Fun Friday: Hello, Fall!

Hey everyone! Look, a Fun Friday post! I've had a major mental block up lately and I've just been completely unable to think of ideas for anything but thankfully Ingrid suggested doing a Fall post and I loved the idea! As you know, fall is my absolute favorite time of the year when I actually try to get out of my house and do things and experience the season. I figured I'd share some of my favorite things about fall that I'm looking forward to most!

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Pumpkin Spice (AKA Basic Bitch - the common nickname I hear often and find hilarious) season is upon us. Truthfully, I'm kind of over the whole thing but I think it's funny that they have pumpkin spice EVERYTHING now. I don't miss the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks (I remember it being so cloyingly sweet) because I've found something better anyway. Although with that said, my friend gifted me with Pumpkin Spice coffee grounds and I'm super excited to try that!

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If you are at Starbucks and looking for a delicious vegan treat drink, go for the Salted Caramel Mocha. It's been my favorite for a few years and easy to veganize. Just go for soy or coconut milk, no whipped cream and no caramel drizzle. Honestly, it's so much better than the Pumpkin Spice latte ever was. I haven't had one yet this season but I need to get on it soon!

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The one Basic Bitch item that I am going to make a point to make is some Pumpkin Bread. I'm actually hoping to make some on Monday when I have time but we'll see if I get sidetracked as I tend to. Anyway I'm planning on using the recipe that goes along with the gorgeous photo about (linked just below the photo) by Vegan Richa. My favorite add ins are walnuts and chocolate chips. What are yours?

I wasn't able to find the source link for this (it went to Pinterest where I searched and couldn't find it) but if I find it I'll add it in. Anyway, this simple graphic highlights the most wonderful parts of the fall perfectly. The crisp air and sweater weather, heading outside and enjoying the perfect weather and beautiful scenery and fun activities. I've made it a goal to actually go out and have fun this fall and do some fun fall activities with friends and families and by myself if I have to.

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One activity I'm hoping to get to is the Haunted House set up at the Sands Point Preserve (the Gold Coast Mansion I wrote about a year or two ago). I am usually too afraid to deal with haunted houses but this one is set up at one of my favorite locations on earth and it is a Dante's Inferno theme so I feel like I need to at least try to get through it. Supposedly it's very scary so hopefully I can get through it. It is only open for a few days at the end of the month so hopefully I won't chicken out by then, ha!

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You know I love my bucket lists and this one is pretty awesome and a good comprehensive fall bucket list. I am not interested in everything on the list but I would totally do most of these things. I'm going to hold onto it and see how much of it I can get through. Maybe as I check items off the list I can make future Fun Friday posts out of it :)

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Of course the best part of fall is the amazing foliage and scenery. I will never get tired of seeing the leaves change and all of the color. It is amazing. This picture is from West Virginia I think but living in New York almost my entire life I've been treated to some of the most spectacular scenery you can imagine. Maybe I'll try and get some pretty landscape shots to share with you. I have the perfect place in mind ;)

So that's what I have for you today! What are you looking forward to this fall? Have you done anything fun yet or started indulging in delicious fall themed foods and drinks? Let me know in the comments below! Happy Friday and I hope you all enjoy your weekend! I'll be back on Sunday to share some food with you. 

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