A Little Fall Bucket List
- Read this book. Because Anne Bogel recommends it often and says it's perfect for fall reading, so I will listen.
- Buy a weighted blanket. Because anxiety and seasonal affective disorder are no joke and this is the time of year to be cozy and cuddled up.
- Doodle on pumpkins. Because the little ones look cutest with little designs drawn on. (I did this here and here and here and will surely do it again this year.)
- Roast pumpkin seeds. Because there truly is NO better snack in the fall. My mom has a recipe I adore, and I wish it was online to share it with you. Hit up Pinterest for ideas!
- Go apple picking. Because what's more festive? (Side note: if there are apple donuts, I WILL take a bite, gluten allergy and vegan diet be damned!)
- Hike a mountain. Because it's finally not a million degrees and we all need to get outside as much as we can before the winter comes.
- Host friends for a vegan dinner party. Because I love my people and I love my cruelty-free food and why not share it all with them?
- Buy mums (or daisies or pumpkins) for the front porch. Because a little bit of color brightens up the gray days in the best way.
- Write "thankful for you" cards for all my people. Because it's my favorite fall tradition and we all could use a little more love in our lives. What better way to share it than through sweet snail mail?
- Sign up for Book of the Month Club again. Because new books on my doorstep every month is a treat.
- Volunteer in my community. Because gratitude leads to giving back, and I want to be the hands and feet of Christ in my city.
- Light candles more often. This one is my forever favorite (even if it's not specifically "fall" scented).
- Go on walks just to step on all the crunchy leaves. Because is there anything more fun this time of year?
- Listen to music that sounds like the season. Because these songs feel like fall to me.
- Read poetry. This book especially feels just right.
What are you planning to do to savor this season?
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But have no fear, just when we needed some joy and comfort, the temperatures (mostly) are starting to drop and the leaves are beginning to turn yellow and pumpkin spice lattes are here. Hallelujah and praise Jesus.