Friday, September 23, 2011

Fall fun list

*Cross posted to herRochester*

Today is the first day of fall. As I mentioned in my last blog, fall is my favorite time of year! I love everything about it. I love watching the leaves change, the smells, the apples, and the cooler weather. I also love Halloween! What's better then dressing up in a costume and coming home with a pillowcase full of free candy!?

Halloween 2010

We are truly blessed to be able to spend the entire season in a state as beautiful as New York, and I want to make sure we're taking advantage of every moment.

Our family's fall fun list:


Apple picking- We usually go to Green Acre Farms in Greece and use them to make apple sauce, caramel apple pie, and caramel apples.

Pumpkin picking- Last year we grew our own pumpkins but the kids still insisted on going to Brown's Berry Patch like we do every year. This year our pumpkins didn't grow so I have no excuse not to take the drive out to our favorite pumpkin patch.

Go to Starbucks- I really want to like their Pumpkin Spice Latte, but I'm just not a fan. This fall I'm going to try the Pumpkin Spice Creme. What's the difference? I have no idea. But I'm determined to find an awesome fancy fall drink. Maybe I should try Dunkin Donuts.

Speaking of donuts, I think a trip to Donuts Delight to get some sort of cinnamon donut is a fall must!

Make s'mores- I love to cuddle up on a cool fall night front of the fire pit and make yummy smores.

Corn maze- I've never taken the kids through a corn maze before but I think that now that the "baby" is almost 3, this would be a good year to try.

Haunted hayride- My husband and I went on one when we were dating but haven't gone again since. This would be the perfect activity for a fall date.

Take a hike- I want to take the kids on a hike when the trees are at their best and collect cool leaves and maybe take some pictures.

Drink apple cider and eat candy corn- I got some free candy corn this week with my awesome coupon skills :)

Buy some new clothes- I love having an excuse to buy new cardigans and boots. Oh, and the kids need a few new things too ;)

Eat my husband's tasty chili

Go to a Halloween party

I am determined to enjoy every second of this fall because before we know it, we'll be shoveling driveways and walking through dirty snow in our new boots.

4 comments:

  1. So, Brad just made chili...that was amazing...and we both thought of you;-) And, I adore Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. And, I hate haunted anything...that is all.

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  2. From one Sarah to another: Hi Sarah! Haha but honestly I am not a huge fan of pumpkin anything so during fall I go more for caramel and apples in any way shape or form. A fun fall drink that you may enjoy is the Caramel Apple Spice from Starbucks. It is delicious! Like an amazing twist on apple cider with whipped cream and caramel swirls.

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  3. Hey Sarah! What about Dunkin Donuts pumpkin muffin? You can't tell me that those aren't awesome!! The Starbucks drink sounds good but I need things with caffeine...lots and lots of caffeine lol

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  4. "...before we know it, we'll be shoveling driveways and walking through dirty snow in our new boots."

    Remember back when we thought there'd be snow this winter?! lol

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