Top 5 Fall Activities in SoCal
It is officially fall here in Southern California! Not that we still have any use for jackets, scarves or boots. It is going to be 100 degrees this week but that doesn’t stop us from wanting to cozy up with some fun fall activities! Here are my top 5 happenings to go out and do this autumn season.
5. Descanso Gardens
Pasadena, CA
Go and see a plethora of carved pumpkins at the beautiful Descanso Gardens. This is a nighttime event where you can see hundreds of carved pumpkins lighting up the beautiful botanical gardens. There plenty of activities such as a hay maze and holiday treats. You can also watch artists carving pumpkins and there is a special Día de Los Muertos installation in their amphitheater. There are also special UV blacklight experiences. Tickets are only available online so be sure to purchase before heading out for a cozy Halloween themed night.
30 Minutes a Day: April Embroidery Challenge
For the month of April, I chose the monthly challenge of learning a new creative skill. I was at Disneyland with my friend when she mentioned she was learning embroidery. I’ve always loved embroidery and thought that it was incredibly difficult and something I wouldn’t be able to do. She insisted that it was easier than she thought and told me about these kits she purchased. I went online and bought my own kits and decided to make it my 30-minute goal to learn how to embroider.
Embroidery is everything I want it to be and more. It is relaxing, fun, and creative. The bonus is that it helps me keep my hands busy and helps cut down the time I spend scrolling aimlessly on my phone.Read more