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🍁 September Bucket List is here!

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Natural Living Bucket List

Bucket List for September

Reader, the darkness has started to creep in here in the North. Though we live in the South of Finland, the autumn is coming on quite strongly already. This is the time to wander in the forest among the autumn leaves whenever there is enough light and bake and enjoy things at home.

If you missed the Natural Living Bucket Lists from the past few months, you can find them here: August | July.

But let's get back to the upcoming month - September:

Gather autumn leaves for wreaths

Create a DIY twig wreath base using hallen birch branches or other pliable branches and decorate them with the fall colours. The maple leaves are my favourites: colourful and large leaves are an easy way to make a stunning natural decoration.

Find more ideas for natural wreaths here.

Make dark hot chocolate

Take warm woolen blankets out of the closet and cook some velvety dark hot chocolate for the darkening evenings. When autumn comes, the darker the chocolate, the better.

If you love tahini, wait for my newest video on YouTube in early September to learn how to make a divine tahini hot chocolate. Not subscribed yet? You can do that here: @BlueTeaTile.

Make seed and nut butters from scratch

When the harvest is already gathered, it is best to turn to root vegetables, seeds, and nuts. I call this the squirrel moment. Try sunflower seed paste or roasted almond butter to make your dishes and breads more intriguing and versatile.

Forage pine cones for decoration

Pine cones are beautiful foraged materials for wreaths and fall centerpieces. You can make some simple pine cone candle cuffs like this with wire for your candles to catch any dripping stearine. (I don't have a full tutorial on those, but send me a message if you would like me to show how they are done!)

Make long weekend hikes

Autumn time is a good time to recharge in Nature and ground yourself. Wear comfortable shoes and take your hubby or a good friend to spend some time wandering on hiking trails to feel the change in the air.

My husband told me the other day the saying that I fell in love with: "When you have a long journey ahead of you, don't try to find shortcuts; equip yourself with comfortable and supportive shoes."

The long winter is ahead of us. There are no shortcuts to spring.

But when you are enjoying the seasonal journey, and you are smoothly living with the seasons, you can take advantage of the grounding time of the autumn and enjoy the last warming beams of light without sadness.

Gather apples and makes some apple pie

Apples are an amazing thing to make apple jams and juices, as well as soft and delicious apple pie. Now it is time for that! Try also a warming cup of Nordic apple glΓΆgg, it is a true cure for coldness.

Every day makes a difference. β™‘

Sonja

PS. Read the full post for more September vibes and ideas for natural ways to welcome autumn: September bucket list.

Hi Sister, I'm Sonja

I’m a Nordic girl married to a Moroccan husband and mom to a curious little adventurer. After over a decade in fine dining, I left the busy restaurant life to embrace slower, more natural living. Now I help women simplify their routines with from-scratch recipes, natural wellness tips, and sustainable ways to create less waste and more contentment.

Let's connect β™‘

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Bucket List for Month

Reader, the darkness has started to creep in here in the North. Though we live in the South of Finland, the autumn is coming on quite strongly already. This is the time to wander in the forest among the autumn leaves whenever there is enough light and bake and enjoy things at home.

If you missed the Natural Living Bucket Lists from the past few months, you can find them here: August | July.

But let's get back to the upcoming month - September:

Gather autumn leaves for wreaths

Create a DIY twig wreath base using hallen birch branches or other pliable branches and decorate them with the fall colours. The maple leaves are my favourites: colourful and large leaves are an easy way to make a stunning natural decoration.

Find more ideas for natural wreaths here.

Make dark hot chocolate

Take warm woolen blankets out of the closet and cook some velvety dark hot chocolate for the darkening evenings. When autumn comes, the darker the chocolate, the better.

If you love tahini, wait for my newest video on YouTube in early September to learn how to make a divine tahini hot chocolate. Not subscribed yet? You can do that here: @BlueTeaTile.

Make seed and nut butters from scratch

When the harvest is already gathered, it is best to turn to root vegetables, seeds, and nuts. I call this the squirrel moment. Try sunflower seed paste or roasted almond butter to make your dishes and breads more intriguing and versatile.

Forage pine cones for decoration

Pine cones are beautiful foraged materials for wreaths and fall centerpieces. You can make some simple pine cone candle cuffs like this with wire for your candles to catch any dripping stearine. (I don't have a full tutorial on those, but send me a message if you would like me to show how they are done!)

Make long weekend hikes

Autumn time is a good time to recharge in Nature and ground yourself. Wear comfortable shoes and take your hubby or a good friend to spend some time wandering on hiking trails to feel the change in the air.

My husband told me the other day the saying that I fell in love with: "When you have a long journey ahead of you, don't try to find shortcuts; equip yourself with comfortable and supportive shoes."

The long winter is ahead of us. There are no shortcuts to spring.

But when you are enjoying the seasonal journey, and you are smoothly living with the seasons, you can take advantage of the grounding time of the autumn and enjoy the last warming beams of light without sadness.

Gather apples and makes some apple pie

Apples are an amazing thing to make apple jams and juices, as well as soft and delicious apple pie. Now it is time for that! Try also a warming cup of Nordic apple glΓΆgg, it is a true cure for coldness.

Every day makes a difference. β™‘

Sonja

PS. Read the full post for more September vibes and ideas for natural ways to welcome autumn: September bucket list.

Hi Sister, I'm Sonja

I’m a Nordic girl married to a Moroccan husband and mom to a curious little adventurer. After over a decade in fine dining, I left the busy restaurant life to embrace slower, more natural living. Now I help women simplify their routines with from-scratch recipes, natural wellness tips, and sustainable ways to create less waste and more contentment.

Let's connect β™‘

🌱 New to Natural Lifestyle? Start Here:

​12 Steps Into Natural Living​
​Natural Lifestyle Habits​
​Natural Energy in Tea and Coffee​
​How to brew Herbal Tea​
​Best Books about Tea & Infusions​

πŸ“š Visit the Free Subscriber Library

Download here all your free resources! Subscribers have totally FREE access to tea cheat sheets, challenges, cleaning checklists, and schedules you name it! Remember to use your password: 1StepForward

Support Blue Tea Tile β™‘

If you are loving my content and my letters, blog, and YouTube channel inspire you to live more naturally, slowly, and intentionally, you can support my work directly here.
Your support helps me continue creating and sharing this space thoughtfully and sustainably β™‘

✨ Bring calm and clarity to your cleaning days

From simple cleaning checklists and decluttering tips to natural product recipes, Natural Deep Cleaning guide helps you refresh your home the mindful way.

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