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🍁 New Things to Try This Fall (Because Pumpkin Spice Isn’t the Only Fun on the Menu) 🎃

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Ah, fall. The season of crunchy leaves, oversized scarves, and just the right excuse to cancel plans and binge cozy movies. But before you settle into the same ol’ sweater-weather routine, why not shake things up a little? Here’s a list of fun, creative, and just slightly weird new things to try this autumn.

🍂 1. Host a Mystery Movie Night

Think book club, but for spooky or weirdly cozy movies. Let your guests pick one mystery movie each (no spoilers allowed), put the titles in a hat, and watch whatever fate decides. Bonus points for themed snacks and a campy rating system at the end.

🧣 2. Learn a “Grandma Skill”

Fall just feels like the time to learn how to knit, crochet, or bake a pie from scratch (no judgment if the crust comes from Trader Joe’s). Pick one old-school skill and dive in—bonus if it’s something you can gift people for the holidays.

🥾 3. Leaf-Peeping, But Make It a Challenge

Yes, leaf-peeping is a thing—and this year, turn it into a photo scavenger hunt. Make a list: red maple leaf, heart-shaped leaf, squirrel mid-snack, weird mushroom. Compete with friends or just go solo and turn it into an Instagram story extravaganza.

🍷 4. Try a “Fall Flight” Tasting at Home

Craft your own tasting experience—apple ciders, fall beers, pumpkin chai lattes, or even funky hot chocolates (peppermint? cayenne? marshmallow overload?). Set up a little sampler flight and taste test with friends or your favorite cozy playlist.

🔮 5. Go Full Witchy for a Day

Whether or not you believe in crystals or tarot cards, fall is peak vibe season. Light some candles, draw a tarot spread, try a DIY spell jar, or just journal in a forest and feel mysterious. No real magic required (unless you’re into it).

🎃 6. DIY Your Own Halloween Costume—No Matter Your Age

Forget Amazon costumes—get scrappy. Whether you’re dressing up for a party or just want to vibe at home in costume while watching Hocus Pocus, there’s something ridiculously fun about creating a costume from thrift store finds and glue guns.

📚 7. Start a “Read One Classic” Challenge

You don’t have to read Wuthering Heights, but you could! Choose one classic you’ve always pretended to have read and actually give it a go this fall. Or pick something dark and atmospheric—Gothic novels and rainy days are a match made in heaven.

🌰 8. Go Foraging (Responsibly!)

Mushrooms, chestnuts, or just really cool pinecones—fall is full of weird little treasures. Grab a local foraging guide or join a group and learn what you can (and can’t) collect. Nature is wild and sometimes edible.

🧵 9. Start a Fall Journal or Scrapbook

Turn those crisp afternoons into pages of thoughts, photos, leaves, or ridiculous pumpkin-flavored receipts. Whether you journal like a poet or just stick leaves into a notebook and call it art—it counts.

☕ 10. Try a New Hot Drink Every Week

Because let’s be real: we all default to the same latte or tea. Challenge yourself to try something new every week—London fogs, dirty chai, horchata latte, mulled cider… Fall is your playground, and your mug deserves better.

Whatever your version of “fall fun” is, don’t be afraid to mix in something new with your tried-and-true traditions. Try weird stuff. Wear the fuzzy socks. Eat the cinnamon-covered everything.

🍁 Your cozy era just got an upgrade.

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🎃 Sip Happens: 8 Autumn Drinks to Fall For 🍁

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Because sweater weather deserves a matching drink

Autumn is here—aka the season when every drink tastes better if it’s warm, spiced, or served in a mug the size of your face. Whether you’re a pumpkin spice purist, a chai enthusiast, or just here for the whipped cream, these fall drinks are here to wrap your taste buds in a fuzzy blanket of seasonal joy.

Here are 8 autumn drinks to cozy up with—some classic, some unexpected, all delicious:

☕ 1. Pumpkin Spice Latte (Duh)

The icon. The legend. The PSL. Love it or roll your eyes at it, there’s no denying it tastes like autumn in a cup. Bonus points if it comes topped with cinnamon and Instagram potential.

🍎 2. Hot Apple Cider

Sweet, spiced, and soul-warming. Add a cinnamon stick, a splash of caramel, or a little something extra if it’s been one of those days.

🍂 3. Maple Latte

If fall had a secret flavor affair, it would be with maple. Swap out the pumpkin for maple syrup and a pinch of nutmeg, and you’ve got a hug in a cup.

🧣 4. Chai Tea Latte

Like autumn leaves in drink form—spicy, soothing, and perfect for sipping while pretending you live in a cottage in the woods.

🥧 5. Spiced Pear Mocktail

For a non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic option that still screams fall, try a spiced pear spritzer with cinnamon and ginger. Refreshing and cozy? Yes, please.

