The first day of fall has passed and October is here! Autumn has always been my favorite season. Here are some reasons (besides my birthday being in fall) that I love the season so much:
The leaves change colors.
If you’re from New York State, you know that fall is the most beautiful time of the year. The changing of the leaves makes it the best time to hike or visit a park.
Pumpkin coffee.
The #TeamPSL love is real. It’s not just Starbucks making this happen, though. Local and chain coffee shops all over are embracing the pumpkin coffee craze. And quite frankly I don’t blame them. We wait all year for this.
Pumpkin flavored everything else.
Each Fall my kitchen is stocked with pumpkin granola bars, yogurt, cookies, coffee creamer, popcorn, pretzels, candy, and more. Anything that tastes like pumpkin is a good thing to eat.
Apple picking.
Apples come in a close second place to pumpkins. Apple picking in beautiful orchards is another one of my favorite fall activities. I love sampling cider, fritters, and apples right off the tree!
Carving pumpkins.
Although I lack artistic ability, I love trying to make a semi-decent jack-o-lantern. Roasting the pumpkin seeds afterward is an added bonus.
Haunted hayrides and haunted houses.
It’s not Halloween season until I’ve been to at least one haunted house. And with so many great ones in the area, I can go to a new one almost every weekend! Two of my favorites are Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester and Fright Night at the Fair in Syracuse, New York.
Bonfires.
There’s nothing like getting cozy at a bonfire with friends on a chilly fall evening. Hot cider is a must!
Cozy cardigans and scarves.
As much as I love hot weather and cute bathing suits, I am always so excited to pull out any of my 40+ scarves and at least a dozen cardigans.
Picking a Halloween costume.
Honestly, this is one of the most important decisions I make all year. I usually start brainstorming in Summer but come Fall I am meticulously gathering costume pieces for the big day.
And last but certainly not least…
Halloween.
I wait for this day all year. Although for me it’s not just a day, but a solid couple weeks of festivities. From decorating, to fall food, to tacky Halloween pins and earrings, I am ready to celebrate!
