It’s finally starting to cool off here in Southern California. Who knows how long it will last? We’ll have a few more weeks/months of heat ahead of us. For now, the cooler weather has us mentally getting ready for Fall. We’ve already been talking about things we must put on our Fall bucket list.

Growing up in the Midwest, the change in fashion was the best thing about Fall. You had to love all the rich colors and more textured fabrics. Well, it’s either Summer or Spring here most of the year so instead of getting excited about the fashion changes we’re getting more excited about the Fall experiences.

5 Bucket List Ideas for Fall Y’all

If you’re anything like us, you’ve gone from the lazy days of Summer to the packed schedule of Fall. If that’s the case, you know you must be intentional about slowing down. Checking some of these off your list will help you do just that.

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• Go apple picking with the family. We’ve done this a few years in a row but fell off with the pandemic and haven’t picked it back up. We plan to change that this season. It’s fun to stroll through the orchard and pick apples and make plans for how many we’ll eat and how many we’ll use to make treats. It’s also a plus to pop into the shop at the orchard for some fresh cider to drink and cider donuts to eat.
• Take a trip to the pumpkin patch. While we’re in the picking mode, our Fall isn’t complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch. There are a few farms around us that we have to choose from. Many of them offer a corn maze and hay rides!
• Buy a new cozy throw blanket. Cooler days make us want to curl up with a cup of tea and a good book on the sofa. If it’s been a minute since you bought new throw blankets, it might be time to change that. Bonus points for blankets in Fall colors.
• Pick up a new hobby. A few people in our circle have mentioned starting an African dance class this month. It made us think of the time we took a hip-hop dance class. It was so much fun! It was HARD in that class but good enough that we’d love to find a new one.
• Find new books. Speaking of curling up with a good book, many new ones are hitting shelves this Fall. Keep your eyes peeled for Kerry Washington’s new memoir. There’s also been lots of talk about Jada Pinkett Smith’s memoir as well. If memoirs aren’t your thing, a new novel by Tia Williams is on the way too. There’s also a new book by Mary Monroe that would be a good one to dig into.

Are there any things on your must-do list this Fall? What would you add?