๐Ÿ‚The Little Table Times โ€” September 2026 Edition

๐ŸWelcome to Our September Issue!

Hello Neighbors,

A new month is here, which means a new reason to slow down, gather your little ones, and make a little magic out of the everyday. September brings the beginning of cozy season, fall celebrations, and plenty of opportunities to make memories around the table.


A little peek at whatโ€™s inside this month:

  • ๐ŸŽจ Little Hands, Big Fun โ€” Create your very own Fall Family Bucket List and make the most of the season together.

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ This Monthโ€™s Little Find โ€” The tiny toddler-friendly upgrade you didnโ€™t know you needed.

  • ๐Ÿšป Small Business Spotlight โ€” Meet Metroplex Restroom Trailers (and check out the Exclusive Little Table Offer)

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Party Inspiration โ€” September celebration ideas and adorable Little Table Co. setup inspiration.

  • โœจ September Special โ€” A little something extra for your upcoming celebration.

  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Little Bites โ€” Tiny pizzas. Big game-day energy. ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ•

  • ๐Ÿ’› Little Tables, Big Hearts โ€” Shine a little light on a Texas organization supporting families facing childhood cancer

  • ๐Ÿ‚ Fall Is Calling โ€” Get ahead of your fall parties & reserve your little tables

Come take a seat at our table. ๐Ÿค


Craft of the Month: Fall Family Bucket List Tree ๐Ÿ‚

September is the perfect time to slow down, get outside, and be a little more intentional about making memories together. This month, we're turning your family's fall plans into a simple little craft you can enjoy all season long!

๐Ÿ›’ What You'll Need

๐Ÿ How to Make It

1. Draw your boxes.
Draw your boxes to begin your list. Don't worry about making them perfect โ€” little hands can help with this part!

2. Create your bucket list.
Together, choose your family's favorite fall activities and write one next to each box.

2. Start making memories!
Begin to mark off the boxes throughout the season as you complete each activity.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Instead of simply checking off each bucket-list item, use Polaroid-style photos to mark each one complete! ๐Ÿ“ธ

By the end of fall, you'll have a sweet little visual scrapbook of your family's season โ€” and a keepsake your little ones can look back on for years to come. ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸคŽ

No Polaroid camera? No problem! Print your phone photos in a Polaroid-style format and get the same look.

๐ŸŽ A Few Ideas for Your Fall Bucket List

๐ŸŽ Go apple picking
๐ŸŽƒ Visit a pumpkin patch
๐Ÿ‚ Take a family nature walk
๐Ÿฅง Bake something together
๐ŸŽฌ Have a cozy family movie night
๐ŸŒฝ Visit a fall festival
๐Ÿ”ฅ Make s'mores
๐Ÿ“š Pick out new fall books
๐Ÿงก Have a backyard picnic
๐Ÿ Jump in a pile of leaves

The sweetest part? Your bucket list doesn't have to be extravagant. Sometimes the memories that stick with our little ones are the simplest ones โ€” baking in the kitchen, taking a walk after dinner, reading one more book before bed, or jumping into a pile of leaves.

This fall, let's be intentional about making room for the little moments. ๐ŸคŽ


๐Ÿ›๏ธ This Monthโ€™s Little Find

๐Ÿ“ธ Turn your fall memories into keepsakes.

This pocket-sized printer lets you turn photos from your phone into 2ร—3" prints that peel and stickโ€”perfect for adding a little photo to your Fall Family Bucket List Tree every time you check something off. It connects via Bluetooth and prints in under a minute.

Why I love it for September: It takes your bucket list from a cute fall craft and turns it into a little family memory book in the making. ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ“ธ

๐Ÿ›’ Find it on Amazon โ†’ https://amzn.to/4wVGPL8

Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means The Little Table Co. may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our small business!


โœจ The Little Table Small Business Spotlight

One of our favorite parts of what we do is supporting and celebrating our local community. From small businesses to families serving others, stay tuned as we continue highlighting incredible people throughout the year.

โœจ๐Ÿšป Metroplex Restroom Trailers

๐Ÿ“ Based in: Van Alstyne


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Serving: the entire DFW metroplex and surrounding areas.

