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Picture it: you’re rushing through Target like it’s the Olympic trials for shopping carts. You’ve got one kid begging for the sparkly unicorn backpack, another aisle whispering that glue sticks are somehow $9.99 now, and you’re calculating in real time whether school supplies should qualify as a tax write-off.
Somewhere between the lunchbox aisle and the checkout line you realize:
👉 Fall shouldn’t be about adding more chaos.
👉 It SHOULD be about slowing down, choosing what actually matters, and setting Future You up so she doesn’t want to throw a snow globe at December.
That’s why this is year, I made a Fall Bucket List I’ll Actually Do.
No “learn to knit your own sweater” nonsense. Just small, doable micro-habits that feel cozy and grounding.
The Actually-Doable Fall Bucket List
7 Things I’m Doing Now So December Can Be Chill
🍪 Bake a seasonal treat at least once.
Fall = carbs. Period. Pumpkin bread, apple crisp, cinnamon rolls the size of your head… If it makes your kitchen smell like a Hallmark movie, it counts. This delicious vegan pumpkin muffins recipe is about to become your new favorite snack.
🎁 Buy a couple holiday gifts now.
I’ll hide hide it in my closet and feel smug later.
🧣Put away my Summer clothes.
A tidy, organized closet is great for the mind. I’ll be putting my dresses into storage and making space for my sweaters today. I have a feeling I will thank myself when temps drop overnight.
🏠 Add Some Fall Decor.
For the most part, I’m just using the same decor as last year (no reason to purchase more if last year’s stuff still looks good). Little swaps make the biggest difference—think plaid throws, moody candles, amber glass, and a wreath that whispers “yes, I DIY’d this, thanks for asking.”
🎃 Plan the Costume Early.
If one of your glow up goals is to move through life with more intention, to avoid scrambling at the last minute when it comes to the big things, consider practicing with the small things. Your Halloween costume is a perfect example. Don’t leave your fit to the last minute this year.
🍷 Host a Gathering.
Invite a couple friends over for cider, charcuterie, and The Craft. Nothing fancy—just cozy community vibes.
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Because yes, Fall is cozy and cute and full of pumpkin spice. But it’s also a chance to line things up so Future You feels taken care of.
Enjoy your week!