How to Get into the Autumn Season

Long sunny days and warm balmy nights are beginning to give way to crisper, cooler air, and fewer daytime hours. Whether you are sad to see summer go or thrilled that the Autumn season has finally arrived, it is time to get into the spirit of the Autumn season. For those who may struggle with this seasonal transition(as many do), we have compiled this guide just for you. Here’s how to embrace the crisp cool weather in the days of fall and how to get cozy in your favorite cashmere sweater by the fire at night. Let us help you encapsulate this autumn season!

Surround Yourself With Seasonal Trimmings and Décor

One of the funniest and easiest ways to get into the Autumn season is to redecorate your home for the season. One of the best parts of the holidays is the tradition of holiday decorating. Surrounding yourself with Autumn-themed décor and fall right into fall!

In addition to decking the halls with pumpkins and other fall-themed décor, you can also make more subtle autumnal changes within your home. You can bake some spiced pies or cookies for the kids, filling your home with sweet cinnamon and clove scents which are sure to help you tap into the comforting nostalgia of the season. For a more practical shift in the home, you might also want to switch all of the bedding in your home to your best flannel sheets. These subtle changes will help you stay cozy and warm every night as you settle into the quickly cooling weather of Autumn.

Give Your Home an Autumn Cleaning

We all know about Spring cleaning, but what about Autumn cleaning? Giving your home a deep clean and taking the time to organize while also transitioning your wardrobe, your bedding and your décor can be deeply cathartic and help you seamlessly transition right into cooler weather and those Autumnal vibes. You can even use a few chic under-bed storage bins to help you stay organized.

Take the time to clean out closets and transition your wardrobe for cooler weather. Pack away items you only use in the summer months and organize your winter wardrobe. You can even make a “donate” pile during your cleaning and organizing and donate to a charity or thrift store your older, unused clothing items.

‘Tis The Season of Giving

What better way to get into the spirit of the upcoming holidays than by giving back? Volunteer in your local community wherever and however you can. Everyone needs and deserves a helping hand sometimes. If you can offer your help in any way, there is no better way to get into the spirit of the season. .

Maybe you would love to offer your time to your community, but you simply don’t have the space in your busy fall schedule. This season is also a great time to donate food and other supplies to schools, shelters, and soup kitchens.

In that same spirit of giving, why not get started on your holiday shopping early this year? With the extra time, you’ll have from starting so early in the season, you can take your time and go the extra mile for your loved ones. You might even consider investing in personalized gifts for everyone in your family.

Have an Outdoor Autumn Adventure

Don your favorite flannel shirts and beanies and get outside this fall! Fall weather is both unique and fleeting. The transitional period between the sweltering heat of summer and the frigid cold of winter is the best time to enjoy the great outdoors.

Strap on your best hiking boots and connect with the spirit of this shifting season by going for a hike in the woods and taking note of all the changing fall colors.

A favorite fall time activity that can be fun for the whole family is a trip to an orchard or a farm. Pick apples together and then go home and bake pies, or take the kids to pick out pumpkins to carve into jack-o-lanterns. Corn mazes, fall festivals, and hay rides abound! The autumn season has no shortage of family-friendly outdoor activities.

Don’t Be Afraid to Pumpkin Spice it Up

Are you a big fan of fall flavors such as pumpkin spice and masala chai? There’s no reason you should have to wait until the holidays are here to start enjoying your favorite seasonal treats. Get into the spirit of Autumn and indulge your senses now. Light those pumpkin-scented candles and enjoy that pumpkin spice latte. It’s all about the little things.