Is there a book you read this year that you don't Is there a book you read this year that you don't see mentioned nearly enough on bookstagram? πŸ“– Hype up why I should read it in the comments! πŸ’¬
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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
πŸ“– The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
πŸ’» Just My Type by @falonballard 
πŸ₯³ House Party edited by @justinwritesya 
🦊 The Night Fox by @ashleywilda_ 
πŸ¦β€β¬› Illuminations by @redwombatstudio
πŸ“š Story Thieves by @jamesrileyauthor 
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Have you read any of these books or are any of them on your TBR? 🀎 
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? πŸ’­ Why or why not? πŸ€”
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πŸ—οΈ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? πŸ˜…
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I've been drinking this Bannered Mare tea from @steepedinlore with a splash of milk almost daily and it's been just the pick-me-up I need when I have those midday slumps after spending hours at my desk πŸ’» You don't want to miss this one and you can use the code ESPRESSO10 for a discount when you make your purchase! πŸ«–
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If you don't want to swap with the MC of your current read, which character WOULD you want to trade lives with? πŸ“–
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? πŸ‚
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🀭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather πŸŽƒ
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
β€’ The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
β€’ All Souls by Deborah Harkness
β€’ Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
β€’ Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
β€’ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
β€’ Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
β€’ The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
β€’ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
β€’ The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“–
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! πŸ‚ Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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It'll come as no surprise to you that, thanks to @steepedinlore, I've also been sipping on many mugs of tea while I dive into my autumnal reads πŸ«– Make sure you use my code ESPRESSO10 to get a discount on your seasonal tea purchase! 🀎
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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it πŸ₯³ I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio πŸ–ΌοΈ
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality πŸ˜‰ Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) πŸ“– And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches πŸ•―οΈ)
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πŸ“– @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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Lifestyle, Love & Dates · October 19, 2022

10 Fall Dates That Are Romantic and Affordable

This post was originally published in October 2020. It has been revised and republished with an updated list of the best fall dates.

10 Fall Dates That Are Romantic and Affordable

Fall dates are the best dates if you ask me.

The second that the temperatures drop, you can find me and my husband outdoors as much as humanly possible. If we’re not physically outside, we at least try to keep our windows open to bring a little bit of the outdoors in. It’s our favorite time of year to enjoy going out together and we have a bunch of fall date ideas that can be easily enjoyed without spending an arm and a leg!

The majority of these cute fall dates are geared toward couples who enjoy spending time outdoors during this season. However, if you or your significant other aren’t as interested in taking advantage of cool weather activities, don’t fret! I’ve got several options for at-home dates that will keep you cozy and comfortable (and even snuggled up together) for lots of autumn fun!


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10 Fall Dates That Are Romantic and Affordable
10 Fall Dates That Are Romantic and Affordable
10 Fall Dates That Are Romantic and Affordable

Fantastic Fall Date Ideas That You Will Both Enjoy

S’MORES – We’re pretty big fans of s’mores around here. So much so that we actually had a s’mores bar at our wedding! We love using our marshmallow roasting skewers and a mini hibachi grill or our firepit to easily create s’mores at home. One of our favorite things to do is try different chocolate and cookie combinations. (Ex: smoosh gourmet marshmallows between Chips Ahoy with Reeses)! Supreme s’mores!

PUMPKIN PICKING – This is a two-in-one because going to the farm or patch and picking out a pumpkin is a great activity all on its own, but you can also bring the goods home and carve them too! It’s been a long time since we’ve carved pumpkins rather than leaving them whole, but this may be the year we switch things up! It’s such a fun activity to do with your significant other.

WINERY TOURS – We love winery hopping so much! Since we live right outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, we enjoy spending our weekends exploring new vineyards. You might not see this as a budget activity, but you’d be surprised at how affordable it can be. Share tastings (cheaper and safer), bring your own snacks, and only purchase a glass to sit and sip if you really love the wine. We might go to 2-3 wineries in a day and only spend $30-45. It’s such a wonderful experience to share together.

