Random Fall Love

One of my students asked me the other day "Mrs. Simone, when is summer over?"

I promptly told that student that summer was technically over, but the student quickly asked "why is it still so hot?" I of course reminded this child that we live in California where the weather is usually very pleasant and that 90+ degree temperatures was not entirely uncommon during this time of year in Southern California. 

Fall is extremely different in a climate that doesn't include much fall weather, at least not lately! Usually, we have heat which brings winds. Hot and windy is not ideal fall weather. It does not conjure up this image in my head:

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Either way, there are things I love about fall.

I love new school supplies.

 

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I love pumpkin flavored items hitting the stores!

I love drinking warm beverages in the morning.

 

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I love dragging out sweaters and cooler weather clothes!

 

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I love cooking soups, stews, and chillis! My crockpot has not failed me ever!

 

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So much to love about Fall!

That's my random Thursday post for the week!

See what others love about Fall! 

What do you love about fall?

Fall Tea Treat

In California we are blessed with several Trader Joe's locations!

If you are not familiar with this great grocery store, be sure to try it any time you are near one! It is not to be missed! There are the standard veggies, fruits, meats, cheeses, and so much more at every location! 

Since it is Fall, the stores have been inundated with all things pumpkin! So many people get so excited about this and i am definitely not excluded from this. I, however, do not get all that excited about things like the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, because i am really not a coffee drinker! I am very much a tea drinker. Now, you say, why would i mention the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte and Trader Joe's within the same paragraph? Well, i am merely establishing the fact that Fall has come, pumpkin flavored items are in abundance and while i usually avoid everyone's beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte, i have invariably found my substitute! Trader Joe's has come out with this yumminess this year:

Have you tried this stuff yet? 

What is your favorite Fall treat?