Fall is here, with its crisp days and longer nights. There are so many beautiful ways to enjoy this time of year. We thought we’d put together a list of some of the many things we love to do in autumn. Pick a few to try or create your own traditions. Have fun!
- Go apple picking. While you’re there, enjoy some fresh apple cider and maybe an old-fashioned donut or two. When you get home, slice up some apples for a pie and polish some to leave in a bowl in the kitchen.
- Create a feast. Put together a great variety of beautiful flavors and foods and share a meal with some friends. And remember to make the pumpkin pie!
- Play in the leaves. Grab the rake, make a big pile, and jump into the freshly-fallen leaves. By the way, you have a leaf in your hair.
- Pull out your favorite old sweaters. Cuddle up in one in the yard on a chilly day with a cup of hot cocoa to warm your hands.
- Take a hike. Bring your camera so you can snap some pictures of the fall foliage. Take your dog along or borrow one from a friend.
- Reap the harvest. Take all your wonderful bounty from the garden and prepare it for winter’s storage. Make sure to put your gardens to bed too. If you don’t have a garden, stop at the local farmer’s market and stock up your freezer.
- Fall nesting. Go with the urge to tidy and de-clutter your living space. Once everything’s all sparkly and clean, light some candles and relax in your lovely home.
- No bugs! Revel in the ability to spend time outside on a sunny fall day without the company of those pesky biting insects.
- Play or watch live football or soccer. It’s the time of year to enjoy tossing or kicking the ball around with friends. Go long!
- Go to a county fair. Check out the animals and displays, grab some fresh produce, ride some rides, and go easy on the fried dough and candied apples.
- Carve pumpkins. Draw your own designs or find a kit. Be sure to actually light your pumpkins – tea lights work great for this. Enjoy the spooky atmosphere you’ve created.
- Attend a Halloween costume party. Plan and assemble a unique homemade costume – thrift stores are great places to find unusual clothes and accessories.
- Sit around the fire. Pull up a camp chair or log and warm yourself up while enjoying the dancing flames. Look up and observe the moon and all the stars.
- Get together with the family. Spend time gathered together in thankfulness and gratitude. Tell your loved ones some of the reasons why you care for them so much.