PICNICS – Pack up sandwiches or cheese and crackers, grab a bottle of bubbly, and hit up a local park. Press play on your favorite jazz or lo-fi playlist and just sit together. Bring a card game and enjoy a romantic picnic during golden hour. Picnics are such a relaxing way to spend an autumn evening together.

WEEKEND ROAD TRIPS – Find somewhere to travel for the weekend together. Pick out an audiobook to listen to and you’ll find the hours on the road passing much quicker. You’ll also have a plethora of conversation topics when you stop for gas or snacks. This is the “priciest” option on this list, but you can still find budget Airbnbs or less tourist-filled locations to visit. Discover somewhere you’ve never been before and create new memories in the cool and beautiful weather. I recommend the mountains for the best fall foliage!

BINGE SESSIONS – Some couples might reach for scary movies during the fall, but because I’m a total wimp, we tend to watch cheesy family movies instead! Our recent binge has been the Hotel Transylvania franchise. It’s so fun to laugh at the cheesiness, bond over cute moments, and end up with lots of new inside jokes to laugh about for years to come.

BREWERIES – We’re lucky to live in such a brewery-friendly state. Virginia is home to some popular beer companies like Devil’s Backbone (peep their yummy canned cocktails in our photos), Ballast Point, and Three Notch’d! Make a day to just brewery-hop and maybe find a new favorite beer to bring home for the next football game or s’mores night.

SPOOKY TOURS – Okay, I just got done telling you how I’m a total weenie, but sometimes these spooky tours aren’t really all that spooky, they’re just historic. You might come across some eerie facts, for sure, but you can usually choose your level of scare, depending on which tour you pick. Have fun getting “spooked” together! And of course, if you’re up for something more frightening, you can attend a local haunt or theme park event.

RECIPE TESTING – Cooking, baking, cocktail-making, or even attempting a new cozy beverage to go with those s’mores… these are all much more enjoyable to do with your loved one! We like to have “fancy dates” where we make a nice meal together at home and dress up to eat it. Put on some Frank Sinatra and dance around the kitchen while you concoct something yummy together. Then open up one of those bottles of wine from a local vineyard to sip while you eat.

DRIVE-IN MOVIES – This is one of our favorites no matter which season it is, but there’s something extra relaxing about going to a drive-in movie theater during autumn. It’s cool and crisp outside and you aren’t sweating while watching the film. Find out if there’s a throwback movie playing near you, and go enjoy a romantic date night together under the stars. Our local outdoor theater often does double features for movies like Ghostbusters and Hocus Pocus, which make for a great fall date.


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Nancy
2 years ago

Pumpkin picking has been on my bucket list for quite some time. I love the Jarvis sticker btw.
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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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It’s definitely one that we enjoy doing a lot together! We didn’t get to go last year, so I’m hopeful we’ll make it happen this year πŸ™‚ And if you like that sticker, you’d love the rest of our very Iron Man/JARVIS-decorated car haha!

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Anika
2 years ago

Such cute photos and I love the ideas! A road trip and drive-in movie sound so cosy. Also, I never realised I wanted a “JARVIS is my co-pilot” bumper stick until now 😍

Anika | chaptersofmay.com

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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Thanks so much! We looove road trips and drive-in movies. They’re two of our favorites! πŸ™‚ Hehe – and our entire Prius is decked out in Iron Man/Stark Industries/JARVIS gear! It’s so fun!

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Lisa | Mind and Body Intertwined
2 years ago

These ideas are super cute! I love cooking and baking together all year around but even more in the fall with all the warm tastes and cozy smells! And visits a winery or brewery goes perfectly with that I think.

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
Reply to  Lisa | Mind and Body Intertwined

We definitely enjoy being in the kitchen together at any time too, but it’s extra fun to experiment in the autumn! And YES to any kind of winery or brewery. Grab those goods and bring them back to pair with a yummy dinner πŸ˜‰

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Lizzie
2 years ago

These ideas are so much fun!! I would love to do some of these this season. Picnicking, s’mores and a road trip are definitely high up on my list!

Lizzie
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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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Oh yes, they’re high on my list too! I love everything that autumn has to offer!

