Category: October

Journal Writing Prompts for October

Are you still writing your daily journal entries? Or are you just starting the journey of journal writing? Keeping a journal is a valuable tool. As a journal writer, you can express your worries, joys, memories, and much more. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following journal writing prompts for October.

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  1. How did last month go for you, your family, friends, community, work, or school? List your highs and lows for the month.
  2. What are you hoping to accomplish this month? For the rest of 2022? Make a list.
  3. Describe your earliest childhood memory?
  4. What do you consider to be your most important values? Why?
  5. What is your biggest worry or stress in your life right now? What can you do to alleviate the situation?
  6. What was one thing that made you smile today? Describe.
  7. List 3 people who have inspired you. Why did you pick them?
  8. When you think about your friends, what do you value the most about their friendship? Why?
  9. What areas could use improvement in your personal life right now? Why?
  10. Is there something from your past that you cannot forgive? Why? Does the situation impact your life now?
  11. How do you handle conflict?
  12. What were you doing today at 3pm? Describe.
  13. What was your biggest mistake? How did you learn from the situation?
  14. What does unconditional love mean to you? Do you apply the same concept to yourself? Why or why not?
  15. Happy Sweetest Day! Write about your love story! How did you meet your significant other? Go into detail.
  16. If you were to dress up for an evening, what would you wear and where would you go?
  17. Listen to the news. How do you feel about the events happening around the world?
  18. What were some of your favorite childhood books? Make a list. Why do you remember these books over others?
  19. Is Autumn your favorite season? Why or why not?
  20. Do you have a nickname? How did you get it?
  21. What is your favorite movie from childhood, teen years, and adulthood? Why?
  22. When you have a stressful day, what activity makes you feel better? Why?
  23. Describe your cozy place. Or your safe place.
  24. Free write for at least 20 minutes.
  25. Go to a café or restaurant. Write about the people you see.
  26. How would you describe yourself to a stranger? How would your friends or family members describe you?
  27. What would you like to change about yourself? Why?
  28. Look at the window right now. Describe the scene. Use all five senses.
  29. Are you looking forward to the holiday season? Why or why not?
  30. Describe one moment from the month that you want to always remember. Why did you pick that moment?
  31. Happy Halloween! Did you do anything to celebrate this spooky holiday? Write about your day.

Drawing Prompts for October

It’s October! Do you have your new sketchbook ready for another month of drawing? Sketching is a wonderful way to relax and let your creativity flow.  If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for October.

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  1. Self-portrait
  2. Yellow, Red, Orange
  3. Dram
  4. City
  5. Vehicle
  6. Book
  7. Trail
  8. Happiness
  9. Forest
  10. Country
  11. Balance
  12. Key
  13. Repetition
  14. Fence
  15. Happy Sweetest Day!
  16. Feather
  17. Cozy
  18. Ticket
  19. Souvenir
  20. Wheels
  21. Steampunk
  22. Ship
  23. Historic
  24. Hat
  25. Dinosaur
  26. Ladder
  27. Different
  28. Circle
  29. Warm
  30. Squiggles
  31. Happy Halloween!

Enjoy your month! Happy drawing!

Photo Prompts for October

October is here! Are you ready for a new month of photos? Grab your camera or phone and enjoy the month. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for October.

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  1. Selfie
  2. From above
  3. Light
  4. Field
  5. Hometown
  6. Hidden
  7. Path
  8. Shadow
  9. Food
  10. Graffiti
  11. Nature
  12. Fence
  13. Sunset/Sunrise
  14. Hangs
  15. Happy Sweetest Day! (USA)
  16. An ordinary moment in your day.
  17. Orange, yellow, and red
  18. Happy place
  19. Friendship
  20. Water
  21. Rocks
  22. Cozy
  23. Motion
  24. Bridge
  25. Signs
  26. Something old
  27. Guilty pleasure
  28. Peeking
  29. Black & White
  30. Photographer’s choice
  31. Happy Halloween!

Have a great month! Remember, take lots of pictures!

Drawing Prompts for Halloween

The spooky season is here! Are you ready to get creative? Drawing is a wonderful creative outlet for the entire family to enjoy. If you need inspiration on what to create, check out the following drawing prompts for Halloween.

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  1. Self-Portrait in a Halloween Costume
  2. Witch
  3. Witch’s Hat
  4. Cauldron
  5. Ghost
  6. Pumpkin Patch
  7. Jack O’Lantern
  8. Monsters or Creatures
  9. Magic
  10. Skeleton
  11. Halloween Scene
  12. Trick-or-Treaters
  13. Monster Party
  14. Mask
  15. Harvest
  16. Spooky Woods
  17. Haunted House
  18. Leaves (Colorful Foliage)
  19. Acorn
  20. Design a Trick-or-Treat Bag
  21. Scarecrow
  22. Mummy
  23. Webs with Spider
  24. Bat/Cat/Raven
  25. Vampire
  26. Graveyard
  27. Full Moon
  28. Owl
  29. Halloween Candy
  30. Artist’s Choice
  31. Happy Halloween!

