1. Weekend Mountain Getaway – I have always been more of a mountain girl than a beach girl (hence why I love Fall so much). Living in Atlanta, there are tons of great spots within driving distance to some beautiful cabins. Sitting on a porch swing in the chilly morning air before everyone wakes up is my idea of Heaven on Earth.
2. Fall Festivals – There is no shortage of carnivals and festivals near us. We love going to eat yummy food, ride ridiculously over priced rides, and check out the crafts from local vendors. There isn’t anything quite like eating funnel cake on a ferris wheel at sunset.
3. Apple Picking – The North Georgia mountains are full of amazing apple orchards and the drive is incredibly beautiful. Rolling the windows down and breathing in the cool, crisp air is one of the things I wait for every year. There is also no shortage of apple based foods to indulge in. Spiced Apple Cider donuts are my all time favorite.
4. Pumpkin Patch – Since Henry was 3 months old we’ve been going to the same pumpkin patch every year. It is definitely my favorite tradition (besides visiting Santa). They have hay rides, apple cider, donuts, and acres and acres of pumpkins. Pink ones, blue ones, white ones, Cinderella pumpkins … you name it, they have it. The kids love picking out their own to decorate at home.
5. Football is HUGE in the South. I’m talking every Sunday it’s nonstop from morning until night. Tailgating has definitely changed for us since we had kids. My husband and I used to love to tailgate at the stadium before football games but our Sundays look a tad different lately. Just because we have two young children doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy tailgating, we just have to adjust how and where we do it. Going to a local park or the mountains and having a family friendly tailgate with some games and food is the perfect way to enjoy football with the kids.
To facilitate our tailgates, I always take advantage of online shopping. It is definitely my favorite service available to help busy moms. Our nearest Walmart is a bit far away and even though I love their ship to store option, it isn’t always in the cards for me. I also have two kids who love to act their worst in stores. Luckily, Walmart has an amazing free 2 day shipping option that allows me to order what I need and get it delivered in no time. Coleman is my one stop shop for all my tailgating and camping needs. And when camping, you should not forget everything from Portable Patio Deck Kit, portable grills, canopy tents, coolers, chairs and more. Once the kids get a bit older I cannot wait to go on a real camping trip with them because I just know they would love it.
So tell me, are you looking forward to Fall? What are your favorite family traditions?
Fall is my favorite season too! We pass a cider mill on the way home from preschool, so we might stop twice a week for fresh cider and hot donuts 🙂
AHHHH so jealous!!
All of these pics are ?????? Fall is my favorite for all the festivals and comfort food!! That dining set is adorable!
thanks girl! that outdoor dining set is from Coleman too! You can snag it here: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-25-piece-Enamelware-Dining-Set-with-Stainless-Steel-Flatware/4528996
Fall is definitely my favorite season too! I love all the fall activities you have picked out! Football is my favorite!
Fall is so pretty where I live. My favorite thing is handing out candy to the trick or treaters. I just moved so it will be interesting to see how many kids we get. In my last house we would usually get over 100.
your mountain getaway sounds ah-maz-ing! I’ve been craving some R&R on a porch with views and a cup of coffee.
Fall is my favorite season too! My husband coaches college football so football is a literally our life. Our entire year and livelihood is based on the season. Love all these activities!
Andrea Bai
Fall is my all time favorite season and now I look forward to it even more. One of our favorite Fall activities is to visit our local pumpkin patch. Its huge and full of fun for the whole family!
Aaah- I am so ready for Fall now! Give me a misty mountain morning and cool weather every day!
I’m really looking forward to fall! Every year I take my kindergarten class to an apple orchard to pick apples and pumpkins. They love it! I’m super excited for football too. Love your kiddos’ little boots…too cute!
Oh, fall is my favorite season! I am a little nervous about our first fall in Portland. I wonder if it’ll be too rainy to camp. hmmmm
I’m ready for some fall activities. We love going to pumpkin patches, fall festivals, picnics, etc..
Fall is one of my all time favorite seasons! We love visiting our local corn maze, picking pumpkins and simply enjoying all the amazing fall fun outdoors. I had no idea Coleman has so many other options to help make fall great besides coolers! Thanks for sharing – I can’t wait to see if we can add that grill to our fall fun this year.
Apple picking!!! Totally want to do this with our little guy this fall!
Jealous! This looks so fun!
A good cooler is a MUST! love all these gorgeous photos of your family adventure
I can’t wait for fall! I want to do all of these things!
Okay, this post and your photos have me craving fall!