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Mariah
2 years ago

Such a great list! We love going to breweries, and I’m a big fan of apple picking and the pumpkin patch. Also a corn maze!

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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I wish I could do the apple picking, but I’m super allergic to apples so that wouldn’t be much fun haha! Pumpkin patches it is πŸ™‚

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Lee
2 years ago

Ummm okay, could you guys be ANY FREAKING CUTER in these pictues?!?! Love! Also, these are great ideas and are making me so excited for fall!!

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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Oh my gosh, you’re too sweet!! Thank you! We actually had so much fun taking these photos πŸ™‚ It’s so nice to be spending time outdoors when it’s this pleasant out!

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Jennifer Prince
2 years ago

Love all of these ideas!! My husband and I currently head to a town within an hour range. I get to antique shop and he gets to go to a brewery. We both do everything together, yet we both get to do what we love (that the other doesn’t necessarily like, lol!).

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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Oh, that sounds so nice! We definitely haven’t been doing much “in-town” in the last few months, but I’m looking forward to more of that in the future!

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Rach
2 years ago

These are the cutest Fall date ideas! For sure need to do pumpkin picking and wine tasting. Something about outdoor wine tasting during the Fall sounds so perfect!

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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If you haven’t done an autumn winery tour, you’re in for a real treat! It’s the best season to enjoy that!

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Kileen
2 years ago

These are all wonderful date ideas! I’m a huge lover of binge dates of watching netflix and drinking cocoa! I would love to try a spooky tour this season as wel!

Kileen
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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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I don’t do much cocoa, but I love a good spiced mocha and a fun movie marathon, that’s for sure! πŸ™‚

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Venus
2 years ago

These ideas are so adorable its looks like it could be fun. By the way, you took some really good pictures.

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
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We love our autumn dates, that’s for sure. Everything is better in autumn! πŸ™‚

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Dasynka
2 years ago

These pictures are so lovely! I love this idea, I’d love to to pumpkin picking and picnics! Being together is the most important thing after all πŸ™‚
xx Dasynka
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Rachel
2 years ago

How cute are you two?!!?! I love this time of year and try to get outside as much as possible, too, even though this fall is lookin’ a little different! Chris and I are trying to support our local restaurants as much as possible and love getting take out and bringing it to the park!

Rachel
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Adaleta Avdic
2 years ago

As you know, wineries and breweries are my fave but I love the other ideas. So cute and romantic. I wish we had more drive-ins!

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Sarah Lindner
2 years ago

Love all of these ideas, so many great options. And you guys look too cute! πŸ™‚ xoxo, Sarah

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Ro // A Cup of Kims
2 years ago

Let me start by acknowledging how freaking cute these photos are! Giving me cozy vibes for sure <3 I love these fall date ideas! I'll have to try a these – especially the s'mores one! My husband loves s'mores and has been talking about wanting to have a s'mores night soon where we make them.

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Deborah
2 years ago

Fall is my favorite season too! These are all such great date ideas. My fiance and I are actually planning on going to a drive-in movie this weekend!

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rebecca
2 years ago

these are SUCH great ideas! We have done a lot of these and I think we are lucky to live in a state where we have so many great options for fall activities. I know you are just loving this weather and this month.

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Kelly Chen
2 years ago

Absolutely love all these ideas! It still gets pretty hot during the day here, but when it cools off, I love leaving our balcony door open. Going to add a bunch of these ideas to our to-do list. xo

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Machelle
2 years ago

These are all great ideas! I especially like going to a pumpkin patch/corn maize. And I absolutely love having my windows open whenever possible (I live in Texas).

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Beth
2 years ago

These are great date ideas! Even though my husband and I have been married for 36 years, we still enjoy each other’s company. We love having a fire in our backyard and making s’ mores. My family loves Halloween, so we visit the pumpkin patch every year and pick a lot of pumpkins.

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Bennett Flaherty
2 years ago

Oh my gosh, these are all such perfect date ideas! Fall is our absolute favorite time of year in Western Pa…Although we usually have our kid in tow, we enjoy doing most of these activities as a fam.

