Friday, September 22nd is the first official day of fall. Just yesterday, I was sweating in the muggy East Tennessee heat, but I'm willing temperatures to cool down now that the new season has finally arrived. I'll let you know how it goes.
I love the feeling that each new season brings. And maybe it makes me basic, but I love fall. It ushers in some of my favorite traditions. So with the first day of the season, let's celebrate with a big time.
Here are some of my suggestions for things to do on the first day of fall, or at least at some point during the next three months. Happy Fall, Y'all!
:: Make this variation of a fall Chex Mix
:: Visit a local pumpkin patch and pick out a few pumpkins for your front porch
:: Watch Dead Poets' Society, one of my favorite films that feels perfect for fall
:: Read the poem To Autumn by Keats
:: Drink caramel apple cider floats
:: Rake the leaves for a neighbor who needs a bit of help
:: Get a little crafty with a can of orange glittery spray paint and whatever you can get your hands on.
:: Listen to Eva Cassidy sing Autumn Leaves
:: Wear corduroy and flannel
:: Make my Hillbilly Apple Dumplings
You'll need:
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 1 can of refrigerated crescent rolls (8 oz)
- 1 stick of butter (or less)
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1 can of Mountain Dew
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Wash, core and slice apple into 8 pieces. Wrap one triangle of crescent roll dough around each slice. Arrange these in a 9x13 baking dish. Melt butter in a saucepan and add sugar and vanilla. Stir until lumpy (sugar does not need to dissolve). Pour the mixture over the crescent-wrapped apples in the pan. Pour Mountain Dew over the crescent-wrapped apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes.
:: Plan a weekend adventure to small town festival where they celebrate things like apples, giant pumpkins, or scary stories.
:: Turn plain brownies and candy pumpkins into mini pumpkin patch treats!
:: Enjoy a Friday night high school football game in a small southern town
:: Try pumpkin spice everything
:: Make the most of this season that ushers in a time to reflect on gratitude, togetherness with ones we hold dear, and the chance to make new memories with your favorite people.
