My City November 2022

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Make a Leaf Album I know it’s a bit old school, but making a colorful leaf album can be a fun family treasure hunt. Grab the kiddies, throw on a hoodie and get looking. How many different leaves can you find? How many different colors? Set a realistic goal to find certain leaves in certain colors and see what you can do in an afternoon. Have some cider when you’re done; there’s no reason not to! Build a Scarecrow Build him, name him and display him prominently. Grab one of dad’s old flannels (everybody has one sitting in the back of the closet) and grab a pair of Suzie’s discarded jeans and start packing

It’s Chili Time! Fall is the very best time for making chili. Set the slow-cooker in the morning and when early evening rolls around, it’ll be ready to enjoy. Pull on a warm sweatshirt and sit out on the porch or in the backyard with your bowl of spicy goodness and watch the beauty of the falling leaves. Be content in the moment.

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Knit a Scarf or a Sweater

5 venture that could easily become a yearly tradition. Head out to your local orchard (Greater Flint has some beautiful ones), pick a basket of apples, and then head home to start the process. It’s remarkably simple and immediately rewarding. Remember to set aside enough ap ples to bake a scrumptious apple pie. Make Your Own Candied or Caramel Apples One caveat: You have to pick your own apples! This is a family ad

Knitting is a hobby for everyone: man, woman or child. If you don’t know how, take a local class or teach yourself via the internet. If you could, what would you make? What color or pattern would it be? You could knit your own Christ mas stockings to hang over the fireplace, make a small but warm (and cute) hat, or go full-on sweat er. Once you have imagined your final product, go make it happen!

them with straw, leaves, etc. What does your family’s scarecrow look like? Is it scary or fun? Let the kids decide. Hmmm …what is the best name for a scarecrow?

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