Good morning, my friends! This is a long one, so pour a cup of whatever makes you happy and get comfy! And be sure to click on "See Full Post." August is flying by. That means September and all the cozy goodness it brings are almost here! It is no secret that I love this time of year. I always have. I wait all year for these cloudy, cool days, the colorful falling leaves, and the first batch of pumpkin bread in the oven. I embrace the slow, cozy days and nights and try to savor every single moment. Last week, I created a simple, fun list of ways to enjoy the beautiful month of September. Each day features one small, intentional idea—simple enough to actually do, but meaningful enough to help savor every moment of this cozy season. 🍂
Cozy September Living: 30 Simple Ways to Embrace Fall
Week 1: Welcoming Fall Slowly
Sept 1 – Pack away summer, dust, and vacuum.
Sept 2 – Welcome fall with an apple dessert.
Sept 3 – Create an autumn playlist on your phone.
Sept 4 – Set out some fall decorations.
Sept 5 – Enjoy a pumpkin spice coffee or tea.
Sept 6 – Take a ride for some seasonal ice cream!
Sept 7 – Sunday is a rest day. Be good to yourself.
Week 2: Set the Mood
Sept 8 – Light an autumn candle in your family room.
Sept 9 – Make a couple of loaves of pumpkin bread.
Sept 10 – Play an autumn YouTube video on your TV.
Sept 11 – Make a fall meal for supper tonight.
Sept 12 – Wash and set out cozy fall throw blankets.
Sept 13 – Sweep off the porch and hang a fall wreath.
Sept 14 – Sunday is rest day. Show yourself grace.
Week 3: Cozy Inspiration
Sept 15 – Flip through a fall magazine.
Sept 16 – Make a fall fruit salad.
Sept 17 – Take a fall walk after dinner.
Sept 18 – Make homemade applesauce today.
Sept 19 – Send a fall greeting card to a friend.
Sept 20 – Make breakfast for dinner.
Sept 21 – Rest Day. Do something for yourself today.
Week 4: Keep it Cozy
Sept 22 – Stock up on seasonal pantry goods.
Sept 23 – Have a soup and bread supper.
Sept 24 – Wash your bedding. Mattress pad, too!
Sept 25 – Three months 'til Christmas! Make a list.
Sept 26 – Make or order pizza tonight!
Sept 27 – Take a fall ride and look at the leaves.
Sept 28 – Cozy nap day—Sunday is for rest.
Week 5: Fall into October
Sept 29 – Check your Halloween supplies.
Sept 30 – Treat yourself to a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Apple Recipes
Songs For An Autumn Playlist
September - Earth, Wind, & Fire
September In The Rain - Frank Sinatra
Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe
YouTube Autumn Ambience
Rainy Day With Crackling Fireplace
Cozy Cabin In The Autumn Forest
Peaceful Pumpkin Farm With Autumn Ambience
Books And Tea Evening In The Rabbit Hole
Best Fall Fruit Salad
Homemade Crockpot Applesauce
🍁 Happy September, friends. 🍂
I understand totally as the heat in Florida is oppressive. Four years here so far. I have spent several weeks in Indy with daughter and a trip to WV to see her dad and friends. I will be moving back to Indiana in September and the four seasons. Health and age needs must. Bittersweet move...my 30 plus...but leaving family here to go to family there...it is not easy...enjoy your September...I will be one year older...thankful for each day...thank you for your wonderful blog. I don't reply often...I do read...take care and prayers for you and your lovely family. You are an inspiration. Brenda
ReplyDeleteI love summer and am just hanging on to it for as long as possible! But, I like these ideas and will use some of them but later in Sept!
ReplyDeletePS - I started reading What she left behind. So good!
What a beautiful post, Billie Jo, and I love all the suggestions for each week in September. This is a very thought-filled list....complete with some recipes. Thank you for that. Much love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteYay! Its cool and breezy here this morning. I'm feeling fall in the air and I just lit my first fall candle of the season. This post is exactly what I needed today. I'm definitely doing this with you my friend! Happy new week! Fall is coming! : )
ReplyDeleteI love this. Since I moved in with my daughter, life has been chaotic. I think I'd like to take a day and deep clean. I have the Aug 29th off, and I think I'll do just that.
ReplyDeleteI love how you prepare for the season and month to come. They are all great years. I'm tempted to try your pumpkin bread and when I do I'll be sure to let you know. I'm always looking for new recipes.
ReplyDeleteI meant IDEAS not years. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog , but do not share your love of fall! In the PNW, summer days are few, and fall signals winter. I wait for spring and summer like you wait for fall!
ReplyDeleteSuch great lists! I'll save this for when it gets closer to fall. It is so hot that my brain just can't believe we will ever get to cool fall days! Haha!
ReplyDeleteWhat great lists - thanks for sharing! You might just be getting my autumn mood started:) I cling to summer but the power of a good list!! So glad you are excited and your happy season is almost here!!
ReplyDeleteSome good ideas here to make September really feel like fall. It's one of those rare years where September 1 is Labor Day so it really will feel like Fall!!
ReplyDeleteYou must be farther north than I am... Fall doesn't kick into gear around the Ozarks until October at least. Still very warm here in September. I love your list! Inspired me to make my own (for October).
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