Metroplex Restroom Trailers is proudly owned and operated by Chase & Taylor Crenwelge,

๐Ÿ“ž 214-302-5458
๐Ÿ“ง info@metroplexrestroomtrailers.com
๐ŸŒ www.metroplexrestroomtrailers.com

๐ŸŽ‰

Exclusive Little Table Offer:
Enjoy 20% off when you reference The Little Table Times

Weโ€™re grateful to spotlight local businesses that strengthen our communityโ€”be sure to support and share the love!

Q. We'd love to know more about youโ€”please tell the community your 'Why' behind your business.

  • Chase and Taylor recently made their way back to North Texas, moving to Van Alstyne in March after spending time all across Texas, including a three-year stint in Dallas. In 2025, they had the opportunity to purchase Home Instead of Collin County, which remains their day-to-day business.

    But they weren't quite finished building.

    Metroplex Restroom Trailers was born as an opportunity to step outside the franchise world, build something from the ground up, and become more connected to the community they now call home. Most of all, Chase and Taylor love the opportunity to serve their neighbors during some of life's most special celebrations.

    Metroplex offers portable luxury restroom trailers for weddings, parties, special events, seasonal gatherings, and even long-term construction projects. With heating and cooling, running water, and the ability to operate independently of a power or water source, their trailers offer a comfortable and elevated alternative when your event needs additional restroom facilities.

    And there's a fun little story behind how it all started: the first time Chase and Taylor ever saw a portable restroom trailer was at an annual fundraiser for Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK), a Central Texas nonprofit providing equine-assisted therapy for children and veterans with disabilities. They were fascinated by the concept โ€” and the rest is history!

    Because sometimes it's the little details that make a big difference โ€” and we're always happy to spotlight a local business helping make celebrations just a little better. โœจ

Q. What charitable initiative are you most passionate about within our local community?

  • ๐ŸŽ ROCK โ€” Ride On Center for Kids

    ROCK is a Central Texas nonprofit providing equine-assisted services for children, adults, and veterans with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Located in Georgetown, ROCK has been serving Central Texas since 1998.

    ๐Ÿ“ Georgetown, TX
    ๐Ÿ“ž 512-930-7625
    ๐ŸŒ rockride.org

  • ๐Ÿด Heritage Ranch โ€” โ€œRanchers for the Cureโ€
    Each year, Chase and Taylor support Heritage Ranchโ€™s โ€œRanchers for the Cureโ€ partnership with the Alzheimerโ€™s Association, helping bring the community together to support the fight against Alzheimerโ€™s.

    ๐ŸŒ Learn more about Heritage Ranch

Q. Weโ€™re all about celebrating our neighbors โ€” which local business holds a special place at your table? ๐Ÿ’›

  • โ˜• Myth & Ember

    When she's not busy building the business, you might find Taylor at Myth & Ember, one of her favorite local spots โ€” and these days, she may just have their 9-month-old daughter, Carter, along with her!

  • Cozy coffee shop offering house-roasted beans, prepared foods, and a selection of teas.

    ๐Ÿ“Address: 212 E Marshall St, Van Alstyne, TX 75495

    ๐Ÿ“ž (903) 444-0809

  • Menu: order.joe.coffee

โœจ A Little Something Extra for Our Readers

Mention that you heard about Metroplex Restroom Trailers through The Little Table Times and receive 20% off your standard Metroplex Restroom Trailers rental!

Whether you're planning a wedding, birthday celebration, backyard party, or special event, it's always nice to have a little more comfort for your guests.

๐Ÿ“ž 214-302-5458
๐Ÿ“ง info@metroplexrestroomtrailers.com
๐ŸŒ www.metroplexrestroomtrailers.com

Offer valid for newsletter readers who mention The Little Table Times when booking.


๐ŸŽ‰ Little Party Inspiration

September Celebrations, Made a Little More Special

September officially marks the beginning of fall, which means there are so many reasons to gather and celebrate!

Here are a few Little Table setup ideas weโ€™re loving this month:

๐ŸŽ Back-to-School Playdate

Set the table with crayons, coloring sheets, apple-inspired treats, and little lunchboxes for a sweet way to celebrate a new school year.

๐Ÿ‚ Little Pumpkin Patch Party

Think mini pumpkins, warm fall colors, kraft paper for coloring, and a cozy kid-sized table for snacks and crafts.

