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Bushel and a Plan: Orchard Day Must-Haves
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items Visiting an apple orchard is a CORE memory for your family. Here are my tips and tricks to making it a success
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The Pick of the Patch: Orchards to Visit
Sweet as Cider: Orchard Gear for the Littles
Apple Picking, But Make It Fashion
The Apple of My Pie: Baking Must-Haves
The Pick of the Patch: Orchards to Visit
My favorite orchards I’ve been to! Let me know what your favorites are in the comments these are all in Illinois / Wisconsin definitely driveAble from Chicago
I love Kellers farm stand here’s why :
You pick apple orchard ✅
Market store (open seasonally!) ✅
Pumpkin patch ✅
Kids activity area (Sat, Sun, and Columbus Day) participating in library reading programs in Yorkville or Oswego gets you a free ticket...
Keller’s Farmstand
Kuipers Family Farm -
If you have young children I recommend picking one side either apple picking or the pumpkin farm. You can purchase bags of apples in the market store - after apple picking season is over - they all become 20% off (week or so be...
Kuipers Family Farm
A beautiful place dedicated to apples! They sell the best apple pie. Even a delicious restaurant to try.
Apple Holler
Sweet as Cider: Orchard Gear for the Littles
Going to an apple orchard with multiple small kids may seem daunting but I promise it’s doable even if you go on your own! It’s a great activity when your spouse is working and you have a whole day to spend!
This is a great wagon for trips to farms. I’d you do not have a small baby that needs to be in an infant car seat I recommend this one. My baby sat in the wagon the whole time we were picking and enjoyed being handed apple slices 😊
City Luxe Stroll 'N Wagon | Radio Flyer
Rain boots are a great choice for toddlers and bigs especially after a rainy night / day the apple orchard can get muddy
Kids Rain Boots
I brought one with me since my kids are too small to eat full apples. My in laws appreciated it also.
Curtis Stone Chop Chop All-In-One Prep Tool - 22075014 | HSN
A light rain coat or wind breaker or jacket is an excellent choice to bring along to the orchard with your kids
Rain Coats For Kids
I love the Columbia brand for rain coats and windbreaker
Columbia Jacket For Kids
If you have an old crib quilt laying around it’s a great thing to line your wagon with especially on colder days
Crib Quilt
These sleeping bags are great for using to line the wagon
Character Sleeping Bags
Always pack a sandwich or some snacks for the kiddos
Best Kids' Lunch Boxes
Bring plenty of water for those thirsty pickers
Stainless Steel Water Bottles For Kids
Apple Picking, But Make It Fashion
Trendy and cute outfits perfect for your Apple picking adventure and to wear all fall
Stay toasty with a beautiful cardigan
Women's Tan/Beige Cardigans
Absolutely love this dress for spring summer and fall
PACT Women's Sea Salt Coastal Double Gauze Boho Midi Dress XX
Another great gauze dress 👀 the terracotta color
Vintage Wash Tencel Button Front Midi Dress in Terracotta
Find the apple picking crew shirt to go with moms terracotta dress
Baby & Toddler Little Co. by Lauren Conrad Relaxed Skater Graphic Tee
How absolutely adorable!
Toddler Girl Apple Long-Sleeve Sweater - Ivory
Adorable for apple picking and the first day of school
Toddler Girl Apple Print Short-Sleeve Knit Dress - Navy
Another totally adorable dress for a girl to wear apple picking ;)
Baby & Toddler Puff-Sleeve Dress | Gap
Did you know you could get matching plaid shirts for dads and sons at children’s place! Get a neutral color that looks good all year long for family events and photos
Mens Matching Family Plaid Poplin Button Up Shirt - Red
The Apple of My Pie: Baking Must-Haves
If I can tell you one thing - make the pie crust in advance! Everyone wanted pie when we got back and I had NO crust ready to go. I did make a random desert out of crescent rolls but it was not a huge hit lol.
One thing I wish I did was make a pie crust earlier in the week before going to the orchard - so it was ready to be baked by the time apples got home
Flour Sifter
Absolutely beautiful for any pie
Polish Pie Plate
Do you know what these are for? They help your crust bake evenly and not get soggy the bird sucks all the moisture in and when it starts whistling that’s how you know your pie is baked and ready to serve
Pie Bird
Find some cinnamon ice cream to top off your pie or apple desert so yummy
Cinnamon Ice Cream
I hardly bake without this! It’s an amazing little spice that makes so many delicious recipes even better
Pie Spice
You need a beautiful rolling pin no doubt about it
Ceramic Rolling Pin
These mats are super helpful for rolling out beautiful circles!
Non-slip Silicone Pastry Mat 28''x20''