As I was taking a short stroll on campus the other day, I noticed the vibrant reds and oranges in a tree next to Pioneer Memorial Church. The tree was so beautiful that I decided to stop and observe it for a while. I thought about how special the season of autumn is—the gorgeous colors, the crisp breeze. When I think of the season, it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. I think of pumpkin spice lattes, cuddling up in a warm blanket, and jumping in a big pile of leaves. I want to give a few suggestions from my fall bucket list for people hoping to capitalize on the season, because before we know it, the trees will be bare with the long winter ahead of us.
Have an autumn-themed day in.
This is an idea that can either be done with friends or by yourself. First, you’ll want to get some things that make you feel “fall-y”. Some things I would incorporate into my day are warm blankets and lots of fluffy pillows, cute mugs for hot cocoa or whatever drink you’re feeling that day, and a good book. When you have all of the things you need, just take the day to relax and vibe in the cozy autumnal space you have created for yourself.
Go apple picking.
Apple picking is an activity that I’m really looking forward to this season. Grab some friends and drive to your local orchard for a fun fall day. After you go picking, you could even save some apples for baking sometime later.
Have a baking day.
Whether you are confident in your baking skills or not, try out a fall baking day! Look up some recipes on Pinterest and try some out. Some treats I plan on making include apple cobbler and pumpkin spice cookies.
Jump in a pile of leaves.
When we were little, I’m sure this was an activity that most of us did every fall. Jumping in a pile of leaves is definitely one of my favorite parts of the season. Personally, I believe this is one of the best ways to enjoy the season.
Decorate your room for fall.
If you want to embrace the fall season a little bit more, consider decorating your space. Whether it’s your house, your room, or even a desk area, decorating can help you feel the fall vibes even more this season. You could add a string of leaves along with some fairy lights and maybe throw some pumpkins or squash in there as well.
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