Well Fall is officially upon us here in the US.
Wednesday marked the first official day of Fall and Massachusetts is well on its way
into embracing the season of pumpkin everything. However this year,
especially, it seems that most New Englanders have already started talk of
winter and the fear of another snow monster season seems to be looming over
everyone.
BACKKKK UP NEW ENGLANDERS! Let’s not let a bit of cold
water quell our spirits, eh?
Let’s instead start thinking of ways to enjoy the new season
upon us and how to keep us from entering into a premature hibernation for
winter!
Fall in New England is absolutely beautiful and there are a
number of ways to experience its splendor.
Quick Fixes:
1. Pumpkin
Spice Coffee– this quick fix is simple way to make you feel that Fall
warmth even if you’re on your way to the office.
Fun tip: when making
a pot of regular coffee, sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg with the coffee
grounds and brew. It saves you money and ensures you’re using wholesome
ingredients!
Not a coffee fan?
Try Tazo Tea Sweet Cinnamon Spice <my current obsession!
2. Cider
Donuts – the best are fresh from a farm, but most grocery stores carry them
these days making it easily accessible to get another yummy Fall fix.
Tip:
Russell Orchard in Ipswich, Ma has by far the best cider donuts, do yourself a
favor and wait for a fresh batch!
3. Check
out the farmers market – look up to see if there’s a local farmers market
near you. They’re usually held on Saturday mornings and are a great way
to support local farmers as well as to get fresh, seasonal produce.
Check out that bounty of farm fresh produce!
Single day activities:
1.
Apple Picking – have a few hours to
spare? Apple picking is a great way to enjoy the comfortable fall weather
and to try out different types of apples you may not have tried.
2.
Hiking – whether it’s a stroll through a
park or hiking to a good viewpoint, hiking is perfect this time of year due to
the cooler temps and beautiful fall foliage! Make it fun and pack a few drinks and snacks to enjoy when you get to the top.
3.
Beer Festivals – no need to travel to
Germany for Oktoberfest! The craft beer movement has hit the US and that
means there’s more than enough beer here in the US to keep most people
happy. Beer festivals are popping up all over the place.
Fun Tip: This weekend
check out the Cape Cod Brew Fest and be sure to stop by PubGearUSA’s booth for
a chance to win a bar, YES I MEAN A HANDCRAFTED BAR TO TAKE HOME! How
cool is that?!
Get outa town ideas:
1. Optimize
shoulder season – always wanted to stay at one of those swanky hotels close
to a cool town? Well now is the time to book it! Shoulder season
means the same great places for reduced rates so don’t shy away from checking
out places like Martha’s Vineyard or Cape Cod just because the high beach
season is over. Bonus: besides saving lots of $$, there will be much less
people meaning no lines or reservations needed for popular spots.
Tip: check
out Groupon for great weekend deals at hotels.
2. Look
out for cheap flight tickets – keep your eye out for flight deals to cities
not too far from you. It’s easy to make a quick weekend trip somewhere
when the flight is only 3 hours long!
3. Go
to college - ok this probably sounds odd but school is back in
session and what better way to relive your glory days than to head back to
campus! Think about it, college minus homework equals FUN. Get some
of your buddies together and go back to campus to enjoy your favorite hangout
spots.
Tip: plan
around a sporting event such as football, hockey, or basketball to ensure it’ll
be a fun weekend.
Go UMass!
Whew! That should be enough to keep you busy for at
least a little while. As for me? I’ll be taking advantage of super
cheap airline tickets for a quick weekend getaway with some of my favorite
girlfriends!
Questions of the day:
How do you enjoy Fall?
Pumpkin Spice coffee – for it or not?
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