Fall Recipes, Deals and Steals!
Fall is just around the corner and I am beyond excited. I have been testing fall recipes, finding fall deals and hunting for home decor inspiration in anticipation of September. I usually wait until the last weekend in August to decorate so this year I will attempt to hold out until after labor day. Here are just a few fun recipes, deals and home decor ideas to inspire you this season.
Fall Recipes
Pumpkin spice mix for any recipe:
3 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp all spice
Store in air tight container for 6 months.
Add 1 tsp of this mixture to your single cup coffee grounds and brew for pumpkin spice coffee! Add 1 tbsp if you are brewing a pot of coffee.
Adapted from:
https://www.natalieshealth.com/pumpkin-oatmeal-smoothie/
Easy Pumpkin Smoothie:
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée (if pumpkin is frozen on a sheet pan, omit ice)
1/2 cup oats
1 banana
1/2 cup ice (omit if using frozen pumpkin)
1 tsp pumpkin spice mix (above)
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp flaxseed
Blend all ingredients and enjoy!
You can freeze your canned pumpkin on a sheet pan in 1 cup globs or in ice cube trays for easy smoothie making.
Adapted from:
https://www.natalieshealth.com/pumpkin-oatmeal-smoothie/
Pumpkin Oatmeal:
Half can pumpkin purée 2 cups almond milk 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/8 tsp salt 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon Chia seeds 1/2 tablespoon flaxseed 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
Bring all ingredients except for your oats to a boil. Add oats and cook on low for 5 minutes or according to your oats instructions
Fall Finds: Candles/Scents
There is something about the month before fall that gets me really excited to prepare my home, pantry and our closets for fall. Check out these great fall finds below!
Fall Scented Wall Plugins - Bath and Body Works
If you're into scented wall plugins for your home, bath and body works has so many delicious scents! As of today, August 14th, 2018 they are on sale 5 for $18 or 7 for $24.
Fall Candles - Bath and Body Works
These fall candles were buy two get two free a couple weeks ago and I am sure they are will be on sale again soon. The three wick large candles from Bath and Body Works make your entire house smell AMAZING. They are worth the $24.50, in my opinion. Check out my favorite scents below.
Leaves 3 Wick Candle
Pumpkin Apple 3 Wick Candle
Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin 3 Wick Candle
Campfire Pumpkin 3 Wick Candle
Pumpkin Donut Shop 3 Wick Candle
Pumpkin Patch 3 Wick Candle
Fall Candles - Michaels Stores
These candles were 3 for $12 when I picked some up in July and they are still on sale today! They are reasonably priced and smell amazing. Here are some of my favorite scents.
Pumpkin Spice Chai
Vanilla Pumpkin
Bountiful Apples
Autumn Walk
Cinnamon Peacons
Fall Picnic
Fall Finds: Jammies!
Shopping for Halloween jammies for my son might be one of my favorite things to do, and now I get to hunt for newborn jammies as well! I love Burt's Bees because of the organic cotton and the fold over sleeves for those little tiny nails.
Burt's Bees Baby
These jammies were 25% when I scored them last week, but they are currently offering free shipping over $80 as of August 14, 2018. Hurry up and order, as standard shipping for Burt's Bees takes 10-12 business days! (GASP).
Carter's - Mummy Toddler Pajamas
Carter's has been having some amazing back to school sales, I came across these adorable jammies that glow in the dark. These are only $12 and they have free shipping to the store and 20% off $40.
Fall Finds: Cleaning Products
My absolute favorite cleaning products are Mrs Meyers Cleaning Day. I love the scents and the fact that is organic/chemical free.
I have been waiting for target to release them for a couple weeks but you can also buy it on the Mrs Meyers website.
I hope you have enjoyed my fall finds, check back for updates on food, shopping and more as the fall season kicks off!
