Every season has a new routine that takes a little getting used to, even though we do the same damn thing four times a year, every year, for the love of Pete. Summer is officially over – I call it official when I receive an email announcing the number of shopping days left ‘til Christmas. Gah!

As the leaves turn, this change in routine means what exactly? Getting off the patio-drinks-after-work train? Heading back to the gym more regularly? Eating hearty, root-vegetable slow cooker meals? I know one thing for sure: Boots! Boots! Boots!

The best thing about bloggers is that together, they have all the answers. Here are 6 ways to prepare for the cooler days and longer nights ahead:

 

 Hide the Halloween candy

Chunky knit sweaters and heavy coats don’t mean you have to bulk up, too. Muscleman blogger MattToronto shares his tips on avoiding fall weight gain >

 

Clear out your closet

Bye-bye sandals. Hello shaker knits. PinkMafia snaps a dude in a shrug. It’s hotter than it sounds >

 

Put your party face on

Blogger ValTorontoGal keeps her face looking fab as she substitutes the real thing for the next-best thing >

 

Raid the pantry

Take advantage of harvest bounties and integrate local ingredients with ideas from LisasKitchen >

 

What’s your new poison?

Ginger & Paprika blogger swaps summer spritzers for a snowball cocktail >

 

Refresh your playlists

Teepoo highlights what you missed at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival >

 

 

Cheers!