Happy Drawing! Have a great Halloween!

Photo Prompts for Halloween

Pumpkins, decorations, and costumes, Halloween is a great time to snap pictures. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following ideas for Halloween photo prompts.

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  1. Selfie-Spooky Edition
  2. Orange and Black
  3. Pumpkin Patch
  4. Carved Pumpkins
  5. Shadows
  6. Spider Webs
  7. Harvest
  8. Colorful Foliage
  9. Black and White
  10. Spooky
  11. Abandoned
  12. Moon Light
  13. Halloween Décor
  14. Scarecrow
  15. Trees
  16. Reflection
  17. Candy
  18. Hot Beverage
  19. Hayride
  20. Halloween Food
  21. Scary Location
  22. Hometown Fun
  23. Halloween Scene
  24. Haunted Walk
  25. Celebrate
  26. Childhood Memories
  27. Favorite Costumes
  28. Mask
  29. Trick-or-Treaters
  30. Photographer’s Choice
  31. Happy Halloween!

Fall Edition: How to Be a Tourist In Your Hometown

Autumn is a wonderful time of year. The changing leaves and cooler temperatures are a major part of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere. Exploring your hometown is one of the best ways to enjoy fall. Attend local outdoor events or on rainy days revisit past favorites. If you need inspiration on how to be a tourist in your hometown, check out the following for ideas.

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Research

When was the last time you spent wandering around your hometown or the surrounding area?

  • Begin by researching your hometown.  
  • Look for anything new that interests you.
  • Join social media groups that focus on your hometown or county. The shared information is a great resource.
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Check Seasonal Events for Autumn

The changing seasons bring new community events. The autumn events are generally a yearly occurrence.

  • Farmers’ Markets
  • Pumpkin weighing contests
  • Corn mazes
  • Haunted houses
  • Homecoming parades
  • Fairs and festivals
  • Craft shows
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Write a Local Bucket List

Approach your hometown like any other travel destination. Begin by making a list of places you want to see. Are you traveling solo or with family and friends? Travel buddies are a great way to enjoy your hometown experience with a new perspective.

  • Check out new restaurants, revisit childhood favorites, and go to art galleries, historical sites, or other interesting events.
  • Consider taking a different mode of transportation to get around your hometown. Ride the bus, rent an e-bike, or walk around your neighborhood. The change in transportation is a great way to see everyday sights from a new perspective.
  • Go ahead and use coupons for discounts on meals, tours, or admission costs.  Many coupons use free items as an incentive for spending a certain amount of money. Businesses use self-promoting products as a way to draw tourists to their locations.
  • Check out the tours of your local hometown attractions. Follow the tour guide throughout the museum or local sites. Every tour is a learning experience.
  • Buy postcards.
  • Take business cards.
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Document Your Travels

Do not forget your camera. Or use your phone to document your travels around your hometown.

  • Eat or get a beverage at a local café. Try the hometown special. If you are traveling solo, bring a small journal with you. Use the time at the cafe to write notes about your day’s experiences.
  • Take photos of everything. Even if you pass the place every day going to work or running errands, stop and take a photo. Try different angles. The final results may surprise you.
  • After each hometown adventure, create a scrapbook with photos, postcards, and notes.

Have fun! Enjoy your day acting like a tourist in your hometown.

40 Movies to Watch This Autumn

Autumn is the perfect season to snuggle under your favorite blanket and watch movies. Grab your favorite mug filled with hot chocolate, make popcorn with lots of butter, and find a new fall favorite. If you need inspiration, check out the following films to watch in autumn.

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  1. Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
  2. Little Women (2019)
  3. Love Story (1970)
  4. Always Be My Maybe (2019)
  5. Mystic Pizza (1988)
  6. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
  7. Soul Food (1997)
  8. Runaway Bride (1999)
  9. Roman Holiday (1953)
  10. A Walk to Remember (2002)
  11. Under an Autumn Moon (2018)
  12. The Lake House (2006)
  13. Casablanca (1942)
  14. Save the Last Dance (2001)
  15. If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
  16. Rudy (1993)
  17. The Notebook (2004)
  18. Friday Night Lights (2004)
  19. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
  20. A Star Is Born (2018)
  21. St. Elmo’s Fire (1985)
  22. October Sky (1999)
  23. You’ve Got Mail (1998)
  24. Home for Harvest (2020)
  25. P.S. I Love You (2007)
  26. Hoosiers (1986)
  27. Autumn in New York (2000)
  28. Maid in Manhattan (2002)
  29. Dead Poets Society (1989)
  30. Falling for Vermont (2017)
  31. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
  32. Sweet November (2001)
  33. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
  34. Autumn Stables (2018)
  35. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
  36. Love and Basketball (2000)
  37. Titanic (1997)
  38. The Blind Side (2009)
  39. Sylvie’s Love (2020)
  40. Love Actually (2003)

Do you have a favorite autumn movie? Happy watching!

