It's finally that time of year again! With summer coming to a close, it's time to start getting ready to properly celebrate the greatest season around – Fall! There are so many things about this wonderful season that it's hard to name them all, but here's a list of my favorites. Many of them are food-related, and for good reason.

Pumpkin Spice Lattes

This is at the top of my list for so many reasons, but the number one reason is that it's only available for a few months out of the year. I wait nearly nine months for these delicious drinks, and they are well worth the wait! Whether you're grabbing a hot one on a chilly day, or getting an iced one to cool down on one of blistering Fall days we are so used to in SoCal, the pumpkin spice latte is perfect for any kind of weather. There isn't anything more quintessentially Fall than this.

Infinity Scarves & Boots & Sweaters

While this one doesn't always apply to our perpetual summer out here in Southern California, it's one of the nicest fashion perks of the Fall season in the rest of the country. There is nothing cozier than getting to bundle up in your cutest sweater and infinity scarf, and what better way to pull the entire outfit together than a nice pair of boots? I try to wear at least one of these accessories during Fall, even if that means wearing a tank top and shorts with my infinity scarf. It's totally worth it.

Baking Cookies

While baking cookies can be a year-long activity, it's exceptionally rewarding during the Fall months. Letting the smell of those delicious autumn-smelling cookies permeate the house; there's absolutely nothing better in life than that. Bonus points if your cookies are traditional fall flavors: pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, or molasses.

Mickey's Halloween Party

Exclusive to Disneyland, Mickey's Halloween Party is one big celebration that happens every night for the entire month leading up to Halloween! Mickey Mouse throws the best Halloween party of all time, and that includes all of his villainous friends, trick-or-treating around the park, and other special Halloween surprises. It's no wonder that October is one of Disneyland's busiest months of the year.

Halloween (In General)

Even outside of Disneyland, Halloween is one of the greatest holidays of the year! There is no better way to celebrate Fall than dressing up, going to fun parties, and getting loads of free candy. There's nothing better in life than that.

Thanksgiving

A very close second to Halloween, Thanksgiving is also an incredible Fall holiday that revolves around eating lots of delicious food. Thanksgiving is the holiday of feeling thankful, and celebrating the love you have for all your family and friends; what better way to do that than gather around the table and stuff your faces with some tasty food?

Apple & Pumpkin Flavored Everything

It's not just the pumpkin spice latte that makes Fall feel real, it's the seasonal aisle of Trader Joe's where everything is pumpkin flavored. Not to be left out of the spotlight, apples make quite the appearance during the Fall season as well. Just take a walk down the seasonal aisle of your local grocery store, and you'll see the two flavors lining the shelves. There is probably a reason that we gain so much weight during this season.

While food is a pretty large factor as to why Fall is my absolute favorite season, there are plenty of reasons why I look forward to these few months all year long. Eating pumpkin cookies with my family while we are wear matching infinity scarves is something that just can't be beat! Even if it is a little on the warm side, I'll always make sure to wear a tank top so my scarf-wearing days aren't numbered. Here's to the upcoming season of Autumn!