🍫 6. Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Take your hot chocolate game up a notch with a drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt. Top it with whipped cream and brace yourself for pure indulgence.

🌰 7. Toasted Hazelnut Mocha

Like Nutella got a fall makeover. Chocolate, coffee, hazelnut—this is the trifecta of cozy caffeine dreams.

🍵 8. Turmeric Golden Milk

Feeling fancy? This warm, earthy drink made with turmeric, cinnamon, and your milk of choice is like autumn wellness in a mug. Bonus: it’s good for you (but still feels like a treat).

Pro Tip: Whatever you’re sipping, make it seasonal. Add a dash of cinnamon, a sprinkle of nutmeg, or just hold your mug dramatically while gazing out a window. It’s fall. You’ve earned it.

What’s your go-to autumn drink? Let us know in the comments—or better yet, share your secret recipe! 🍂✨

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🍂 10 Cozy & Fun Afternoon Activities to Make the Most of Fall 🍁

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There’s just something magical about fall afternoons—the golden sunlight, the crisp breeze, and the smell of leaves crunching underfoot. It’s the perfect time to slow down, savor the season, and lean into those cozy vibes. Whether you’re a pumpkin spice devotee or just in it for sweater weather, here are 10 fall afternoon activities that’ll make you want to throw on a flannel and never look back:

1. Visit a Pumpkin Patch (and Take Too Many Photos)

Nothing says fall quite like a trip to the pumpkin patch. Pick your perfect pumpkin, sip on apple cider, and live your autumn aesthetic dream.

2. Go on a Leaf-Peeping Walk

Grab a hot drink, put on your comfiest boots, and take a walk through a park or trail. It’s free, peaceful, and basically a real-life Instagram filter.

3. Bake Something With Cinnamon

From apple crisps to pumpkin muffins, fall baking is top-tier. Bonus: your house will smell like a warm hug.

4. Host a Backyard Bonfire

Invite some friends over, light up the fire pit, and roast marshmallows. Don’t forget the spooky stories if you’re feeling brave.

5. Read a Book Under a Blanket

Find a cozy nook, a chunky throw blanket, and dive into that book you’ve been meaning to read since July.

6. DIY a Fall Wreath

Gather leaves, pinecones, and a few crafty supplies, and make your front door the envy of the neighborhood.

7. Go Apple Picking

Perfect for a casual afternoon adventure—and even better when you turn your haul into a pie later.

8. Do a Fall-Themed Puzzle or Board Game

When the temps drop, cozy up indoors with a steaming mug and a puzzle full of autumn scenes (bonus points if there’s a cat and pumpkins involved).

9. Make a Fall Playlist & Take a Drive

Curate your ideal fall soundtrack (think: Fleetwood Mac, Bon Iver, maybe a little Taylor Swift) and take a scenic drive through country roads.

10. Decorate Your Space

String up fairy lights, add a plaid throw or two, and bring in mini pumpkins and candles. Instant fall vibes.

Whether you’re outdoorsy, artsy, or just in it for the snacks, fall afternoons have something for everyone. So take a breath, grab a scarf, and enjoy the season while it lasts. 🍂✨

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Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Parfait

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October is the month where we all put our summer clothes away and eagerly take out our sweaters, boots, and apply earth-toned lipstick to our lips, holding an infamous pumpkin spice latte in our hands. Nothing says Autumn like pumpkin and pumpkin spice. To celebrate Autumn’s arrival why not try out this super easy no-bake dessert? It’s one of my favourites and a total crowd pleaser.

Makes 6-cups

Ingredients:

1 ¾ Cups Cold Milk (you can substitute it with lactose-free milk or coconut milk if you prefer)

1 Box (4-serving size) Vanilla Instant Pudding

1 Cup Canned Pumpkin

½ teaspoon Pumpkin Spice

1 Package (8-oz.) cream cheese, softened

¾ Cup Powdered Sugar

1 ½ Cups Whipping Cream

1 Box of Keebler’s Sandies

½/ stick of butter (melted)

Directions:

In a medium bowl, stir milk and pudding mix with whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and pumpkin spice. Refrigerate until ready to assemble parfaits.

In a blender put in the Sandies till they’re blended to crumbs. Then take a medium bowl and mix the crumbs with the melted butter. Once the two ingredients are assembled, place these at the bottom of the cups.

Now take another medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on low speed until blended smooth. In a chilled large bowl, beat heavy cream on high till the whipping cream stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

In each of the 6 parfait glasses, spoon ¼ cup pumpkin pudding, top each with 6 tablespoons cream cheese mousse mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until serving time. Just before serving, top each parfait with a Sandies’ cookie.

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