Hello everyone and happy Monday! I hope that all of you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend. The fall season is officially among us and I, for one, could not be happier. Actually, that’s a lie, I could be happier BECAUSE IT’S BEEN NINETY DEGREES IN OHIO FOR THE PAST WEEK!!!! All of you know by now that I live for the fall and this heat wave is simply unacceptable. So now instead of participating in all of my favorite fall activities listed below, I will simply have to daydream about it until it cools down to autumnal temperatures. Let’s discuss some of my fave fall outings:
- Apple Picking: There are TONS of gorgeous orchards in Ohio filled with trees that are spilling over with crisp, fresh apples. I love going to orchards with my family, friends, or on a date and then making something delicious afterwards with the bounty like an apple pie or crisp. So fun and so yum.
- Haunted Houses: Ohio also has quite a few haunted houses that I’m always keen on visiting. Being a horror junkie, going to a haunted house during a chilly, pitch black fall night is one of my favorite things to do. I went to the Factory Of Terror last year and would love to go there again and definitely would like to make it to the 7 Floors Of Hell, too!
- Fall Cooking: Lil Red loves to cook all of the vegetarian delights, but I especially love making (and eating) fall comfort food. Soups, stews, breads, and huge dishes of mac n’ cheese are just a few of my go to meals. And the fall sweets aren’t so bad, either! Cinnamon rolls, pies, crisps, and cobblers?! Yes, please. Fall food is so hearty, rich, and flavorful, and it makes sitting down for every meal such a joy.
- Fall Shopping: This list of fall favorites wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t talk shopping at least a little bit! Can you say boots and peacoats?! I LOVE IT!! I’m pretty well flush for fall clothing, considering it makes up about 75% of my wardrobe but that never seems to stop me from buying all the booties and oversized sweaters. It’s a curse!
- Perfect Weather: Although the heat in Ohio is destroying my favored fall weather, I live for the mid 50s and 60s temps that fall usually brings. I love being that slightest bit chilly. The bite that the fall air blows around, which reddens the cheeks and leaves your hands tucked in your pockets is always what I prefer to scorching summers. One of my favorite things to do during a brisk fall day is throwing on a thick sweater and combat boots and exploring one of the many beautiful Metro Parks in Ohio.
Here’s to hoping that the weather in my neck of the woods makes a drastic change so that I can start enjoying some of my fall favorites soon!
So there you have it, this week’s Monday Update: Fall Fun Edition! What are some of your favorite fall activities? What is your favorite season? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah
It’s always fun to take a walk through the park when the leave change color. I personally love seeing how drastic each of the colors get before the winter hits!
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I love that too!! I live for the really bright red leaves – no surprise there!! π
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I love Fall & Winter. I love colder days and I have a lot of fun memories from those seasons growing up. The traditions i grew up with im passing them to my son, pumpkin patches, making pies, picking a fresh tree on december 1st, making ornaments and taking memorable photos.
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As do I – how amazing that you get to share that with your child!
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The same here! It’s been pretty warm most days but that’s fine for me as I’m clinging on to summerπ Ohio sounds lovely. The apple picking etcπ Yes to hearty veggie foods. I love making veggie or vegan mixed bean chillisπ xx
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Ohio is alright! Haha I’m pretty indifferent to it now since I’ve been here for over 23 years! But ugh that sounds amazing you can cook for me anytime! π
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Haha probably how I am with London having lived here my whole life. Haha of course. You can take me apple picking and I’ll make a chilliπ x
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Aw date day!!!! :*))))
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Last two Halloweens we have gone to a haunted house and then a terror of farm! So much fun!! π
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Ahhh that’s the best!! My faveeeee π
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Autumn is 100% my favourite season, I just love all the change in colours ππ xox
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As do I! The leaves are just starting to change here and it makes me so happy!
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Yeah they are here in the U.K. too, I’ve been loving going for walks and wrapping up all warm!
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I love that – are there a lot of nice trails to walk on in your area??
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Yeah, loads! And my family has a farm so we can walk the dogs for miles π what about you?
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Omg so jealous – my mom and I always say we would love to have a farm so we can get a bunch of dogs! And yes, Ohio has a lot of really nice Metro Parks so that’s always fun to hike them in the fall. π
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Oh wow, sounds lovely! I would love to visit Ohio! π xox
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Well if you ever find yourself in the states be sure to let me know!! xx
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I definitely will! Please let me know if you’re even in the UK! β€
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Oh I will!! Hopefully one of these days I’ll make my way out there. I’d love to be able to do a big get together with my UK readers when I’m there!! π
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That would be so cute! β€
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College football, fall shopping (wardrobe & dΓ©cor), perfect weather, pumpkin patches & fall recipes are some of my favorite things/activities to celebrate the season! Thanks for sharing! xo
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Ooooh college football would definitely be a thing for me if I knew one single thing about that sport lololol
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Hahahahah! It’s definitely the thing I look forward to the most! My love of sports runs pretty deep! lol
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Well damn, write a blog post in non sports lingo for me on football rules and teach me a thing or two π
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Yayyy! I love fall!! I just posted a blog post on my favourite things about fall too! ππ
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Ahh twinsies, I’ll be sure to check it out! π
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OMG, this is my fave blog of yours. You are by far my favorite blogger, I look up to your blog for advice and love to follow on your footsteps. Eri
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That is such an amazing compliment, darling, thank you so so much!! This really did make my day. β€
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