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Fall into a New Routine
After enjoying the outdoors during the hot summer months, it’s no surprise that our automatic reaction to cool, fall weather can be to head indoors. The fall is such a beautiful time of year; it would be a shame to spend it inside! Instead, I want to encourage you to get outside before the winter months really make us want to hibernate.
To help motivate you, I’m sharing some of my favourite things to do outdoors during the fall, and my secrets that help keep me going (even if it’s a little chilly).
Fall Walks:
There’s nothing better than going for a long, fall walk to take in all the sensory experiences the season has to offer. From the smell of fresh air to the colourful changing leaves, you’re sure to make this a staple in your weekly routine.
But with the change of season comes a change to our wardrobe. Switching from sandals to shoes and boots can be uncomfortable as our feet get used to different footwear. To help ease any discomfort, I wear my Dr. Scholl’s Comfort & Energy Massaging Gel Insoles, especially on longer walks to make sure I can comfortably keep moving without having to turn back early. These insoles are great for foot and leg fatigue, with gel waves that massage the most sensitive areas of my foot.
I also like to give my feet a little extra pampering at the end of summer removing the dry and callused skin that can build up from sandals which can also lead to discomfort on those long autumn walks.
Another key to keeping your feet happy when they back in shoes is to make sure you are wearing the right kind of socks for working out. When we walk and hike our feet sweat, and you want socks that will wick that sweat away to help keep your feet comfortable and prevent blisters.
You’ll want to look for socks that have a high percentage of synthetic fibers, and little to no cotton. A good rule of thumb is 20% or less cotton. Why? Because cotton traps the sweat against your feet and is responsible for so many blisters. When people come to me and say they get chronic blisters, the first thing I tell them to do is try some new socks. Now don’t be fooled, many name brand socks that are advertised as athletic socks tend to be most if not completely cotton. You’ll need to actually look at the labels to find socks that are high in polyester or merino wool or similar.
Get Active!
Looking for a little more activity, there are lots of options to keep you going during the fall. If you’re really adventurous, join a fall sports league, or get your family out to play a new sport like soccer or softball. If sports aren’t your thing, check out fun outdoor activities happening in your area each week, like apple picking or going to a pumpkin patch.
The aches and pains that come with physical activity can certainly be a deterrent (even if it’s picking up a few pumpkins), especially if it affects your sleep. I keep ALEVE Nighttime on my nightstand so I don’t have to worry. ALEVE Nighttime relieves my muscle aches and pains for up to 12 hours, plus it has a sleep aid to help me fall asleep and stay asleep.
Seasonal Crafts:
I love letting my artistic side come out and creating DIY things for the house or holidays, using bits of nature I find during the fall months (and on my fall walks). It’s amazing how creative we can get using colourful leaves, birch bark, or flowers to make a table arrangement or display. And if you’re not feeling terribly crafty, you can pick up some seasonal flowers and decor at your local farmers market and you’ll still look like the resident Martha Stewart!
Our family is always looking for new fall activities to do together, like visiting a corn maze!
What are your favorite things to do during the fall season?
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.