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Falling For Fall

Lily Dombrowski Student Contributor, St. Bonaventure University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SBU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

It is almost here! Fall is just around the corner. My favorite time of year for food and activities!

You can never go wrong with pumpkin spice. I enjoy anything and everything pumpkin spice, including pumpkin spice coffee, muffins, donuts, perfume, loaves, and more. Pumpkin has established itself as the fall flavor. Let us not forget the other iconic fall flavor: apple! Apple crisp, pie, cider, donuts, and more. Both flavors make any fall day complete.

To go along with pumpkin and apple-flavored foods, add an exclusive fall activity to make your fall day even better. Personally, I enjoy apple picking the most. Sometimes it can be a date, or it can be a cute family activity! Either way, it’s always a fun time. Going to a pumpkin patch is another must-do for fall activities.

A few more ways to stay busy this fall can be inside as well! A scary movie montage or series of movies you enjoy is great for staying cozy indoors. Pumpkin carving and drive-in movies are a few more fun ideas for the fall. Whatever activity you take part in, make it memorable. Summer has always been my favorite season, but I think I’ve enjoyed fall so much that I favor it more.

Not to forget about how beautiful nature is during the fall. The leaves create a sea of bright colors; they bring light even on cloudy days. Some days I take a morning look at the autumn day. I fall in love with the sight of dancing orange trees and falling leaves.

Personally, I am not a fan of the winter. I love summer, and I love fall. Now is my time to enjoy the vibrant autumn season before the cold weather arrives. My perfect fall evening is to snuggle in with at least three blankets, a Dunkin’ pumpkin latte, and a loved one while watching a comforting movie.

How you spend your fall nights may be different than mine. But make sure you spend time with loved ones this fall. There are far too many activities to take part in that include bonding with one another this fall. Even the simple acts or hangouts can mean a lot. Going for a pumpkin coffee date, an autumn walk by the multicolored trees, or jumping into a pile of leaves could add a little more brightness to someone’s day.

Whatever you end up planning this fall, enjoy it. Enjoy the small things but don’t forget the big things. Enjoy time with loved ones and the beautiful fall aura.

Lily Dombrowski is a member of St. Bonaventure Her Campus chapter. Her articles may include music, life events and even sports. Her hope is to learn more about herself and her peers as well as creating informative and fun content!

Lily is currently a junior at St. Bonaventure University studying Advertising and Public Relations. Lily has involved herself on campus as she starts her college journey. She is currently a member of the Her Campus chapter, a volunteer for the local SPCA and a part of Jandoli Women in Sports Media.

Outside of school, Lily heavily enjoys running, as well as gaming and baking. She is delighted when grabbing her morning Dunkin, watching Seinfeld and being with the ones whom she loves most.