Toddler Theme Tuesday: Apple Unit

Crisp Autumn air, crunchy leaves, eggnog in the stores: this is my favorite season of the year! I have some fun plans for Little E next week.

I have been trying to find some inexpensive activities that Little E will be interested in. Here are a few things I found:

Little E loves getting his hands in paint and Duck Duck Souper Mom has a cute handprint tree:

There are lots of great ideas on The Adventures of Bear. I especially like this one for identifying parts of a tree:

This activity from My Montessori Journey uses a song to the tune of Bingo:

1+1+1=1 has lots of activities for the younger crowd, including this simple three piece puzzle.

I can't wait to try this yummy looking apple cider slushie from Little Wonders' Days.









Another one from My Montessori Journey, this playdough is scented like apple pie!









I think Little E will really like this Practical Life activity from Making Montessori Ours, cleaning and peeling apples.











Preschool Alphabet has a unit around 10 Apples on Top, including these beanbags that I want to use for counting practice.

Etsy Love: Apples

Delicious fall apples from my mom's tree have inspired me this week.

Here are a few delicious treats from Etsy.

Crocheted Hat

By Magic Knit

Nursing Necklace

by Maria Konstantin

Mulled Apple Cider Caramels

by FeedYourFace

Wooden Toy Apples

Apple N Amos

Apple Pie Fudge

by Pernillas SS

Apple Mosaic

by Pieces of Elma

Apple Locket

by Stumbling on Sainthood

Baby Booties

by Zecite

Nursery Art

by Kathy Panton

Wood Stamp

by A Hue of Duck Egg Blue

Recipe of the Week: Mustard Glaze and Baked Squash

It's Autumn! Time for comfort foods! Last night for dinner we had a beef roast with the most delicious mustard glaze from Smitten Kitchen. Our house smelled soooo yummy while it was baking.

I also picked up some delicata squash that were on sale at the supermarket. I'd never had them before, but as I have yet to meet a squash I didn't like, I decided to give them a try. A quick Google search led me to this recipe. A-ma-zing. Even my husband, who doesn't normally go for squash, thought they were delicious. And they made a perfect side dish for the roast.

We also had corn bread and green beans.

I love Autumn cooking!