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Taylor
2 years ago

I love binge watching shows with my husband! We need to pick a new show for this fall!

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Greta
2 years ago

These are such fun date ideas! We’ve done a few breweries and a pumpkin patch. I see a road trip in our future!

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Taylor
2 years ago

So many great ideas!! I definitely want to go on a ghost tour this Fall!

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Becky
2 years ago

Love these ideas! We also have a s’mores maker and have a great time with that. Something we did recently too for a date night was fondue at home. We have a fondue pot so that was really delicious and fun. I really like the idea of weekend trips too. Over the summer we went up to the Pocono mountains because my in laws have a house up there they let us use. It might be time to head up again especially now that the leaves are changing!

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Christa
2 years ago

You two are so cute! These are such fun ideas. I haven’t been on a picnic in such a long time. That sounds like a perfect date for this weekend!

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Genesis
2 years ago

I love these ideas! I didn’t realize that wineries could be so inexpensive! Also, I love that Chuck is on your list of binge-worthy shows. I feel like so many people haven’t even heard of it, but it’s SO GOOD! Thanks for the awesome list!

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Sarah Althouse
2 years ago

I LOVE historical spooky tours! we did one in Key West that was awesome.

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Carrington | Chaos and Coffee
2 years ago

These are such fun ideas for fall dates! I love dates in the fall time too, they’re so much fun and I always love the fall weather than goes along with it! Xx.

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Anna English
2 years ago

Okay, this entire list is GOALS. Now I just need to find me a man to take me on said listed dates! haha

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Lauryn Hock
2 years ago

WE haven’t been pumpkin picking yet this year, but I am so ready! We also added an apple orchard to our date night bucketlist.

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Melissa
2 years ago

These ideas are adorable! Fall dates are my favorite. The weather is nice and there are so many activities available. Can’t wait to do some of these with my boyfriend!

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Em
2 years ago

So many cute & fun date ideas! We plan to go to a pumpkin patch soon & I can’t wait!

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Linda
2 years ago

It’s been said, but totally worth repeating — could you two be any more gorgeous and adorable?! I’m loving this list and being reminded that I need a date night…like yesterday. We’ve actually done a few of these (as a family) just in the last couple weeks. BTW, love Devil’s Backbone (Vienna Lager is my fav) and Charlottesville wine country…we’re heading down there later this month for apple picking + wineries!! Happy Fall!

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Caitlin
2 years ago

This is such a fun post – I love going to breweries and wineries as a date!

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Alyssa
2 years ago

So many great ideas! How cute! Thanks for sharing!

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Kait
2 years ago

These all sound like so much fun! Fall is one of my favorite times of year to spend time with my husband, and although we don’t call our activities “dates,” they totally are. We really love going apple picking, driving and around and looking at the leaves, visiting some of our favorite local parks, and cooking together. We really need to get out to some local breweries and cideries this year though, since we haven’t done much of that.

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Robbi
2 years ago

Such fun ideas! We’ve carved pumpkins before, but it has been a long time!

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Marlene
2 years ago

You guys are adorable. These photos are so cute! Loving these ideas as well, thanks for sharing.

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Candace Hampton
2 years ago

Absolutely precious ideas! Those vodka mules look super delicious. Also, a winery sounds right up my alley for a fall date! You and your husband are adorable as well πŸ™‚

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Ruth
2 years ago

I love the idea of a relaxing binge session or a lovely picnic! So adorable πŸ™‚

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Rachael Hawksworth
2 years ago

CUTEST Ideas ever!!

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Neely Moldovan
1 year ago

A cool drive in movie place opened here during Covid and we haven’t gone yet. Perfect fall date! Love all these ideas!

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Alicia from Nourishing Foods.Tasty Meals
1 year ago

Okay, I admit, all sounds pretty amazing to go by but I would just enjoy, enjoy and enjoy a picnic, a road trip and a spooky tour. These are all fantastic ideas. πŸ‘ Love it.

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Megan Elliott
1 year ago

I seriously love all of these ideas! Fall is just the best. One thing I haven’t done in FOREVER is go to a drive-in movie!! I’ll have to see if there’s one in my area. Sounds like such a perfect fall date!

