Hi readers! Can you believe we have made it to September? This year is flying by! Have your kids started their school year, or are they just about to start? Are you seeing the leaves change color? Do you feel a slight crispiness in the air? Guess what, Fall is approaching!
If you had a fun-filled Summer, September sometimes can seem a little dull or lacking in excitement. Getting your kids and family into a new rhythm and routine for the new school year can be draining and challenging at times. However, before the weekends are packed full of sporting events, school commitments, and in two months the start of the holiday season, the month of September provides a great opportunity to set aside some time to do a fun memory- making family activity.
Most of us are familiar with pumpkin picking in October. Did you know there is another Fall picking event? Apple picking! September is one of the best months for picking apples. Similar to pumpkin patch outings, many of our Southern California apple orchards have created wonderful memory-making venues to pick apples and also experience a plethora of activities, eateries, live music, and petting zoos.
This month, my family and I will be making an outing to an apple farm. Over the Summer, my kids and I went strawberry picking and melon harvesting and had a wonderful time. While we have never picked apples before, knowing how much my kids love this fruit, I am really excited to go and pick with them.
To add some fun to this adventure, we plan to have a picnic for lunch with some apple-themed snacks and beverages and set up a contest of sorts for the one who picks the biggest apple, the smallest apple, the prettiest apple, and the weirdest apple. While I am not sure what to expect, I am really looking forward to this new experience.
So, if you are looking for a new or fun family activity this month, try apple picking. You’ll make some memories, have the chance to get some great and unique pictures, get outside, and most importantly, take home some delicious and fresh apples. Don’t forget, after you pick your apples, make sure you save some for later and use them to make a Thanksgiving apple pie!
Get to picking and God Bless!
By Cheryl Thode
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