Never miss a story or episode from Life Kit. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get our journalism delivered directly to your inbox.Many of us do the same things every year to celebrate the fall.We bust out the autumn wreath.
Light the pumpkin spice candle.Pull those fuzzy sweaters out from the back of the closet.But there are so many other fun ways to make these coming months feel cozy.
Here are 16 satisfying activities and rituals to add to your fall bucket list.As the days darken and plants prepare for winter dormancy, they embody the best of what the season has to offer: an opportunity for warmth, introspection and rest.Add this secret ingredient to your soup.
Sohla El-Waylly, chef and author of Start Here: Instructions for Becoming A Better Cook, shares her secret superhero ingredient for making good soup: a pinch of MSG.It adds "a little bit of savory depth that makes you want to keep eating more."Switch from a cold breakfast to a hot one.
It's tiny changes like this one that "reorient my attention from the negative things about the cold, dark and wet to the things I enjoy when the temperature drops," says Kari Leibowitz, a health psychologist and the author of How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days.Cook this one-pan cheesy baked pasta dish.Food writer Melissa Clark loves cooking easy meals for her family with just one pan.
This tactic, she says, can help reduce the time we spend cooking and cleaning — and leave us with more time for lounging.Try her recipe for this comforting baked pasta with tomato, sausage and ricotta.Write a gratitude letter.
Got a quiet evening to spare? Think of someone in your life who you have not had the chance to thank, says psychologist Christina Costa."Why are you grateful for that person? Think of a specific instance when they helped you.
Then send them a letter, an email, or even better, deliver the letter in person and read it to them." If you're stuck, she says, "think of a K...