November is a month that is often associated with crisp air, falling leaves, and Thanksgiving. But, there are so many other things that you can do during this month! In this blog post, we have compiled a list of fun and exciting activities that you can do in November.
Whether you want to get outdoors and enjoy the autumn weather, try new recipes, or cozy up with a good book, we’ve got you covered. So, grab a warm cup of cocoa, get comfortable, and let’s explore all of the amazing things that November has to offer!
Get Crafty in November
- Decorate your home for the fall season with pumpkins, leaves, and warm colors. We’ve got some easy ideas to get your decor juices flowing!
- Follow this tip to keep your mums looking great all season!
@brunchwithbabs 🍁How to keep your mums looking fresh and alive all season long!! easy mum hacks that will keep your favorite seasonal flower fresh and beautiful all Fall! 🍁#mumhack #mum #mums ♬ original sound – everyone’s grandmother
- Make a Thanksgiving wreath for your front door.
- Create a thankful tree where you and your family can write down things you’re grateful for and hang them on the branches.
- Make a DIY fall centerpiece for your dining table. We love this pretty floral centerpiece that incorporates pumpkins and pops of blue.
- Make a gratitude jar and fill it with things you’re thankful for throughout the month.
- “Decorate” with this free printable for Thanksgiving
Get in the Kitchen!
- Bake pumpkin or apple pie from scratch.
- Make homemade hot apple cider. (Or just use the packets, we won’t tell!)
- Make homemade soup with seasonal vegetables.
- Make your very own pumpkin cream cold brew at home!
- Go to a local farmers market and pick up fresh produce.
- Make homemade chili for dinner
- Make homemade caramel apples.
- Make homemade pumpkin bread.
- Use up those Thanksgiving leftovers in a creative way!
Spend some time with your family!
- Have a family game night with board games and hot cocoa.
- Check our some of our favorite family games!
- Have a movie marathon of your favorite holiday films.
- Create a scrapbook of your favorite fall memories.
- Create a fall-inspired playlist and have a dance party.
- Have fun with this Thanksgiving Word Search
- Throw a hot cocoa party!
Go on a fall adventure!
- Have a bonfire and make s’mores.
- Have a family photo shoot in the fall foliage.
- Go on a hayride.
- Have a picnic in the park with warm blankets and hot drinks.
- Create a fall-themed scavenger hunt – or use one of these precreated verstions!
- Have a cozy night in with hot cocoa and a good book.
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