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Water Gardens and Sons of Liberty Coffee

Family at the Water Gardens, Fort Worth, TX

Yesterday we ran some errands downtown near the Water Gardens. We’ve wanted to take the kiddos there for months, but cheap or free parking is hard to find near them. Since we had to park near there anyway, we finally went.

Family at the Water Gardens, Fort Worth, TX
Finnian played cameraman for this shot.

Many sections were turned off, so Finnian dubbed them the Concrete Gardens. I think the structures are neat looking with or without the water flowing. 

  • Pretty, but terrifying, especially with children.
  • Tree at Water Gardens, Fort Worth TX
    I love the little stumps or roots or whatever they are poking up at the base.
  • No, we didn’t walk down the scary steps.

After the Water Gardens, we walked to a nearby coffee shop, Sons of Liberty Coffee. It’s another place we’ve wanted to visit, but parking was weird, or so we thought. There is actually free parking in the garage behind the shop, so our next visit will be easier. 

  • Walking to Sons of Liberty Coffee.
    Walking to Sons of Liberty Coffee.
  • I love the shape of this building.
  • Beckett
  • Finnian
  • Thaddeus
  • Awkward selfie.
    Awkward selfie.

On a different note, be sure to check out the new SubEarthan Cottage. Handmade and vintage are now all in one location, and it’s all right here at SubEarthan Cottage. 

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PSL PSA: A Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Fall is unofficially here, which means it’s time for all things pumpkin spice. Last year, I came across a recipe for a pumpkin spice chai latte. It was yummy, but I’m more of a coffee drinker, so I swapped the tea for coffee. With one or two other tweaks, I had a pumpkin spice latte made with mostly healthy ingredients for pennies.

Recipe:
1 and ¼ cup brewed coffee (or tea)
1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree
2-3 tablespoons of milk (original recipe called for coconut. I usually use almond milk or whole milk)
1/3-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Optional: a dash to 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric
Maple syrup, sugar or honey to taste. I like maple syrup.

To make: Blend all ingredients together. Top with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg. Enjoy. Repeat. 🙂

I’ve also used this basic recipe to make a pumpkin spice smoothie. All you do is swap out the coffee for the milk of your choice and add a frozen banana or a fresh banana and some ice. I also like to add an extra spoonful of pumpkin to up the vitamin content, as well as some chia or flax seeds. You could easily leave those out, though.

Have a happy Pumpkin Spice season!