My Fall Bucket List
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Welcome to October! Call me a traditionalist, but I don’t think the fall season truly starts until the 1st of October. In my mind, September still feels like summer and I try to hold off on autumn decor. With a new month, I’m finally ready for a new season. It may be my favorite in the city and I can’t wait to take full advantage of my new found free-time. Be sure to take a peek at my city bucket list.
Visit the Met Cloisters.
I’m hoping to check this off of my list this weekend. Found at the very top of Manhattan, the Cloisters is an extension of the MET. Part castle, part art museum, it also offers sweeping views of the Hudson River. The fall seems like the perfect time to explore and hopefully do some leaf peeping.
Enjoy the fall colors in Central Park.
Not to be outdone, Central Park has its own gorgeous display of fall leaves. Last year, the city had a freak snowstorm in the very beginning of November and I felt like the colors were gone all too soon. Since we live right next to the park, you can bet that I’ll make any excuse to visit over the next few months.
Spend Thanksgiving in New Orleans.
Already booked and I’m so ready to go. Better yet? My best friend, slash Maid-of-Honor, will be meeting me there too. You probably don’t need any remind that NOLA is my favorite city. I’ve been there for almost every major holiday, but this is my first Thanksgiving in town.
Stock up on new sweaters.
This Florida girl still isn’t prepared to dress for winter. I’ve been told countless times, mostly by my Vermonter husband, that we had a very mild winter last year. Since I’m just assuming that this one is going to be a real doozy, I’m panicking early and stock piling warm sweaters. So far, my top destinations have been Old Navy, J. Crew, and Vineyard Vines.
Take the ferry to Cold Spring.
Hopefully, I can cross this off my list sometime in October. From what I’ve heard, this is a must-do experience. Starting at the Wall Street pier, we’ll be enjoying a relaxing ferry ride, among the fall foliage, to Cold Spring. Up the Hudson River from the city, it just sounds like the perfect day trip away from the hustle and bustle.
Try a new pumpkin recipe.
I think I have a pretty good handle on a few key pumpkin recipes. In college, my chocolate chip pumpkin muffins were always highly requested by friends. Since I haven’t really added to my skillset in a while, I’m looking to find a new recipe to master and dazzle with at the holidays. Any suggestions are always appreciated.
Have a Halloween movie marathon.
Nothing too scary though. I’m actually a sucker for cheesy 80s horror movies, mostly because I’m seen them a dozen times. I’m also partial to Alfred Hitchcock, but who doesn’t love Hocus Pocus. This year, I’m planning on grabbing David, an extra large bowl of popcorn, and have an all-day movie marathon.
Take a family photo for the holidays.
Originally, I was thinking this would be nice for just David and I (plus Tripp). We failed to send out holiday cards last year and I don’t want to miss out again. Now I’m thinking, since the whole family will already be in New Orleans, it would be nice to include my parents and brother too.
Even though I’m finally ready to embrace fall, the weather report says it will be close to 90 degrees tomorrow. That’s just how it goes sometimes. The weather in New York is honestly just so unpredictable. I’ll still be looking forward to the cooler weather and checking off on my bucket list along the way.
Love from NYC,
Katie
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