W A Y - H A Y !
For many of us autumn is well and truly here, the wind whipping up and the rain lashing down. But for me it conjures and stirs up so many ideas and thoughts; roaring fires that keep you warm and bring a sense of comfort. Lazy evenings spent lying on the sofa watching a movie as the dark nights draw in and you close out the world hearing the weather outside, but inside you feel all warm and snug. Then there's the sharp crisp mornings, the crunch of leaves under your feet, frost sparkles in the morning light, wrapped up in thick winter coats, gloves and scarfs as you hurry about. In the air there's just a hint of Halloween, Guy Fawkes Night and Christmas approaching.
CHECK OUT THESE INEXPENSIVE AND FUN AUTUMN ACTIVITIES FOR YOU TO ENJOY:
* Apple cider is its best during autumn, and when heated it makes a wonderful hot beverage to warm little bellies up after they've been playing in crisp weather.
* Corn roasts can be particularly wonderful in early autumn when conducted with fresh sweet corn over a barbecue grill.
* Drive to a place where trees are plentiful, just to observe the turning of the leaves.
* Every autumn birds fly south for the winter. Notice what types of birds live near you and look up whether they migrate or stay put. See if you recognize any other kinds of birds in transit, like Canada geese.
* Jump in piles of raked leaves, but make sure the rake is somewhere else first.
* Leaf rubbings can be made with a crayon and a piece of paper placed over a leaf. The leaves you make can then be decorated and hung up as an autumn decoration as well as a teaching tool for helping your children learn the difference between different types of leaves.
* Go on a nature hike at a state park, and bring along some popcorn and warm apple cider in a thermos.
* Hay-rides are often sponsored by nearby farms or community groups. Look for one and join in the fun.
* X-amine the animals around where you live and see how their behavior changes with the seasons. Make a list of the animals you see and how they prepare for and endure colder weather.
* You could make garlands for your outside trees by stringing together popcorn, cranberries or paper designs. You could also make birdfeeder ornaments by putting peanut butter on pinecones and hanging them up. This way, you'll help the birds and squirrels prepare for winter as well as have fun decorating trees.
* Zzzzzzz. When the weather is cold outside, it is blissful and relaxing to hide under a big comforter and take an afternoon nap with yours.
SO WHAT'S YOUR AUTUMN PERSONALITY, HMMMMM? ? !
For many of us autumn is well and truly here, the wind whipping up and the rain lashing down. But for me it conjures and stirs up so many ideas and thoughts; roaring fires that keep you warm and bring a sense of comfort. Lazy evenings spent lying on the sofa watching a movie as the dark nights draw in and you close out the world hearing the weather outside, but inside you feel all warm and snug. Then there's the sharp crisp mornings, the crunch of leaves under your feet, frost sparkles in the morning light, wrapped up in thick winter coats, gloves and scarfs as you hurry about. In the air there's just a hint of Halloween, Guy Fawkes Night and Christmas approaching.
CHECK OUT THESE INEXPENSIVE AND FUN AUTUMN ACTIVITIES FOR YOU TO ENJOY:
* Apple cider is its best during autumn, and when heated it makes a wonderful hot beverage to warm little bellies up after they've been playing in crisp weather.
* Corn roasts can be particularly wonderful in early autumn when conducted with fresh sweet corn over a barbecue grill.
* Drive to a place where trees are plentiful, just to observe the turning of the leaves.
* Every autumn birds fly south for the winter. Notice what types of birds live near you and look up whether they migrate or stay put. See if you recognize any other kinds of birds in transit, like Canada geese.
* Jump in piles of raked leaves, but make sure the rake is somewhere else first.
* Leaf rubbings can be made with a crayon and a piece of paper placed over a leaf. The leaves you make can then be decorated and hung up as an autumn decoration as well as a teaching tool for helping your children learn the difference between different types of leaves.
* Go on a nature hike at a state park, and bring along some popcorn and warm apple cider in a thermos.
* Hay-rides are often sponsored by nearby farms or community groups. Look for one and join in the fun.
* X-amine the animals around where you live and see how their behavior changes with the seasons. Make a list of the animals you see and how they prepare for and endure colder weather.
* You could make garlands for your outside trees by stringing together popcorn, cranberries or paper designs. You could also make birdfeeder ornaments by putting peanut butter on pinecones and hanging them up. This way, you'll help the birds and squirrels prepare for winter as well as have fun decorating trees.
* Zzzzzzz. When the weather is cold outside, it is blissful and relaxing to hide under a big comforter and take an afternoon nap with yours.
SO WHAT'S YOUR AUTUMN PERSONALITY, HMMMMM? ? !
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judde:
Thank you for your comment =)
lillithvain:
My Autumn personality was Artistic