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Corinne
1 year ago

These photos are so cute! I’ve never been to a drive in movie before, it sounds like fun!

Corinne x

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Rosie Ireland
1 year ago

Ahhh I love your autumn date ideas. They are soo cute and so simple to do. I love nothing more than a good date night!
Rosie

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Jenny in Neverland
1 year ago

How cute are these photos! These sound like great Fall date ideas. I’d love to go on some sort of spooky tour with my boyfriend – he’d definitely be more scared than me!

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Mind Beauty Simplicity
11 months ago

such good ideas for fall! i love having bonfires and making smores. love that these activities are so simple yet so so fun! thanks for sharing.

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Lauren
11 months ago

These are some really great ideas to have fun and affordable dates during Autumn months! You have shared some really adorable pictures also. Thank you for sharing your suggestions.

Lauren.

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The first titles that come to mind from my 2023 reading list (so far) are:
🌲 We Are All So Good at Smiling by @ambsmcbride 
πŸ“– The Neighbor Favor by @kristinaforest_ 
πŸ’» Just My Type by @falonballard 
πŸ₯³ House Party edited by @justinwritesya 
🦊 The Night Fox by @ashleywilda_ 
πŸ¦β€β¬› Illuminations by @redwombatstudio
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If the main character of your current read asked y If the main character of your current read asked you to swap lives with them right now, would you agree? πŸ’­ Why or why not? πŸ€”
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πŸ—οΈ I definitely would NOT swap lives with either Grayson or Jameson in The Brothers Hawthorne because I don't even have a fraction of their brain power to solve puzzles and enter high-stakes games.. like that would just be a recipe for disaster! 🫣
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🏰 Aaaand I also probably wouldn't swap with Agatha or Sophie in The School for Good and Evil because I'd be very confused in a place like that and wind up creating chaos without meaning to because how do you *not* when you're living in close quarters with fairytale characters? πŸ˜…
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If you don't want to swap with the MC of your current read, which character WOULD you want to trade lives with? πŸ“–
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What are some of your favorite autumnal books? πŸ‚
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Happy first weekend of autumn 🍁 Who else is as thrilled as I am that the best season has officially arrived? 🀭
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I spent the day baking pumpkin bread with my sister, reading The Brothers Hawthorne while sipping my (multiple) cups of coffee, and watching the blustery rainy weather πŸŽƒ
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To answer my own question, here are a few of my top cozy, autumn book recs:
β€’ The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
β€’ All Souls by Deborah Harkness
β€’ Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
β€’ Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
β€’ Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
β€’ Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
β€’ The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
β€’ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
β€’ The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“–
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Do you plan your reads around the seasons? 🍁
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I don't pick up many spring or summer books (since I dislike those seasons), but I typically find myself reading more cozy or witchy novels during autumn! πŸ‚ Doing this helps me to fully embrace my favorite time of the year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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πŸ” FUN FACT ABOUT THIS PHOTO: My sweet and smooshy calico cat, Nona, decided that scarf was her snuggle spot and curled right upβ€”she makes the cutest prop, doesn’t she? πŸ₯Ή
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SURPRISE! I'm going to begin adding home content to this page and I'm incredibly excited about it πŸ₯³ I've been slowly but surely transforming my house into the cozy little cottage of my dreams and the first thing to get a rework was the gallery wall in my bedroom, thanks to @desenio πŸ–ΌοΈ
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I've been shopping from Desenio for YEARS now and very highly recommend their stunning art prints and frames, so of course, the opportunity to be a #DesenioPartner for this project was a dream come true πŸ™ŒπŸΌ In fact, I have gallery walls featuring their posters in three different rooms in my home--that's how much I love them 😍
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What are some books that you've made your entire p What are some books that you've made your entire personality? πŸ™ˆ
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Truthfully, it doesn't matter how long you've followed me, you probably already know that I love all things Shadow and Bone 🫢🏼 I've been going through a Grishaverse reread this year and loving every second of it, but nothing will compare to those first three books! πŸ₯°
