have them help in the carving process. Either way this is a fun activity for everyone.
  3. Apple Picking Spending a day at an apple orchard is an exciting day. Afterwards make your favorite apple treat as a family.
  4. Take a Hike Fall is the best time to take a hike. All the beautiful colors make sightseeing wonderful.
  5. Campfire with S’mores Enjoy a night outside, under the stars. Take advantage of the cooler weather with a campfire.
  6. Harvest Festival Many towns have Fall Festivals to enjoy. Take a day with the family and go enjoy yourselves.
  7. Fall Crafts Run to your local Hobby Lobby or search Pinterest for easy DIY Fall crafts. Bonus if you can use these for decor around your house afterwards.
  8. Family Dinner Make a family feast that’s just for Fall. Pick your family’s favorite soup, make some cornbread and add in your family’s favorite dessert.
  9. Movie Night Take your family feast and eat it in the living room while you watch a movie.
  10. Decorate Your Yard Pick out fun decorations as a family and then decorate your yard. Let your kids have a say in where things are placed. Your yard doesn’t have to be Pinterest-worthy to make long lasting memories with your kid.
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Organizers for a Simple Life

Ever need something that can help make your to-do list seem doable? This simple “Get Organized” planner page helps me organize my day and makes my never ending to-do list seem simpler.

First, I use the right side to write everything that I can think of that I need to do for the day. Then, on the left column I organize my list into things I must get done, things I want to get done, and things that will be okay if they do not get finished today.

Below is the free downloadable “Get Organized” page. It will definitely make your day so much better!

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Hospital Bag Packing List

Below are the lists for Mom, Dad, and Baby. These are basic lists of all the items you NEED. There still may be items that you want to take along with you to the hospital. As an over-packer myself, I urge you to take all the things that will make you feel comfortable during this time.

To Pack for Yourself

  • Comfy Outfits/Outfit to Wear Home: For my comfy outfits, I chose lounge outfits from Amazon. These are comfy, and not super expensive. Which is great if anything were to happen to them.
  • Nursing Bras: I love American Eagle sports bras instead of nursing bras. They are easy to just move down if you are planning on nursing, and supportive enough if you are not.
  • Slip on Shoes: I took Adidas slides to wear. You’re not going to need shoes for much, and I’ll wear these around the house during the summer.
  • Snacks: You will be starving afterbirth, and you never know exactly how long you are going to be in the hospital. Make sure to take 2-3 of your favorite types of snacks. One of mine right now is the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Granola you can get from Walmart.
  • Toiletries: I am normally a shampoo/conditioner snob. However, you may not even use these depending on your length in the hospital. I always just go to the travel section in Walmart/Target and get all of the essentials. I do fully recommend taking dry shampoo. It will be a lifesaver.

For Baby

  • Coming Home Outfit/Extra Blanket: I have always had a coming home outfit for my children. This is not a necessary item, but something I like to have. I normally order something from Etsy with their names on it. This time I did something a little different. I ordered a sleeper from Caden Lane along with a name blanket. I can’t wait to see the pictures we take in this outfit.
  • Extra Outfits: I always like to bring a couple of extra outfits/sleepers. This is absolutely not necessary, but with my first child we were in the hospital for a few days. I liked having something else to dress him in besides the hospital basics.
  • Car Seat: The most important thing to bring, of coarse! I am a fan of the Grace Click Connect. However, I have been eyeing the Doona.

For Dad

My husband is extremely simple. I packed him one extra outfit, shorts and a t-shirt to sleep in, underwear (of coarse), and socks and slides he wears around the house. The only other things I made sure he had were a pillow and blanket. This is probably the first time I remembered to pack those two things. He has normally taken whatever the hospital has given him.

This is the basics of everything I have packed to take to the hospital for our third baby. Again, this is a very basic list to help you get started. Add to it whatever you feel you may need! I hope it helps!