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‘Tis the Season
It’s pumpkin patch season! Hooray!
Looking for fun activities to do with kids this Fall?
A visit to the pumpkin patch is a classic autumnal outing. My kids get a kick out of the petting zoo, and I love the hay rides most. Lucky for me, having multiple munchkins in school means I get more opportunities to chaperone this festive field trip each year. Yay!
Here’s an idea: take advantage of the abundance of pumpkins this season, and create Painted Pumpkins! You can use the pumpkins you picked at the pumpkin patch, or grab some from the grocery store. Any pumpkins will do.
This activity is simple, fun, and as enjoyable for the grownups as it is for the kids.
Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy your adorable DIY fall décor when you’re finished! Each hand-painted pumpkin will have loads of personality. Our painted pumpkins are now happily perched on the front porch next to my (gargantuan) mums. Except for the one I painted. It mysteriously migrated to my nightstand, and I haven’t returned it to the porch yet.
How To Paint Pumpkins
If the weather is favorable, head outside for this activity. It’ll minimize cleanup and give everyone some fresh air and natural vitamin D. You need more vitamin D this time of year to ward off Seasonal Affective Disorder anyway.
Here are the SUPPLIES you’ll need:
Pumpkins – any size will do
Paints – we really like these Crayola washable paints
Paint utensils – paintbrushes, sponges, fingers, etc
Cup(s) of water for rinsing paint brushes between colors
Newspaper or Disposable table cloth if surfaces need protection
Clothes that can get messy
The rest is pretty self-explanatory. Wipe off any dirty pumpkins before you start. Dip your brush (cotton ball, Q-tip, or other instrument) in the paint, and let your imagination run wild!
A New Fall Tradition
Some friends came over last weekend to paint pumpkins with our family, and it was such a relaxing, fun time. It was the perfect autumnal day. My friend Lucy & I were literally lying with our bellies on the driveway, feeling the cool ground beneath us and the warmth from the sun above. My senses were more awake than they’ve been in some time. This weather makes me feel so alive! Creativity was flowing. Kids were giggling with glee.
Painting pumpkins will make a splendid addition to our family traditions!
Give it a go and share this activity with some special children in your life.
I’d love to hear about it if you do!
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