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My October-Pumpkin Checklist

10/02/13 | assorted, Pumpkin

Last week one of my coworkers announced that he would not be having a pumpkin spiced latte until October 1st, well it is officially October and we are ten days into fall.  In New York City October means the weather will slowly shift to cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colors. I have created a list of 15 things to do in 30 days, a bit aggressive but yes, these are my seasonally themed goals this month:

  1. Carve a Pumpkin 
  2. Donate to a Food Bank 
  3. Shop at a Farmer’s Market 
  4. Go Trick-or-Treating and Give Out Candy 
  5. Visit a Haunted House 
  6. Have a Photo Shoot in a Leaf Pile 
  7. Volunteer at a Food Bank or Soup Kitchen 
  8. Go to a Halloween Costume Party
  9. Make a Fall Themed Mantle 
  10. Find or Make a Halloween Costume  
  11. Enjoy Pumpkin Pie
  12. Jump in a Pile of Leaves 
  13. Make and Eat Caramel Apples 
  14. Roast and Eat Pumpkin Seeds 
  15. Go to Starbucks for Pumpkin Spice Latte 
Half of these things I remember from childhood – making carmel apples with my mother and my brother at the kitchen table was so much fun, as were jumping in the leave piles my dad would rake up in the yard.  I remember a few times a year my brother and I got jump to our hearts content and my dad would even make sure to de-stick the pile before we went to town.  
On the other hand, some of these are new. Before last November I do not think I had ever had anyone take pictures of me for the purpose of showing people my outfit but I have found it is so much fun. I am already thinking of what I want to wear and if I can ask Mr. Runway Chef to take the photos for me. Oh, and since I just achieved Gold status crossing off the pumpkin latte from the list might be the first one accomplished! 
What is on your October to-do list? 
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  1. jinglebellstime says

    October 8, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Yup, I make a Fall to do list as well ๐Ÿ™‚ http://mommydaddyandmason.blogspot.com/2013/09/fall-series.html

  2. Janna says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Great list! I’m loving how into fall everyone is <3

  3. Janna says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Great list! I’m loving how into fall everyone is <3

  4. Anonymous says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:25 pm

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  5. Anonymous says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Add take a walk thru the park while shuffeling your feet in the leaves and hearing them crunch and then fly away under your feet…loved all the rest of the ideas…I need to get going!

  6. Caitlin C. says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    I love all of these!! I need to make my own October to-do list ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Just Another Shopaholic says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    I love October and can’t wait to carve a pumpkin.

  8. Chelsea says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    I love October! For all of the reasons stated on your checklist ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Style Squared says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    the best month of the year !!! <3 ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Misty says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    It’s my most favorite time of the year. Love fall and October!

  11. Stella says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Nice things to do!
    Enjoy Halloween!
    x
    Stella from a A Shiny Place

  12. Paris says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Fun pumpkin! Make sure to stop by my blog.
    I am having a really amazing “Adore Me” giveaway. It’s super easy to enter.
    http://www.CharcoalAlley.com

    Peace, Love, & Good Chocolate

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  13. Crumbs and Curls says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    This is so fun, I need to make a fall list!

    Kristin
    crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

  14. jackie jade says

    October 2, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    sounds like a perfect to-do list for october. enjoy!
    — jackie @ jade and oak

  15. carly says

    October 2, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    This is such a fun idea! I love all the festive things there are to do around this time of the year. I definitely want to make caramel apples and caramel corn this year! so good!

    sundays grace

  16. Rachel says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Great list. I basically have all of the same things on mine! ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. TheTinyHeart says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Your list has lots of fun things on it! I hope to go pumpkin picking and dress the dogs up for Halloween. ๐Ÿ™‚

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  18. Alyssa says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:32 am

    In my opinion, fall in NYC is the best time to be here–I’ve been loving trying new things in the city!

  19. Simply Sabrina says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Such a great idea, you have inspired me to make my own list this weekend!

    Simply Sabrina

  20. Rachel says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Mmmm a caramel apple is calling my name!

  21. Pamela says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Love your list!! eeeek Fall makes me so happy ๐Ÿ™‚

  22. Michael says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:52 am

    I plan on hitting the Eastern State Pennitentiary this year. I’ve been putting it off for the past 3 years.

  23. โ™ฅ vendy โ™ฅ says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:09 am

    super cute checklist dear
    xoxo
    happy day

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  24. Roxy's Rocks says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:15 am

    I looove halloween ๐Ÿ™‚

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