An Autumnal To Do List

There are so many things to get out and do when this time of the year comes around. Similarly, there are so many things to do inside when this time of year comes around. I want to enjoy it all, and therefore, I thought to compile a list to ensure that nothing gets missed off. So grab yourself a cup of tea, cosy up and have a read. 

Pumpkin Picking - I have never gone to a patch and picked the pumpkins myself. It was always pop to the supermarket closest to us and pick one from there. I want to change that! Nothing felt more autumnal than picking which pumpkins to take home from a field full of them. 100% going to make this a yearly thing. Even in the rain, it was so much fun. I also haven't carved a pumpkin for some time, and we also have that too look forward too. 

Autumnal Baking - Sam recently ordered some autumnal cookie cutters, owls, leaves, pumpkin's etc, and I cannot wait to make some biscuits with them. I'm thinking something with mixed spice and that goes down perfectly with a big cup of tea. Mmm. 

Finish Autumnal Decorating - I have accumulated some new bits recently from places that we have visited and I need to find a home for them! I also am on the hunt for some new autumnal candles - my last few trips to TKMaxx and Homesense have been disappointing. Is it just me or were there next to no autumn items this year?! I managed to stock up on Christmas scents, but want to find cosy autumnal scents, as I have now burnt through them all. 

Make A List Of Films - I want to make a list of films to get through before the Christmas films become my first choice. I haven't ever really been one for watching Halloween films and I am not a fan of a horror film. We have watched so far, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride. If you have any recommendations for any Halloween-esque films, please do let me know.

Plan In As Many Autumnal Walks As Possible - Westonbirt Arboretum is my happy place. I love wandering around underneath the canopy of the trees. The ever changing colours of the woods is breath taking, and nothing will make you feel more autumnal. Can't wait to wrap up warm and grab a hot chocolate there too. 

I am very much looking forward to ticking all of these activities off my list. This truly is the best time of the year.

What is on your autumnal to do list?

Amber X

Spring Goals

A new season means new things to see and do. Spring is the season of new beginnings, cleaning and chocolate of course! With the Easter break now upon most of us, I thought it would be fitting to write a post about the things I want to ensure I do before summer is here.

Eat more fruit
If anyone knows me well, they know I absolutely love fruit. Now that it's starting to get slightly warmer, fruit will be coming back into season, which means that the majority will taste glorious. I want to make the most of it!

Get on top of uni work
University will be over for me at the end of May. That's just under 2 months away.. Madness. It only feels like yesterday that I moved into halls for my first year, and now 3 years of studying are basically over. That being said, I want to throw myself into my remaining deadlines, and make sure that they are the best that they can be. Knowing that I have given it my all, will make the freedom all the more worth it. Got to end it all on a high right? I am looking forward to having a break from education, but I am in two minds about finishing uni for good. Moving back home will take some getting used too, but I am more than ready for what's next to come.

Give myself more me time
I have been the busiest person as of late. This is both a good and a bad thing. Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed having things to do, but it is also so needed to have a balance. Especially with how much uni work I have to get through. Whether it be reading, getting an early night, having a bath, treating myself, whatever - I want to give myself some more time to relax.

Mix up my outfits
Something I have really been enjoying lately is browsing shops and the internet for potential new outfit pieces. This is so unlike me! I have some exciting summer plans and I want to make sure I mix up my outfits, and try wearing new things. I am determined to not be wearing jeans throughout the summer this year.. Challenge accepted.

What're your spring goals?

Amber X