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Summer is almost over but that doesn't mean the fun has to end. Often times when we think of the end of summer we act as if ALL the fun has to cease. No more cookouts, pool parties, or trips to the go cart track! Such thoughts can be quite a bummer as we begin to focus more on things like school supplies, bus stops, helping our kids with homework, and colder weather. But you shouldn't let fall get the best of your spirit! Have you ever heard the old saying "You've got to make the best of it?" Well the same holds true for the less appealing seasons. Get creative and find ways to enjoy the fall and winter.
My all time favorite fall activity is cooking. I personally like cooking in the fall more than in the summer. I find that I cook faster, lighter meals in the summer. One reason is because it gets too HOT in my kitchen in the summer, so I am in and out (Mom on a mission). Once the fall hits I actually stay in the kitchen for hours (as opposed to seconds) and find that my fall meals are usually a bit more creative as I tend to add extra sides or desserts like pies and cornbreads - yum!
Another great thing about fall cooking is that the kids are also more likely to help me cook in the fall. More often than not, the weather isn't the greatest so the kids are usually stuck in the house and begging to get into something. So why not have them wash those hands and mix up some ingredients with me.
And to top all this off, there is always some football game on, and in my house that usually means company. So there you have it, good food, great family, great friends, and awesome fall fun!
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