This November has been filled with many exciting events. If you're still stuck on what to do to pass time until Christmas let me mention to you some fun things I love to do in November.

One thing you can do is still go able picking before the winter settles in. There probably aren't as many apples left but I'm sure you can find some to incorporate to a delicious apple pie. The same thing goes with pumpkin patches. They aren't as crowded in November as they are in October but I can assure you a fresh pumpkin pie is great peace offering between families as they're arguing over the presidential election.

Fun thing to do in November is decorate the Christmas tree early. At my house, we always decorate the tree a day or two before thanksgiving. This way when our distant family comes over, they can marvel at my grandmother's cooking and my beautiful tree decorating skills. It also makes Christmas seem that much closer, you can almost see the presents underneath it.

Some other things I love doing is go shopping for winter sweaters and hats. There's nothing like going into the new season with a fresh set of gear to keep you warm from winter’s elements. Shopping also helps me destress and get my mind off of the things I normally worry about.

Another thing to do in November is go for nice walks while the weather is still nice enough to stand being outside. The climate is cool but not freezing the wind is blowing and the leaves are chasing each other down the streets. Fall is a beautiful time to spend taking walks and enjoying the sunlight while you still aren't drowning in finals work, or freezing your toes off in 6 feet of snow.

I also love having fires outside in the fall because the air is cool and crisp. November is a perfect time to sit outside with your friends and roast some marshmallows and drink apple cider by a fire.

November is a perfect time for rejoicing with family and giving thanks by the table and helping cook beautiful meals. It is also a perfect time to go out with friends and go on hikes to explore nature while the air is cool but not freezing and the leaves are dancing around you.