Ways To Kick Start Fall—Despite the LA Heat
The official first day of fall came and I found myself really
frustrated because, let’s face it, we live in LA County and it’s still 90+
degrees outside everyday. I turned off my lights, turned on the air conditioner
and lit a fall candle just to pretend it felt like fall outside. I started
brainstorming things that I could do to get myself in the fall spirit and
thankfully, it worked! Here are five ideas that will get you in the mood for
fall in the crazy LA heat!
- Visit a coffee
shop and get an ICED chai or an ICED pumpkin drink. That way, you still
get the tastes of fall, but you don’t overheat from a hot drink on a hot
day! I tried the Red Window Coffee Bar and it was incredible! Try riding
your bike or walking over to Red Window, or another coffee shop, in order
to get active and enjoy a cold coffee or tea!
- Pumpkin flavored
ice cream and froyo is finally back! Yogurtland is currently serving their
delicious Pumpkin Pie flavored frozen yogurt that you can top with a
variety of sweets and fruits! If you aren’t a froyo lover, head over to
Ben & Jerry’s to try their Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream! It’s an
inexpensive—and delicious—way to cool off and enjoy the flavors of fall!
- To bring fall
into your wardrobe—girls: start incorporating darker tones, light flannels,
and boots! Try wearing ankle boots with your jeans instead of sandals. Or
wear a light flannel with a dress paired with boots! Incorporate darker
tones into your makeup—bust out the darker lipsticks and darker
eyeshadows! Guys: start hanging up the boardshorts and sandals and bring
out your jeans, flannels, and close-toed shoes!
- In the home,
start with some fall crafts to put you in the autumn mood! You can make
your own fall wreaths for your doors or light fall candles so you get the
smell of fall in the home and offers a little bit of an escape from the
outside heat! Check out Pinterest for some craft and style ideas to
transition your home into fall!
- Start incorporating fall foods into your recipes! Seasonal squashes are available at the grocery store to start cooking with and recipes for pumpkin flavored desserts and breakfast items are back! Check Pinterest or other recipe sites for some tasty ways to bring fall to your kitchen.
Check the RadioSFV app and website to look at a calendar of events
in the area that will also get you excited for fall regardless of the heat!
Plan ahead for exciting things to come, like the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival!
Fall is a beautiful season that we can enjoy in LA regardless of the heat!