September brings with it the last flush and flurry of summer and the promise of a winter to come where labor under hot skies can be relished and enjoyed with family and friends.
Time is poised this month and leaves begin to quiver and vibrate into different shades. All is held in suspense while continuing to ripen. This, in short, is the climax of the year.
Here is a list of things to do throughout the month of September to prepare for the upcoming change of seasons:
- Preserve this year's harvest. Freeze, can or desiccate summer's bounty to last you through the cold season.
- Clean your car and home. No small chore but highly satisfying once complete.
- Have your tires rotated and breaks and alignment checked. Winter can bring unexpected wet weather at the very least you want reliable steering and stopping power. You can also have the fluids serviced and any other required maintenance performed while you are at it.
- September 22 marks the first day of Autumn when leaves begin to fall. Celebrate this day with a harvest dinner of fresh food from the garden.
- Take a weekend hike or camping trip. Mid-September is when the leaves begin to change in Colorado.
- Assess your finances. If you have any outstanding personal or consumer debts, plan retire them before the New fiscal Year begins (October). Along the same line, plan and (re)commit to your budget. Now is the time to look down the road and plan your Holiday and Gift budgets.
- Sort and file any paperwork that needs attention.
- Prepare a pampering kit for yourself. Include some version of the following: half-litre of champagne, soaking salts, candles, music, reading material, something for noshing (chocolate, pistachios...). Pamper yourself for a day or an evening.
- Plan your capsule wardrobe for September. September is usually a warm month with slightly cooler nights. The following list should yield over 20 unique outfits for the month. Wash, rinse and repeat as desired.
- two skirts/shorts
- two pants
- one t-shirt
- two blouses
- one button up
- one jacket/cardigan/blazer
What are your favorite back-to-school to-dos?
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