by: Lindsay Hutton
The vibrant colors and crisp air of autumn make it the perfect season for creative crafts and outdoor activities. Check out these fall-inspired activities to enjoy as a family as the weather gets cooler and the leaves change colors.

Harvest Bowling

Make a Scarecrow

Leaves and Trees Nature Walk

Apple Candlesticks

Turkey Trap

Painted Nature Picture

Framed Foliage

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Apple People
To make the face, peel an apple and remove the core. Use a butter knife to create a face (supervise children closely). Give younger children a head start by defining basic facial features.
Place the apple in a bowl of salty water to begin the drying process. Let the apple soak for about an hour, then dry it with a paper towel.
Insert a Popsicle stick into the bottom of the apple and rest it in a plastic bottle. Now sit back and watch. Every day, the apple will shrivel a bit, and the face will change — eventually, you'll have a face that looks as old as the hills.
Your kids can make up stories about the "apple people," or perhaps use them as puppets by decorating the bottle with clothing made of felt, paper, etc.
