Almost Pumpkin (spice) Season.....

The key is to...

Spend true quality time with one another.

Let's face the facts, here in Louisiana we don't really get a true fall season. We don't get the warm colors of the leaves, the cooler temperature breezes and its usually not your pinterest worthy scarf and boot weather. However a we can still love fall, the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, cool nights and bonfires and the fun of decorating for the holiday season ahead.

First in the line up for fall is Halloween of course. Now I know its only just August but you know that Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will sneak up on us before we know it. With decorations already hitting stores it's not to early to start planning for your holidays. Now when I say to start planning for the holidays; I definitely don't mean to start stressing about making a huge turkey, dinner menu ready to make a king happy or buying the perfect gifts for everyone on your "nice" list. I mean planning on being present in the moment and spending time with loved ones.

Here are just a few ideas to get you started and excited for fall:

Plan themed costumes with your family or friends. (Bonus points for making them together)
Schedule a night for a bonfire (complete with S'mores of course).
Movie Night with warm cider and seasonal popcorn (my favorite is caramel).
Plan a photo shoot to remember all the hard work you put into your costumes.
Get together and make a party of decorating for the holiday. Music and treats anyone?
Snuggle up over a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
Pumpkin Carving party

With so many events happening, daily schedules and back to school the key is to spend true quality time with one another.

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