Have you saved up your PTO days for the fall and want to take a staycation? What should you do during your staycation to relax and enjoy it to its fullest?
A staycation is all about discovering the area you live in and recharging your batteries at home. Some people go on vacation and when they return, they are just as tired and stressed as when they let. Some people run into travel issues and delays, that you would never experience when you stay at home.
Here are some great things to do during a fall staycation to make the most of it.
Binge your shows
Have you fallen behind on shows you love to watch? Are you looking forward to your time off? Before you bring other people into the mix, spend a little time on your own enjoying the shows you love. This will help you recharge your batteries and destress. A great way to make this a fall activity is to make some hot apple cider or a pumpkin latte to drink while eating snacks and watching your favorite shows. You should have at least one day that’s all about decompressing and unwinding.
Have an outdoor movie night
A great way to enjoy your fall staycation is to host an outdoor backyard movie night for some of your friends. Put up a white sheet between trees and get out the projector to present the movie. If you don’t have a projector, a large-screen TV will do the trick. Make some snacks, toss some blankets on the ground, and have a fun night with friends while watching a movie that you all love. You could make a fire in the fire pit and road some marshmallows during the film.
Enjoy a local fall festival
Many areas have seasonal festivals and sometimes fall festivals can be the best. Research information about the fall festivals in your area and plan your staycation around them. This is a great way to enjoy your local community and learn a little more about everything going on in your area. These festivals often have activities and warm drinks that are appropriate for the season. Attending a festival could be the highlight of your time off.
Go camping in your yard
This could be part of your movie night, or it might be another night of your fall staycation in which you spend the night camping in your yard on your own. This would be a great opportunity to recharge and refresh yourself while looking up at the stars and relaxing by a fire. Camping in the fall can be a lot more enjoyable than in the summer; there are fewer bugs and cooler temperatures, which makes this time in the outdoors more enjoyable than during the summer.
Host a game night and dinner party
Although you can host a game night and dinner party any time of the year, you could make it a fall-themed event. The games could revolve around specific fall activities, such as Halloween or Thanksgiving, and the food could include pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon flavors, which are fall flavors. This is a great way to get together with your friends and enjoy your community during your staycation. Enjoy the fun of gathering with friends and family and playing some wonderful games.
Cozy up with a good book
If you have a fireplace, some cozy blankets, and a book you’ve wanted to read for a long time, now is the time to enjoy that book. You can make this part of your evening ritual during your fall staycation and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or apple cider by your fireplace with your book. If you don’t have a fireplace, you can put a crackling fire on your TV and enjoy the sounds and warm glow of the fire image despite not feeling the warmth.
Explore your local area
The fall temperatures make it more enjoyable to get out of your house and explore the area around you. Taking a fall staycation still has part of the word vacation in it, which means you should do something that feels like a vacation. Check out your local area and eat at a new restaurant, enjoy new activities, and explore your town like a tourist. Park your car and check out the downtown area on foot, which allows you to enjoy more of what’s offered without worrying about driving through traffic.
These are just a few ideas that could make your fall staycation the best time off you’ve ever had from your job. You’ll be amazed at how refreshed and recharged you feel after a staycation.
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