Things To Do in November: Slow Days, Simple Joys, and Holiday Prep
November always feels like the calm before the storm — that quiet stretch between pumpkins and twinkle lights. It’s the month where the air gets a little crisper, the evenings a little slower, and life starts to feel like one long cozy exhale. Here are a few simple things to do this November to make the most of the in-between — whether you’re savoring fall, starting your holiday prep, or just trying to soak in a slower pace.
11/4/2025
1. Lean Into Cozy Mornings
Swap your iced coffee for something warm, light a candle before the sun rises, and give yourself a quiet start before the day begins. Maybe it’s journaling, maybe it’s just sitting in the stillness — either way, make space for it.
2. Refresh Your Home for the Season
Before you bring out the holiday decor, take a weekend to reset.
Declutter the spaces that have been driving you crazy, add some warm throws or textured pillows, and let your home feel calm again. It’s amazing how much peace comes from a freshly cleared space.
3. Watch a classic old movie
This is the time for nostalgia, it can be a old show classic or a movie that stood the test of time but let yourself escape in it. Some suggestions? Gilmore Girls, Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, Dead Poets Society, My Best Friends Wedding...etc.
4. Plan a Family Day Outside
The last of the fall leaves are still hanging on — take advantage. Go for a family hike, bring a cozy picnic and collect nature mementos as you go. The cold air feels different when you lean into it.
5. Start Holiday Prep (the Stress-Free Way)
Make your lists now so December you can actually enjoy it.
Start jotting down gift ideas (for everyone), plan any upcoming gatherings, and if you’re hosting, think about your menu early. Slow preparation now saves the chaos later.
6. Bake a Pie
Yes, you have officially entered pie season so make your pick whether its apple or pumpkin and get baking. You can tackle a homemade pie crust or get store bought, don't let anything stop you! The warmth fills more than just the kitchen.
7. Reflect on the Year
November always feels like a natural moment to pause.
Grab a notebook and write down a few things you’re grateful for — or moments that stood out this year. You’ll be surprised how much you remember when you stop to look back.
November doesn’t have to be about rushing to the next thing. It can be about slowing down — about soaking in the in-between and finding beauty in the quieter days.
So light that candle, pull on your coziest sweater, and give yourself permission to just be.