we spent the weekend encouraging fall to arrive by apple picking at soon’s orchard. it’s never too early to start fall activities in my mind (no matter what those summer people tell you!!!). with the 25 pounds of apple we picked, we have already made apple/strawberry/spinach juice, applesauce, apple butter & an apple pie (recipe below).

apple pie filling (you can use a ready made pie crust or make your own, my favorite crust recipe is here…)

combine about 6 medium apples (thinly sliced), 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a large bowl. add to pie crust and bake 40 minutes at 425 degrees.

fall also means it’s boot season!!!!!! some of my favorites here, here, here and here

and comfy sweaters!!!!!! here, here and here / also in love with the waffle knit tunic

with leggings!!!! here, here and here

and time for chilly mornings with a cup of coffee / favorite mugs here, here and here (and for your to-go coffee here) / and the cutest little coffee spoon

and running outside without getting heat stroke / fall fitness favorites here, here, here & here