With kids heading back to school and cooler temperatures creeping in, fall can seem gloomy an glum or some. For other though it means it’s a great time to take a break and focus on YOU! There is no better time to practice self-care and wellness than the fall.
While you are trying to juggle busy schedules that pull you in different directions, you need to embrace change and find ways to reduce stress and re-charge. There is no better way to keep your mind and body healthy and happy than with these fall self-care activities and pampering.
Take al look at this list and you will find ways this fall to wind down and take care of yourself to uplift your mood.
Take a Trip to a Pumpkin Patch
Is there anything more fall than spending a sunny day out exploring a pumpkin patch. If you are lucky you can also score some other fall vegetables too!
Try a new fall recipe
As the weather starts getting cozy, you might start craving more food. Try out some fall recipes this season to comfort your cravings and just being more gentle with your body. Try our favorites of pumpkin brownies or pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.
Make your lips kissable
If you need a little help getting into the fall spirit, you’ll wanna try the innovative Momma’s great Pumpkin spice lip scrub. Not only does it smell great, it’s inexpensive and your lips will feel the health benefits in minutes. Best of all you likely have everything you need for this in your kitchen already! Or you can try what I do with leftover pumpkin puree you can try 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil, 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin puree and 1/2 teaspoon fine sugar.
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Eat pumpkin soup
Pumpkin soup is one of our favorites! There are so many options, you will want to make sure you try Pumpkin Thai Coconut Soup. It’s amazing.
Decorate your doorstep
Use small pumpkins to make your home more festive for fall. See Vanessa Craft has a great tutorial to make a stacked pumpkin topiary.
Get roasted
Other than roasting the seeds, have you through about roasting the actual pumpkin? Click here to find out how easy it is to roast and then use or freeze pumpkin, puree, slices or cubes. You cam simply cut pumpkin in cubes and add it to salads or have it with any meal.
Try a pumpkin spice martini
What’s better to curl up in front of a fire than with a nice pumpkin spice martini. If pumpkin spice martini isn’t your thing, you’ll wanna try pumpkin spice white russian.
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Entertain friends
Nothing lifts your spirits like spending time with friends and family. Make a charcuterie board with min pumpkins as a centerpiece.
Light up your life
What better way to relax and enjoy pumpkin spice than with a pumpkin spice candle. Light one up while you curl up with a book, enjoy a cup of tea, or even just while you are cleaning your house!
Roast Pumpkin seeds
With all the baking and soup making with pumpkins, you’ll have a bunch of pumpkin seeds left over. Piping Pot Curry has a great recipe for Air Fryer pumpkin seeds! These crunchy Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds make a wonderful healthy snack and they can be seasoned so many ways.
Bump up your smoothie
Throw some raw pumpkin seeds into your smoothie for a boost of zinc, iron and protein. Simply Blend Smoothies has a great recipe with pumpkin seeds for added health.
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If you are looking for a good pumpkin smoothie recipe check out The Healthy Family & Home pumpkin protein smoothie recipe or Budget Bytes pumpkin smoothie recipe.
Go with a crowd favorite
If all else fails you can always go for the popular Pumpkin spice latte!
Are there other ways you incorporate pumpkin into your fall self care routine? Share in the comments below.
