Autumn this year, here in Minnesota, is flirting with us. The cooler temps have arrived, but due to the lack of rain, the colors are muted – browns and rusts and fewer vibrant oranges and yellows of years past. I’ve spent mornings with the sprinkler running trying to get the last bit of water in the parched ground before the white flakes fall and cover the earth. Autumn is more of my spring cleaning time than in the spring – by then I’m just ready to get outside. Now? I’m all about decluttering, cleaning, and prepping for winter. And, of course, enjoying the beauty right outside my kitchen window.
So what to do? Here are twenty-three things from my things to do in autumn list – if you don’t have a season change choose ones like visit Ikea or wash the windows – and with those options go for Ikea. 😉
1. Jump in the Leaves.
2. Collect Leaves.
3. Visit Ikea {I’m doing that today so I added it}. This should always be on the list. 😉
4. Pick Apples.
5. Go on a hayride.
6. Visit a pumpkin patch.
7. Visit a pumpkin patch that launches pumpkins at targets.
8. Drink cider.
9. Clean the garage {yeah, this}.
10. Put the deck furniture away.
11. Visit a corn maze {don’t cut through or run}.
12. Wash the windows.
13. Help others rake their yards.
14. Buy some candycorn just so you say you can say you did.
15. Switch out clothes {least favorite here}.
16. Clean up the yard.
17. Buy pumpkin spice creamer.
18. Go for a drive and instagram the colors.
19. Make pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting. Twice.
20. Take new pics of everyone playing in the leaves.
21. Stock up on new candles – fall scents, only please.
22. Read a new book. Any suggestions?
23. Savor today, this gift of time, and look for snippets of joy.
Those are 23 Things from my Autumn To-Do List. I’m constantly adding more – as there are always more and more things to get done. Today? It’s one of those decluttering and cleaning days with that fab trip to Ikea to pick up a new bookcase {can you ever have enough of those?}. And, of course, I’ll be popping in for some coffee and taking some pics as well.
What are some of the things on your fall to-do list?
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Dear Mom This is Why You Matter
Little Ways to Celebrate Today
7 Ways to Invest in Your Kids
Read This -> Save Lives. Do Not Drive Distracted
Why You Need to Slow Down and Embrace Today
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reshelve/tidy/sort all the book cases (6 done, 3 to go)
Get the xmas & birthday prezzies sorted (3 birthdays coming up in Dec & Jan)
Be ready for baby no 7 (due Jan4)
At allotment get garlic & winter onions planted, prune fruit trees & vine, pick rest of apples, mend shed.
Phew!
I love your Autumn to do list!!! Working on mine now…..at the top, load up the truck and take the dogs to Sonic for tater tots with the windows down. That is what I will be checking off today’s list!
I posted today about a Fall country fair we got to every year. It is one of my favorite things about Fall. I also love Apple Cider, the pumpkin patch and while I miss my summer clothes I do enjoy warm cozy fleece and cuddling in for a movie. There is something about cooler temperatures that gives you permission to stay inside.
Happy weekend!
Kerrie
http://familyfoodtravel.blogspot.ca
You made me miss fall even more! I grew up in Wisconsin and I’ve been living in Florida for the past 5 years. Fall is my favorite season. BTW…book recommendation…The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom!
Hi, I recently got a link to your blog from a friend, and I’m amazed to read it, thank you very much!
As for a couple of fall’ish things to add to your list:
– gather acorns and make acorn animals
– make a country-in-a-box with moss, branches and foil lake
– buy new woolen mittens ( I always loose mine by the end of winter)
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I actually have ‘Make a Fall to-do list’ printed neatly on my to do list for today (okay, actually it’s been on my to do list for a week…) I’ll use some of your ideas for inspiration. Although, sadly, the nearest Ikea is about an 8 hour drive away.
The book I’m currently reading is mostly applicable only to Canadians (It’s called Ecoholic Home, and most of the green companies recommended are Canadian), but I recently read “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield and then I read it again. It’s SO good.
I love the idea of making an Autumn to do list! I’m off to make one right now 🙂
Love the list! The only must do on my list for autumn, is pick apples! And we did that over the weekend. So much fun!!
If you’re looking for a good tear jerker and life perspective book, try Twelve Months by Steven Manchester.