SIMPLE, AFFORDABLE DIY PROJECTS YOU’LL LOVE Get Your Home Fall-Ready wax and a candle wick to create something unique. If you’re bored with pumpkins, try the same with acorn caps. An even simpler idea involves glazing real or fabric leaves on the outside of mason jars with craft glue. Then add decorative stones and a wax or battery-operated tealight for a seasonal twinkle.
Housewares stores are currently full of cute autumn decor, but the cost of refreshing your house’s look each season adds up quickly. Fortunately, you can do a lot for less. Many DIY crafts are not as complicated as you might think. In addition to saving money, you’ll create personalized charm none of your neighbors can match. Repurpose your pumpkins. Small gourds are incredibly versatile. Just sprinkling a few around your dining room table or mantle makes it feel like fall. But you can quickly elevate them using metallic paint to add cute designs, phrases, or names. Another option is to wrap seasonal fabric around them like a pouch, gathered at the stem. If you feel more ambitious, you can also use pumpkins to make succulent planters. Cut a crater in the top of the pumpkin, pop in the succulent and soil, and press the dirt until snug. Light up the night. The soft glow of a lantern or candle is the perfect way to get the cozy vibes started. Instead of succulents in the top of your pumpkin, you can set
Decorate your door. Wreaths are a DIY staple for several reasons. They’re easy for beginners to make and can set the tone for your home by offering visitors an autumnal focal point. You can buy a variety of starter wreaths at the craft store, so find one that suits your taste. Then pick up other supplies like leaves, pine cones, dried corn, and ribbon. Now you’re ready to hot glue to your heart’s content and create something distinctive. If you need further ideas, look closer the next time you shop. Many of the fun fall items for sale aren’t very difficult to make yourself with a few minor adjustments and a little creativity.
Fall arrives on Sept. 23, and while it’s been a fun and memorable summer, it’s time to prep for the holidays and get into the autumn frame of mind! This time of year, the Great Lakes State has a lot of farm- festive activities to offer. Here are a few that you must check out before the snowy months roll in. Historic Parshallville Grist Mill & Cider Mill Take this season’s first sip of cider at this popular mill in Fenton, Michigan, on North Ore Creek. Parshallville Grist Mill & Cider Mill is 136 years old and one of the last water-powered mills in the state! Here, Top 5 Local Autumn Destinations
you can enjoy cider, spiced donuts, homemade apple pies, or pick up your own apples to take home for baking. Spicer’s Winery Spicer’s is the place to go for some of the best fudge, cider, and U-pick options. You’ll find a daytime corn maze, arts and crafts, and train rides during the fall months. For the adults, Spicer’s also offers wine tastings! Fawcett Farms Fawcett Farms is one of the best-known pumpkin patches, known for its stunning selection of pumpkins. With hay bales and John Deere tractors skirting the patch, it’s the best spot for photos with the family. Chamber’s Family Farm Chamber’s Family Farm has everything you need to get fall-ready. From pumpkins and baked goods to tractor rides for the kids and fun vendors, it’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon this time of year. Schell Family Farm Apples, pumpkins, and fruit, oh my! Schell Family Farm offers 250 acres of attractions, wagon rides, U-picks, and seasonal activities for everyone to enjoy. In addition to apple and pumpkin picking, check out the Ghostly Grove haunted house for Halloween!
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