This week at Family Fun Friday we have some great ideas on how to be creative and stay active during this wonderful season of Fall. Pumpkin decorating, outdoor activities, potluck dishes and so much more have been shared by our creative moms this week.

If the busyness of this season has you feeling a bit overwhelmed, we also have some encouragement and tips on how to be intentional with your time – sometimes we just need to unplug a little to recharge for a new season. Classes by Beth has some great ideas for unplugging and getting back to nature.

Every week at HappyandBlessedHome.com we share the talents and top posts from our blogging friends all around the web with HappyandBlessedHome.com readers via: Family Fun Friday. The Family Fun Friday Team reviews 100+ link-ups to select the top features in the following categories: Encouraging Posts for Moms, Recipes, Family Fun, and Homeschooling. Every week is different and is tailored to the trends that are current to help moms save time and energy so they can have more freedom to do what they love best – enjoy family fun!

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Giveaways, recipes, homeschooling, kid’s activities and free printables, we’ve got you covered at Family Fun Friday. If you are looking for the best tips, links, resources, freebies and more – you’ve come to the right place! Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do – be with family! Welcome to our community!

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Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.comwhere she shares, easy recipes, free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest / Twitter /Google + /Bloglovin’/Instagram. Monica will round-up all the Family Fun Friday posts.

Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun on her blog Gym, Craft, Laundry. Follow: Blog /Facebook/Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.

Heather blogs at Life of a Homeschool Mom where she shares her heart for homeschooling, resources and freebies for homeschooling moms everywhere. She and her husband are raising three beautiful girls. Follow: Blog/ Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter / Instagram / Google+. Heather will feature fabulous tips and resources for Homeschoolers.

Whitney blogs at That Square Plate. She loves cooking small, flavorful dishes with fresh ingredients, and seafood! She was a picky eater growing up and now she aims to catch up on all she missed! Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter/ Instagram/ Bloglovin. Whitney will feature delicious and easy recipes.

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Special Thanks

Thanks to all my blogging friends for linking up last week at Family Fun Friday. I have a special YouTube Video for you at Thank You All My Blogging Friends! So many great ideas, crafts and things to do! If you link up, you permit me to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media. Now on to some fabulous posts for moms.

Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas! I hope these Family Friendly and Fun ideas inspire you.

Featured Bloggers:

I love how fall inspires a “new year” and “new you” proposition for many families! I think you’ll love these wonderful posts scripted by some of the most talented bloggers I know!

Celebrating Fall with pumpkins, kindness and fun.

Don’t let the shorter days and cooler weather put a damper on your family’s fun. These bloggers share some great ideas on how to welcome the Fall season with open arms.

Paris at My Big Fat Happy Life shows us Pumpkin Decorating in a fun new way.
Yummy treats, outdoor adventures and helping others are just a few of the 25 Best Fall Bucket Ideas for Families from A Worthey Read.
As a busy mom with an overwhelming to-do list, Time Management for Intentional Moms at The End in Mind speaks to my heart. Be sure to tune into Lori’s podcast next week for some tips on time management.
With the holiday season fast approaching, it is the perfect time to remind ourselves the importance of kindness. My friend Emma at P is for Preschooler shares Fall Acts of Kindness for Families.
Fall Activities to Share with your Grandkids from Shari at Faith Filled Food for Moms if full of wonderful ideas to keep grandma and grandpa busy with the grandchildren.
Are you a Texan? Visiting the area this fall? If so, check out Fall Family Fun in NW TX from For what it’s worth, she gives us 10 fall weekend activities in North West Texas.
Beth at Classes by Beth encourages us to reconnect with nature. With Loads of Resources and Links to Nature Studies along with tips for Taking a Hike, there is no excuse not to start enjoying the great outdoors

Six Fun October Crafts

Herchel’s rounded up 6 fun October crafts on Gym Craft Laundry. Head on over and learn how to make some fun and spooky crafts. If you have a minute, show Herchel some bloggy love on Facebook.

Blog Posts to Make You a Better Homeschool Mom

Heather’s rounded up some tips to make you a better Homeschool Mom on Life of a Homeschool Mom. The importance of sleep is just one of 5 topics discussed in this round up. Let’s welcome Heather to the Family Fun Friday team by giving her some likes on Facebook!

Potluck Eats

Check out Whitney’s round-up post on Potluck Eats on her blog That Square Plate. Whitney’s potluck dish recipes will make you a star at all your Fall get-togethers! Give Whitney some Facebook sugar here: That Square Plate on Facebook.

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