Life is Gourd

Not So Bored Out of Your Gourd

100

What is common gourd is used to make pickles?

cucumber

200

When gourds dry the insides become hollow. In the past, people used them as this musical instrument:

drums

300

Gourds are often used for this fall decoration.

Cornucopia

(Also acceptable: jack-O-latern)

400

Gourds are in this food category:

Fruit

500

Be careful!! Don’t crush, smash, or flatten your gourd. It’s enough that they are already a part of this family.

Squash

Harvest in the Heartland

100

This grain is harvested and put into bales. Greedy horses! Save some for the scarecrows!

Hay

200

With all my ears, you would think I could hear you coming.

Corn

300

Ms. Granny Smith loves this fruit!

Apple

400

Some say the moon is the fullest during harvest giving it this nickname.

Harvest Moon

500

This machine helps farmers cut and clean grain. John Deere must really have it together.

Combine

We Are Falling Behind

100

I am the month mostly associated with fall. I fall right behind November.

October

200

As I fall you definitely need your sweater or coat.

Temperature

300

The sun falls into the horizon earlier and earlier giving us more of this and less of this.

Darkness/night, light/day

400

During fall chlorophyll leaves me, I change color, and fall to the ground. I sure go through a lot!

Leaf/ Leaves

500

Yay! We all will get some extra sleep! Thanks to this our clocks fell back an hour.

Daylight Savings Time

Flavors of the Fall

100

A popular gourd to make into a sweet pie!

Pumpkin

200

Brrrrr, it’s cold outside! This soup/stew contains tomatoes, meat, onions, and beans. I bet it will help warm you up!

Chili

300

I might seem like spaghetti- but I'm in disguise! I'm actually a stringy cooked gourd pretending to be spaghetti. What am I?

Spaghetti Squash

400

This red and yellow delicious fall beverage is spiced and heated.

Apple Cider

500

I am a spice that comes from the bark of a tree and flavor many fall desserts. Funny, I do not make your toast crunch.

Cinnamon

Life is Good

100

The feeling of being thankful for something

Gratitude

200

This fun exercise isn't just a great way to move your body and get your heart-rate up- it's been found to be the exercise that contributes most to your happiness by improving mood!

Dancing

300

Finish this Life is Good^TM slogan: Do what you love, _______

love what you do!

400

The practice of detaching from reflexive thinking and clearing and calming your thoughts. You may refocus on your breath or the present moment. Doing this practice regularly can improve your mental health

Meditation

500

List something you can do that is scientifically proven to increase happiness.

Music

Doing acts of kindness for others

Dancing

Being in nature

Showing gratitude

Cuddle a pet

Smiling and laughter