Fall is here, which means there is so much to get excited about. We love seeing the beautiful colors of fall foliage, sitting outside in the crisp air with a warm drink, and putting on our favorite jeans and sweater - but no bulky coat.
And now there are several more things about this amazing season that you didn't even know. Check out new reasons you'll be falling for fall this year and enter to win your favorite Halloween candy to hand out (or eat!)
We all know apples are in season, but are you taking advantage of all the the varieties you can get this time of year? So far, we've tried the SweeTango, Pink Lady and Piñata, and they are all delish! With so many apples available, you can practically work them into every meal. Check out these recipes from our members, including Candy Bar Apple Salad, Miss M's Apple-zones, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Creme Fraiche and Pistachios. Or, just slice them up with your favorite cheeses - and wine - for a refreshing snack, any time.
Odds are, you probably didn't know that there was a day to celebrate podcasts. But there's a good chance that you have a favorite podcast to listen to. Podcasts are like yesterday's radio, but you can dowload the series you want, when you want them. Take advantage of this day to learn about great, new podcasts. Our favorites are Forever 35, Judge John Hodgman, and Katie Couric. What're yours?
We love to get together with friends in the fall because the weather is perfect to sit outside long into the night. But, as always, we dread the work of hosting. That was, until we saw Ina Garten's new Instagram video where she serves store-bought snacks to her guests. If Ina Garten can pour potato chips into fancy bowls and call them special, so can we!
We thought every fall day was Pumpkin Spice Day, but it turns out there's an offical flavor holiday. We'll celebrate this year by stocking up on the limited edition Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee here. It's so convenient to keep in the fridge and have ready for our daily coffee craving. We're also fans of the Chobani Flip Pumpkin Harvest Crisp and the Peanut Butter & Co. Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter. There's no way we can wait until Oct 1 to enjoy it all.
What better way to warm up on a cool fall day, than with a candle? And what better candle than one that reminds you of home? That's why we're buying up these Homesick Candles from Uncommon Goods. Each candle has an individual scent profile to represent a different state. For example, the New York candle smells like apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. The Colorado scent is spruce, cedar, sandalwood, amber, and cinnamon. And Hawaii is pineapple, coconut, cyclamen flowers, and sugar. Perfect for friends who have moved away, for college students who are out-of-state and for ourselves, to remind us of vacations we wish were were still on.
If you haven't rung a Ring Video Doorbell yet, you will. These wifi enabled doorbells let you see, hear and speak to guests from your phone, tablet or PC. There are motion sensors so you'll know if anyone is approaching, and you can watch live video at anytime from anywhere. Best part is, you don't need a professional to install it. Yes, this is great for any time of year. But we especially can't wait to use it on Halloween. Now we'll be prepared to ooh and ahh over the little trick-or-treaters, and jump out to spook the bigger ones!
*One lucky commenter, Tweeter, or Reviewer will be chosen at random to receive their choice of candy, valued at approximately $50, provided it can be bought on Amazon. Giveaway is open through October 14, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member Cdettra.
Doesn't feel like fall yet in Cali, but really looking forward to the weather change, pumpkin patches with the kids and decorating my house.
I love the smell outside, I know, it's decomposing leaves mostly but the smell of Fall is so nice. I love when the trees start changing!
I love fall and Halloween decorations
I look forward to my birthday which is only 2 days before Halloween! I also look forward to the weather.
I'm loving the cooler nights & will be loving the upcoming Fall Festivals! Bring on the pumpkin everything!
Fall is my favorite season! From the crisp air to the wonderful varieties of apples.... chili in the crockpot... pumpkin everything.. and the start of hot cider/hot cocoa season.. I'm IN for it all!
i am loving all the pumpkin flavored food - its a must have in my house especially the coffee flavor
I'm loving the Halloween decorations, the leaves changing, apple picking and cooler weather.
I'm looking forward to the cooler weather! I love fall! Just waiting on it to get in the 60's and stay that way here in TX!
I am loving everything Pumpkin Spice, from the coffee I drink to the hand cream I use.
So far, being from the South, loving the idea of fall weather! I love the leaves changing colors!
Baking again as the weather cools!!
Loving all the pumpkin specials -- Starbucks PSL; Trader Joes Pumpkin Pancake mix!
I love how my kids are looking forward to the holidays.
Where I live the feels like temperature right now is 96, so although, technically, it is fall, it does not feel like fall yet. This fall I would love to look on the beach for shells without melting and without dodging tourists :).