A couple of weeks ago we had a cold front blow through. We woke to temperatures in the 60s. I was thrilled! I knew our daytime highs would soon be back in the 90s, so I resisted the urge to don a sweater and sit beneath a blanket while consuming a warm pumpkin-flavored beverage. However, I did put my fall wreath on our front door!
Last year’s autumn passed in a chaotic rush because we were moving to a new city. We didn’t have time to pause and take in the season’s flavors and festivities. I’m not sure we’re any less busy this year. However, the busyness is a little more predictable, so I’m making it a priority to enjoy some of the things that make fall such a lovely season. Here are some of my favorite posts that highlight the fantastic things fall has to offer.
Favorite fall posts
Food
27 Fall Treats That Don’t Contain Pumpkin
Maple-Glazed Pear Upside-Down Cake
Perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sausage and Root Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner
Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork
Family, friends, and fun
10 Benefits of Engaging in Family Traditions
12 Outdoor Activities for Babies to Enjoy During the Fall
14 Children’s Books About Gratitude
14 Family-Friendly Gratitude Activities
30 Questions to Ask Around The Thanksgiving Table
Simple Ways to Streamline Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation
The Most Wonderful Things About Autumn
Why to Eat Pie the Night Before Thanksgiving
Site Updates
As I’ve noted previously, I’m working to update old posts and make some upgrades to Of The Hearth. Here are some posts that I updated during the last few weeks:
- Dare to Prepare: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness
- Dare to Prepare: Assembling a Disaster Preparedness Kit
- Air Mattress Alternatives
- Using Oatmeal to Treat Dry Skin
- How to Get Rid of Weevils in Your Pantry
- The Best Toys for Developmentally Appropriate Play
- 30 Questions to Ask Around the Thanksgiving Table
Final thoughts
Autumn really is such a delightful time. I’m sitting here with the window open, letting in as much of the cool air as I can. I’m hoping to make Apple Cider Cookies with my kids tomorrow. We picked up a Spooky Food cookbook from the library this past week that we’ll look through and select a couple of items to try in the coming weeks. We’re eager for the leaves to change so we can enjoy their colors and the magical feeling of getting to play beneath them as they fall to the ground.
What things do you love most about fall? What foods and festivities do you enjoy the most?
