We don't want to accept the fact that fall is in the air.  So I thought I would try to give you some things to look forward to as fall approaches.  There are lots of great fall activities that you can start thinking about, and even DOING right now.

PICK SOME APPLES

My parents have a wonderful apple tree, and yesterday I saw a big beautiful bowl full of apples.  Pick apples, make pies...enjoy picking and bring your kids along so they can have the experience.  They might rather play video games, but a little apple pickin' never hurt anyone, and this might be a once in a lifetime event, that they will share with you and remember forever.

PICK A PUMPKIN

Apples are one thing...Pumpkins are something else.  Pick a few pumpkins...Carve a few for the holiday season.  Decorating with pumpkins is also a great fun fall activity that the whole family can get it on.

GHOSTS ANYONE?

With Halloween right around the corner, maybe a trip to the Palmer House in Sauk Centre!  Bring a camera, tour the grounds....spend the night.  You just might have a haunting of your own to write home about.

TAKE A PICTURE

I might be the only one, but I love taking nature pictures, and in Minnesota, we have the best fall colors to capture.   Take your pictures and make a calendar, or make some prints to hang on your wall.  Either way, it will get you out of the house, and into nature, before it gets too chilly.

TAKE A HIKE

You heard me!  Take a hike!  Whether it's a long walk through a state park, or just a stroll down the block, getting outside and walking a bit, will give you some exercise and some time with the family.  You can enjoy taking pictures along the way, and have a picnic.

LEAF PRESSING

Collect some leaves of various shapes and sizes, and teach your kids how to press and preserve them.  Even if it's just for a season, you can learn online how to display your leaves with unique frames and ideas.  Just look up leaf pressing on line and you'll find what works for you.

FANTASY FOOTBALL OR THE REAL THING

Maybe you don't want to get that physical, but tis the season for football!  Whether you're a fan, or a player, this is the season to get involved.  A great way get together with friends a few days a week, and or get outdoors and enjoy a good game.

MAKE A HALLOWEEN COSTUME

Everyone loves a great Halloween party...so make your own awesome costume. Now is a great time to start thinking about what you want to be...and make your own costume rather than sticking to traditional store bought costumes!

KNITTING ANYONE?

Okay...I know that the guys are thinking...KNITTING! But you can make a variety of things and it can be very enjoyable!  Take a class, or watch some videos online!  Let's see what youre creative mind and the coming of fall can inspire.

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