- Add More Pears To Your Life
Apples tend to get the glory in fall, but pears, with their buttery crunchiness, deserve a spot on your counter. Add them to salads and sandwiches or simply grab one on the go.
- Find A Nature Scavenger Hunt
Of course you could go for a hike, but make it more fun for everyone by coming up with a list of things to look for on the trail. A cluster of flowers in the middle of nowhere? A boulder bigger then you? A tree that looks like it has a face?
- Navigate A Corn Maze
The key here is not to try to get out too fast—that’ll only make everyone frustrated. Be at peace with getting lost, and rack up steps while you’re at it. Find one to visit near you at https://www.mazeplay.com/
- Meditate Outside
Take some time for yourself outside: Actually putting your feet to the ground can help connect you to the wider world in a stronger way.
- Pick A Pumpkin
You might just be surprised at how much time you can spend looking for a pumpkin. We try to find one we have to roll back from the patch and unload it at home in a wheelbarrow.
- Plant Your Spring Bulbs
Gardening is good for the mind and the muscles, and now’s the time to get your daffodils and lilies in the ground.
- Play An Outdoor Game
Grab a few friends and hold your own touch football, crochet or frisbee golf game: Don’t worry about complete teams or all the nuanced rules of actual football. Just get outside and move that object to the other side of the yard.
- Rake Leaves
It may seem like a chore but you know it has to get done, so why not get more out of it? Raking leaves for a half hour can burn up to 400 calories, depending on your weight and speed of raking. Strap on some headphones and get your workout in for the day while cleaning up!
- Take Indoor Activities Outside
Reading a book or doing work at home can get so dull and boring, so why not get some fresh air and sunlight to rejuvenate you? Natural sunlight nourishes you with vitamin D, while stimulating natural energy. Skip the coffee in the morning and sit outside for 20 minutes; studies show it’ll wake you up just as efficiently as caffeine will, if not better!
- Unplug At Least 30 Minutes
It’s only a half an hour. You can do without your phone or computer for a half an hour, right? After all, these things never used to exist and we functioned just fine. Try it once a week and then add to it from there.
- Walk Your Dog
Explore a new path with your four-legged friend. The fresh air, exercise and company are good for both of you.