AUTUMN TOP TIPS - A few ideas for enjoying Autumn
Summer seems to have passed us by and Autumn is definitely making its presence felt So before the busy Christmas period takes over, let’s have a look at how to make the most of autumn. From taking long walks in the colour-changing countryside to making autumn crafts with the children, make autumn your new favourite season!
Forest walks
Jump in the car, dig out those wellies and head for the countryside to see all the beautiful autumn colours in their full glory. Kids will love jumping in leaf piles, collecting conkers and pine cones. Check out the wildlife from deers rutting to squirrels rummaging for food. If you fancy exploring somewhere new, National Trust have numerous places to visit. Lots of parks and open spaces are free to visit too.
Children's crafts
Put to good use the multi-coloured leaves, conkers and pine cones collected in your countryside outings! Children love making collages of leaves and twigs and why not let them try some leaf rubbing? Grab a crayon and some paper, turn the leaf vein side up and rub over the leaf. Or how about drawing a hedgehog and using twigs to create its spikes?
Photography
Fancy yourself as an amateur photographer? Most new phones have amazing cameras to enable you to take some nature photos. Don't dismiss overcast days as a grey sky can contrast well with the bright leaf colours. And maybe you still have an old camera hidden away – traditional cameras are making a comeback!
Beach walks
If you are lucky enough to live near the coast head for a change of scenery, take a walk at a nearby beach and take the dog along. Now the summer visitors have been and gone, the beach is a peaceful place for a walk in the autumn.
'Winter ready' wardrobe
The change in season is an excellent excuse for a shopping trip and with the constant threat of winter approaching, it's an ideal time to get your wardrobe 'winter ready'. Whether it be treating yourself to a new winter coat or updating last year's coat with a new scarf. I’m a great one for “shopping your closet” look for new ways to wear and style old favourites without spending a penny! Maybe being a new scarf can update an old favourite.