Jody's TOP TEN FALL MUST DO's:

I think every season must have a "MUST DO" list.  Of course, for the self proclaimed Fun Junkie this has to be a FUN list.  This is tailored to Utah, so for those outside of Utah you should consider a Fall trip one year.  Fall is AMAZING here!

Here it goes....

JODY'S TOP TEN FALL MUST DO'S:

1. Fall Mountain Biking Trip:

I haven't been mountain biking for YEARS, not since I was charged by a moose during the moose rut (a whole other blog post) to be exact but it was AMAZING!  We hit Rock Canyon campground at the top of Provo canyon and rode down.  It was rocky and intense but worth the sore legs and hand cramps. 

2. Hit your local ski resort for a Fall Colors scenic lift ride:

My local resort.  SUNDANCE!  I LOVE Sundance.  It is one of my favorite places to be in Summer/Fall and this lift ride did not disappoint.  

3. Hit farm country.....bonus if it has a pumpkin patch: 

Our local farm country is a place called Hee-Haws.  A family fun farm clad with a petting zoo, corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin patch, slides, swings and games.  We had a blast! 

4. Pick up a Pumpkin Spice Latte:

Photo: http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/pumpkin-spice-latte

I have to admit I CAN NOT get enough of these this fall.  I think I had four last week alone.  Check out the nutritional info on these puppies....It is KILLING ME in the weight management arena :). 

5. HIKE HIKE HIKE...need I say more? 

The canyon just up the street was teasing me with it's intense pop of red!  My motto for this fall was "hike to the red".  We made it...and it was AMAZING!

 6. Enjoy some Harvest Ale

Photo: http://draftmag.com/

I am more of a wine gal myself but I love me a good harvest beer.  This is one on my list that is still on the "TO DO".  I WILL surely take care of this one before we hit winter.

7. Enjoy a night out with the Witches (and great friends)

Here in Utah Gardener Village is the place to be on October.  The Witchfest is in full swing.  If you live in Utah and have not been, I strongly recommend you stop by and see the witches.  

8. Get Crafty

Something about Fall turns on my inner crafty....it is about time!  We kicked off our Fall Craft central with some Rustic owls.  Stay tuned for some "How To-sies".

 9.  Make/Enjoy/Indulge yourself with Carmel Apple.....YUM

Photo and Recipe: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/caramel-apples-10000001540364/index.html

10. Throw yourself some type of Harvest shindig...whether it be a tailgate party, a Halloween party or host Thanksgiving.  Just do it.  There is nothing like the Fall and it is even better when shared with family and friends.

Here are my Fall "Must Do's"....what are yours? 

Speaking of Projects....

Love the bathroom remodel Heather!  I can't wait to see the final product.  

Speaking of projects, I have been trying to talk myself into doing a project around the house each month.  I thought I could mix the bad with the good.  One month do a project like catch up the laundry which (by the way) was supposed to be done in February-I think I am missing that mark ;) and the next do something fun like decorate/redo a room.  

So far on the room "renew" list I have:

The Bathroom

The Sunroom

Finish our Bedroom

Finish the "Coysters" room

I would SO love to hire the help of my amazing friend and co-blogger Heather but sadly enough she is having a baby in less than two months and my design budget is nothing short of SCARY!!  So, I am going to attempt the feat on my own.  

I started gathering color palettes and design ideas to help me in my DIY re-design projects.  Which brings me to my first project I would like to tackle.  Not the most pressing or necessary but the one I know I would enjoy the most (which is usually how I do things-FUN first)!

 I LOVE LOVE this headboard!

 

This is almost my exact wall color and I love the color contrast between the blue, the yellow, the white.  It is so....HAPPY.  You can never get enough of that!

I want to change it up....just a little ;).  I am thinking instead of upholstered I am going to have the hubby cut out the headboard and I will paint it.  Give it more of an artistic/rustic feel.   I am just a little nervous for the undertaking I haven't painted in years.  It will be fun....right?

I have some more pressing business projects on the TO DO before heading into this gem but just thought I would blog about it while it was on my mind.

I promise some before and after shots when it happens!

Design, Spring Project Ideas, To Do Lists, Headboard

Design, Spring Project Ideas, To Do Lists, Headboard

Design, Spring Project Ideas, To Do Lists, Headboard

Design, Spring Project Ideas, To Do Lists, Headboard

Speaking of Lists

Great on Heather for fulfilling more of her Summer List!  Too bad I don't live up in the city or I would have tagged along on that picking adventure.  Fun Stuff!

Lists...lists...they seem to work opposite for me.  Once something makes it ON a LIST it seems to not make it OFF.  Take my 31 things list....(Idea courtesy of one of our favorite bloggers Whatever) I saw this idea and thought it was a great one!  

So here I am less than one month to my 31st birthday and I have a WHOPPING 28 things still on my list.  While some of them are still in the works....like my 20 lbs. to lose....my kissing the kids goodnight EVERY night and the date night once a week.  There are many many more that remain unfortunately untouched.  

So for now I think I will create a LIST, a LIST of all the reasons....to not create another LIST!  

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