The First Real Hint Of Autumn

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Melissa
Filed Under Budgeting, Reflection

The amber leaves of Wisconsin Today I got my first real hint of autumn. We had a cold front come through and it’s a wonderful 58 degrees outside. Sure, it’s gusty and overcast but I’m positively elated. It’s the first truly cool day I’ve seen so far and it’s a wonderful break from the 90′s. I feel like the season has officially changed and that makes me giddy inside.

This morning I turned off the A/C and the fans and I cracked the windows open to let in the cold breeze. The crispness in the air is fantastic! Even the kitties seem to have more of a spring in their step. They gathered around the windows to sniff that fresh, chilly air. I guess the change is exciting for all of us.

I’m hoping I won’t have to turn the A/C back on until spring but I know that’s wishful thinking. Sure would be nice to save on those energy costs, though.

Because Eric and I like it cold heating costs are very low for us. I’m fine throwing on a blanket or a sweater instead of cranking the heat. I know; that’s easy for me to say. We rarely see snow or ice around here. Being from Texas, saying that I don’t need the heat in the winter is like someone from the north saying they don’t need A/C in the summer.

This weather makes me want to cook a nice fancy meal. Or maybe bake up a dessert. It just all around makes me feel more creative for some reason.

Colby loves the fall, too! Good thing Eric is out of town so I have no audience to cook for. Otherwise, I’d probably already be at the store! The last thing we need is for me to go and spend additional money on groceries right now. We are sticking to cooking from our pantry for the next week to help make up for an unplanned dinner out in our budget.

I am hoping I can minimize the impact of that meal on the overall budget by pulling from other flexible areas (like grocery costs). We will still eat well, just not as “fresh” this week. Keeping a stocked pantry/freezer helps to keep meals interesting and yummy.

With weather like this it is hard to resist cooking up some of my wonderful butternut squash soup or roasted root veggies. Hmmm…maybe next week if the weather stays nice and cool.

I’m sorry for the some-what off topic post today, but I’m just so happy with the cooler weather I had to share. :-)

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Comments

3 Responses to “The First Real Hint Of Autumn”

Julia on October 22nd, 2007 7:03 pm

I love the cooler weather. Nothing like the crisp air outside and a nice pot of soup simmering inside!
Melissa on October 23rd, 2007 9:38 am

@Julia – Welcome and thanks for commenting!

That’s a good suggestion – I should make some soup. It will have to be with leftovers, of course. I think potato soup will do the trick.
Kyle on October 23rd, 2007 5:17 pm

I’m with ya Melissa, I started our first fire in the fireplace last week. Love this time of year and love the smells of fall.