10 Things to Do This Fall 2018

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Wine Tasting 

Granted many find wine tasting to be a spring/summer activity but don't be fooled, it is equally enjoyable in the fall! My recommendation would be to go when it's sunny but other than that, you're good to go!

Rotate Your Closet 

As the season begins to change, so will your closet. Get a head start on switching out your summer fits for your cozy fall/winter ones. 

Make Fall Themed Cocktails

Making fall themed cocktails could be yet another great fall activity. You can make it a date night activity or even a girl’s night activity. Below are four fall themed cocktails to get you started.

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Honey Pear Margarita

  • 4 cups pear juice

  • 2 shots tequila

  • 1 shot triple sec

  • 2 tbsp honey

  • 1 rosemary sprig

  • Optional: 1/4 tsp cinnamon

 


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Simple Hot Spiced Wine | Pot Hot Spiced Wine Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 1/4 cup honey (add additional honey for a sweeter drink)

  • 1 freshly juiced (large) orange, and a dash of orange zest

  • 2 cups apple cider

  • 1/2 teaspoon of Allspice

  • 1 teaspoon of whole cloves (add a dash more for a spicier cider)

  • 1 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 whole star anise

  • 1/4 cup brandy (optional for added flavor)

  • Orange slices, for garnish

  • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish

  • Whole start anise for garnish

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 Long Island Apple Iced Tea

  • 1 oz triple sec

  • 1 oz white rum

  • 1 oz gin

  • 1 oz apple vodka

  • 4 oz apple cider

  • 2 oz lemon-lime soda

 


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Pumpkin Pie Martini

  • 2 ounces Pumpkin Spice Vodka

  • 1 ounces Dark Rum

  • ½ ounces Half and Half

  • 2 TBS Pumpkin Puree (canned or homemade)

  • 1 ounces Maple Syrup

  • ¼ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

  • 3 Ice Cubes

  • Rim:

  • Maple Syrup

  • 1 Graham Cracker

  • ½ tsp Cinnamon

  • 1 TBS Granulated Sugar

  • Garnish:

  • Nutmeg

  • Cinnamon Stick

Apple Picking/ Make Apple Pies

Apple picking is great outdoor fun that's enjoyed by both adults and children alike. It's a staple fall activity. The best part after apple picking is making apple pie 😋! Yummy!

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Before and after.

Start Thinking About Your Goals For Next Year 

Of course, most people like to wait until December to think of their goals for the upcoming year. Why should you wait until then when you could get a head start now? Start compiling a list of everything you want to achieve in the next year or even the next few years to come. It's been proven that being able to visualize what you want helps you achieve it. 

Gallery Hopping

This happens to be one of my favorite things to do year round but it has a special place in my heart in the fall. Chelsea Piers has an awesome art scene with a number of art galleries between 19th street and 28th street between 10th and 11th Ave in NYC. 

Curl Up with A Good Book

With the weather changing to cooler temperatures, the turn up will start to die down. This can be a great time to grab that book you've been wanting to read. I have great recommendations if you're interested.

Watching the Sunset 

For some reason, fall tends to be the season that produces the best sunsets. If you don't believe me, check it out for yourself. You'll be in awe!

PS fellas, it could be the great start or end to a date. Most women love sunsets. Thank me later 😉. 

Fall Nail Polish 

I know my ladies can relate to this. Fall is when we swap out our vibrant summer nail colors for the warmer earth toned colors of the fall. It's a great way to come into the new season. Here are a few of my favs. 

Stroll Through A Park

One of the most beautiful things about the fall is watching the leaves change color. Strolling through the park is a great way to take it all in.