Now, before all you summer-lovers jump on my back like, “IT’S NOT FALL YET!” Trust me, I know. I am no lover of fall. Did you know…. after fall comes WINTER? Yeah, you don’t have to convince me that summer is the beast season, I know. So why create a fall bucket list? Simply for the reason that I have to psyche myself up for fall. Now That I have lived in Ohio for roughly 7 falls, I’ve come up with a few favorite things to do here that I can’t necessarily do in California.

Here is the list:

1. Apple picking – it’s just not the same in the golden State!
2. watching the leaves change color – palm trees have no changing color
3. bonfire on a chilly night
4. drink seasonal spirits (spiked cider, pumpkin ale, etc.)
5. photoshoot at the pumpkin patch with the kids
6. put up seasonal decor
7. go to a fall festival
8. toast pumpkin seeds
9. go on a hayride! (so many more local farms here!)
10. curl up under blankets and watch a movie with hot cocoa
11. make pumpkin bread
12. jump on crunchy leaves
13. get a fall themed mani/pedi (I like dark red)
14. get out your football fan gear! People are more serious about their football out here.
15. EAT CANDY

Ok, so that last one every one can do regardless of state or season… but its so much more fun when they come in festive little fun-sized packages!

Hope this helps you look forward to fall, even if you’re a summer-lover like me

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