It’s time for the first Autumn Hodgepodge of 2026. Thank you, Joyce!
1. Fall arrives this week in the northern hemisphere. Does it look/feel like fall where you live?What’s something you love to do this time of year that makes you feel its officially fall?
*If you’re answering today from the southern hemisphere feel free to sub spring for the word fall.
The corn maze is a Fall event we love to do. The Marcus Cider Fest is another event in our area that definitely screams Fall!
2. What’s a small daily task or chore that always seems to fall through the cracks when your schedule gets busy?
Planning and making meals.
3. What’s something you’re falling for lately?
Scones with clotted cream and lemon curd. They were served at the Bridal tea I attended on Saturday and it is confirmed that I’m a fan!
4. Pumpkin is a popular flavor this time of year. Are you a fan? What’s your favorite pumpkin flavored food or beverage?
Pumpkin flavor is okay but I’m not crazy for the flavor especially in drinks. I can enjoy pumpkin in cookies.
5.What’s something you wish would never change? Explain.
The love our family has for each other. Our dear Pop/Dzeda would say to his family members, “Love each other, stay together”
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I was in Southern California until yesterday getting home in the late afternoon/evening. I did not visit blogs while I was away. Our family was taking our dear old pop’s advice. We had a lot of together moments!
What a fabulous family photo! I bet it is just lovely to get everyone together.
Family time is the best time! It sounds like you’re having, or had a wonderful time away. The scones look really good! Now I want to make some or just have some this fall! I hope your return to “normal life” after your trip is a good one :).
I love reading about your family adventures. In today’s world it is so refreshing to see a family that loves each other as much as y’all do!!
Such great advice about the family loving each other and staying together. Now, I am the matriarch of my side of the family and I feel a great responsibility to plan things for us to stay close.
Happy Fall Ellen! Love the family photo!
Take care, enjoy your day!
…what a beautiful lead in photo, leaves can also be pretty on the ground too.
I have never been to a corn maze but I do like the sound of them. I like my scones with the cream and strawberry jam! Yum! Welcome home! It sounds like you had a lovely time with your family!
I know you feel blessed with your family. What a better world it would be if we all were part of a family like yours. 🙂
Looking forward to going to the corn maze here by us.
Happy Fall.
We will be going apple picking this weekend. We do the corn maze at one of the orchards, it is always fun. 🙂
Happy Autumn!
Welcome home! It’s great to get away, but also feels good to come home. How nice to have some fun family together time. I love scones with clotted cream too. I saw a pretty scone pan at the kitchen shop we went to on my birthday. Might have to go back and purchase.
What a wonderful piece of advice from your Pops. Staying connected is truly everything. Thank you for sharing this lovely, inspiring post!
Glad you had such a wonderful time in California! Such a special event to celebrate the wedding! I love scones, clotted cream and lemon curd too! It is a special treat that doesn’t happen often. Happy Fall blessings to you!
Great family photo! I was in San Diego over the weekend. We went down for my husband’s 50th high school reunion. I’ll have a piece of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving but other than that I’m not a big fan of pumpkin. I would give the same answer for #5. Have a great weekend!
Oh, a corn maze is a great fall activity! And your trip to CA sounds very fun!
Such a happy photo!! I have a question – exactly what is clotted cream? I’ve heard about it often but not completely sure what it is. Apparently, it really is a must with my scones:)
Hi Jennifer, here’s a description of clotted cream. It tastes like a delicious cross between sweet butter and whipped cream, with a velvety, dense, and silky texture. Unlike whipped cream, it is typically unsweetened.
Enjoyed reading all your answers, and love the family photo! The scones and clotted cream look and sound delicious. I haven’t had clotted cream in a long while and it’s such a treat!
Hope you’re having a great week!
The leaves did change color and are falling off the trees. Definitely looks like Fall to me. We try to plan a meal the day before so we can take some meat out of the freezer. Those scones look delicious. The pumpkin cookies sound good. How wonderful hearing about the love in your family. Love your random thought. Great photo. Looks like a wonderful time.