Make Time for Fall with your family

Make time for fall fun with iMOM’s Family Fun Time Cards.  

We LOVE iMOM. We first heard about them when we went to MOPS Convention in August. You can sign up for a daily email that they will send you filled with a great (but quick) article and at the end a question you can take to your family for "Tonight's pillow Talk". Check out below their "Make time for Fall" article.

Don't miss the opportunity to show your children what they're worth by taking some time to give them your undivided attention.  You can visit imom and print out 12 cards that have some Family Fun Time ideas. There is also an extra page of six blank cards so you can fill in things that your family likes to do together. 

Click HERE to print out your cards

• Vintage Movie Night 
• Helping the Homeless
• Dinner Delight
• Collection Competition
• Board or Card Game Night
• Home Movie Night

Now how about some fall fun for you and your spouse. 5 Romantic Ways to Spend a Fall Night. (Call a friend or family member and ask them to watch the kiddos for a couple of hours. Make this a priority): 

1. Go for a Walk in the Moonlight

Grab a sweater, your husband’s hand, and head outside.  Enjoy the cool night air and look at the sky.  Take it slow and relish your time together. The Riverwalk Park off of Stockdale Hwy. is a great place to go for a romantic walk. If you can’t get away because you can’t leave the kids alone in bed, just sit outside with a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider and snuggle.

2. Picnic Under the Stars

Take your outdoor time one step farther.  Find a quiet spot by a lake or at the beach.  Bring some candles and romantic music.  Pack a picnic meal of food you both love and eat it leisurely.

3. Take in a Fall Sport

Watch it or play it.  It doesn’t have to be a professional team.  Head to your nearest high school or watch a college team (BC Football or Cal-State Basketball, Volleyball or Soccer).  If you’re the athletic type (and if you’re not, just try!), hit the field yourself.

4. Fondue-it

Some foods are just more romantic than others.  Have your own fondue party-for-two at home.  You can make an entire meal out of fondue—start with bread cubes dipped in cheese.  Follow it with fruits and marshmallows dipped in chocolate.  If you don’t want to cook your own meat by dipping it in oil, buy a prepared chicken or other dish for your entrée.

CLICK HERE for a list of Fondue Recipes

5. Cuddle on the Couch

When we say cuddle, we mean cuddle.  Let the cool air fill your family room so you can warm each other up.  Watch a movie or watch the fire in the fireplace.  Eat a snack together and keep cozy.