Do you feel that slight chill in the air? ⠀
Are you noticing the leaves starting to turn, their jewel-tone hues dotting the landscape?⠀
Fall is almost upon us and with it comes many opportunities to enjoy the season. But having fun this fall doesn’t have to break the budget.
Here are 14 fabulous, frugal ideas to help you get started:⠀
1. Spend an afternoon playing in the leaves. ? Classic! (so classic that most people overlook it.)⠀
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2. Make art from nature. Fall is an excellent time to gather interesting leaves to make leaf prints!⠀
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3. Decorate your home with fall wildflowers (instead of spending your hard-earned ? on expensive fresh-cut flowers).⠀
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4. Forage for fallen chestnuts and enjoy a delicious roasted fall snack. YUM!
5. Carve pumpkins ? (Google “Galaxy Pumpkins” for something a little different).⠀
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6. Use guidebooks from your local library and go on a mushroom hunt. Fall is an excellent time to learn about our fungi friends!⠀
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7. Have a bonfire and roast marshmallows. Another classic fall favorite!⠀
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8. Gather ’round the fire and share your spookiest tales!⠀?
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9. Take a scenic country drive and enjoy the changing colors.⠀
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10. Go root for the home team at a local high school football game.⠀
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11. Host a fall-themed cocktail party with your bestest friends. ⠀
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12. Host a make-and-take soup party where everyone brings a soup to share. I always think of soup when I think of fall, don’t you?
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13. Pitch a tent and go camping in your backyard. ? The night sky is much clearer on cool nights. Grab a book from the library to help you identify the constellations.⠀
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14. Take the family or a few friends and visit a local farm. Apples, pears, pumpkins and more are waiting for you!⠀
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There are so many ways to enjoy the fall season without spending lots of money. Besides, how many pumpkin patches and corn mazes can a family visit in one year?!⠀