1) Go on a hike.

This is a pretty basic way to intertwine yourself with nature, but nonetheless, it's a fun and healthy way to kickstart your autumn.

2) Step on every crunchy leaf.

Make it a game, and take special care to listen as they snap, crackle, and pop. Give Rice Krispies a run for their money the natural way.

3) Drink tea. All the tea.

Take a moment to stroll down the tea aisle of your local supermarket, and peruse through the various flavors. Say them out loud in silly voices, admire the cover art, and pick an exotic one to taste test at home. Preferably in a large cozy mug. Tea just tastes better when you hold it in two hands.

4) Learn how to knit.

Or crochet! Or some other warm, snuggly craft. It doesn't really matter, just make something, be it a scarf, hat, whatever, then wear it. Proudly.

5) Remember that pumpkin spice isn't everything.

I will admit that it is a lot of things, but not everything. Explore other flavors of fall: maple, apples, pears, sweet potatoes, the list goes on. Gotta catch em' all.

6) Make this your best semester yet.

If you're like me, and basically every other student ever, you promise yourself on the first day of classes that this is your year, the one you turn things around and earn the highest grades you've ever gotten. Do yourself a favor, and do it. Push yourself, and kick major butt this semester.

7) Go to a sports game.

Or do sports things. Even if you have no idea what is going on or how to play, I'll guarantee that you'll have an awesome time cheering for the wrong team or tackling your brother in the backyard.

8) Hug everyone.

This might not be entirely relevant to the season, but it's a rule of thumb that applies year round, so I figured I'd throw that out there.

9) Top it all off with a hat.

Beanie season is upon us people, embrace it, love it, live it.

Happy Fall everyone!!! Dance the crisp aired, rainbow leaved days away, pumpkin head style.