Today I wanted to do something a little different on my blog. I have been putting out a lot of fall blog posts this month that I am really proud of. Blogtober has been stretching my creativity a lot. So, because we are more than halfway done with the month, I wanted to take a step back, reflect on the work I have done, then have some fun by completing The Blogtober Tag.
I often don’t spend a lot of time reflecting on what I have accomplished. I am constantly in the mood to go, go, go. Therefore, I never give myself a moment to stop and take a breather. So, that is why I wanted to go over some of the posts I have created for this blog this year, and in years previous, that I am proud of.
It’s so important to take note of the amazing work you are doing, no matter how big or small it may be. If you are getting through the day in whatever capacity, that is something to be proud of. I fully believe that everyone should take time each month, look back, and find something they are proud of. Even if it was just getting out of bed.
Blogtober is a huge drain on my creative well. No matter how much fun I am having this month, it takes a lot out of me, creating 31 new posts every day in October. So, today, after I’m done reflecting, I will be completing The Blogtober Tag. This means someone else is in charge of the topic and questions for today’s post.
I can’t seem to find the creator of this tag, but I found the questions on Mind. Beauty. Simplicity., a wonderful blog that you should definitely go check out.
Content I am Proud of this Month
- How to Decorate a Pumpkin Without Carving: No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
- This post was so much fun to write. It includes a ton of fun and creative ways you can decorate a pumpkin without ever using a knife. Get your DIY on this Halloween with these 10 ideas for a no-carve pumpkin.
- 20 Autumnal Date Ideas
- Looking for something exciting and fall-themed to do this month with your partner or best-friend? This list is full of fun and exciting things to do with someone you love.
- Halloween Party Favors and Alternatives to Halloween Candy
- Whether you are tired of handing out candy on Halloween, or you are looking for something a little more unique, check out this list of Halloween cany alternatives any kid will love.
- 10 Songs to Add to Your Autumnal Playlist
- I have been very into music recently, and have loved creating some fall-inspired playlists for the next couple months. This playlist is full of relaxing, lofi bops, so you too can enjoy the sounds of the season.
- Fall Phone Wallpapers and Backgrounds
- I had so much fun pulling this post together. It is full of spooky, autumnal, and fall-themed phone backgrounds free to use this season.
Content I Love From Last Year’s Blogtober
Having participated in Blogtober for two years now, on this blog, and I have created quite the arsenal of Autumnal blog posts. Therefore, I wanted to highlight some today. Looking back, many of these are… a little cringe. So don’t judge. I’m gonna try not to judge myself because that’s the whole point of this post, to find things to be proud of.
- 5 Cozy Books to Curl up With
- If you love reading, check out this post full of cozy book recommendations perfect for a cool Autumn night spent in.
- 5 Disney Channel Original Halloween Movies
- Some of my favorite films to watch this time of year are the absolute gems that Disney Channel released in October during the late 90s and early 2000s. This post talks about 5 of my favorites.
- Chilling True Crime Documentaries on Netflix
- There is nothing more scary than the very real horror that happens everyday. This post talks about some of the scariest true crime documenteries on Netflix last year.
- How to Create a Miniature Cemetery in your Home: building a Cemeterrarium
- This was my absolute favorite acticity I did in the fall of last year. I mixed a cemetery with a terrarium and the outcome was so adorable. I still have this displayed proudly in my home.
- The Best Pumpkin-Flavored Iced Coffee Recipe
- I make a lot of my coffee at home, so of course once fall hits I have to make my very own version of a pumpkin spice latté. I still use this recipe this year, it is delicious!
The Blogtober Tag
Alright, Let’s get into this tag. I love completing tags on my blogs. In the book blog community, These are very common, so I am very used to them. You can check out my book blog by clicking here.
What is your favorite scent?
I am a huge fan of all the fall candles that Bath & Body works releases each year. I get so excited to go into the store and check out what they have. I am currently loving their Pumpkin Spice Latté scent. I believe it was released last year, but I didn’t buy it until this year and I’m obsessed. It is such a warm and delicious scent.
Of course, Leaves from Bath & Body Works is also always on my list. The apple and clove notes scream fall to me, I always make sure I’m stocked up on Leaves for the season.
Do you prefer pumpkin pie or apple pie?
Overall, I’m not particularly a pie fan. There are so many better deserts out there. But if I had to choose, I would pick apple pie. I love the taste of pumpkin, but something about the texture of pumpkin pie weirds me out. Plus, ice cream on warm apple pie is pretty delicious, I can’t lie.
What is one autumn tradition you have?
I spend Halloween the same way each year, without fail. I start by cooking myself a Halloween themed-dinner. I then head to my living room, grab some popcorn, candy, and baked treats, and spend the rest of the night watching scary movies or family-friendly Halloween movies. It is my intovert dream for a solitary Halloween.
What are you most excited about in fall?
I am most excited for the cooler weather. I absolutely hate the heat, so the summer is pure torture. Once the weather gets cooler, my mood instantly gets better. So once the windy and rainy season starts, I know fall has begun.
What is your favorite scary movie?
There are so many good horror movies, this is a tough question to answer. But if I had to choose, I would say The Conjuring is one of my absolute favorites. I have seen that movie so many times, and I never get bored.
Check out some of my scary movie recommendations here (slasher movies) and here (ghost movies).
What is your favorite Halloween candy?
Well, if I’m in the mood for something chocolatey, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. If I’m in the mood for something fruity, I always enjoy skittles.
Favorite pumpkin spice flavored thing?
Everything? Is everything an answer? Well, if I have to pick, I would say pumpkin spice coffee. That is way too good. But Pumpkin spice Cheerios come in a close second, tied with pumpkin bread.
What is your warmest fall memory?
My best and most vivid memories from fall all surround Halloween. I remember eating dinner at home, then getting dressed in my costume and heading out with my family to go trick-or-treating. The magical feeling of Halloween when I was young was unmatched.
What is your favorite autumn must have?
I am going to go practical here and say hand cream. Fall brings cooler weather and it also brings dry skin. So I always make sure I have hand cream everywhere. In my bathroom, on my bedside table, in my car, and in my purse. It is always a bonus when the lotion is pumpkin scented!
I think my favorite part of fall is talking about how much I love fall. It is the best season in the world, nobody can tell me otherwise. This is why it is so easy for me to write fall blog posts. Because the only thing going through my head this month is how much I love the season, i just pull it out of my head and put it on my blog.
But I did appreciate the break from creativity today. It allowed me to fill my creative well a little while still talking about Autumn. So thanks to whoever created The Blogtober Tag.
Technically, I am supposed to tag other bloggers to do this tag. I always struggle doing this, so I will leave it up to you! Feel free to participate in The Blogtober Tag, or just sit back and enjoy my answers.
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