Here in the midwest, fall is a time when rhythms return and the weather becomes pleasantly perfect for a small window of time. It’s my favorite. Let’s talk some Simple Ways to Enjoy Fall.
Simple Ways to Enjoy Fall
Fall Food
One way I savor each season is with food. The Nester talks about welcoming the seasons with our senses and food is one way to do that. Also, we love to eat at our house. I recently made a list of all the fall meals I like to make this time of year. Change your life chicken, butternut squash soup, chicken pot pie, chili, roasted chicken and veggies, and tacos (always tacos) are a few on the list. Zucchini bread, pumpkin muffins, and apple crisp are a few more fall foods that are coming out of our oven often in the fall.
What are some foods that feel like fall to you? Make a list of your favorite fall meals and stock your fridge, freezer, and pantry with items to make those foods all season long.
Outings
The beautiful weather this time of year is reason enough to put some outings on the calendar. Apple orchards, pumpkin patches, a bike ride on a crisp Saturday morning, a coffee and park date, a fall themed Trader Joe’s run, a drive or hike to look at pretty autumn leaves. These are some of the outings we are planning to enjoy this fall.
Let each family member choose somewhere they want to go this fall and put it on the calendar. We all know this time of year can fill up fast, so getting it on the calendar will ensure it happens.
Books
Anytime of the year is a good time to snuggle up with a good book, but fall is a special one. We love to read books that go along with the seasons. Some of my favorite children’s books for this time of year are: Goodbye Summer Hello Autumn, Applesauce Day, The Apple Pie that Papa Baked, and The Legend of Spookly the Square Pumpkin.
Check out Read Aloud Revival for some books lists for September, October, and November. Pull out some of your long time favorite fall books to read as a family. Or head to the library and ask your librarian for some recommendations. Books are a great way to savor this season.
Get cozy
Soft, thick blankets, textured pillows, a yummy smelling candle, cozy socks. In our home, I slowly change pillows, throws, and candles out as the days get cooler. My rhythms change as I light a candle in the morning before the sun rises and in the evening when the sun sets. I switch from iced coffee to a hot cup.
Think about what makes you feel cozy this time of year and make it come alive in your home and your days.
There are so many simple ways to enjoy fall. How will you celebrate the everyday this season?