I know, I know, most people just love Christmas time… well, I don’t so much. It is so chaotic and busy, and did I already say CHAOTIC?! dread the shopping, the lines, and the hustle. Not to mention I gave birth on Christmas morning! So over time, as I have gotten older, fall or autumn (whatever you’d like to call it) has become my favorite time of year. I just wish it lasted longer.
The leaves are starting to change — not much in Orlando — but it does happen!
I love taking the kids to all of the different fall festivals and events…I just adore this season. The slightly cooler temps — I can actually get outdoors more with the kids and not feel like I’ve just spent a summer day walking around Disney World. You know that feeling…hot, sweaty, GROSS.
- Pumpkin Spice Lattes & Caramel Apple Spice (!) beverages from one of my favorite little spots.
- All of the delicious apple and pumpkin smelly candles and hand soap.
- Opening the windows!
- And finally FOOTBALL (!!!!!!!) is back.
Just the thought of it coming soon makes me happy. I am so excited to get out the decorations… I am already driving my husband crazy — more than the norm — by asking him daily to get the stuff out of the attic.
I have decided that I am going to decorate on September 1st… that way I can stretch the season out a little longer. September 1st to the day after Thanksgiving (which is BY FAR the best day of the entire year!) That gives me almost 3 full months to enjoy the yummy smells and all of the harvest decor.
I also love this time of year because people in general are nicer; they seem to care more. There is more giving and volunteering going on. It is just a nice, cozy, warm, and fuzzy feeling that I wish lasted all year.
Do you have any tips for me to make it feel more like fall?
I want to enjoy this as long as possible!!!
First published 9/1/24, updated 8/7/25 by Orlando Mom Editor
So true…there is a less crazy once the temperatures drop and people are more giving. I love this time of the year because I know I will see my family, too!
Yes!! We see more family this time of year too 🙂
This is so funny because I do the exact same thing! I actually got all the fall smells from Bath & Body Works the day they came out and took my fall decor out the same day LOL I start Fall in August then after Halloween all my Christmas decor comes out and all the fall/Christmas stuff stays out until like the day before Valentine’s Day! I’m so glad I’m not the only one that starts early! 😀
Team #foreverfall!