It’s my FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR!!
Oh my word, I have been celebrating September 1st since I was a little girl. It is without a doubt my very favorite day of the year. There is something special to me about this date…it’s like January 1st. It’s a fresh school year, the start of a new season (well, almost), the weather changes, the food changes, the clothing changes, we have football, festivals, fairs, pumpkins, leaves, sweaters, scarves, holidays, Halloween and twinkle lights in our future.
It’s just a good day to have a good day.
Every year, I blog about this date and try to do something fun, but this year, I thought I’d make the ENTIRE MONTH fun!
I reached out and asked my Bestie if she wanted to make September fun with me, and so the two of us will #fallintoseptember every day this month with…
…not only a photo-a-day challenge but with a giveaway included! Each day, we will post our photos on our Instagram feeds (not Stories) and then at the end of the day, we’ll randomly select someone who has also posted on their feeds (not Stories) and hashtagged their pic with #fallintoseptember something “fall” that Erika and I both love. The price points and giveaway items will vary. One day, it might be something BIG and then another day, it might be something small. Either way, it’s a little bit of fall fun sprinkled into every day this month.
I also thought it would be fun to come up with a FALL BUCKET LIST for you and your family now through Halloween…
…hopefully, this will help you get into the fall mood a little each day over the next two months!
Speaking of the fall mood, I saw this on Pinterest and had to share…
…in my opinion, the only one they’re missing here is Runaway Bride!
If you missed my Fall for Amazon post where I shared sweaters, fall tees, and transitional tops all under $35, you can catch that HERE.
Plus…
…today, I’m sharing my annual ALL ABOUT APPLES post where I have recipes both savory and sweet perfect for your September!
Happy September 1st, friends! I’m off to spend the day pulling out my pumpkins and turning my home into a cozy place to enjoy the season. xx
Lauren says
Love the Fall bucket list!
Margaret says
Will you be doing this on your blog too! I’m not on instagram
Mix and Match Mama says
This year, this giveaway is just on Instagram. Blog giveaways coming though! Stay tuned 🙂 .
Erika Slaughter says
Eeeeekkkk!!! ??? It’s gonna be such a fun month!! That movie list is good! We need to work our way through it this season! Happy September 1st, friend!
Laura says
I love the BER months! Yay. Here comes fall❤
Elspeth says
I love the fall bucket list!!! I need to add some of those to my fall fun list!
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Laura says
YAY! Shay, I know this is so dorky of me but I have been waiting & excited to see what you were going to post today! I do a fall bucket list every single year and I will have to add a few of those movies to my list this year!
Laura says
PS it’s overcast and only 82 here today! And I have a huge bag of apples to cook with! Why am I so excited for today!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Not dorky, FUN! Life is hard. We have to find the joy in the simple things…like a date on the calendar 🙂 .
Shanna Corn says
It’s my fave day of the year too, it’s my birthday!
Mix and Match Mama says
How fun is that?! Happy birthday, Shanna!!
Shanna Corn says
Thank you!
Shanna Corn says
Thank you very much!
Sheaffer Sims says
FUN! I’d be happy to meet you for lunch on the 14th if you’d like me to be your starts with an s.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes and yes! 😉
kathy says
I’m celebrating, too! I’m right there with you. September 1st is the gateway to all the beautiful holidays! Have a beautiful day!
Beth Valenta says
This just brought me such JOY! I love FALL and all things that go with it! Can’t wait to post some fun pics and I have my bucket list…ok for two weeks now. Favorite fall things at home…we do an oyster roast with friends with games and firepit, and of course girls fall gift exchange with your pumpkin soup!
Kara says
My favorite day too! 14 years ago I got married to my sweet hubby! ?
Mix and Match Mama says
Happy Anniversary!!!!
Laci Murray says
Today my daughter turns 13 (gasps) so yes, Sept 1st is one of my fav days too!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwww! I hope she has the BEST birthday!!!
Vicki Sisson says
So fun, thank you
Kayla Bruce says
This is all so fun. I have one September baby, and I’m about to have another, and I think it will make this month even more special! Also never realized how many of my very favorite movies are set in the fall until now… I think I really do love fall most of all!
MelanieL says
Happy September 1st!! Love everything about this but especially that movie marathon list, it reminds me to relax and enjoy a few cozy nights in and introduce my teenagers to a few of these classics! 🙂
Donna S says
Super fun post! It really got me pumped for Fall ?? Have a wonderful September 1!
Anneka says
You may have just inspired me to actually post to my IG. ? I tend to share pics on FB because that’s where my family is and they love kid pictures. I mostly just follow people on IG. We’re planning to bust out the fall decor today, make your pumpkin muffins, light a yummy soy candle my mama friend hand pours, and maybe even find a little fall craft for my babies. It’s going to be a good day!
Marie says
This post is everything I needed it to be today!
HAPPY FALL YALL!
Ruth says
I love this post! My summer has been filled with fires and smoke. The fire is still burning and a huge threat to certain areas, but today I woke up and found some blue sky, a great way to start September. I love the movie list, but I also think Sweet Home Alabama should be on it as well, but that might be just me?
Lisa D says
Ahhh, September 1st! I love Fall as well… I’ve got an apple scented candle burning and my Fall pillows decorating the sofa. Happy Fall! Time for my first pumpkin spice latte ?
Susy says
Your Fall Giveaway Day One is no longer accepting entries at 7:15 am PDT.
Mix and Match Mama says
There isn’t a place for entries. This giveaway doesn’t have a Rafflecopter; it’s Instagram only!
Dawn Scheurich says
Even though I am SO a summer girl, you have me excited about September 1! That is saying something as my husband would tell you I am now in mourning because of the days getting shorter… I am going to participate in the photo challenge to change up my attitude around here, so instead of mourning summer going, be excited about fall coming! Choose to be positive, right?! Thanks for the enthusiasm!!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
Today begins my favorite month of the year….September-Jan 1!! I love celebrating ALL seasonal changes and holidays! Love the September IG challenge–by what time in the evening do we need to have our pictures posted to be entered in that day’s giveaway?
Grace says
Shay, THANK YOU For these fun fall bucket and movie lists!! Thank you for finding joy and fun in the little things, you are such a light especially in these crazy times! Just wanted to say I really appreciate you and what you do and your blog truly makes me smile and find joy and want to keep improving myself! <3
WhittyWife says
This is probably a stupid question… but can you see that I posted (with the #FallIntoSeptember) if my Instagram is private? Or should I make it public for the month? ❤
Mix and Match Mama says
I will not see it if it’s private (great question!).
Deej says
Fall is my all-time favorite!!! This post just completely made my day… love the fall bucket list! We did a summer one and just might have to make a fall one 🙂
Katie says
Yay for September!!! August is finally over!! Also, fun giveaways!? Heck yes!
Lyndsey says
Ok I don’t want to brag LOL but I did spend this September 1st walking around Nantucket, sipping a pumpkin spice latte in 66 degree sunshine weather! *THE* most ideal way to welcome Fall!!! It was fabulous! Never met you but totally cheers’ed for you that day 😉 Not wanting to leave this beautiful island xo
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh I’m so jealous!!!! That is literally the perfect day!