๐Ÿงธ Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring the party outside! Add your child's favorite stuffed animals, simple snacks, and a beautifully set Little Table for an easy and memorable celebration.

๐Ÿˆ Game Day for the Littles

While the grown-ups watch the game, give the little ones a table of their own with themed snacks, activities, and plenty of room to play.

Whatever you're celebrating, The Little Table Co. is here to help make room for your littlest guests.


๐Ÿ‚ September Special: A Little Fall Extra

Fall is callingโ€ฆ and we're adding a little something extra! ๐ŸคŽ

Book your Little Table Co. rental during September for a September, October, or November event and receive a complimentary Fall Activity Package with your rental.

Think little hands, fall fun, and one less thing for Mom to plan. ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ‚

Perfect for:
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin patch parties
๐ŸŽ Fall birthdays
๐Ÿˆ Football watch parties
๐Ÿ‚ Backyard gatherings
๐Ÿงธ Fall playdates
๐Ÿ“š Cozy little get-togethers

Reserve your fall date by September 30th to claim your complimentary package.

New bookings only. Offer valid for events taking place Septemberโ€“November 2026. One complimentary package per booking.


๐Ÿˆ Little Bites of the month: โ€œFootball Pizzaโ€ ๐Ÿ•

Tiny pizzas. Big game-day energy. ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ•

Use English muffins or mini naan to make adorable individual football pizzas. Theyโ€™re easy enough for toddlers to help assemble and perfect for a little game-day table.

What You'll Need

  • ๐Ÿ• Mini naan or English muffins

  • ๐Ÿ… Pizza sauce

  • ๐Ÿง€ Shredded mozzarella

  • ๐Ÿ— Optional: finely chopped cooked chicken or turkey pepperoni

  • ๐Ÿฅฆ Optional: finely chopped veggies

  • ๐Ÿˆ A little mozzarella for the football โ€œlacesโ€

Little Helper Job:
Let your toddler spread the sauce, sprinkle the cheese, and help add the toppings. For the finishing touch, use thin strips of mozzarella to create football laces on top!

Bake according to your naan/English muffin and cheese package directions, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

๐ŸŸ๏ธ Serve It Up!

Set each little pizza on a football-themed plate and let the kids enjoy their own โ€œGame Day Pizza.โ€

Bonus: Have the kids decorate their own paper football placemat while their pizzas bake. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿˆ


๐Ÿ’• Giving Back: Heroes for Children

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and this month we're shining a little light on an organization doing something incredibly meaningful for Texas families.

๐Ÿ’› Heroes for Children

No family should have to face childhood cancer alone.

Heroes for Children provides financial and emotional support to Texas families who have a child battling cancer, helping ease some of the everyday burdens that come with an incredibly difficult diagnosis.

From helping with essential expenses to creating meaningful experiences and providing comfort and care, their mission is simple: show up for families when they need it most.

And because they're right here in North Texas, this month's cause feels especially close to home. Heroes for Children serves families across the region, including Collin, Grayson, Denton, and Dallas counties.

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ September is a reminder to wear gold, spread awareness, and show a little extra love to the families walking this road.

๐ŸŒŸ A Little Way to Help

Want to join us in supporting Heroes for Children?

Whether it's making a donation, sharing their mission with a friend, or simply learning more about the families they serve, every little bit of support matters.

๐ŸŒ Learn more & support their mission: heroesforchildren.org

This September, we're thinking of the brave little ones fighting, the families beside them, and all of the people working to make their journey a little lighter. ๐Ÿ’›


๐Ÿ Until Next Time...

Here's to slower days, fuller hearts, cozy gatherings, and making the most of this beautiful season with the people we love.

Thank you, as always, for being here and for supporting The Little Table Co. ๐Ÿค

See you next month!

Making little moments a little more memorable.


๐Ÿ“ธ Share Your Moments

We love seeing your tables in action! If youโ€™ve created a special moment using The Little Table Co, tag us or send us a photoโ€”we may feature you in an upcoming newsletter.

Thank you for being part of our table.

With gratitude, Haley Jahn The Little Table Co

โœจ Creating moments that matter, one table at a time โœจ

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