Autumn is here

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
~Albert Camus

Today is the first day of autumn. Celebrate with your little ones with these adorable crafts and a great, simple treat we tried last night.

Pumpkin Seed Mosaic Art
http://naturenest.wordpress.com/2008/11/11/pumpkin-seed-mosaic-art-a-fall-kids-craft/

Fall Leaf Mobile
Create fall leaf cutouts from construction paper, fine cardboard or felt. Tape the leaves to thin ribbons, string or twine. Attach each string to a small branch and hang it where it can spin freely for all to enjoy!

Peanut Butter Apple Dessert

   Yield: about 20 servings
   Ingredients:
      1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (approx. 24 squares)
      1/2 cup packed brown sugar
      1/2 cup peanut butter
      1/4 cup butter, melted
      1 8 ounce package Cream Cheese, sosftened
      3/4 cup sugar
      1 16 ounce carton whiped topping
      2 21 ounce cans apple pie filling
      3/4 cup confectioners sugar
      1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
      1/3 cup peanut butter

   Directions:
      In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, 1/2 cup peanut butter and butter; spoon half into a 3 quart bowl.
      In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping.  Spread half over the crumb mixture in the 3 quart bowl.  Top with one can of apple pie filling.
      Combine the confectioners sugar, cinnamon and remaining peanut butter until crumbly; sprinkle half over pie filling.
      Repeat layers.  Refrigerate until serving.


What are some of your favorite Autumn activities and foods?

Happy Autumn from Natural-Beauty Photography!