In my opinion, Autumn is the most magical time of the year. The crisp weather, cozy layers and activities, and the vibrant colors in nature, all create a memorable and cozy season! In this blogpost, I’m sharing my simple fall bucket list and they ways I want to intentionally embrace autumn!
If you have been following me for any number of time, you will know my deep love for Autumn. I adore the cooler weather, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and the turning in nature. Every year I vow myself to make the most of my favorite season, and every year I’m always a little disappointed in myself for getting caught up in my daily routine and the general busyness of life. As the next year rolls around I tell myself it’ll be different, but it never is. However, this year IS going to be the year that is different!
You may be asking, how do I know that this year will be different? Instead of maximizing the season and making the most of every moment (a goal I had in the past), I am striving to simplify the season – appreciating and taking in the small moments of the season. I committed myself to one festive activity each week, a few are larger, but some activities are quite simple.
My Autumn Bucket List
Here is my list of simple activities I want to accomplish over the next few months!
- Listen to the 3rd Harry Potter book: I started the tradition last year of listening to a Harry Potter book every October! It’s lowkey a new favorite tradition!
- Attend a Pumpkin Festival: This is probably the biggest activity on the list I can barely handle my excitement!
- Bake the Pillsbury Pumpkin Cookies: Simple, yet so festive
- Read a spooky/autumnal book: I’m not sure what book I’ll read, but it will most likely be some sort of thriller.
- Watch a Harry Potter Movie: Not much more needs to be said haha
- Enjoy an Autumnal Feast: My sister and I have an idea to put together a beautiful and festive autumnal meal!
- Order of Pumpkin Spice Latte: Again simple, yet extremely cozy festive
- Visit a local bookstore: There is an independently owned bookstore relatively close to my house that I’ve only been to once like 8 years ago. I feel like autumn is the perfect time to explore a local coffee shop and pick up a cozy autumnal read.
Recipes To Make
For me, food is an easy way to bring a little fall spirit into your daily life.
- Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Gnocchi and Sausage
- Sheet-Pan Maple-Dijon Sausage and Fall Veggies
- Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana
- Soft Garlic Herb Cheddar Cheese Bread
- Caramel Apple Cider Cookies
- Moist Pumpkin Bread
- Brown Butter Maple Cookie Latte
Books To Read
These are just a few of the books I would like to read during the autumn season. You will notice a theme with many of these books haha, I love reading thrillers during fall/winter 🙂
- The Only One Left by Riley Sager
- Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
- Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
- Marmee by Sarah Miller
- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
What’s on your fall bucket list?? Let me know in the comments below!
xo, Grace
hi grace! i’m so excited for autumn (my fav season) — pumpkin spice in my coffee, pumpkin bread in my oven, a purring black kitty in my lap, and cozy crochet projects galore! for a book rec, i would suggest “ninth house” by Leigh Bardugo. if you haven’t already read that one, i highly recommend it 🙂 one of my fav reads in a while. happy fall! ~
Oooo I’ll have to add it to my list, thank you!