Fall is Finally in the Air--Well, kinda

     Don't get me wrong, I love living in the Chicagoland area, but Chicago sure does have a way a getting our hopes up when new seasons arrive. This year, the autumnal equinox is supposed to occur September 23, so in preparation, I've created a short Autumn To-Do list--a list of fall activities everyone should do to get into the spirit of sweaters, pumpkins and apple cider.

1. Consume anything and everything with pumpkin it. 

     Pumpkin scones, muffins, doughnuts, pie, coffee, bread, etc. While your at it, visit a pumpkin patch.

2. Take a stroll at the Morton Arboretum. 

     It doesn't cost too much, and who doesn't want to be surrounded by gorgeous colors at every turn.     

3.  Scream your head off at Fright Fest or any Haunted House.

     Autumn and Halloween go hand in hand so check out Six Flags or some haunted places closer by. 

4.  Pick some apples.

     There are so many apples to pick and carmel to dip them in.

5.  Don't forget about Thanksgiving.

     We all love the holidays, but don't forget to gorge yourself with food and enjoy your family, because like it or not, Christmas starts at 12:00am November 26th.