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I was late to the game with this trilogy, reading it for the first time just a little before the show first premiered, but it quickly became a core part of my personality πŸ˜‰ Now, I own two signed copies of the first book (one is the special edition hardcover and one is the show tie-in) πŸ“– And no joke, 90% of my candles are related to the Grishaverse in some way (thank you @janzywaxco for providing the perfect scents for my many rereads and rewatches πŸ•―οΈ)
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Hi friends--what have I missed? 🀎
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All I'm hearing on repeat in my head is Jacob Black's ridiculous, "Where the hell have you been, loca?" πŸ˜† I missed you all SO MUCH this past month and a half 😭
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So to answer the werewolf's question:
🫢🏼 I got to spend a week with one of my best buddies in Ohio and we made friendship blankets, got matching Gilmore Girls tattoos, went to high tea, watched a ton of Seinfeld, avoided a tornado, and shopped til we dropped (it was the best time)
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πŸ“– @chronicacademia and I have been buddy-reading like our lives depend on it for quite some time, but actually meeting in person and being able to geek out over books together face-to-face was the absolute best
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πŸ₯€ The chance to meet one of my favorite authors during the same trip? Couldn't pass that up! I attended the Foxglove book tour in Columbus for @authoradalyngrace and it was such a surreal experience
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πŸͺ΄ I've begun to work on some home projects--finally turning my cozy cottage into exactly that--and I'm loving every second of it! Very thankful for some incredible partnerships that will be coming to this page real soon
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πŸ₯° I’ve spent so much quality time with my family, including celebrating my sister’s birthday with her making such precious memories. So grateful for my incredible tribe who have held me up and brought so much comfort lately. 
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πŸ’” The life update that I posted on my stories on Sept 1 explained the hardest part of why I disappeared for so long. I know that there are great plans for my future even as I stumble my way through the now (if you missed it and are confused, feel free to DM me)
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Now, tell me something that you're looking forward to this autumn πŸ‚
What was the last book someone recommended to you What was the last book someone recommended to you that became a favorite? 🀎
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Okay, this wasn't the last one for me, but it was the FIRST book that @chronicacademia recommended to me… and it became an instant fave 😍
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The Bone Houses is a cozy-creepy (aka, not scary, but just a little eerie, while also being totally cozy and atmospheric) fantasy with incredible disability rep and a truly creative story 🦴 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it for your "spooky season" TBR πŸŽƒ
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Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended pe Do you prefer to savor one book for an extended period of time, or do you tend to fly through your reads pretty quickly? ⏳
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Normally, I would say that I fly through books--inhaling them more than savoring them πŸ˜… But over the last week, I spent time buddy-reading The Fragile Threads of Power... and taking my time with it β˜•οΈ
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There was something really nice about slowing down and reading little bits at a time, then discussing them with my friend, then reading more, then theorizing about the plot, then reading a little more, etc. 🀎 It felt good to just appreciate the book rather than gobbling it up (though I know I'll go right back to that with whatever I read next πŸ˜†)
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I'm SO picky with this list because, as a rule, I don't buy books unless I've read them already and loved them enough to read them again πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ BUT there are a few authors who are exceptions to this because I've literally never been disappointed by their books and I just want to support them in any way I can so I'll pre-order, order multiple copies, and screech about their books til my throat gets raw 🀎
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 πŸ‚ Rachel Griffin - the first book I read by her was The Nature of Witches and I was instantly in love with her atmospheric writing and the way every book makes me appreciate nature
🌲 Joanna Ruth Meyer - the first book I read by her was Echo North and now I've reread several of her books countless times and own multiple copies of my fave
πŸ₯² Justin A Reynolds - the first book I read by him was Opposite of Always and literally every one of his books makes me both laugh til my belly aches and cry my eyes out
β˜€οΈ Emily Henry - the first book I read by her was Beach Read and now I crown her the romance queen and live for every summer-y release
πŸ™οΈ John Green - the first book I read by him was Paper Towns and it remained my favorite book for many, many years, even after the hype surrounding TFiOS... I learn from everything he writes
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