Originally Posted by BookWorm

We live in an apartment down south, so I am not able to plant a fall garden anymore as I did when I had a house, and the cold air doesn't begin to arrive until around late October (or later). But to prepare, I go through everyone's wardrobe, pulling out things too small and season inappropriate. Then I pull out the sweaters and fill their drawers with winter clothing. I make sure all the winter blankets are available and clean after being stored all year. I make sure everyone has tennis shoes that fit, instead of just their summer sandals, and socks to go with them. I make sure the air filter is changed out and ready for the heater in the winter. (We have electric heat.) Other than these things, we are pretty much good to go. Every October we go to the Pumpkin patch and bring home pumpkins for decorating and cooking. Also in the fall and winter there are several occasions for celebrating our heritage at various festivals. Fall and Winter are two of may favorite seasons.