Ok OK, I know most of you are already in full-on Christmas mode, BUT I figured I would give my Thanksgiving-is-still-important-Christmas-starts-after people some last minute things they MUST do before our beloved (and my personal favorite) season comes to an end. So here we go friends, put that damn candy cane down, take off your Christmas pants, and put on your turkey hat (see here).
Here’s my not-so-comprehensive list of things I MUST do before I settle in underneath my Christmas tree this year:
- One last PSL (I actually haven’t had one yet this season, CRAZY?) or pumpkin-spiced drink. I prefer the Pumpkin Creme Cold brew from Starbs over the PSL, so maybe I’ll do that.
- Run through the crunchy leaves like a child (seriously guys, we’re getting towards the time where the ground is an ice/slush/snow/salt mix and the trees are naked and sad). Run around, no scratch that, frolic through the leaves (more fun with furry friend in tow).
- Make a fall dessert. Um hello: pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies (are ya catchin’ my drift yet?). Don’t forget the apple, too! Give me all ze pies and all ze sugar because hello hibernation szn is here?!
- Go to a football game!! Whether NFL, college, or even your old HS, fall=football. (If you don’t feel like freezing your niblets off, you could also watch a game at a warm, cozy bar with a mulled wine–Sounds like my kinda Sunday afternoon.)
- Host a Friendsgiving
- Make mulled wine
- Make some BOMB chili
- Write a list of what you are thankful for-bound to put you in an amazing mood, INSTANTLY.
- Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece from scratch. My grandma and I would hollow medium-small pumpkins, fill the inside with foam (like this), and stick fall foliage and flowers in the foam piece to create a gorgeous, live centerpiece.
- Apple Cider-drink and donuts. ‘Nuff said.
YAY, thanks for reading! Now go girl, get to workin’ on this list. If you ever need any inspo, head to my Pinterest. And don’t worry, holiday content is RIGHT around the corner, y’all 😉