Written by Jennifer Nickert

The excitement of September can be found in the kids going back to school, parents with a few hours free time, and the changing of the season.  Here are five things you must do in September.

1.       Visit the beach.  Indian summer is one of the best pleasures in life.  Just when you think the weather is colder and you pull out your sweaters, the sun comes blazing back and makes you wish you hadn’t closed your pool.  The beach is empty and it’s all yours this time of year.  Take a picnic and enjoy an afternoon.

2.       Go to a football game.  You don’t have to spend a fortune and see an NFL team, you can relive your youth and go to a local football game.  See the excitement of the teens, the flirting at the fence, the band, a cheap hotdog, and some hot chocolate.  It’s a great and inexpensive night and you are supporting your local school.

3.       Take a class.  Any class that catches your interest, jewelry making, computer classes, a foreign language, or maybe a salsa dancing class.  It will be fun to expand your horizons and meet new people. 

4.       Go for a walk.  The cooler weather is wonderful for a pretty stroll somewhere.  Take advantage of the weather before all that snow comes.  Take the family or your significant other.  Great time to start walking with a girlfriend.  Look around, take in your surroundings.  Enjoy the day!

5.       Grow some Garlic.  Plant garlic and enjoy these tasty blubs in Spring or Summer.  For garlic growing tips this is an amazing site with detailed information http://www.garlicfarm.ca/growing-garlic.htm.  Imagine all the delicious pasta, bread and soup you can make with your own fresh organic garlic.  If garlic isn’t your thing, plant some pansies.  Just get back to nature and grow something yourself.  It gives you great satisfaction.