The Purple Peeps Pumpkin Spice Café
You Built the Latte!
Jamie, Cheryl, Jeanette, Suria, and Sue—you did it! Piece by piece, you turned an empty pumpkin mug into one fabulous Pumpkin Spice Latte.
But just like our latte needed more than one ingredient, some of the sweetest things in life are created one little piece at a time. So come on in, get cozy, and enjoy the treats waiting for you inside our Pumpkin Spice Café.
Sip • Relax • Be Inspired 💜
The Pumpkin Mug
Your Cozy Corner
Autumn is the perfect reminder to make room for what matters—including you. When you care for yourself, you’re better able to care for everyone else.
Choose one evening this week to intentionally slow down. No to-do list, just you.
The Latte
Something Warm for You
Warm sips make for cozy days. I tucked three easy autumn drinks into the café for you—coffee, chai, and a caffeine-free apple-cinnamon option.
The Whipped Cream
A Little Something Extra
Set the mood with the Purple Peeps Cozy Café Playlist—a fresh list of feel-good songs for autumn 2026.
Good music makes everything a little sweeter.
Quick Pumpkin Spice Latte
You’ll need:
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Make it: Warm the milk, pumpkin, sweetener, spice, and vanilla in a small saucepan, whisking until smooth and steamy. Pour in the coffee, whisk again, and finish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Autumn Chai Latte
You’ll need:
- 1 chai tea bag
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup milk of your choice
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- A pinch of cinnamon
Make it: Steep the chai in hot water according to the package directions. Warm the milk, then combine it with the tea and sweetener. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top and settle into your favorite chair.
Warm Apple-Cinnamon Drink
You’ll need:
- 1 cup unsweetened apple cider or apple juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 thin orange slice
- A tiny pinch of ground cloves, optional
Make it: Add everything to a small saucepan and warm gently for 5–10 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and orange slice before serving. Naturally sweet, cozy, and caffeine-free.
The Cinnamon Stick
Spice Things Up
Autumn is a great time to step outside your usual routine. A little change can bring a lot of joy.
Do one thing this autumn that’s different from your normal routine. Try a new recipe, visit a local spot, call someone you haven’t talked with lately, or wear a color you don’t usually choose.
The Autumn Leaves
Let Something Go
Just as the trees release their leaves, we too can let go of what we no longer need. It might be clutter, an obligation, a habit, or unrealistic expectations. When we let go, we create space for new blessings.
Identify one thing you want to let go of this autumn—and take one small step toward releasing it.
The Barista’s Surprise
You’re in the Drawing!
Everyone who added an item to the latte is entered into a special prize drawing.
I’ll do the drawing live and share the recording in our Purple Peeps Hangout group. Be sure to check the group to see who wins!
You never know what’s brewing! 💜
Here’s to More Cozy Days!
Our latte is complete, but I hope you keep adding little things that make life sweeter—time for yourself, laughter, connection, rest, and a little adventure now and then.
Thank you for playing along, Purple Peeps. You made our September challenge fun!
May your autumn be filled with peace, purpose, and plenty of cozy moments.
Good things are always brewing. ☕