Fall Bucket List

For the past year I've been making a bucket list of fun (and often times educational) activities we can do as a family each season.  So with fall right around the corner I have been working on my fall bucket list.  Most of my ideas come from Pinterest (yes I'm addicted and you will see a lot of links to things on Pinterest on my blog).
This Fall my bucket list is going to be on the short side as we will be going to Disneyworld (!) October 21-30 (be prepared--I will be posting a lot of Disney related tips and educational ideas both before and after our trip). 

Fall 2013 Bucket List

1. I would love to make something like this and then in each pocket could be ideas from the rest of my bucket list
http://www.katescreativespace.com/2012/10/01/the-apple-game-making-the-most-of-autumn/ DONE! 

2. Trip to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm (http://www.cherrycrestfarm.com/).  We went last year and had a great time.  Homeschool week with discounted admission is Sept. 16-20 so we plan to go then.  They have a big corn maze, farm animals, a little train ride, things to bounce and climb on, and so much more. DONE! 

3. Felt feather headbands (http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/11/indian-feather-head-band.html) to wear when we learn about the Native Americans and Pilgrams.  DONE!

4. Give thanks graditude board (http://jellybeanjunkyard.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/tuesday-tutorial-give-thanks-gratitude-board/).  COMBINED THIS W/#1 ABOVE!

5. Hmmm....my husband hates carving pumpkins.  Maybe he wouldn't mind drilling them instead (http://www.craftbyphoto.com/pumpkin-carving-with-a-drill/). Or this is even easier: http://thinkcrafts.com/blog/2009/10/16/henna-pumpkins/.  Since we come home from Disney the day before Halloween, if we even manage to get a pumpkin, we need a quick and easy decorating idea.

6. So cute and easy enough to make ourselves.  (http://www.etsy.com/listing/80670049/halloween-ghosts-childs-footprint?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=Halloween+Children&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_mh_hub=kids&ga_mh_eid=442912645&ga_mh_section=header&ga_page=13&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade).  I'm sure my girls would love an excuse to step in paint.  DONE. 

7. We always make caramel apples and other fall recipes involving pumpkins or apples. I'll be browsing Pinterest for some new ones.  Here's one that looks healthy and yummy (http://www.navywifecook.com/2012/10/halloween-week-candy-corn-fruit-cups.html).  Ooh and I love this idea of a candy apple bar (http://dawnypoo.blogspot.com/2011/10/caramel-apple-creations.html#.Ui0PgtbD_IU)

8. Pumpkin investigation (free printable at http://funforfirst.blogspot.com/search/label/pumpkins).  As homeschoolers we make everything an educational experience, even pumpkin carving!

9. I saw some blank cardboard tombstones at Joanns that I think would be cool to decorate for Halloween.

10. Night time hayride and roasting marshmallows over a campfire at one of the local state parks (to complete 2 more items on the state parks challenge I posted about earlier).  MADE RESERVATION FOR 10/11/13!  Got rained out!  Waiting to find out when the new date will be :(

11. Witch hat ring toss game (http://sometimescreative.blogspot.com/2011/11/halloween-party.html) DONE!  I couldn't find little witch hats so made 1 big one instead.

12. No sew pumpkin (http://www.twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.com/2011/09/fall-decor-craft-ideas.html).  This is perfect for me since I can't sew at all and my husband actually does the (limited) sewing in our family!  DONE!

Be sure to check out my Halloween and Thanksgiving board (http://pinterest.com/mom2em/halloween-and-thanksgiving-crafts-and-ideas/) for even more ideas. Feel free to share your own ideas too. And if you make any of these things please share pictures!

updated 10/19/13