Posted by Sorayya Dossett
on September 22, 2025
🍂 Welcoming Fall with Intention
As the air cools and the leaves start to turn, fall naturally invites us to slow down, get cozy, and reconnect with what matters most. Across many cultures, this season has long been seen as a time to gather, reflect, and prepare for the months ahead.Here are a few simple, grounding ways to bring more presence and ease into your days this fall:☕ The Morning Chai PauseStart your day with warmth and intention.- Make a homemade chai latte with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves (or turn our Chai Spice Lactation Tea into a creamy latte with honey and milk).
- As it steeps, set a quiet intention for your day: peace, patience, or just remembering to breathe.
- Jot down worries or habits you’re ready to leave behind.
- Tear them up or burn the paper safely, symbolizing a fresh start.
Cooking with the Season
Fall is a time for nourishing, grounding meals.- Cook with apples, pumpkins, squash, or root veggies.
- Invite your kids to stir and taste—make it a small family tradition that marks the changing seasons.
Reflecting with the Moon
Many cultures have followed the moon to guide planting, resting, and celebrating.- Mark new and full moons on your calendar.
- Use them as natural reminders to check in with yourself...what’s working, what you want to shift.
- Collect acorns, leaves, and pinecones on walks.
- Place them in a bowl on your table as a simple reminder of the season’s changes.
- Use candles or dim lamps at dinner or story time to create calm.
- It’s a simple cue for slowing down.
- Place a photo or heirloom out for a week.
- Tell your kids a favorite story about that person.
- Wrap up in your favorite blanket or shawl with tea, even if it’s just five quiet minutes.
