How to Spark JOY this FALL even on a Budget!
Happy 1st day of Fall!~
It is a glorious time of year, with the joy of going to the pumpkin patch, the changing of leaves and getting outdoors for a Fall hike. The picture to the right is a hike at Silver Creek Falls here in Oregon.
I can’t wait to enjoy the pumpkin patch with friends, the fun corn maize and oh those yummy treats they have. How are you enjoying the beginning of Autumn and Fall season?
What are some of your favorite go-to activities this time of year?
Here are a few budget friendly ideas to help you plan and fill you with some much needed fun and joy!
Decorate the porch or patio.
Go to the pumpkin patch.
Go through a corn maze and/or haunted corn maze.
Take a Fall nature drive through the countryside.
Visit a farmer’s market.
Gather friends for a Fall hike/nature drive.
Pick apples and make a tasty apple treat.
Host a game night and carve pumpkins together.
Do a fall scavenger hunt
Host a small group of friends for a harvest party.
Create a new recipe with all things pumpkin spice.
“Joy does not simply happen to us we have to choose JOY every day. Henri Nouwen”
Decorate the home
Make Homemade DIY Fall pot-pourri or candles
Hit up the local store, goodwill or dollar store for a puzzle or painting project.
Save $ by going to the library and pick up books
Make a homemade a pumpkin spiced chai tea.
Fall crafts (Dollar Store has ton of great crafts for just a $1.00)
Get a fall adult coloring book, get artsy and creative.
GRAB YOUR FREE PRINTABLE!
FALL CHECKLIST
Fall Gluten Free Pumpkin Spiced Granola
Ingredients:
3 Cups Gluten Free Oats
1 TB Pumpkin Spice
1 TB Vanilla
1 TB Cinnamon
1 TB Salt
1/2 melted coconut oil or oil of choice
1/2 Cup nuts (pumpkin nuts, sliced almonds or walnuts are a splendid choice)
1/4 Cup organic brown sugar or organic maple syrup
1/2 cup dried cranberries or dried fruit of choice.
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350 Degrees
In a large mixing bowl, mix together pumpkin spice, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and oil.
Then add in the oats, nuts and choice of sugar or syrup.
Once mixed together use a large cookie sheet.
Use wax paper to line the pan before cooking the granola.
Bake for 15-20 Mins.
Once baked then add in your dried fruit of choice as it keeps from burning.
I sprinkle some granola on my Greek yogurt which is a great energy packed and healthy breakfast or snack on the go.
What are you making for Fall? What are your go to recipes that are healthy, budget friendly and tasty? Comment below!
Wishing you a blessed and joyful Fall!~
XOXO,
Lisa Hice
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalms 16:11
“It’s not the joy that makes us grateful, it’s the gratitude that makes us joyful. Anonymous!”
