FOLLOW US

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
    • PRs Work With Us
  • MEDIA
  • DIRECTORS CUT
  • Contact Us
Joleisa logo
  • Frugal living
  • Eat for less
  • Start a blog
  • Recommendations

How to Have a Fabulously Frugal Fall

This post may contain affiliate links

The season of the naked trees is the way I refer to Autumn. Some say Fall. I don’t like to call it Fall because it brings back a very painful memory for me. It was a typical Fall morning. It had been raining all night and by morning, the ground was a slip trap because of the vast amount of wet leaves that were on the ground. I got ready for work and was walking toward the car when I slipped. My right foot slid forward and my left knee slammed hard against cold, wet concrete. It hurt so badly! I found it excruciatingly difficult to get to a standing position and had to be helped up.


Well, that day I was transported to work and as the day progressed the pain got significantly worse and my knee was swollen. I found it almost impossible to get up if I sat. My knee, it seemed, was unable to support my body weight. What was I to do?

 

After work, I headed to an Emergency Room. My knee was indeed smashed. I had lots of strong painkillers, a brace, and a walker!

 

It's not too hot, but neither is it too cold. To have a fabulously frugal Fall, you will have to be positive about the leaves and pumpkins and moisture. Be inspired.

So for that reason, I’m not a great fan of Fall. I’m not a saddo though, so I do wish for you all a really fun Fall. Don’t forget to still be frugal as you will benefit in the long run and your budget will be kept in check.

So what are some of the things you can do to save money during Fall? Well PINTEREST is full of really neat ideas so I suggest that is your first port of call. Whether it is for craft ideas or recipes or home decor, PINTEREST is your best bet. Read further and you will find some ideas that won’t cost the earth!

Fun frugal things to do with all those leaves

It's not too hot, but neither is it too cold. To have a fabulously frugal Fall, you will have to be positive about the leaves and pumpkins and moisture. Be inspired.

  • So, before you start raking, get your camera or smart mobile phone and get some fall shots! You never know, they may come in handy, and in any case, they are beautiful to look at. They can even be used to make postcards. 
  • If you do have kids and they are the adventurous type, you might want to create a leave pile for them to jump into. Record the whole experience and have it to show them when they are older. Little ones, can spend quite a bit of time enjoying this and other fun frugal activities!
  • One of the first thing that comes to mind is composting. This is an eco-friendly way of dealing with leaves and twigs that in turn will give you rich healthy compost for your garden later on. I make compost year after year and that is why my garden is always resplendent with beautiful flowers.
  • In your garden, you can even use leaves to insulate young trees. It will add a few degrees of insulation. Start by creating a wire fence around the tree and then filling in the fence with the leaves. The tree will be happy for that little extra bit of warmth.
  • If you usually buy sawdust to use to store your excess vegetables, well this Fall, cut out that cost by using dry leaves from your yard. Make sure that they are dry and pest free. This is essential.
  • Another frugal activity you can do with the kids that include leaves is teaching them to dry, arrange and display Autumn leaves. The colours are so varied and pretty.

All things Pumpkin this Fall

It's not too hot, but neither is it too cold. To have a fabulously frugal Fall, you will have to be positive about the leaves and pumpkins and moisture. Be inspired.

Can I tell you a little secret? I love pumpkin in soup, that’s about it! I am aware that there are lots of recipes out there that use pumpkin, including drinks! I’ve heard of pumpkin spice this and pumpkin spiced that! I’ve never tasted any of them. Honestly, I’m usually an adventurous one with food but I don’t really know what is holding me back from trying these pumpkin treats. 

It's not too hot, but neither is it too cold. To have a fabulously frugal Fall, you will have to be positive about the leaves and pumpkins and moisture. Be inspired.

If you are lucky enough to live near to an allotment or farm, you might be in luck to get the free pumpkin. Particularly when the Summer has not been suitable for the growth of pumpkin, there will be lots that they will want to get rid of. This will be a weight off their shoulders as well because they would not have enough compost space to put it on and they will want to use their land space for new crops. 

Personally, I like the look of decorative pieces that incorporate pumpkin and other Fall paraphernalia. If you do seasonal decorations, then for Fall you can go outdoors and find all these ‘fallen’ things to use as part of your decoration. These are easy to find and most of all, free.

 

It's not too hot, but neither is it too cold. To have a fabulously frugal Fall, you will have to be positive about the leaves and pumpkins and moisture. Be inspired.

In addition, if you indulge in ‘Silly Season’ (that’s what I call Haloween) then you will either have carved pumpkin left over or you can get from friends or neighbors who also indulge in silly season. Well, what can you do with these leftover pumpkins? Cook them! Cook them? Yes, my research has shown that you can actually cook with carved pumpkin. Again, Pinterest to the rescue. Check and you can find lots of recipes to use these instead of wasting them or buying more pumpkin for meals. We all need to do our bit to tackle FOOD WASTE afterall.

Did you know that you can snack on pumpkin seeds? If like me, you like nuts, you will be pleased to know that roasted pumpkin seeds have a delicious nutty flavour and is a good way to get iron, magnesium, zinc and a healthy dose of fiber. Simply place the dried seeds on a baking tray and just as you switch the oven off (after preparing dishes in the oven), place the tray in the oven and in 8 to 10 minutes, the seeds will be ready. Give the tray a shake, halfway between and that should be a delicious treat. Try it, next time instead of buying other nuts. By the way, ensure that you save some of the more mature seeds so you can plant your own next season.

