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Leaves, Lattes, and Cozy Weekends
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items Autumn vibes all in one place. As a Midwest girl who loves fall, I had to find little pieces of home right here in Arizona. From cozy lattes and weekend adventures to fall recipes and inspo, this list is all about bringing the season to life!
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Crock Pot Comforts 🍲
Cozy Fall Sweets & Treats 🍯
Mugs & Hugs: Cozy Fall Drinks 🍂☕
Desert Days & Autumn Nights 🍂🌵
Crock Pot Comforts 🍲
When I tell ya, my family and I love this easy crockpot meal that is hearty and fulfilling. It has become a monthly staple. We always serve it over mashed potatoes and have a side of green beans and rolls.
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken: A Cozy Dinner Solution
Is it really football season without rotel dip? This crockpot classic is perfect for Football Sundays or even a quick snack. Sometimes I switch out the ground beef and use italian sausage or even ground turkey, but regardless this is always a hit!
Rotel Dip Recipe - The Magical Slow Cooker
Yum, when I say this recipe makes for the best bbq sliders I mean it. My boys love when I make these and there's always plenty of leftovers for the next day, a family favorite. Another great recipe Football Sunday!
Crockpot BBQ Chicken: Easy Recipe for Delicious Pulled Chicken
Is it really Fall SZN without a good comforting soup recipe? I can't wait to make this again as I make it every year and it's a true hit. I eat it with crackers or some warm bread!
Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup Recipe - So Rich It’s Irresistible
When I first made this for my boys and I, devoured it! They literally ask me to make this every Sunday (and I do) because we love it that much! It's a must try, we put this one over rice!
Crockpot Chicken n Gravy Recipe for Cozy Comfort Food
Love a good juicy and tender pot roast for Sunday dinners, during the fall season.
Savory Pot Roast Delight
Cozy Fall Sweets & Treats 🍯
With a family full of sweet tooths, there's no way I could go without a list full of sweet treats and perfect for sharing.
My mom always made banana nut bread growing up , and now it's one of my favorite traditions to make for my own family. I love it with a glass or milk or a cup of hot cocoa!
Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe - Recipes by Lina
Peach Dump Cake, when I tell you my friend made it for me once and I couldn't get over it, I mean it! It's so easy to make and it's so good and gooey. I love it over vanilla bean ice cream! Super easy sweet treat recipe!
Deliciously Simple Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Another nostalgic classic for me! I grew up on this and will never forget the first time trying it! It's a fall staple, I love to make it every year and sometimes I'll even use canned apples because it's quicker and just as good lol!
The Best Apple Crisp Recipe
This is a special treat, that my family looks forward to because they know I take my time with it. The smell of cinnamon filling the house makes it irresistible!
Soft & Gooey Homemade Cinnamon Rolls | Butternut Bakery
Tiktok made me do it lol I was looking for a good chocolate chip cookie to make from scratch last year and I stumbled across brown butter chocolate chip cookies and I'll never go back to the regular ones: they're rich, gooey, and addictive.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - Cookery Joy
Another fall classic for my family and I, we never skip out on making caramel apples! We grab a bunch of toppings and let the kids go crazy with it. It’s always a fun (and messy 😂) tradition!
Delicious Caramel Apples: A Sweet Fall Treat
With a house full of sweet tooth’s, this is one of my easiest and favorite fall desserts to make. I even switch up the toppings and use snickers or Twix on top and it’s so fire!
Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip Recipe | reciperushnow
Now, sweet potato pie is a family classic during the fall especially for our thanksgiving dinner. We always have it with a side of vanilla bean ice cream.
Irresistible Grandma’s Secret Sweet Potato Pie Recipe in 5 Simple Steps
Mugs & Hugs: Cozy Fall Drinks 🍂☕
There’s nothing like wrapping your hands around a warm mug during fall. The classics are all here!
Is it really fall without hot cocoa? 🍂 We grew up on it, and it’s always been a family favorite. I love topping mine with marshmallows and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, it never gets old!
Starbucks Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, 8 Count
Now this egg nog right here? I only make it once a year for the holiday season and my family loves it! It’s creamy, sweet, and the perfect treat. When the kids go to sleep, we add a splash of bourbon or whiskey to take it up a notch lol
Homemade Egg Nog
You can't skip out on adding marshmallows to hot cocoa!
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, 12 oz Bag
Hot cocoa just isn’t complete without a little extra love, whipped cream on top and a drizzle of chocolate syrup to finish it off!
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup, Bottle 24 oz
Whipped cream is a must for all my fall drinks, from hot cocoa to pumpkin spice lattes.
Reddi-wip Original Whipped Topping Made with Real Cream, 6.5 oz
When I want something quick, warm, and cozy this is my go-to!
TAZO Pumpkin Spice Latte Black Tea Concentrate, 32oz Carton
I top my pumpkin spice latte off with this pumpkin spice cold foam and it's chief's kiss!
International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Cold Foam Coffee Creamer, 14 oz Can
I love making this for thanksgiving dinner, it’s a great non-alcoholic drink for the family. And of course once the kids are sleep we add a splash of rum or tequila to it!
Non-Alcoholic Autumn Harvest Punch
Desert Days & Autumn Nights 🍂🌵
After a long scorching summer, I love when it finally cools down in Arizona. We can really enjoy the desert nights & the little fall activities that always make it feel like home.
Growing up, the Indiana State Fair was tradition, and when I moved here, I couldn’t wait for the Arizona State Fair. My traditional foods I always have to get are the corn dogs, frozen shake up lemonade, and elephant ears & they never disappoint.
Welcome to the 2025 Arizona State Fair
Boo at the Zoo has become a family tradition for us! The boys love it, and we always make sure they’re dressed in their best costumes. Such a fun fall outing for families with kiddos.
Spooky Safari - Phoenix Zoo
This pumpkin fest reminds me so much of a fall night back home. The lights, and the pumpkins give me all the nostalgic vibes, and the boys always have a blast here!
Fairmont Princess Pumpkin Fest | Official Site
Another great family fall festival my boys and I attend. Great chili and fun vibes for the family!
Festivals | Schnepf Farms | United States