
Hello October! Wow it finally feels like fall. I am amazed that the weather here in my part of the world has changed so quickly. I’ve taken out my slippers and hoodies, sweaters, and scarves. It is that time of year.
I tend to think that the beginning of a new month or a new season is a fresh start. So in the spirit of fall and Halloween I’ve collected 31 things to do this October.
- Begin a healthy lifestyle challenge – Here are a few ideas, quit sugar or limit soda intake. Try a new fruit or vegetable a few times a day.
- Start a fitness challenge – Join a challenge with your friends or family.
- Make Pumpkin Muffins
- Collect Colorful Leaves – Use for centerpieces or art projects
- Carve a Pumpkin
- Roast Pumpkin Seeds – From the carved pumpkin!
- Take a Hike in the Woods
- Adopt a Dog – They are the best companions.
- Host a Football Party – Root on your team with your friends
- Make Hot Chocolate – It is the season
- Try a new Tea – Camomile or Spiced tea are cozy for fall
- Bake Apple Muffins
- Decorate Your House
- Recycle your candles – I am burning mine now
- Crochet something new – Scarves and Blankets are a necessity for fall
- Make a Fall Wreath
- Try yoga – Sign up for a free 21 Day Challenge
- Pick up a good book
- Make a scare crow
- Scrapbook summer vacation memories
- Write a letter to a friend – yes with real paper!
- Try a new workout DVD
- Sign up for a race
- Make crockpot chili
- Start a blog
- Plan your Halloween costume – Get crafty!
- Rotate your wardrobe – put summer clothes away and bring out the sweaters
- Call an old friend and your family
- Donate blood
- Volunteer with a charity
- Dance – Turn up the radio and dance with your kids, your pets, your spouse or by yourself!