Gardening, Gold, and Photo Shoots
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3 Fun Family Activities for Fall
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It’s fall, which means social media will soon be saturated with pictures of your friends enjoying “classic” fall activities. Photos of leaf peeping, apple picking, and the occasional scarecrow run rampant. But rather than following the herd, you can make your family the trendsetter of unique fall activities! Here are a few outdoor endeavors your family will love. Get gardening. Fall is the time for harvest, but if you want to enjoy flowers in the spring, it’s also a time for planting. The cooler autumn air is easier on plants, but the soil is still warm enough for roots to grow before the ground freezes for winter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are all spring bulbs that need to be planted in the fall. Do a little research with your family to determine the best time to start planting in your area. Pan for gold. Here’s one that’s really off the beaten path: Take your family on an adventure panning for gold! Start by planning a road trip out to an old ghost town. Many of them have great tourist attractions that include gold panning. You probably won’t get rich, but it will still be a fun story. If you’re not able to make the trip, you can always create a gold panning operation at home! Visit MessForLess.net/panning-for- gold-activity for a great step-by-step guide on how to go panning for gold in your own backyard. Plan a fall photo shoot.
Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
It’s time to freshen up those family pictures hanging around the house.
Who says a loaded potato has to clog your arteries? In this healthy version that serves four, a sweet potato base is topped with fiber-rich bean salsa.
The changing leaves provide a beautiful background for any family portrait.
Ingredients
Better yet, the cooler temperatures mean that an
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4 medium sweet potatoes 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 medium tomatoes, diced
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1 tsp coriander
3/4 tsp salt
outdoor photo shoot won’t be nearly as uncomfortable as it would be in the summer. You can take your pictures by the trees in the front yard or make a daytrip of it. What about pictures at the corn maze or pumpkin patch? It’s never too soon to start planning this year’s holiday card.
1/4 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
Inspired by EatingWell.com
Spend this fall outdoors and create great new memories with your family!
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