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

Happy Fall ya’ll. it’s not my favourite time of the year. I’m a Summer type a gal. Was halfway through writing a post on frugal things to do at Fall. Took a break to walk in my garden and came across these beautiful Fall leaves. How beautiful and to think the array of colours available include much more than these. …. ….. Feeling blessed #frugal #fall #autumn #goodtimes #leavesfalling

A post shared by joleisa (@joleisacreed) on Oct 4, 2018 at 5:38am PDT


Instead of buying a planter for a plant that you will eventually put outside, you can use an old carved pumpkin. It will do well and thrive. When the weather condition is better, you can plant the plant in a pumpkin outside and it will continue to thrive there.

An old carved pumpkin makes an excellent bird feeder. So throughout the season, try cutting back on buying bird feed and let them feed on nature. Cost you very little if anything and the birds and other wildlife will love it!

Other frugal fall activities you can enjoy include:

  • Picking free fruits like apples wherever you are allowed.
  • Go for a hike, remember to pack a picnic
  • Go on a hayride if you live in close proximity to where this is available
  • Have dinner date outdoors with the entire family. Bring blankets to cozy up with each other and enjoy a warming family experience. 
  • Plan a meetup with the girlfriends

 

Clothes for a fabulously frugal Fall

I think it is safe to say that when it comes to dressing for Fall, we can take inspiration from the colours naturally seen at this time of the year. We like the browns, yellows and oranges and shop from our closets for all the pieces we have. Depending on the temperature which can vary so much, we will decide if we wear skirts or trousers, boots or shoes, and long sleeves or short sleeves. You can’t go too wrong here.

 

 

Whatever you decide on for Fall, stay safe (don’t break your knee or any other body part for that matter) and whatever you decide on, do it as frugally as possible and remember to let us know if you have other ideas for a fun and frugal Fall.


I’m linking up with  Cass, Emma, and Becky in this week’s ‘Five Frugal things I’ve done this week’ linky.

We would love to hear your fall ideas. Why not follow us on Instagram? We will follow right back.

 

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • WhatsApp
  • LinkedIn
  • More
  • Print
  • Email
  • Skype

Related

Filed Under: Frugal

About Joleisa

« Carpet 101 for Christmas and Beyond
Success at Meal Planning »

Comments

  1. Emma Maslin says

    October 5, 2018 at 10:55 am

    Gosh – how painful!!
    I love pumpkin soup – can’t wait to make some soon with the pumpkin from my dad’s allotment!

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      October 21, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      That soup is one of our favourites, with homemade bread! I wonder what else he has on that allotment?

      Reply
  2. Team Vidly says

    October 5, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    I never thought pumpkin would be so useful remedy. We tend to make fun with Pumpkin.

    Really useful article. #StayHealthy #StayStrong

    Reply
  3. Jacki says

    October 7, 2018 at 2:25 am

    Hi Joleisa!

    Ouch – your fall sounds so painful! I hope this season is much better for you.

    I love your content on the multiple uses for pumpkin. There are so many that a ton of people don’t realize and so much food goes to waste!

    Also, I found your frugal/thrifty 101 Pinterest group board and would love to be a contributor. My Pinterest URL is https://www.pinterest.com/thethriftyfish0521/ and my blog website is http://www.thejackifish.com.

    If you have any questions, just let me know.

    I can’t wait to read more content from you!

    Reply
  4. Honestly Holly says

    October 8, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    i love how inventive you guys are with your tips!

    Reply
  5. Shirley says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    I live in an area that is well-known for fall foliage…great tips here!!

    Reply
  6. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    October 9, 2018 at 2:43 am

    Ugh – what a crazy freak accident to get you a little down on the fall 🙁 Glad you found a way to move on 🙂 Thanks for all the fun seasonal activity ideas – it’s my fave time of year!

    Reply
  7. Meg says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Ouch, theres like no cartilage there. Ouch! Yeah, I’m not a fan of any pumpkin spice things either. But I do love when the weather cools down!

    Reply
  8. Cass Bailey says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:57 am

    First of all – OUCH!!

    Secondly, I’m feeling all snuggly after reading this as this is definitely my favourite time of year and you made me remember all the reasons I love it so thank you x x

    Thanks so much for joining in with #fivefrugalthings this week x x

    Reply
  9. Charlotte Jessop says

    October 28, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Love this post! And love you guys! Any chance I could join your Pinterest group board please? Frugal/Thrify 101? My Pinterest is charlotte@lookingafteryourpennies.com. Thanks!
    Charlotte Jessop recently posted…Side Hustling #11- BloggingMy Profile

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      November 1, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      I will get to it right away Charlotte. And passing the love right back at you!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hey guys and gals!

Hi, we're Jo and Leisa, twin sisters and authors of Joleisa.com. Originally from the sandy beaches of Jamaica we now reside in England where we followed our calling to teach. But sometimes that call changes and our new passion is writing. We're here to give the ups and downs of it all with our lifestyle tips and tricks to help you avoid the sour lemons that can get in our way of frugal budgeting, intentional living and happiness. Join us and learn more about how we found the simplest ways to achieve easy living. Read More…

AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 5’S

We are Sociable

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter

Recent Posts

  • Getting Back on the Dating Scene When you are Older
  • How to Feel Professional When Working From Home
  • What do Recruitment Consultants do to get you a job?
  • How to Make Hellshire Style Steamed Fish and Okra
  • Welcoming 2021 and Pregnant!

MOST POPULAR POSTS

Why we left teaching

  • Be your own boss
  • Set up a blog
  • Making money from your blog
  • Using Pinterest to help your blog
  • Fixing sleep problems
  • Frugal family fun at half term
  • Having to plan a funeral!
  • Let’s show you how we save money on food
  • Our time on Channel 5’s Shop Smart, Save Money
HIBS100 Index of Home and Interior Blogs HIBS100

Copyright © 2021 · Tasteful theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 ·Tasteful Theme · Genesis Framework by StudioPress · WordPress · Log in

YOUR PRIVACY

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.