My Kind of Fall

I love me some fall. There's nothing quite as refreshing to me as the crisp air that comes through the window in the morning mid-September. Summer's wet heat has finally dissipated but not entirely disappeared, and although my boyfriend's husband's sweatshirt is a wardrobe must-have, sandals are still acceptable, too. Whether it's because I no longer feel like the air is drowning me, or because I'm getting in a last-ditch effort to enjoy what's left of summer, I find that I spend a lot more time outside - hiking, walking, sitting, breathing.

So, to celebrate the best season ever, here's a post dedicated to why I love fall.

I love pumpkins.

Pumpkin spice latte. Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin smoothies. Pumpkin tarts. Pumpkin cake. Pumpkin cheesecake. Pumpkin cookies. It's no wonder I gain weight in the winter. I blame it on the sugary stuff I need to pair my pumpkin with.

Well, this year John and I are venturing more and more into GAPS territory, which means that it's quite possible for my pumpkin obsession to not pair with insane weight gain.

Although I won't be abandoning the world's best-ever pumpkin pie recipe, here are a few GAPS-friendly SUGAR FREE baked pumpkin goods I plan to enjoy:

GAPS-friendly Pumpkin Cookies!
GAPS-friendly Pumpkin Pie Muffins!
And, just maybe, if my best-ever-super-unhealthy pumpkin pie recipe doesn't satisfy the craving, I'll make some GAPS-friendly crustless Pumpkin Pie!

I love decorating.

Although my fall decor isn't quite out yet, last year I Gave Thank in style and this year I plan to do one better. I have a craft in mind to better my door wreath - out with the old summery decor -
and in with a wreath that makes you feel all cozy inside when you walk in the door.

Maybe I'll try making some felt flowers in some pretty fall colours!

Finally, I love apples.

Specifically, apple cider. Although apple cider does take quite a bit of sugar (and I'm really trying to kick sugar here), I am determined this season to make a sugar-free or low-sugar apple cider.

Oh, and apple picking. The combination of cozy sweaters and pulling stuff off trees and the beauty of a vineyard is pure joy. Let's hope The Caterpillar thinks so, too!