Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: Embrace the Pumpkin Season with Cecil and Lou!
Sep 5th 2024
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, it’s time to welcome the enchanting season of fall! And what better way to celebrate than with pumpkins? At Cecil and Lou, we adore this time of year and have curated the perfect pumpkin-themed attire for your little ones. Let’s dive into some fun pumpkin activities and outfit ideas that will make this fall unforgettable!
Pumpkin Patch Adventures
Visiting a pumpkin patch is a must-do fall activity for the entire family! It’s a fantastic way for kids to explore and pick out their very own pumpkins. Dress your little girls in our adorable pumpkin legging sets or pumpkin dresses and your little gents in our pumpkin-themed polos or pants sets to match for a picture-perfect day. Don’t forget to snap some photos for those cherished memories!
After you have picked out the perfect pumpkins, it’s time to get creative!
Creative Pumpkin Crafts
1. Pumpkin Painting – Skip the carving mess and let your kids paint their pumpkins. Use vibrant colors and glitter for extra fun!
- Materials: Small pumpkins, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, glitter, and sealant spray.
- Instructions:
1. Clean the pumpkins and let them dry.
2. Let your kids paint the pumpkins with their favorite colors.
3. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle glitter for a sparkling effect.
4. Once dry, spray with sealant to preserve their artwork.
2. Pumpkin Playdough – Make homemade pumpkin-scented playdough for a sensory experience.
- Materials: 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 tablespoon cream of tartar, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, orange food coloring.
- Instructions:
1. Mix the dry ingredients in a large pot.
2. Add water, oil, and food coloring, and stir until smooth.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture forms a dough.
4. Let it cool, then knead until smooth.
For these activities, our Pumpkin Pajamas are perfect for keeping your little artists comfortable and stylish!
Pumpkin-Themed Recipes
After this fun-filled day, it’s time to relax with some pumpkin-themed recipes! Cooking with pumpkins is a delicious way to enjoy the season. Try making these pumpkin treats with your little pumpkin kiddos.
1. Pumpkin Muffins
- Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ ginger, ½ teaspoon cloves, 1 cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, ¼ cup water.
- Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and water.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes.
2. Pumpkin Smoothies
- Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 banana, 1 cup vanilla yogurt, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Instructions:
1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Wearing your Cecil and Lou Pumpkin outfits will be the icing on top! So, dress to impress!
Embrace the Pumpkin Season with Cecil and Lou