Easy Pumpkin Spice Play Dough Recipe (Smells Just Like Fall!)

If you love all things pumpkin spice, this Easy Pumpkin Spice Play Dough Recipe is going to be your new favorite fall activity! It’s soft, squishy, smells amazing, and is completely homemade with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and sensory play lovers of all ages, this fall play dough makes learning and playtime extra cozy. 🍂🎃

Easy Pumpkin Spice Play Dough Recipe (Smells Just Like Fall!)


Whether you’re a teacher looking for a fun classroom activity or a parent wanting to make some screen-free seasonal fun at home, this pumpkin spice play dough is easy, budget-friendly, and kid-approved.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Spice Play Dough

✅ Smells just like pumpkin pie!

✅ Great for sensory play and fine motor development

✅ Made with non-toxic, kitchen-safe ingredients

✅ Stores for weeks in an airtight container

✅ Fun for fall, Thanksgiving, or classroom crafts

This is one of our favorite fall activities to pair with pumpkin stamps, leaf cookie cutters, or mini rolling pins. You can even turn it into a gift idea for teachers or grandparents, just add it to a small mason jar with a cute tag that says, “Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice!

Georgia SNAP Benefits Suspended: What Families Can Do Right Now

As of November 1, Georgia families who depend on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), better known as food stamps, are facing an impossible situation. Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, no new SNAP benefits have been loaded onto EBT cards this month.

Georgia SNAP Benefits Suspended: What Families Can Do Right Now


More than 1.5 million Georgians, including over 640,000 children, are affected. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) confirmed that while applications are still being accepted, no new funds will be distributed until federal funding resumes. That means many families are left wondering: how are we supposed to feed our kids?

And I get that feeling all too well.

Understanding Rental Roles and Responsibilities: A Guide for Tenants and Landlords

A stress-free rental experience depends on one thing: the roles of the persons involved. A landlord or tenant needs to know who is responsible for what – from repairs to monthly payments.

People Holding a Key


Read this guide to clarify the landlord vs. the property manager's different functions, including best practices of both landlords and tenants for a successful and legally compliant relationship from move-in to move-out.

🎃 30 + Family-Friendly Halloween Movies for Busy Parents & Kids


As a busy parent juggling two full-time jobs, I know how important it is to find quick, fun ways to bring the family together. Halloween is the perfect chance to hit pause on the hustle, grab some popcorn and candy corn, cozy up on the couch, and enjoy a movie that’s spooky-fun but perfectly family-friendly.


30 + Family-Friendly Halloween Movies for Busy Parents & Kids


Below you’ll find a list of 30 + Halloween movies that are ideal for the whole family, from preschoolers to tweens, and also where to stream them as of October 2025. (Streaming availability can change, so it’s always good to double check.)

🎉 Fun & Easy Ways to Celebrate the 50th Day of School with Your Students

The 50th day of school is such a fun milestone to celebrate, especially in early elementary grades! It’s the perfect excuse to mix a little retro 1950s fun with classroom learning, themed snacks, and creative crafts. Whether you’re a teacher, room parent, or homeschooling family, these 50th Day of School celebration ideas will make your classroom feel like a sock hop!

Fun & Easy Ways to Celebrate the 50th Day of School with Your Students

🏫 Why Celebrate the 50th Day of School?

Celebrating the 50th day helps young learners mark progress in a big way. It’s a mid-semester reminder of how far they’ve come since the first day! It’s also a great time to:

Practice counting to 50

Incorporate hands-on math and literacy activities

Encourage classroom community

Make learning feel like a party