#99 Enjoy A Fall Picnic

I love the fall. The leaves start turning colors along branches and streets. The air starts to smell from the aroma of burning wood in fireplaces. We get to trade in our flip flops and bikinis for fuzzy boots and scarves. It’s the perfect medium between summer and winter. 

 

I started loving picnics after I fell in love with Yooooogi Bear!

 

While the weather’s warm, I love to enjoy the outdoors. Picnic’s are neat, because at their essence lie all of my favorite things: friends, family, the outdoors, and food. Now even though the warm weather is leaving us, we don’t necessarily have to pack up our blankets and picnic baskets. The fall is a fine time to indulge in this pastime. Here’s what you need to do: 

 

• Check the weather forecast. You don’t want to get rained on or anything. 
• The pool or public park don’t have the same appeal during the fall as they do in the summer. Try to find a scenic location with hills or a lake view. In Austin, my favorite place is Mt. Bonnell.
• FOOD! Some of my favorites include warm apple cider, hot cocoa, chili, soup, and pot pie. Put all of these goodies into an insulated lunch box or basket, and you’re good to go! The warmer your bellies are, the warmer your picnic will be! 
• Bundle up! Don’t forget your scarves, gloves, and hats. You don’t want to have to pack up early on account of the cold. 
• Lastly, get to going! Whether you’re driving, walking, or biking there, make sure that call all of your bff’s and make the trip together! The fellowship begins long before you ever actually start eating!

 

Make sure you don’t forget things like paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, silverware, and trashbags. While fall picnics are just as fun (if not more) as summer picnics, they do require a little more planning. Since the first day of winter begins on December 21st this year, you have exactly 21 days to have a true fall picnic! So, get out there and then tell me about it! What are you planning on bringing? Who are you inviting… the whole gang, or just you and that special someone? Where are ya’ll planning on going? Holla back at your girl, and enjoy making some memories 🙂