32 Autumn Songs for Your Playlist

Today, September 22, is the first official day of fall. The season brings a change to the landscape with colorful leaves and frosty mornings. Artists have been singing about the changing seasons for decades. Do you have a favorite? Check out the following autumn songs to add to your playlist this season.

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  1. “Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day (2004)
  2.  “Autumn In New York” by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald
  3. ‘Autumn Leaves” by Eva Cassidy (1996)
  4. “Colder Weather” by Zac Brown Band (2010)
  5. “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses (1992)
  6. “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young (1992)
  7. “Harvest Time” by Luke Bryan (2011)
  8. “September Song” by Frank Sinatra
  9. “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire (1978)
  10. “Indian Summer” by Ella Fitzgerald
  11. “September in the Rain” by Dinah Washington
  12. “The Last Leaf” by The Cascades
  13. “Autumn Waltz” by Tony Bennet
  14. “Forever Autumn” by Justin Hayward (1978)
  15. “Autumn Serenade” by John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman (1963)
  16. “Shine on Harvest Moon” by the Four Aces
  17. “’Tis Autumn” by Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass
  18. “Autumn’s Not That Cold” by Lorrie Morgan (1991)
  19. “Autumn Town Leaves” by Iron & Wine (2018)
  20. “Just Like Autumn” by The Tuesday Crew, Carly Bannister, Jordy Searcy (2018)
  21. “October” by U2 (1981)
  22. “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood (2013)
  23. “Pale September” by Fiona Apple (1996)
  24. “Autumn Almanac” by The Kinks (1967)
  25. “When Fall Comes to New England” by Cheryl Wheeler (1993)
  26. “Autumn Sweater” by Yo La Tengo (1997)
  27. “September” by Corb Lund (2012)
  28. “Harvest Fair” by Summer Salt (2019)
  29. “Autumn Song” by Van Morrison
  30. “Chill of an Early Fall” by George Strait
  31. “The Last Day of Summer” by The Cure
  32. “Boys of Fall” by Kenny Chesney

Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

Today, September 22, 2022, at 9:03 pm EST in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the official first day of autumn. The fall season ushers in cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage. If you are looking for ways to celebrate the autumn equinox, check out the following for inspiration.

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Get Outdoors

Enjoying nature is the best way to celebrate the autumn equinox. Spend as much time as possible outdoors. Enjoy the fresh air.

  • Go on a hike.
  • Go stargazing.
  • Grab your camera and go on a nature walk.
  • Gather pinecones, acorns, twigs, leaves, rocks, and other nature items for crafts.
  • Have a picnic in the park.
  • Read a book while sitting under your favorite tree.
  • Mediate outdoors.
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Create a Feast

The autumn season is historically a time to harvest crops. Make a meal or dessert with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables.

  • Make a stew in your crock pot. The smell will fill the entire house.
  • Bake an apple or pumpkin pie.
  • Make fresh soup from squash, pumpkin, or potatoes.
  • Eat fruit including apples, pears, and berries.
  • Make zucchini bread.
  • Create a salad from fall harvest vegetables
  • Eat corn on the cob or fresh carrots.
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At Home

Staying home? That’s okay. There are still small ways to celebrate the autumn equinox.

  • Read a fall-themed book.
  • Watch an autumn-inspired movie.
  • Light a candle with a fall-related scent.
  • Listen to autumn-themed music.
  • Start a journal.
  • Do autumn crafts.
  • Decorate your home in autumn-inspired colors.

Enjoy the start of the season with these simple ways to celebrate the autumn equinox. Happy fall!

40 Photo Prompts for Autumn

The first official day of autumn is almost here! Are you ready for cooler weather, football, tailgating, and beautiful colored leaves? Each autumn day is a perfect time for photos. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for autumn.

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  1. Selfie with autumn leaves
  2. Fall Décor
  3. Up-Close
  4. Black & White
  5. Shadows
  6. Harvest
  7. Scarecrow
  8. Traditions
  9. Nature
  10. Wildlife
  11. Gourds
  12. Pumpkin
  13. Pumpkin Patch
  14. Farmer’s Market
  15. Pie
  16. Landscape
  17. Trees
  18. Colors
  19. Leaves
  20. Sunset/Sunrise
  21. Apples
  22. Cider
  23. Cider Mill/Farm
  24. Apple Orchard
  25. Fall Attire
  26. Football
  27. Tailgating
  28. Homecoming
  29. Parade
  30. Marching Band
  31. Mascot
  32. School
  33. Weather
  34. Friends
  35. Family
  36. Carmel/Candied Apples
  37. Fall Treat
  38. Distance
  39. Road Trip
  40. Photographer’s Choice

Happy Fall!