Autumn is my favorite season! I’ve pulled together my personal travel ideas, cozy home picks, and fall food treats that I actually use or have tried myself. Whether you’re planning a weekend foliage trip, adding a touch of autumn to your home, or cra...
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🍁 Travel & Outdoor Fun
🎃 Spooky & Fun Halloween Ideas
🥧 Fall Flavors & Treats
🍁 Travel & Outdoor Fun
These are the places and little activities that make me feel like I’m living inside a fall postcard. I’ve done most of them myself or have them on my short list.
One of my favorite road trips; the mountain colors are unreal.
Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Point
I stayed in a lakeside cabin once and woke up to mirror-like reflections of orange trees.
Fall in Lake Placid
I loved wandering the small streets here with cider in hand while leaves drifted down.
Stowe, Vermont Foliage Walk
I go here for apple-picking and fresh donuts; it’s a yearly tradition.
Door County, Wisconsin Apple Orchards
I haven’t been yet but it’s my bucket-list dream for autumn!
Fall Foliage In Kyoto
Even my neighborhood park feels special with a blanket and thermos of cocoa.
Local Park Fall Picnic Kit
Misty mornings, wildlife, and endless trails; it’s magical in October.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
I never skip the pumpkin patch — it’s my favorite photo-op.
Pumpkin Patch Visit (near you)
I love grabbing fresh produce and little handmade fall crafts.
Fall Farmers Market Stroll
Even my neighborhood park feels special with a blanket and thermos of cocoa.
Muglina Unit Park
🎃 Spooky & Fun Halloween Ideas
I’m a big kid at heart, so Halloween crafts and treats are my jam. These are the things I’ve actually done or plan to this year.
Makes carving so much cleaner and I can get more creative
Pumpkin Carving
I scatter tiny pumpkins around my house; instant happy vibes
The Garden Centre W.L.L
Every October I do a cozy night with popcorn and this classic.
Hocus Pocus” Movie Night Pack
I did this with my nieces last year; sticky but so fun.
Caramel Apple Making Kit
Helps me brainstorm outfits without stress.
AI Costume Generator: Create Your Own Halloween ...
I like finding local haunted houses for a good scare (and to support them!).
Haunted House Tour (local)
I light these while decorating — it smells like heaven.
Pumpkin Spice & Cinnamon Candle Set
I made a simple tissue-paper garland and it turned out adorable.
How to Make a Tassel Ghost Garland
Saved me when I had no time for a full costume.
Face Painting Kit
I use spooky cookie cutters for cupcakes and cookies.
Halloween Baking Pans
🥧 Fall Flavors & Treats
Here are the recipes and mixes that fill my kitchen with that “fall” smell. I’ve baked or sipped almost all of these.
My go-to for quick baking; it makes the house smell amazing.
Pumpkin Bread
Homemade Apple Cider Kit
Homemade Apple Cider Kit
I make this at least twice every fall for a warming lunch.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe-%
Sweet and savory; I serve this at family dinners.
Easy Maple Roasted Carrots
Weekend treat that disappears fast in my house.
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
I make a pot of mulled wine for friends; it feels so festive.
Mulled Wine Spices Bags
Movie night isn’t complete without this crunchy snack.
Caramel Popcorn Recipe
My afternoon pick-me-up instead of coffee.
Spiced Chai Latte Powder
Feels fancy but easy to cook; my fall date-night dinner.
