A list of 12 Memorable Things to do this FALL

I kinda like making memories and I kinda like fall too.
Those two favorites come together and marry into the BEST moments ever, ever!



12 Enchanting and Cozy things to do this FALL
(with individual links to more details for each idea!)

1) Plan a fall picnic

- pack a cozy plaid blanket
- use a thermos to hold hot cider
- buy or bake an apple pie
- pile mittens and hats in the car
- write up a quick nature hunt game to take along for the kids to do while there
- drive up to the prettiest fall colors in YOUR area
- eat, drink, and be merry

Details on our 

Autumn Mountainside Picnic

2) Go apple picking at a local farm and orchard 

- bring your own fallish baskets to fill
- wear your favorite cozy pullover
- make it festive by stopping at a roadside stand for apple cider
- create a list of delicious apple recipes to make with your fresh apples

Our apple picking day out:

Filling Baskets and Warming Hearts APPLE PICKING DAY

3)  Cuddle up to bewitching seasonal movies

- watch classics like Casper the Ghost or Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin
- add seasonal energy to the night by making caramel apples and other fall snacks for kids

Details here for our 

GREAT PUMPKIN MOVIE NIGHT WITH KID'S SNACKS:

Sliced Apples and the Great Pumpkin

And details on Casper the Ghost fun:

Casper Cups Ghost Milk

4)  Host or attend a Pumpkin-Carving Party with friends

- serve classic and warm chili
- bake pumpkin bread
- be creative!
- laugh

Details here on our Pumpkin Carving Party

5)  Bring the outside IN and decorate your home with nature's FALL scenes 

- pick acorns to bring inside for decor
- take the kids to the store to pick out fun shaped squash and mini pumpkins to use as fall props in the house
- hunt for leaves to decorate with

2013 decor details

More natural fall decor:

50 Shades of Autumn Home Decor

And Jazzed Up Fall Decor

6)  Make real, pressed leaf garland or mini apple garland 

- unique way to decorate and celebrate fall!
- use crab apples

The HOW TO on making Pressed Leaf Garland

A HOW TO on making your own mini apple garland

7)  Drive away for an autumn getaway for the weekend to tour fall leaf colors

- bring your bikes or your hiking shoes so you can ride or walk through the gorgeous fall colors
- research the BEST scenic drives to see the most vivid fall colors
- stay in a special hotel so it feels like an extra special weekend

Our Color it Pretty

 Roughin' It Day out

on the Grand Mesa

And in contrast, 

our more luxe fall weekend getaway ;)

in Telluride, Colorado

8) Get cozy with a rag quilt and a hot cup of tea on your couch and make a list of fall treats you'd like to create in the kitchen.

- Maple, Apple, Pumpkin, Pear, and Squash are all delicious foods to experiment with for the fall season.

Gathered Collection of Autumn Recipes

Apple Garland and Recipes

Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

9)  Have a Family Game Night

- serve the fall treats you've been working hard on
- turn computer and phones off
- turn the fire on

Our Family Game Night Birthday Party

10) Plan an afternoon for an at home October Dress Up Show

-  let your kids run to their rooms and put together whatever dress-up costumes they can create.
- take pictures of their creations.
- serve a bowl of candycorn or any candycorn themed dessert

Our Enchanted Costume Dress Up Fun

serving Candy Corn Sunshine Drinks

or

Candy Corn Sunshine Cupcakes!

11) Take a class to learn how to weave your own basket

- save the basket to give as a Christmas gift
- fill the basket with apples and pears for the season

Girl's Night Out basket weaving details

12) Plan a couple's date night OUT during a full moon at the corn maze

- a giant thank you to my creative friend for this super fun idea!
- pack a picnic dinner to eat around the bonfire before the maze
- no flashlights allowed...find your way with the light of the moon

More details coming on this soon, so check back!

I hope you feel inspired to embrace this beautiful season!  

Please share your fall traditions too.  I would love to hear.  

OCTOBER was a beautiful month at Green Gables, 

when the birches in the hollow turned as golden as sunshine 

and the maples behind the orchard were royal crimson

 and the wild cherry trees along the lane put on the loveliest shades

 of dark red and bronzy green, 

while the fields sunned themselves in aftermaths.

- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

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